Couple Test Drives this morning 365BB, 512BBi, 308 Glass GTB

can you please post your impressions?

i own a bbi and went through a similar exercise when prior to purchase. i ended up getting a bbi.

why are you leaning to the 512?

 

I test drove all three type Boxers back in 2003 when I was looking and went with the BB512i because of its ease of driving and more bottom end punch. Since I do almost 100% of my driving on the street, high revs and top speed are not nearly as important as being able to drive the car in comfort as often as possible. Now with the MSD iginition and coil, it runs even better than before.

 

I would love a 365BB . I am happy with BBi for its ease of driving compared with earlier models but brute looks and raw power /sound - did i mention SOUND! the 365 will make you happy happy !!!

 

What is the asking price for the blue 365 Boxer? I believe this car has been for sale for quite some time.

Ken

 

Isn't the blue car a 512BB? and not a 365? I thought the 365 was a front engined V12. I would love a carbed 512bb for myself. Hopefuly someday.


Good luck with your choise and enjoy!

Kurt


There is nothing like a Ferrari, there never has been and never will be!

 

the blue 365BB is breathtaking........ thanks for posting those pics, good luck with your decision.

 

I have no impressions of any of them except the visuals you've given us but that blue boxer-trim 365 looks absolutely magnificent. Almost makes me want to go out and kick my 348 spider...

...nice dilemma you've got.

Cheers
Kevin

 

I had no idea they made two differ'nt 365's one front engined and one mid engined. Well this does change things for me. Now a 365BB may be my new dream car of the future. I was thinking of a 512BB. I can see why you may have a hard time deciding. Good thing you had first hand experiance compairing the two. I would like to know more about the differences you experianced if you have time to go into greater detail. Feel free to PM me if you don't want to post here. Allthough there may be more folks interested as I am about your experiance with the two cars.

Kurt

 

The front engine 365GTB/4 is also known as the Daytona. It was replaced by the first boxer, the 365BB. You can tell a 365BB by the triple exhaust and taillights, and the lack of a NACA duct in front of the rear wheels. Beautiful cars! The 365BB is quite rare and would be my choice of the three.

-steve

 

good info. I too agree. The 365BB would be definately my 1st choise.

Kurt

 

That 365BB is ridiculously cool.

 

dito - exactly. oops - now one 348 spider panel to repair. Wow, that blue 365BB is awesome - love the blue. where?

 

Are these pictures of the actual cars you drove? All from the same shop/area?

 

Those pictures of the blue BB just cured my headache. Thank you ever so much!

Quite honestly - one of the few Ferraris I would like to actually own.

 

Yes, but what everyone is waiting for (with baited breath I might add) is your driving impressions of the three and why you are favoring the 512...

-steve

 

The 365BB is definitely more unique, rarer and "rawer" than a 512BB or i.

But, it just depends on how much you plan on driving the car that you purchase.

If you are planning on driving it quite often and doing various club events, overnight trips, etc.... then a 512BBi would win in my book.

They are just more driver friendly than a 365BB. No need to worry about overheating problems or dealing with that heavy clutch pedal in stop and go traffic situations. The 512s massive amount of torque is great to have on tap going slow or fast.

I've logged about 8,000 miles in my 512BBi in the 1-1/2 years since I bought it.

It's an absolute joy to drive!