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David Stoeppelwerth (Racerdj)
Junior Member
Username: Racerdj
Post Number: 238
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2003 - 1:41 pm: | |
I have never had any overheating problems. If you are careful the ground clearance can usually be negotiated adequately. I'd park only where I could see it. I always glance to the lane change side of the car to make sure of no traffic in the blind spot. I find myself trying to keep track of the cars behind me. I do not use my 360 as a daily driver, as it seems like a new car everytime I get it out. |
Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Member
Username: Kennedy
Post Number: 313
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 9:37 am: | |
360 is a fine daily driver, as long as your regular destinations have reasonably safe parking... the 360 attracts attention.
The "C-pillars" are HUGE visibility blocks. I wouldn't want to parallel park it often. I usually back into spots so I don't have to back out.
As others have said, if your commute is all high traffic, the 360 might be a bit wasted. But if you have some curvy open roads you can take regularly (like I do), its great fun.
Brian
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Peter (Bubba)
Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 359
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:59 pm: | |
I have heard several 360 F1 clutch overheating in heavy stop and go traffic here in Hong Kong. Since you work in Manhattan, you are probably better off getting the good ol' stick version. |
Alex Papas (Alexpapas)
New member
Username: Alexpapas
Post Number: 24
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:40 pm: | |
It works. I'm really considering the custom golf bag so that I can use it more |
martin j weiner,M.D. (Mw575)
Member
Username: Mw575
Post Number: 985
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 11:06 pm: | |
360 never overheated nor even close even bumper to bumper at Canadian -US border in 85 degree temp for 1hr 20 min.
It is comfortable enough to be a daily driver but as Willis said parking would be a problem as well as the assholes lurking.
Just accept that no matter how careful,
you will scrape under the front bumper but no big deal every 6 mo or so I touched up the pan with black flat paint. |
arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member
Username: Art355
Post Number: 1788
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 10:51 pm: | |
I'llknow in January. Free ride across the bridge (bay bridge). I won't be able to resist. Services (30K) are less than 4k). The loaner was used as a commuter for the 3 days that I had it, and it worked very well.
Art |
William Huber (Solipsist)
Member
Username: Solipsist
Post Number: 973
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 10:16 pm: | |
Like anything else, the car most be driven to be enjoyed. I'm sure Enzo wouldn't have it any other way. I would be more concerned of other drivers trying to get a closer look as Willis pointed out.
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Tenney (Tenney)
Member
Username: Tenney
Post Number: 375
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 9:56 pm: | |
Could be easily and comfortably driven every day. Just wouldn't park it everywhere. |
Willis Huang (Willis360)
Intermediate Member
Username: Willis360
Post Number: 1253
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 9:38 pm: | |
Never overheat in traffic for me. A waste of a superb car if you intend to use it only in urban settings and short distance driving.
Clearance in the 360 is good but still need to be careful.
Visibility to the rear sides is limited. Watch out for people driving in your blindspots. They love hanging around there to get a good look at the car. Backing the car out of a parking space require a little faith (those blindspots again).
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Vincent (Vincent348)
Member
Username: Vincent348
Post Number: 411
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 9:37 pm: | |
Mark,
Sounds like you're ready to get a new car. A 360 perhaps. They look awesome.
I can't help you much, never driven one. But I think you should go for it as a daily driver.
Good luck.
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Mark S G Murphy (Msgm1)
New member
Username: Msgm1
Post Number: 28
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 9:16 pm: | |
360 Modena as a daily driver, is this possible?
Or would there be problems re overheating in traffic, ground clearance, allround visibility? |