360 vs challenge stradale

yes.

I own a 360, took along drive in a Stradale some time ago.

totally different car. IF you want luxury and speed, stick to the 360. IF you want a more direct experience, and a car that will hold its value better, get the CS.

But they are really quite different in terms of feel, ride, etc. So, I'd get some serious drive time with the CS before committing.

I loved the CS, almost pulled the trigger, and now sometimes wish that I had, although my 360 has a stick shift tranny, and I don't love the paddles in the CS.

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I love a new topic.

 

C/S is raw and rare..The old saying of apples to oranges.

I cannot compair the 2 they are so different. I do not feel a 430 even comes close to feel and overall experience of C/S. Would be interested to hear others take on this.

 

No comparison, a much better ferrari experience.

 

Maybe this video might help you make a decision:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKKJdRSI-R8[/ame]

 

I hated my 360 Spider

I love my Challenge Stradale

 

Both are very different and really depends on what you like. Doesn't matter if CS is 'better' if you don't like it. I happen to LOVE the CS... all day long, into the evening. Maybe this photo will help...
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If this is the only reason you're considering it, then you should buy it ... sounds like your mind is made up.

The F430 has more horsepower than a Stradale but what's different is the torque, the F430 has more grunt down low while you have to wind out the Stradale a bit more.


I drove all three (360, F430 and a CS) and bought a CS in the end. It fit the bill for what I wanted ... and I continue to be impressed by it even if it's two generations behind now.

 

the cs is an unusually fantastic car. the 360 regular is one of 16000 other nice cars. the 430 is also one of 16000 nice cars. there is no comparison, provided that you can deal with the harshness.

if you are looking for a dd, or a luxury sports car to cruise the boulevard or take the wife out to dinner, then dont get the cs.

if you are looking for the cheapest automotive nirvana, then get the cs.

 

Can you explain why you hated the Spider?

 

"Unless you have petrol coarsing through your veins, the standard 360 will proabably suit you just fine." +1

 

I can tell you that the 360 and CS can't begin to keep up with a 458 and honestly probably can't keep up with a 430. That doesn't mean that they are very fun to drive just not as fast.

You say you have driven a 430 and a 360 but the 430 wasn't much faster. I hate to sound this way but I call BS on this. I have driven both and I can tell you that the 430 is MUCH faster than a 360. That extra 100 hp makes a huge difference and the shifting is dramatically improved too. The handling of the cars is very different too. The CS is a more raw driving experience than the 430 and the 360 is a little twitchy by comparison.

 

so just to summarize
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- Hated the soft top
- Hated the Daytona Seats (pushed me up and forward when I sat in them - nice looking though)
- Hated the all aluminum interior trim pieces
- Hated the stock wheels

Overall the car (2001 Spider) was uncomfortable, slow/sluggish, sounded bad, and had an ugly interior. I added Challenge wheels and a Challenge exhaust in the hopes I could once again experience the fun I had when I race a Ferrari 360 Challenge..but no. The car never ever gave me any kind of thrill. Then the Challenge Stradale came out...the rest is history

 

Lest you forget, Jason...
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119395

 

Styling is a very personal thing.

Unfortunately, Ferrari didn't make a 360 edition with the F430 drivetrain. Will it "keep up" with its successors? The on-paper numbers would indicate no.

However, at least for me, I've found that I could easily keep up with friends of mine with the newer cars on track days.

I don't mean to sound flippant, but it seems that you'll need to buy both . Each for some of the reasons you've already written up.

 

I know of a couple of great black CS' for sale.

When I was car shopping last year, it was a toss up between a 360 and a Gallardo. I drove both and the Gallardo was miles ahead in performance. So I started looking Hard for a 'G'.

While I was looking I decided to go drive a CS....... DONE! It is by far the best driver's Ferrari since the F40 (I lived with one for almost 5 years). The CS has such a sense of theater. The reactions and feel are immediate. The steering tells you exactly what is going on. Turn in, noise, etc., will keep a grin firmly planted on your face.

If all you are looking for is straight line speed, the spec of all 3 should be the dead give away as to which is faster:

CS 425hp
430 490(ish)hp
458 560hp

Having said all that, I have shown the back end of my CS to the newer cars on just about any technical road.

 

Yes, slower. I have enough trouble getting over the speed bumps and drainage dips here. A lower car just not in the cards for me. I drive with it in Sport mode 95% of the time but a rougher ride is not what I am looking for.

To me a sports car is a convertible. The 16m has the same problems for me as a CS.

Tried the Cali and it was not as much fun to drive as my car...and it costs $150k more to boot.

Maybe a 458 spider will melt my butter. I am not in love with the looks.

The 360 is plenty fast for me though and it scares my wife as it is. It does sound like the engine is going to explode at 8 grand.

 

This video helped me to decide that I love Vicky.

 

+1

 

add the weights and the conversation becomes a little more interesting...