| Author | Message | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Junior Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 155 Registered: 3-2002 |
"A 360 more of a Ferrari than a 575??????????? Ferraris have 12 cylinders." So? The F40 wasn't Ferrari? I think the 360 is just as evocative as the 550/575M if not more. JMHO.  | ||
| Kevin Johnson (Jammy)
Junior Member Username: Jammy Post Number: 67 Registered: 3-2002 |
Tom, Mitch's resume is absolutely on the money- they are very different beasts. I ended up buying a 456 and a 360, so by my actions, I also endorse others who've said get both! The 456 & 550 are similar in many respects IMO. Comparing the two cars: The 456 is a nicer place to be- the quality is in a different league to the 360. I can get out of the 456 feeling either relaxed or exhilerated, depending on how I've just driven it. I have not yet got out of the 360 without the adrenaline running, even when I didn't want it to. BMW don't know what they're talking about; the 360 is as close as I've ever been to the ultimate DRIVING machine. People often ask which one I'd keep if I could only have one. The answer is the 456 because it does everything well, and in style. I would miss the driving hit from the 360 though. The only other point to add is get whichever colour does it for YOU. Both my cars are red and totally do it for me. Like I give a flying thing what anyone else thinks and I don't think you need to either. It's your car after all. Kevin | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 458 Registered: 11-2001 |
Tom - I have not heard of a dealer with a 575M "in stock". I've only seen one or two on the secondary market at this point. The waiting lists aren't as bad as you might think though..... Doody. | ||
| Howie F. (Brokerofexotics)
Junior Member Username: Brokerofexotics Post Number: 188 Registered: 11-2001 |
Tom, I know of a 575M in argento nurburgring with black interior with 265 miles. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] if you are truly interested. Will also locate a red one if you desire. Best of luck! | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
New member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 7 Registered: 8-2002 |
Has anyone seen or know of any dealers that have any 575m's in stock? and in red?. I dont know why some of you don't like it in red but I think it looks great in red and to me it would be my first ferrari and has got to be red. I know there are 360's all over the place so they are fairly easy to find but if anyone knows of any 575's in stock somewhere please let me know. Thanks for the thoughts Tom | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 55 Registered: 4-2002 |
both!!! | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Member Username: Ross Post Number: 309 Registered: 3-2002 |
howie, admittedely my price judgement is skewed by the fact that i live in london, and i have already seen 550's of that era offered at $100k; so i figured that even w/ the usa premium that it shouldn't b that much higher. so i don't necessarily know the answer to your question, but am pretty sure that if you looked around, maybe even among this website's users, you could find somebody who had been trying to sell a 97 550 for a while at $130-135k and would entertain your bid at $120. if not today, then within 6 months. | ||
| Howie F. (Brokerofexotics)
Junior Member Username: Brokerofexotics Post Number: 187 Registered: 11-2001 |
I think Mitch's list says it all. I couldn't agree more. It all depends on your "application" and what moves you most. | ||
| Howie F. (Brokerofexotics)
Junior Member Username: Brokerofexotics Post Number: 186 Registered: 11-2001 |
Ross - Please let me know where I can find a late model 550 in the $ 120k's. That's below wholesale! | ||
| Brian (Bjc138)
New member Username: Bjc138 Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2002 |
Tom, I recently faced the same dilemma, albeit a nice one. I went for a 10.2001 silver 550 which I believe better suits my driving environment: to/from work, city+highway driving, playing hooligan on the Swiss alpine roads, high speed runs on the German autobahn (haven't been in the 550 though...yet) and the occasional track day. I felt that a Tubi exhaust was a must and, if you opt for a 575, get the Fiorano handling pack. Good luck, Brian. | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Member Username: Ross Post Number: 303 Registered: 3-2002 |
my vote (aka the cheap bastard), is to go for the cheaper (hard to believe) 97-99 550 (in some color other than red or yellow pls). i am sure that you can get one of those in good shape for around $120k, vs whatever currently inflated price even the '99 360's are going for. | ||
| Julio Batista (Figaro)
New member Username: Figaro Post Number: 6 Registered: 10-2001 |
A 360 more of a Ferrari than a 575??????????? Ferraris have 12 cylinders. | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Junior Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 151 Registered: 3-2002 |
I would get the 360 Spider with F1 shifter. It seems more... Ferrari... | ||
| martin J weiner,M.D. (Mw360)
Member Username: Mw360 Post Number: 553 Registered: 5-2001 |
If you can't decide,get one of each. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 393 Registered: 1-2002 |
Mitch, well said! | ||
| Tenney (Tenney)
Junior Member Username: Tenney Post Number: 236 Registered: 2-2001 |
Would also suggest a drive in both before you toss a coin. The 360 is the more focused of the two and sounds better, IMO. The 550 is an amazing all-arounder with loads of torque. Choose your purpose and pick your poison. Can't go wrong with either, IMO. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 931 Registered: 8-2001 |
The 360's no slouch for long distance drives. It's quite comfortable even after 3 to 4 hours in the car. It's a GT as well as a fling-able sportscar. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1327 Registered: 9-2001 |
I was waiting for that - I actually don't prefer either car in red. The 360 in silver is nice and the 550/575 in black, blue or silver is nice | ||
| Roger Arlen (Rogera)
New member Username: Rogera Post Number: 10 Registered: 5-2002 |
Have you driven both? Having enjoyed both cars (but not the 575), I would concur with Mitch's assessment. For me, the 360 is more exciting to drive, the 550 is more rewarding to drive, if that makes sense. If you have any interest in taking the car out on a road racing course, I would lean heavily toward the 360. The 360 is fabulous on the street and magical on the track. The 550 is no slouch on the track, but is a GT and not nearly as well suited for the track as the 360. best of luck. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1352 Registered: 9-2001 |
If you are going to ruin the beautiful lines of a 575 with the color red, I suggest you get the 360 then. | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
New member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 6 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hey guys thanks for your opinions. Im new here but have been reading the boards for awhile now. Everyone has brought up some great points. 575 seem hard to find right now and I really only want red. 360's it seems I can find almost anywhere and yes seem to be cheaper although im not to worried about that. I really like that list Mitch made up (thanks)but it seems the only reason I can think of to choose the 360 over the 550/575 has got to be that slightly more exotic styling. Other than that i find the 550/575 gorgeous as well but do appreciate that exotic look. This will be my first ferrari and its kinda tough deciding but fun as well. Any more opinions out there? thanks.....Tom | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1326 Registered: 9-2001 |
Frank, you forgot to say the 360 is a dino | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1350 Registered: 9-2001 |
IMHO the 575 wins hands down. As far as performance/handling is concerned, from what I have read the 575 is faster around Fioarno than the 360 ! So, all the 360 only has over the 575 is the mid-engined more exotic look. | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Junior Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 147 Registered: 4-2002 |
What do you want to do with the car: A) high performance driving? 360 B) long distance driving? 575 C) Cruising for burgers? either D) Cruising for girls? 360 E) Cruising for women? 575 What do you prefer: A) revs over torque: 360 B) purity of tone: 575 C) low-midrange guts: 575 D) high-end HP hit: 360 A) light and nimble: 360 B) big and bold: 575 A) flashy and unavoidable: 360 in Yellow B) subtle: 575 in Black Why is it that the fixed width font doesn't preserve the spaces I used to line up the answers? | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 392 Registered: 6-2001 |
I had the same dilemma. Went with the 360 and I'm thrilled. 360 (spider) a lot more $$ now though. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 383 Registered: 8-2001 |
They are both completely different cars, the 360 is more athletic, fun to throw in the turns, the 550 is an all-around cruiser. What do you want the car to do? Any preference in styling? Is the price a factor? | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
New member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2002 |
Just can't decide which one i like better. I really think I would enjoy both but have to choose one. Any opinions on each? Thanks Tom |