friar93

maybe an Enzo? just thought it was interesting and for the most part people are knowledgeable and complimentary to the 993

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/sho...ht=sticky+bits

funny, price wise they are not all that far apart right now...a C2S is about in the same price range with a 355 at the same mileage.

atan888

I had the oppotunity of owning both at the same time. IMHO besides the awesome exhaust pitch and attention. I could care less for the 355.

NP993

Interesting, why do you say that? I remember Jeremy Clarkson's review of the 355 when it first came out and he loved it so much he bought one. He said it was among the finest sports cars ever made. I dunno, though, I've never even driven one...

justin993

I like the 355, but the car has some issues in the quality department.

atan888

Power and performance the 355 did not amaze me vs the 993. Maintenace of a 355 is also a big factor.

JM993

I think Alvin is comparing the 993 turbo to the 355. The 355 is certainly faster than the 993 NA.

Save the 288GTO and the F40, IMHO in the 355 is the most beautiful of the Ferraris. It's a fast and nice handling car. But....they are not "real" cars. You cannot drive them 100K + miles without major expense and aggravation.

atan888

MY BAD

mcpiaseczny

I had the pleasure of getting a ride in a 355 F1 around Laguna Seca for a few laps and could compare it back-to-back with my car. The Ferrari was bone stock except for R compound tires. The suspension was original. The driver was a lot more experienced than me but even discounting that, the car's capability was clearly beyond that of a naturally-aspirated 993. Between the ~8500 RPM redline, the gearbox and the forces the car generated, there was little doubt as to whether it was faster than a 993.

But those cars seem to have much less tolerance than 911's. The rotors on the 355 were heavily warped, the gearbox had been replaced at least once, and the condition of the interior did not come close to mine, even after 117k miles.

justin993

agree that the 355 is one of the most beautiful modern Ferraris. However, I don't think you can drive the thing 10k without major expense and aggravation.

David993S

Smiles

Why were you searching for keywords "sticky bits"?


Just kidding. I actually understand, and the interior of most modern Ferraris has the kind of quality control that made me get a 993. And I still haven't bought a modern Ferrari. That and the expensive timing belt farce. I do have an older 12 cylinder, though; I had to get one because of my last name!

Matt Ferrari

friar93

good catch....i guess I need to be more careful with the links I send out

yes, just trying to learn about the 355 and what the sticky interior is all about...The prices have them in such an attractive range that I cant help but think a clean one that has been serviced isnt worth a go.

PS...Im flying to Pittsburg today, maybe you can just pick me up at the airport in your 12cyl Ferrari?

justin993

yes, the interior likes to melt.

Cincy_Ron

Was driving home in the 986 with the top down last night and had a Ferrari pass me going the other way. Not sure but I think it was a 430. Anyway, the sound of the engine alone would be worth owning one. Nice ride...

Terry Adams

I have 3 times in my life passed on a Ferrari in favor of a 911 variant. The latest pass was the TT over a 430. I just can't picture putting around 17K miles per year on any Ferrari, let alone reliably and on a long trip. Or as a DD.