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  1. imahorse

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    #1 imahorse, Apr 18, 2019
    I thought I would share this since these cars generally don't get driven long distances. A year and a half ago I bought the cheapest running and driving 360 in the country. It had 18 year old timing belts, a blown heat exchanger, and a ridiculous amount of other problems I've been working out over time. Looking back it would have been cheaper to just buy one that wasn't such a mess, but i feel that learning this platform so well was worth it. Anyway, my mother died 8 years ago when I was 20. She is buried in Minnesota and I live about 300 miles away in east Wisconsin. Being a big car guy, I have always wanted to bring her flowers in a really nice car to show her that I made something of myself. If I was smart, I would have done it with my viper before I sold it for the 360, but here we are. I've obviously had problems with the car, but figured worst case scenario is a giant tow bill. I'm honestly shocked I made it here with no lights or issues. I was at least expecting a CEL I've been fighting to pop up. It also got rained on and didn't melt. I'll post more in the coming days. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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    #2 02360spider, Apr 19, 2019
    I did the same buy what was the cheapest 360 i could find $40k rebuilt title and neglected if you can do some wreching or have a friend to help these cars are not that hard to fix.i also had a couple vipers will say i love my 360 more. Image Unavailable, Please Login

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  3. imahorse

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    #3 imahorse, Apr 19, 2019
    The 360 I have found very easy to work on. The layout makes total sense to me and I really enjoy wrenching on it. My only gripe is the reliability, at least with my car. I totally stumbled on it on accident at a dealership. Clean title and $50k. My viper was the cheapest hard top that I have ever seen for sale and turned out to be the most reliable car I have ever had. I guess it's somewhat of a gamble.
     
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    #4 02360spider, Apr 19, 2019
    vipers are definitely reliable my 96gts did have some crazy battery drain.

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    #5 02360spider, Apr 19, 2019
    I would definitely own a older viper gts again but there is no comparison with the 360 i love it.

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    #6 RedNeck, Apr 19, 2019
    That's awesome Dustin! Glad you were able to make the trip.
     
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    #7 imahorse, Apr 19, 2019
    It felt great showing her I made something of myself. Car has been great. While I dreaded doing this most of yesterday I'm truly grateful I did. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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    #8 imahorse, Apr 19, 2019
    I have full intentions of buying a gen 3 viper once the 360 is paid off. I dont fit in a gen 2 so well lol
     
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    #9 02360spider, Apr 19, 2019
    Lol had a 2009 acr and man i can tell you never again to much for me to handle.

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    #10 flat_plane_eddie, Apr 19, 2019
    Congratulations and I'm sure your mom would be proud of you if she was around! I've had 2 Vipers, they're great cars but I don't find myself really missing them. Maybe a Gen 5 would be more interesting but I'd rather have a 360.
     
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    #11 imahorse, Apr 19, 2019
    Thank you! I appreciate it. I was with my brother today and we were discussing the two. I found the gen 3 viper superior in reliability and performance, but man, it doesn't have the soul that the 360 does. The viper is incredible and I definitely want another, but the Ferrari is just so much more fulfilling. At least when it isn't in pieces in my garage Haha.

    @02360 that was kind of the rush with the viper for me, granted mine was just a gen 3. That was about all I needed. How scary us a gen 4 ACR?
     
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    #12 Ingenere, Apr 20, 2019
    Good on you. Your mom would have been proud!
     
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    #13 recoil, Apr 21, 2019
    I've had three Vipers and each was solid as a rock. I'd like to get another but the 430 will have to do for now.

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    #14 02360spider, Apr 21, 2019
    @02360 that was kind of the rush with the viper for me, granted mine was just a gen 3. That was about all I needed. How scary us a gen 4 ACR?[/QUOTE]

    For one i am way to short 5.5 and my acr had solid seat brackets so i could only ajust the pedals.i could barley see down the nose it was like guiding a missile. Second waaayyy to much power for me and no traction control driving on a cold day i would spin tires pulling out of parking spots lol.i for one love a gts 450 hp is plenty for me acr 600hp is dangerous in that car.
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    #15 Kitchdog, Apr 21, 2019
    Good on you mate and while there might be more ‘comfortable’ cars to road trip in nothing is quite like the event of doing it in a Ferrari :)
     
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    #16 imahorse, Apr 21, 2019
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    #17 02360spider, Apr 21, 2019
    Thats awsome

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    #18 one4torque, Apr 21, 2019
    Glad you enjoyed the trip! Great road cars.
     
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    #19 mchas, Apr 22, 2019
    Very touching story, sorry to hear of the circumstances but she raised a good person and would have been very proud.
     
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    #20 up4speed, Apr 22, 2019
    Great story! She was definitely proud, she raised a great kid.
    Enjoy the 360. They are great cars for creating memories.
     
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    #21 imahorse, Apr 22, 2019
    Thanks for the kind words everyone. I'm sure this is not the last adventure I'll take this car on. Now that I actually trust it. Somewhat.
     
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    #22 Natkingcolebasket69, Nov 18, 2020
    I only saw this! I’m sure your mother is proud of you. Love the story. Hope you get many more f cars!


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    #23 Husker, Nov 18, 2020
    I am growing to trust my 360. I took it 7 miles from my home just last week. :D
     
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    #24 Todd Laing, Nov 19, 2020
    LOL. I'm the same way. I'm just now getting comfortable driving mine. I guess you hear so many horror stories I am always waiting for something to go wrong. So, far she runs like a top and is so easy to drive I cant really believe it. I usually do a 15-20 mile round trip over some nice mountain roads before bringing her home and detailing her back up! Have not worked up to a true "road trip " yet.
     
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    #25 imahorse, Nov 19, 2020
    Thanks guys. This year has been rough. I've only gotten 50 miles in. It hurt to put other priorities first. My goal has been 2,500 miles a year, so next year I'm shooting for 5,000.
     
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