GTB or Spider? suggestions?

GTS. In black.

Seriously, have a 328 GTS and I love it. Looks great, open-air motoring, lots of Ferrari engine sounds behind you, easier to take care of than a ragtop, no plastic rear window, some privacy whilst driving, mechanically very simple.

Only problem is the GTS is rarer than the others, so you might have a bit of a chase to find one you like.

 

You can find Spiders everywhere for sale right now---GTB's are much more difficult to find. GTS's---ya right... If you want a car soon, go the Spider route because the ease of finding one---Although an Fchatter on here just recently listed his Yellow/Black GTB for sale--check Ferrariads above...

 

wouldn't giving pros/cons of each bring you back to square 1 since each model has them.

 

GTB... (IMO) they look better. I looked at both when I was in the market and had a hard time finding a GTB. So I started looking at the spider since there are so many of them to choose from. In the end it came down to to spider not being practical were I live. It's just to hot here in the summer. I would either have to put the top up every time I parked or find shade. And it's to cold here in the winter so really I had about 2mo. a year (If that) that I could have the top down. In the end I'm glad I waited for the GTB...

 

Had a 355 GTB for 5 years and it was the worst mistake selling that car, the lines were so pure and although I bought a 360 Spider to replace it, the next F Car I buy will be a Coupe.

 

I owned a 348 & 355 spider and the only con I had is putting the top down. You cant put either one down while driving.

 

Have you notice how the 360 and 430 try to maintain the C-pillar look in the Spyder, but not 355. For F355, GTB or GTS are more desireable to me!

 

I have the 355 GTS and feel it's the perfect compromise, targa roof stowage issues aside. Mine was Rosso Corsa over Crema, and I had the interior re-done in late-model Tan. Looks great!

 

B-better handling, better air conditioning, better resale, better lines, more respect among other owners, more "solid" feel, easier to track, faster, safer
S-girls like to be seen in them, better visibility, more accepted among "society", preferred by guys who hang out in the parking lot (no offense intended to any of my friends who have S's, although most of them will admit their next car will be a B)

 

spider is much better for enjoying the sound of the engine. GTB looks a little better.

I've never had any problems w/ my top!

 

When you live in Ohio you take all the sunshine you can get. I think also it has a lot to do with demographics.

 

Pretty much same points as discussed here...

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182854

 

get a blk coupe but the hard thing is finding one

 

You can hear the engine just fine in a GTB!
Look I cant tell you to get one or the other because it is a decision that needs to be based on the experience you are looking to get. I would get the GTB, I have a GTS and if I was to do it again I would spend the extra time searching for a clean GTB. My warning to you is Do Not expect a spider to have the refinement as a convertible that you BMW does! And Do Not expect the top on your spider to keep out any rain. I would not buy a Ferrari in order to own a convertible, I have my Ferrari in order to drive and the GTB is a lot more "Solid" in performance and function. Your M3 is a great convertible and does the job of being one better than a 348/355 can.
If you keep the M3 then my advice is hands down get the GTB! That way you can always drive your M3 when you want to be seen, and you will still have a Real Ferrari for when you want to drive!

 

I don't altogether agree w/ these observations. While no one would doubt the 355's spider top isn't a 21st century design. It does however serve it's purpose. It isn't as robust as a mass produced BMW top but such are the idiosyncrasies of an Italian drop top. It does however allow the open air into the cockpit and allow you to enjoy the beautiful sounds emanating over your shoulders that a BMW M3 will never achieve. Yes, a GTB mitigates those that are looking for a more of a purist experience without the potential for worry. But, don't be so quick to dismiss that many spider owners drop the tops in the spring and only roll them up in the fall, so they can take it to a whole-noth'r-level.

 

I was out of place in what I said, I am coming from a bias/ignorant opinion because I have never ridden or driven a 348 or 355 spider. But owning a GTS I can say that there are instances when I wish I had purchased the GTB. If I push my GTS it can feel slightly less rigid than GTB's I have driven in similar situations. And yes I can think of many times that a spider would be very nice to own and I do take the top off my GTS when the weather is nice. It can be very nice listening to the symphony behind you while basking in the sun. Look if I could afford both a Spider and GTB that would obviously be best, but as long as I have to choose, my choice would be the GTB. My experience with Italian convertibles is that they can be a hassle when the top isn't down. I am sure that so long as the weather is nice the Spider is great! But for me living in the SF bay area where there is almost always a cold breeze in the air, the GTB is better suited to my needs.

 

Spider, GTS, GTB, at the end of the day they are all so much fun to drive and own. More important is that you buy a car that has been well maintained and taken care of. You buy a bad car and it doesn't matter what kind of top, you'll end up hating the car.

 

I think it is a personal choice really. Go with what appeals to you. The coupe or GTS may be more suitable if you want to track the car. Otherwise all three options would be fine on the road.

 

Just reading this thread made me go out and wipe down my lovely 355B! Either way, beautiful, but for my taste, it is the B all the way!
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Are those real CH wheels?

 

Yep!

 

Very nice!! Love the B.