Buying a 360 in Oz - Advice

Well in my highly valued opinion.......................................




I would suggest you find one to drive prior to pulling your wallet out.

They have a bloody awful ride and(I appreciate you're looking at a proper manual)the flappy paddle gear change in 360's and 430's(sorry Gizz),can be rubbish as well.

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I think he's after a manual, judging by his comments on the SMG. I test drove a 360 F1 and didn't like the F1 at all, but I suppose it might become easier with practice. The Lotus will kill the 360 performance wise, speaking as a Lotus/Ferrari owner, but that's not the point, is it?

 

there are only 3 rules when buying a modern V8 Ferrari in Australia.

1. must be Aussie delivery
2. must be Aussie delivery
3. must be Aussie delivery

Buy a UK car to save some money, but be prepared for a very long wait when it comes time to sell it. If you do buy UK, check extremely carefully for corrosion. Suspension components are very susceptible.

Speak to the previous owner(s) before you hand your money over, some cars have had big accidents.

If you can stretch to a 430, you'll get a much improved car. Manual is ideal but flappy paddles are fine once you get used to them. I would buy a perfect F1 car over an imperfect manual.

 

History is important but NOW is vital.

I don't know what Simon means about the ride....they're excellent. Anyway...try for yourself.

Again, nothing is more important than the condition it is TODAY, and that could be better on a car with incomplete but recent history. Good luck! It's hard finding good cars.

 

After spending 6 days at,sometimes,warp speed in the 308,then going for a ride in Gizz's 430...the ride is totally different,mind you,the jerky flappy gearshifts didn't help.

My experience in the 360 was a ride back from Qld raceway,on the '09 FNR,in a 360 convertible,that the owner was still trying to get to grips with..again...with the flappy shift.
Perhaps it's THAT that gives the impression of a crap ride.

I know I'd never go there.

 

My local dealer told me he can assist in Sourcing, PPI, Financing, Insurance, Interstate transport even Negotiating the purchase. Obviously there will be a fee, but he is acting as a broker for you so it's an option.
He had a couple of clients he was keen to move into 458's at the time so their F430's weren't actually on the market but if he had a potential buyer (maybe me) everyone would win. He negotiates both my car and the current owner trading up.
He also noted that if I go through them there are then invites to launches, track days (which are only for their clients) and advanced driving courses. All good stuff I think and it creates a community feel around the ownership.
I've worked on many types of cars imported from the UK and corrosion is definitely something to beware, but to me unless you live in Italy your Ferrari IS an import!
We also have a company over here called Fabcar and they will find you a car or source to your spec, then show you what they have found, if you like it you pay a deposit and they bring it in (usually from the UK) and comply it for you. I'm not connected to these guys at all but I've been to their place and thought about the pros and cons myself.
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The most important update to any 360 F1 is to have the CS TCU installed.

It sorts out the jerky shifting especially if running earlier versions.

 

Cars are also offered between Ferrari club members.

Carsales is probably the most popular site. You could also try the luxury auctions that happen every few months like Shannons etc.

Like this one

Do you think if they peeled off the fake carbon the car would go up in value?
2000 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 Auto
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The OP has indicated that he is looking for a manual gearbox car.

Sorry to introduce the flappy thing...it was only my experience at the thing,that may have influenced my remarks.

Any other remarks,from now on, should probably only be in relation to the manual version.

 

Because it's an import.

 

And because it's too expensive. 360 owners can dream all they like but $120k is what you will pay for an Aussie car. Go and see all the Aussie manual cars for sale and start making offers.

 

There arn't any, and haven't been for a very very long time.

You can start at $200k.

 

Uhuh

 

Your 360 Aussie delivered?

 

Dam right

 

Very good! It's a great looking car man.

 

I always figured when I finally got the car I wanted (at the time was a 360) I would keep it forever so a UK car would be worth looking at. There definately is a stigma around cars that were NOT Aussie delivered. I don't know if it's deserved but it is real and when you are trying to resell it seems to hurt the vendor.

 

100%

 

I purchased a 99 360 Uk import in January of this year. Car is in great condition and passed a PPI with flying colours. Original aus owner imported it back in 07.

I don't know what the issue with imports are, as long as the history is well documented and passes all inspections

I viewed many 360's whilst looking to purchase and condition varied greatly. There a Aussie delivered garbage as well. Remember you get what you pay for.

I have been offered $130k to part with my car which I declined. It is also insured with Shannon's for $130k until they inspect and are more than happy to insure it for more once they see the condition.

For people saying you can get an Aussie delivered car for $120k good luck, I think your dreaming.

Regardless they are great cars and if you get a good one you will love it.

 

You'll find out when you go to sell it.

Very true.

Correct

 

That was just teasing one of the members on here

 

200k+ is 430 money, don't believe the BS on here

Aussie cars will have a "D" in the VIN whereas UK cars have a "C"

Offer that particular 360 $110k and work from there