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E38B12 · 13th June 2002, 16:53

If you can manage paying $5500 for a new clutch and even higher prices for other parts, go for the Ferrari, easily!
I agree on that the 360 is way overrated, though it still is an extremely fast and competent automobile.
My father is a long time Ferrari enthusiast/owner and has experiences of many, including owning a 355 GTS, he now drives a 360 Modena. We both agree that the 355 was an overall better, more perfected car than the 360 is, not only the looks are better but the 355's engine sounds nicer. While the 360 engine sounds brutal and harsh (some prefer that), the 355's sings like an orchestra. And the selection of aftermarket exhaust systems for the 355 is wide, so an owner can easily find a system with the sound he prefers. The head might say Porsche because of the perfectionism, but the heart screams Ferrari, for the unique experience!

Good Luck!

13th June 2002, 16:53	#6 (permalink)
E38B12 Member, Sport: Off DSC: On (>50 posts) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sweden / Rancho Santa Fe CA Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you can manage paying $5500 for a new clutch and even higher prices for other parts, go for the Ferrari, easily! I agree on that the 360 is way overrated, though it still is an extremely fast and competent automobile. My father is a long time Ferrari enthusiast/owner and has experiences of many, including owning a 355 GTS, he now drives a 360 Modena. We both agree that the 355 was an overall better, more perfected car than the 360 is, not only the looks are better but the 355's engine sounds nicer. While the 360 engine sounds brutal and harsh (some prefer that), the 355's sings like an orchestra. And the selection of aftermarket exhaust systems for the 355 is wide, so an owner can easily find a system with the sound he prefers. The head might say Porsche because of the perfectionism, but the heart screams Ferrari, for the unique experience! Good Luck!