360 New first time 360 owner! Car incoming.

So let’s summarize so far

1 most don’t go to see or get PPI
2 transport takes forever.
3 turns out ok.
4 some myself included Don’t tell their spouses.


I like it. I have a transporter who consistently gets my cars to me within a week if anyone needs a connection.

On another thread it lists how never to buy a car. I’d say I’ve done okay without extensive PPI but not without engagement

It also depends on what you consider to be acceptable and having a history of a car. Lastly you buy as much as the previous owner as you do the car.


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Same here. Got mine in OC and drove it back to the Bay Area...


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It is a manual, the seats take a little getting used to, they are the sport seats and "hug" you pretty tight, you're in for a treat when you finally receive your car, it is a blast to drive, I had an F1 coupe before but the manual really makes a difference. You will find yourself spending countless hours staring at it's beauty and having almost as much fun as driving it.

 

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It's funny about the shoes. When I first got my (gated 360) car, I had a devil of a time hitting the clutch just right. My foot caught on the dead pedal and my shoes just seemed to be too big. I wore sandals by mistake one time and almost got one jammed under the brake pedal. The foot area is pretty cramped on the 360. I solved the problem by switching to a pair of shoes that are a lot narrower than the typical shoe for my size and that made all the difference. They aren't branded with a horsey though (generic boat shoe).

 

Yup... i blew through a stop sign during the Pebble Beach Concours and almost wrecked a brand new 612 with the factory rep in the back seat !! because of my wide soled leather shoes.

 

It was not good! the wife was in the passenger seat.. needless to say we didnt buy the car

 

Really enjoyed catching up on this thread and can't wait to see the pics once delivery happens. I too fall into the category of getting into a manual, low mile 360 within the last year, Tubi already installed.
To ScottS points:
1. Site unseen with no PPI, spoke to mechanics that worked on the cars, reviewed docs and photos but really leaned on the interactions I had with the seller and what really tips me is how the owners can describe their relationship with the car and how difficult it is to let it go. Had a bunch of conversations with dealers/private owners who just can't convey any connection and thus they get a pass. I know it's not a perfect science making decisions based on that but luckily, worked for me.
2. delay after delay on shipping, my 360 took almost a month to arrive after the initial estimate of 5 days!
3. I found a few minor things each time but I wasn't expecting perfection so extremely happy overall.
4.I have a couple manual Fcars now and the first, wife was fully aware of but the 360...well let's just say I waited until it was on the truck and past the point of no return before I got the pleasure of sleeping on the couch for a few days. Now, she enjoys driving it as much if not more than I do!

On the shoes, if you have large feet, they are a must!

Congrats Todd, you're gonna love that 360!

 

This.

A PPI is not an assurance. But the sense of the car and its history is what you get when you call the mechanic. The sense of pride in the ownership and respect for the car is clear speaking to owners. Everybody overlooks something or defers a little maintenance. But a little and a lot are far apart $$$$$.


So someone mentioned my incoming F8. Amazing car but the thing is the connectedness of the 360>430 is where it is at. And the 360 is so much like a go kart more so than the heavier BIGGER later cars. I loved my 488 spider but the connection is less and the specialness is less IMHO. I think as I progress Ill go older Ferrari not newer and newer.

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This is a fun thread. How it ought to be acquiring a dream ride. Here’s mine: it seems we all have argento cars. I try to take it out once a week and it never gets old with top down and winding out to redline....these cars are meant to be driven! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login


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Love the wrapped wheel and upper dash.. Mine has those options as well.

 

Just tell people you are a brand ambassador and offer to take a pic of them standing next to your car!


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It would be cheaper to find a beater with a manual and teach them on that. The 360 lacks low rpm torque, and the clutch is not huge, so very easy to burn or wear it out quickly. But definitely teach them!


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This is mine. All my cars are manual so went with an F1 so the wife could drive it.
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thanks man..i hope it looks that good in person