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Discussion in '360/430' started by oxonian, Aug 13, 2007.

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  1. oxonian

    oxonian Karting

    Aug 26, 2006
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    #1 oxonian, Aug 13, 2007
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    After waiting for nearly a year for a 'good' 360, I found not one but TWO cars in very good condition:

    Both cars are 2003, have 10,000 miles on the odo. Both require a major (belt) service.

    A yellow/black modena and a red/tan spider.

    I know that some of you can tell a lot from a picture or two, so I posted a few pics to get your initial impressions.

    BTW, the red spider has a 28% premium over the yellow modena. I'm worried about using a convertible in a hot, sunny, humid and very dusty environment.

    Also, I'm worried that racing seats are too low for me (my height is 5'4").

    The 360 will be used on weekends (I have a daily driver).

    Any thoughts are highly appreciated. I need to make a choice this week (I'm paying 100% cash - ouch).

    Thank you for your help.
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  2. porsche racer

    porsche racer Formula Junior

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    #2 porsche racer, Aug 13, 2007
    I am a coupe guy, but I don't like yellow Ferraris.
     
  3. S Brake

    S Brake F1 World Champ

    Aug 3, 2006
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    #3 S Brake, Aug 13, 2007
    I'd go with the spider, better color and easier to hear the engine.
     
  4. ForzaMaranello

    ForzaMaranello Karting

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    #4 ForzaMaranello, Aug 13, 2007
    Well, I prefer Red/Tan. But I do not care for the convertible, I just purchased my 360, it has the racing seats. I LOVE them, I am about 5'6" or so and it took me a little while to adjust them, but once I did, I don't think I could ever go back.
     
  5. okhjoon190

    okhjoon190 Karting

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    #5 okhjoon190, Aug 13, 2007
    spider .... done
     
  6. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    #6 Senna1994, Aug 13, 2007
    Whats the weather like where you live?
     
  7. Modenafan

    Modenafan F1 World Champ
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    #7 Modenafan, Aug 13, 2007
    My thoughts on the sport seats. I purchased a pair of sport seats for my last 360 due to the fact that I sat too high with the Daytona's. I'm 6'1 1/2" and I think you'll sit a little bit too low with the sport seats. Just my .02.
     
  8. carcommander

    carcommander Formula 3

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    #8 carcommander, Aug 13, 2007
    Not much point in having a spyder if you can't or don't want to use it. Keep looking there are lots of 360s around.
     
  9. oxonian

    oxonian Karting

    Aug 26, 2006
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    #9 oxonian, Aug 13, 2007
    The weather is absolutely terrible. 9 months of heat, very dusty during summer (with the occasional sand storm). But 2-3 months are perfect for top down driving (december to february).

    The mosquitos are quite vicious as well during winter.
     
  10. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

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    #10 PCH, Aug 13, 2007
    Keep looking.
     
  11. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    #11 Senna1994, Aug 13, 2007
    Buy the Coupe and make sure the A/C is charged up, but don't necessarily buy the yellow car.
     
  12. Joe Mac

    Joe Mac Formula 3

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    #12 Joe Mac, Aug 13, 2007
    if you want an awesome TDF 04 Spider, look at mine on my profile. JUst decided over the weekend to try selling it. FULL Warranty through July 2008.
     
  13. fc2

    fc2 F1 Veteran
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    #13 fc2, Aug 13, 2007
    Hey... these are good problems to have!! How to pick between two great cars.

    Personally, I think the yellow coupe has too much yellow. Yellow is great on a Spider as it's broken up a bit.

    The red Spider, only you know if you'll use it in your region. Out here in California, you don't see many Spiders with their tops up, ever.

    Good luck and please let us know what you decide to do.

    Best,

    Frank
     
  14. bwiele

    bwiele Formula Junior

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    #14 bwiele, Aug 13, 2007
    Those Spiders have tops? Wow! I agree the Modena in yellow is a lot of yellow. I love it on a Spider though, super-hot looking. Buy the red one if you can manage to keep the top down most of the time. I have a Modena with a sunroof (rare) which I've only taken out once because I must confess that I like having the A/C on those hot summer days. Once the fall comes, I expect to take out the sunroof more often.
     
  15. fiorano94

    fiorano94 F1 Veteran

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    #15 fiorano94, Aug 13, 2007
    Beautiful car you have!
     
  16. wheredidtheygo

    wheredidtheygo Karting

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    #16 wheredidtheygo, Aug 13, 2007
    Do the spider, have a 360 and wish I did it in a spyder.. I took the 430 in spyder and love it.. As a weekend car the spyder is the only way to go and it's a great color combo.. Good luck and either way you are ending up with a great car ... Congrats !!!!!!
     
  17. georgeshayek

    georgeshayek Formula Junior

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    #17 georgeshayek, Aug 14, 2007
    I actually find the yellow Coupe stunning , although I would go for a black/black interior.
    Never been fan of spiders...
    Good Luck!
     
  18. georgeshayek

    georgeshayek Formula Junior

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    #18 georgeshayek, Aug 14, 2007
    What kind of red is that on the spider BTW?
     
  19. oxonian

    oxonian Karting

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    #19 oxonian, Aug 14, 2007
    Corsa
     
  20. Joe Mac

    Joe Mac Formula 3

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    #20 Joe Mac, Aug 14, 2007
    Thank you Palmer. I would always choose the Spider over the coupe on the Ferrari, because they are made so well, you can hardly tell it is a topless car!

    Joe
     
  21. JohnnyHooks

    JohnnyHooks Rookie

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    #21 JohnnyHooks, Aug 14, 2007

    If I have reached my goal of being in a financial position to own a Ferrari I would allready own a Spider. IMO there are very few convertibles that come close to competing with a Ferrari Modena Spider, and the one you are looking at looks like its in great shape.

    Second, I am not a big fan of yellow.
     

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