I drove the Ferrari first and was impressed with the great throttle response. The acceleration was good, but not the same as a turbo car by any means. The engine sound is intoxicating above 4K rpm. The car I drove was an F1 and once I got used to the transmission I found it to be a pleasant change compared to most automatic/tiptronics. The seats were comfortable and looked amazing. The paddle shifter was very driver friendly IMHO. The steering fealt good and responsive, but not 100k(used)good IMHO. I didn't get to play with the car above 60+ Mph on a track where it tends to shine, so I cannot be too critical of it's handling or performance. Also this was at 5600ft above sea level. Overall it was really fun to drive, but I think you can get much more street enjoyment for less $. Great car though.

The 996TT I drove was a stock tiptronic. The car was advertised as a manual, which is what my mind was originally set on but it was actually a tiptronic. The seats were very comfortable for a sports car. The steering was very tight and precise. I thought it was what a 200k car's steering should feel like. It was very responsive and gave a good feeling of being connected to the car. The 996tt's steering makes my Audi feel like a Honda. I have been wanting a 996tt every since it came out and haven't had the chance to drive the turbo(several 996s, but no 996tts). As for the acceleration, I was very surprised! For a stock K16 car, it pulled similarly in a straight line(seat of pants of course) to my stage 3 B5 S4. It is a kick in the pants for an out of the box car. I have to admit that I expected a lame transmission, but was surprised by the tiptronic's response. I spent time on the interstate with this car, but can't comment on it's track capabilities of course. For the bad, I don't like the automatic shift range(non-tiptronic shifting) for the transmission. It seems very sluggish for a sports car. Very much like a luxury sedan.

I would have to say that if one were to compare cars on a street test drive, the 996tt would win for me. I definately feel more connected to the car and the road with the Porsche. This definately gives a better feel of control as well. The Ferrari is a very pleasant car to drive for sure, but I think the 996tt is a better full package vehicle for the street. The Ferrari is the kind of car that I feel I could never fully appreciate unless I was on a track.

 

The 360 is a nice car, but I prefer the 355. I am not a fan of auto shift trannys, however, the tip turbo is nice and quick. drive a stick car and you will be in love.

 

Where are you in Colorado? I am in Glendale.

 

Highlands Ranch, and deepblue is in the Springs.

so you are not that far from the 24 hour Starbucks. We go there every so often and hang out. Also the second Saturday of every month we meet at the Great Indoors 8 am at park meadows, then head over to the meet at southlands which starts later.

 

Cool. I used to go to the starbucks alot untill all of the subie ******s started showing up attracting the cops by driving like idiots. I have a silver 2000 S4 with an RS4 front bumper. We may have met already.

 

I am going out of town this week, but I will be back next weekend. We will be at GI saturday morning of that weekend if you want to meet us there.

 

one of these cars will be my next purchase. I appreciate the insight.

 

I would like to further add that both of these cars need to be driven to arrive at your own opinion. I don't think the Ferrari is a bad choice. It just isn't for me.

 

thanks fro the review

you dont have to try on the track jsut wathc this classic video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unhYT...eature=related

 

I've driven both. IMO the only thing that the 360 does better is the exhaust note and the fact that it's a ferrari.

 

the bolded part is not better. Having a nice sound but not having the reliability to drive it all the time sucks. Look at most ferraris, they are hardly ever driven around. At least Porsches can be driven reliably on a daily basis.

 

Vagscum, here is a link:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-saturday.html

 

agreed. I like seeing and hearing them, wouldnt want to own one. My point was not that the 360 "is better" but rather that it "does better" as prestige brand.

 

exactly. I do love the sound of a ferrari and they are some of the most beautiful cars on the road.