488 v F355 & 992 - first world issues

Hard to say as it is very personal. As much as I like the F355, the servicing costs are high and reliability is not the F355 strong suit. It is the last of the cars that need an engine-out service, and overall fit and finish is just not really there.

What you can do really depends on the price point. The 488 is a great car, and a reliable car. And depending on the year, you can get a few years free maintenance, and you can extend the warranty.

You need to have a chat with your local dealer and see what they have to offer. Not sure where the UK CS pricing is, but looking at where you are coming from, a 992 and a CS might be an option?

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No excuses needed. Yes the 360CS is indeed what I meant

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I'd got 992 and 355 specifically because the 355 in manual form offers a truly interactive experience, in today'a terms it is not super fast but its quick enough to use the power more of the time and the sound is an event in itself.

However, be aware that 355's are high maintenance and budget accordingly but as the V8 sings past 6500 rpm on toward 8500 rpm you can forgive the car almost anything!

 

If you have the patience, the 355 wins hands down IMO. Otherwise Id go 360. I wouldnt even consider the 4XX cars.

 

How about you keep the 89 and get a 458

 

This is why I bought one. Once the big issues are sorted then it's (mostly) dealing with things that come up on a 25-year old car.

Plus, it's the last of the little Ferraris...was just at a show yesterday, seeing anything newer than a 355 always reminds me they've all gotten so...big.

 

I have owned a 355 and have had a 488. The 355 was not sorted when I purchased it. I had it sorted out completely both mechanically valve guides etc and interior sticky buttons, leather etc. It ran beautifully and reliably. That sound with a tubi was heaven. Interior was brand new air conditioner worked great in our hot summers. I sold it to a person I keep in contact with. This was some 11 years ago and apart from annual service, cam belts, tensioner bearings water pump and all belts done every 5 years by the dealer he tells me that he has had no reliability issues. He uses her every week and at times as a daily driver. The 488 is a different world, power traction braking handling you can,t ask for better until you sample the Pista. To others that may comment to this I am die hard Ferrari so Mclaren 720S, 650 does not cut it with me.

I have not owned a Porsche just don't like the look or interior of them. The new Turbo though does sway me towards its direction though.

If you want old school driving no electronics apart from ABS then 355. She can be taily so if you are not a good driver you should not push a 355. Traction is high but once you pass the limit she will let go. Gearbox can be a bit notchy at times but Redline 75W 90 does make a huge difference. The 355 will show how good a driver you are as she will not cover up for your mistakes she will just kill you. If you want a computer to cover your mistakes and to make you feel like Schumacher then 488.

They are both Ferraris so you can't go wrong with whichever you decide upon. The 355 is one of the best looking Ferrari's of all time.

Have a look at the 430 as well it is a wonderful machine not all computer like the 458 and 488 still has some old school in her and importantly more friendly cost wise with maintenance and has retained value very well.

Good luck and after driving each model decide with what moves your heart more.

 

This is what I would do.

 

I would go with the 488 rather then a F355.


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F12 is fantastic and my pick over a V8 but I am biased to a V12. I have had spent plenty of seat time in an F12. It is a sports car and GT tourer wrapped into one package. Always remember that with a Ferrari you need to have higher than average driving skills to really enjoy and exploit them. Forget reviews drive an F12 for yourself. I have no doubt that the low down torque and engine note will make you not want to hand the keys back.

 

I have a 992 C2S alongside my Ferraris, great car. If you want a manual Ferrari you should definitely consider a gated 430, last of the line, raw and exciting though not as fast or easy everyday as 488. But much more modern than a 355, depends whether you want that, I enjoy the more recent interior and quality. Gated 430 is one of the most fun (at normal UK speeds) cars I have driven, of many.

A GT Ferrari is a totally different proposition. At legal and legal+ speeds, most modern GTs don't have the fun factor, but they do have deep satisfaction.

Or try a Huracan RWD, last gen Aston V12 Vantage S, or R8 V10 manual.

 

Probably too late to help much, but I just traded in my 992 4s cab for a 488, and pretty damn happy. The 992 was amazing and my daily driver, the 488 is in a different category for me tho. I think the 992 is probably a little faster, but a step down in terms of visceral satisfaction.

 

I personally (expected to) but didn't like the 355 when I drove it, it's worth a test drive first before you commit

I'd rather go 458 than 488 too

there is a lot of competition and choice at this price range to consider

 

It doesn't really matter at this kind of performance level, but still, 488 is much faster than 992 C4S. Midrange, flat out, by every measure, a significant difference. More than 10 mph faster to a quarter mile, and midrange punch advantage you would expect from the power and torque superiority. Feels faster around corners too.

The difference becomes more striking the faster you go. You need a 992 Turbo S to beat a 488.

But again, it doesn't really make much difference unless you are tracking or overtaking a lot. 992 S is plenty quick for most driving, though 488 is laugh out loud quick.

 

the sound is an important factor to me and I just prefer naturally aspirated cars in general, also I think the 458 is a future classic and will help in terms of depreciation

both are fast enough for the roads imo