I'm torn bt buying a 355 v 360...I absolutely love the 355 look better, but the 360 is newer, less problems, better tech... I recently read Jeremy Clarkson's write up on the battle, he doesn't like the 360 and it's a dagger to my heart. I've really narrowed down to 4 vehicles: 2 are 355 Spiders, red/tan manual, the other 2 are 360's...

The 355 has proven iconic. Will the 360 be as well? Thoughts?

 

To me, the 355 is the more aesthetically appealing of the two, yet I would have the same concerns as to its age, vis a vis a 360. The 355 is like the 430 - an evolution of an earlier less appealing design (348/360). I also like the the 355 because it evokes the design of the 288 GTO (I know it based off the 328) which is one of my all-time favorites. Sure others have differing opinions; this is just my thinking.

**one caveat on the 360 - the Challenge Stradale version is preferable to the 430.

 

I could care a less if my car is iconic or not...

Buy whichever stirs you emotionally.

 

Both car are beautiful, looks like you like the 355. In that case go for it. I like the 360 for the air scoop in the front and the side.

 

360 is a modern Ferrari. 355 isn't. Big difference in terms of feel, reliability and maint cost

A belt change in 360 is a couple of grand. 355 it is an engine out job which is just crazy

I don't consider either a reliable car. 430 is much better in this regard.

 

Well thank you all - after talking with our local Ferrari/Lamo mechanic here I pulled the trigger on a 360F1, red/tan...8800 miles on it and fresh belt and clutch. I must say as I still like the lines of the 355 better, but maintaining one closes the gap considerably on the more expensive 360. I would have liked a 6speed, but the wife wants to drive it too, and for arguments sake, I went from 6speed to PDK with my 911, and I don't miss shifting at all. It's truly personal preference. It's snowing and cold here in OHIO, can't wait for the weather to break!

 

Awesome!

Pics?

 

Pics otw...I haven't taken delivery yet

 

Congrats. Pls. post pics once it thaws out up there.

 

Mind if you share what you paid? Even via PM if you wish? Im looking for a 360 red/tan as well. Asking prices on these cars and selling prices sometimes are way off.

 

I would have gone with the 360 as well. Mainly because it looks more modern. It would have been a tough choice though since the 355 is one of the cars that made me notice Ferrari in the first place.

 

Good choice. Now add a nice exhaust to hear some F1 sound and enjoy your car. You cannot imagine how beautifull looks and sounds a red Ferrari running down the street

 

 

very clean. Congrats on the purchase

 

I have a 360 and absolutely LOVE it. Considered a 355, and may get one in the near future.