There was a mysterious glitch with the alarm that came and went for a while. Pulling the fuse and resetting the system seemed to cure that.
The throw out bearing for the clutch seized up. Apparently, the part was defective from the factory. However, the dealer did an amazing job repairing it in record time. I should be more upset about this, but for some reason I'm not.
Eats tires like a 5 year old eats candy. Perhaps to be expected though, since I drive it as Enzo intended.
Everybody, and I mean everybody, wants to look, ride, ask questions, race, talk, take pictures, follow you, wave, ask for a date, propose, etc, etc, etc... Only bad when the car next to you swerves close to get a better look!
The 360 Spider is truly an amazing vehicle. I was lucky enough to get a very early spot on the order list, and got one of the first delivered in North America early this summer. Yahoo!
I believe Ferrari has finally gotten it all right with this one -- the 360 is far above and beyond any other I have owned/driven in terms of reliability, styling, ergonomics (very important to me), functionality, and sheer driving excitement.
It is sheer joy to drive. The car's limits are far above mine, although it encourages me to push them higher. The sound? Glorious! I love to hear the engine rev, as the variable intakes, variable timing, and variable exhaust tracks kick in. Simply glorious!
The level of technology is stunning. Traction control, stability control, all sorts of funky engine tricks, amazing aerodynamics, etc, etc... And all of it's functional and transparent. No unnessecary geegaws and gizmos, just pure driving machine.
I should also mention the top, which is a work of art. Press the button, and it works, every time, no questions asked. A world apart from the 355, which was balky, sticky, and an all around pain.
And, not only does it go like a spotty butt ape, the 360 is actually relatively practical, for a super car. The cabin is roomy, the trunk is big enough for a decent amount of stuff, and it's comfortable enough to drive for hours at a time. A 700 mile, 7 hour (you do the math) road trip proved that point quite well.
True, cost of ownership is high. Gas, tires, insurance, and all the rest cost plenty, and I'm sure post warranty repairs will, too. Not to sound like I'm snotty and rich, but if you can afford the car in the first place, the incidentals aren't that big a deal.
And to all you number comparers out there -- I don't want to hear it. I know various things will outrun, out accelerate, out price, out skidpad, whatever. There must be something about being female that shifts your focus away from the 1/10th's of a second and all that other silliness. Hahaha!
In short, as Ferris said, "If you have the means, I highly recommend you pick one up."
The 1961 250 GT California in Ferris Buellers Day Off was indeed a beautiful car but the one used was really a mock-up (thank God). The 360 Modena Spyder is also one of the most beautiful Ferraris to ever leave Maranello. I have to hand it to Pininfarina, they did it again! I would love to own one but I'll stick with my 1999 550 Maranello instead. I just believe the 550 is more refined than the 360. It's faster, handling is superb, and one of the most elegant cars on the road. Still, nothing beats a Ferrari; whether it's a 360, a 550, or a 333SP; they're all excellent cars.
The 360 spyder is the greatest car I have ever owned. I have been a lifelong fan of Ferraris my first being the 328 GTS since then I have had the pleasure of owning a 348 two 355s a 456 a 550 and recently a 575. However none of these can beat the my 360. Not even my recently purchased Aston Vanquish. Ferrari thank you!!!
Anyone who is thinking of buying one I would say do so, whack a sports exhaust on it, lower the front suspension by 10mm and the rear by 12mm. This will up the BHP to around 450. STAY AWAY from the F1 gear paddle shifts though.
Why stay away from the f1 box? do they have problems?? would I be better off with a manual???
The F1 box has some glitches, but not an extraordinary amount. I got a 6 speed ot of personal preference. I simply like it better. Test drive both and see what you think...
"True, cost of ownership is high. Gas, tires, insurance, and all the rest cost plenty, and I'm sure post warranty repairs will, too. Not to sound like I'm snotty and rich, but if you can afford the car in the first place, the incidentals aren't that big a deal. "
This is a truly wise comment. So many people complain about the high costs of maintenance on luxury cars - I have some news for them. If you can afford the car, the maintenance is a piece of cake - it's all relative.
Great car!
This car will go into the record books as one of the greatest cars and or ferraris ever built.
"Worth the price, every single penny??!! Are you for real? I mean, come on. I have never read a review about an exotic sports car where they said that it's worth the price down to every single penny. Well, all I can say is that you must REALLY love your car. And, you must be rich so you probably don't worry about money or even the expensive maintenance costs that come with such a high-priced exotic sports car.
Even though I find it very hard to believe that you'd say it's worth the price when it's as expensive as it is, it sounds like you got your dream car, I'm happy for you. That sure is a beautiful car...
I just bought a F360 Spyder as a second hand vehicle.
The vehicle is built 2001 and has 25,000 km.
Before I purchased it, it passed thru an inspection in Italy and I received relevant documentation.
I have had it already 3 months now, and in the 1st month the F1 gear box started having problems when shifting the gear to neutral, and when I was shifting gear from 1st to 2nd, or from 3rd to 4th, etc.
The Ferrari authorised dealer and repair workshop told me that this is standard problem for this type of car.
To restore it I paid euro 8,000!!!
One a day, as I was driving, the panel illumination went-off, and they found that an electrical panel/board was short-circuited. The cost to restore it euro 3,000!!!
Another day, as I was listening music thru the CD player, it stopped working, just like that.
Cost for restoration in becker euro 1,000!!!
Another day, the sensors of the electric roof (I own the cabrio model) went-off, and the roof remained half way open, not to mention that I was with a lady next to me on our first date.
They charged nothing for restoration of that problem, considering what I paid to them as above.
Each time I was complaining to them; what is going on??? I paid a great deal of money??? It's one of the best cars in the world, etc... the reply was:
It's a Ferrari sir...that's the way it is...
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So yes it's a beautiful car (may be the most beautiful there is), it's fast (but there are other much faster cars with the half money), it turns the corners (there are others that turn much much better, with again the half money), and certainly is not reliable.
NOT to mention the high cost of the maintenance, which as some other fellows mentioned in this survey very correctly; you don't bother too much, since you have the means to own such a car!!!
BUT certainly everyone will agree with me that it's at least inappropriate not to be reliable at all, when you have paid euro 150,000 for a 6 years old car (and imagine mine, as they all say, is in perfect condition in and out - imagine one with 50,000 km???).
Yes the exhaust sound is excellent, the driving feeling is nice (not when you go for a trip, which is noisy, not comfortable especially the cabrio model when the roof after the 140 kmh bangs), everybody looking at you, they are discussing about you, they want to be near you and all that. But is it worth the trouble when after a year or two, you will not longer bother with all the above... and what will be left will be the bitter feelings of having a car all the time in a workshop.
It makes me wonder if it will be better, rather to drive the myth (because that is all about), to had a Mercedes SL 55 AMG with only euro 95,000 (4 years old car), which is fanstastic piece of machinery and engineering, and has everything from all points of view, but of course nobody will be looking at you???
I don't know. I will tell you after some more months, when I will be in a position to have a better judgement.
Thank you folks.
I own 2 Porsches, but really like the look and sound of the Ferrari. I have reservations though, not necessarily because of the amount of money for repairs, but having to take the time to take it to the shop and have repairs done, while in the meantime, my Ferrari is in the shop and I cannot drive it. That's what is great about the Porsche; it is much more reliable and I spend more time actually driving the car rather than repairing it.
I found a 2000 Spider the other day for only $75K, the owner took me for a spirited drive and it was so sweet. I really can't say I have seen a car quite as beautiful. It will most likely just sit out in front of my shop to draw in all the car enthusiast that come by.
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