| Author | Message | ||
| Paul Loussia (Bumboola)
Junior Member Username: Bumboola Post Number: 91 Registered: 3-2003 |
I seriously doubt that the sunroof affects the structural integrity of the car at all (if the 360 chassis was designed for a Spider, it can handle a hole in the roof), affects resale at all, or leaks. I would order it on a Modena. It's sweet! | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1899 Registered: 6-2001 |
Chris: Lifts out, goes behind the seat. If you order the sunroof, you shouldn't order the premium sound, because you can't put the sunroof behind the seat, because of the sound system. Art | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 643 Registered: 11-2001 |
I could imagine if the 360 came with a targa option it would kinda like look like a targa Supra and would not look Ferrarish. I like the idea of what Porsche did with their new targa with the glass top sliding keeping a smooth look instead of putting an out of shape sunroof that don't look good at all and with such a small opening, why bother, a glass top would have been better or polycarbonate. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 615 Registered: 4-2003 |
I think a 360 targa would have been welcomed. the 360 seemed to have skipped that step. Coupe, Spider...that's it. V. | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 69 Registered: 3-2003 |
What do you do with the sunroof? How does it come off/out? | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1895 Registered: 6-2001 |
My 360 is coming with the sunroof. It doesn't take any head room. Since so few have ordered it, I would think that it would be a plus. More importantly, it is the 21st century replacement for the TS models. As to those that don't want one, enjoy. I like the noise, I like the Sun. Art | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 614 Registered: 4-2003 |
Does anyone know if there is any resonation at certain speeds with the sunroof open? | ||
| V.Z. (Ama328)
Junior Member Username: Ama328 Post Number: 150 Registered: 11-2002 |
you know, if you buy it with the idea of keeping it for the 'long term'(that is, till about 2 days after you're dead), then you don't have to worry about resale, you only have to think about what YOU'd most like  ...in which case, who cares what other folks think? | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member Username: Dapper Post Number: 717 Registered: 4-2002 |
Each to his own, if you need it or like it go for it, I wouldn't be lining up to buy one though, real nasty looking design IMO. | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 640 Registered: 11-2001 |
I have never seen this option before but what a sight to remember, I'll hold what I have to say about it as I don't need to mention it but if you like it don't hold back due to what I think of it. I like the color of the car... | ||
| "The Dave" (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 109 Registered: 1-2003 |
I did get note from someone telling me it was uncommon but not rare. You gotta love Ferrari folks. | ||
| "The Dave" (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 108 Registered: 1-2003 |
Here is a nice an example, I am thinking of going for it, it seems unpopular but for some reason I like the unattractiveness of it and it lets the sun in.  | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 638 Registered: 11-2001 |
I agree on what makes you happy but what I was saying is that if you plan on reselling it do you thing there would be many offers on it? especially if you're spending well over 100K? not for me. So if a Ferrari came with an optional shopping cart wing and it was bolted to the rear of the car would you jump on it now or in the future since it's a rare option? How's that for advice? Just take a vote first before saying I'm giving bad advice. Were not talking of a 20K car that you can piss away but realize the majority would not go for the sunroof, why do you think there are not many of these made? to be rare? I think not, ask the manufacturer themselves.. | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
Junior Member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 230 Registered: 3-2003 |
Some seriously bad advice from Modman. You're paying for the car. You want to enjoy it, right? The only vote that should count is your own. As for them holding value or not, 3 or 30 years from now...it's a Ferrari designed option and it's rare. It's OEM and probably has negligible (if not zero) impact on rigidity and it gives you the option of open-top motoring for far less than the price of a spider. It's easy. Get the unique sunroof. And as James G. said, if you want it pink with polka dots, go for it. Enjoy. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1912 Registered: 8-2002 |
Modman, my "30 years from now" comment was a joke. As Jim said, make yourself happy. | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 635 Registered: 11-2001 |
I didn't know the factory offered a sunroof, I'd still pass up on it regardless of what the car value would be, OK I did go a little to far as saying minus well be a kit car but I just can't see a sunroof on an exotic car, that just don't blend well in my books. I can see a Porsche with it but a Ferrari? just like I said it should be either a conv. or targa like the way they've been making it. 30 years from now I could care less of the value as I wouldn't own a car for that long esp. modern machinery don't hold as much value to keep as a garage queen anyway. By the time that 30th year comes you'll probably be near croaking stage to even care of car value. It's your option if you want the sunroof car but I wouldn't think of investing on it if you did buy it, just take a vote and see how many would stay away from it to those who would buy it, very easy. | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
Junior Member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 133 Registered: 8-2002 |
I agree with James G..... | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1906 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jim, agreed. Modman, he's talking about the factory option sunroof (approx $3K), not something added after the fact. Dave, being as rare as they are, the factory sunroof cars will be worth more 30 years from now. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1654 Registered: 10-2002 |
I've never understood worrying about resale on a non essential purchase such as a Ferrari. Life is short. Make yourself happy. Why care about what anyone else thinks? Pink will make you happy? Paint it pink. Enjoy. | ||
| Ken Ghiringhelli (Kenny94945)
Junior Member Username: Kenny94945 Post Number: 65 Registered: 12-2002 |
Wow...it is OK I am just surprised at the passion for Belinettas. Perhaps the A Pillar and B Pillar (I am always confused on coupes...is that a B or C) tie the upper chassis together enough? So, is there a proven degradation of chassis firmness with the sunroof? Personally, I have become very fond of "targa" tops. The 360 does not offer that option. The Spyder vs. the coupe still seem to have a $50K price difference which, to me, makes a sun roof attractive...for the view and wind in the air feeling. Lastly, $25K off resale of a 360 with a sunroof would send this poor boy to said sunroof....if I fit! p.s. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY wishes to all our Ferrari Chat members | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 809 Registered: 8-2001 |
If they will be a negative at re-sale, they, obviously must be at a BIG negative to buy in the first place. It would have to sell for at least $25K below the value of a coupe, to begin with.IMO | ||
| KCCK (Kenneth)
Member Username: Kenneth Post Number: 379 Registered: 10-2002 |
I would not touch a car like this, even at a substantial discount. It will feel like an opened can. And I will always be left wondering if it compromises the structural integrity of the entire car, and the delicate balance of the chasis. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1137 Registered: 11-2002 |
A kit car? Aren't we going a little far? I don't think they look too bad at all. Cheers | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 634 Registered: 11-2001 |
Sunroof on a 360, why would any one accept the hidiosity on a coupe not made for one? I would not even think of buying one with a hole cut on the roof, the person should've opted for a conv. so the trade in ended up a dropped value, think about it, would you buy a 360 with a sunroof? It minus well be a kit car. | ||
| Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Member Username: Kennedy Post Number: 342 Registered: 3-2002 |
I would wager they are a negative at resale time because of the headroom they eat up vs. the difficulty of actually using them. And then there is the fear (even if it has no basis) of them leaking... it is an Italian car, afterall. | ||
| "The Dave" (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 107 Registered: 1-2003 |
I am looking for a used 360 coupe and have found a few with Sunroofs. They are a very bizzare shape and are not electric. The local dealer says they are almost a negative at resale time, what is the real deal? | ||
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