328 to 355 - Correct decision?

I think 285ferrari went from a 328 to a 355F1, he may be able to shed some insider light on the subject.

I think it would be a great move up, I agree wholeheartedly on the 360 thing, many here feel the same way. The 355 is enough of a step to be very noticeably faster and the looks and sound are some of the best ever IMO.

Best bet would be to take a few for a drive, you will soon see and feel the difference.

Good luck with the search.

 

Yes, a correct route. If you can afford a 430 and like the look I would say a better route.

 

Do it...except get the gated 6-speed

 

DO IT! You'll love the 355, and the F1 shifter is an absolute blast to drive!!!

 

Yes, I did--- I still miss the 328, raw, gritty in your face driving experience and it is awesome----What got me was the power difference I just love the power of the 355 and had to move to it... Don't care for the 360 so much either...

 

Omigod, in the UK you have access to probably the best 348 ever made - the 348GTB Competitizione. That's the ticket.

 

lol Vince, the best 348 ever made was the 355.

 

You might PM BrianC on FChat -- went from a 328 to a 355 then back to a 328.

If I ever moved on from my 328, I'd probably look at a 512TR for something different, or (if my bonus this year defies reality... ) an F40.

Between the 360 and 355, though, I'd agree with the comments here: I think Ferrari lost something with the 360/F430, both aesthetically, and in terms of inching more toward the luxe than sport.

 

Yeah but that's gonna cost more than a 355

 

The 355 is a repairs and maintenance HOG. Ask any Ferrari parts retailer - they make their living off of 355 repairs. If this hasn't been your experience with a 355, you're fortunate.

That said, it's the most beautiful modern-era Ferrari IMO.

Just know what you are getting yourself into. The purchase price just gets you in the door.

 

+16k
That's what I'm at for my first year... The good news is now I have a very well sorted car... Good thing I got here at a great price..

 

lol

 

My first year maintenance was about the same...

Anyone looking into a 355 should include a $10-$15k buffer but for that you get everything sorted and then dont have to deal with much. I never had any problems after I paid that first bill.

 

Just curious, how much are they asking for the 1996 4k miles in the UK, is it a coupe or GTS or Spider? I assume you're looking also for right hand drive; otherwise here in the US you can buy F355 for very good prices, prices have gone down allot here.

 

I hopping that I don't have any other problems either... I just posted pictures of the 30k service I just did which was the biggest part of the 16k. It's in the 30k service question thread.

 

Just to be on the safe side you might want to up your savings amount, I had a 15,000 mile Fiorano that needed 20K to bring her back. Hey Robbie I thought you said that a 328 was like driving a high powered go kart

 

I got lucky......$200 for an oil change in yr #1

Hope I didn't just jinx myself

 

Where is that fiorano now? From what I recall it was sold at a great price considering everything you put into it. With it being an all nero manual it was the best of the models IMO ...... !

 

Awesome! Congratulations!

Pic's please