Ferrari 360 vs Audi R8
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Alpharetta, GA
Depends on what you are looking for. I haven't had an FCar but I understand that the 360 is a bit of a money pit.
R8 I had for 8 months and it was a great everyday car. Comfortable, modern, Fast, it's the DD super car. You will get a ton of attention in it.
Track it is numb. But still easy to drive. No extra cost car reliable as hell.
If 360 or R8. R8 for sure
430 or R8. I'd probably say 430 if not driven daily.
R8 I had for 8 months and it was a great everyday car. Comfortable, modern, Fast, it's the DD super car. You will get a ton of attention in it.
Track it is numb. But still easy to drive. No extra cost car reliable as hell.
If 360 or R8. R8 for sure
430 or R8. I'd probably say 430 if not driven daily.
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From: Plano, TX
R8 hands down. I heard the maintenance on 360's can be quite expensive. If you were thinking 430 or 458 then I would vote Ferrari. But those are at a different price point compared to the 360 so you are probably not considering them. Just give me a ride in what ever you buy. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
I have been doing some research on Fcars lately too..... and i found that for fcars the 360 is actually pretty reliable. I was really wanting a 355 but the engine out services and amount of cash needed to drive the car over 3-5 years is insane. The 360 allows belt changes and other services without engine out services. Not to say they aren't still very expensive to maintain compared to a 911. The 430 is a step up for sure with 100 more hp but i heard they are both very reliable for fcar standards. I wouldnt DD either though. check out Ferrarichat to read up on them....
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Three Wheelin'
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From: gretna
Suggest you read, "One Year With a Ferrari" by David Boxberger. An easy to read book about the 'delights' of Ferrari ownership.
It's available as an ebook for a few dollars from Amazon.
From what i gather from the book, Ferrari ownership is of the, "if you have to ask the price - you can't afford it" variety.
If you go Ferrari just make sure money is no object.
It's available as an ebook for a few dollars from Amazon.
From what i gather from the book, Ferrari ownership is of the, "if you have to ask the price - you can't afford it" variety.
If you go Ferrari just make sure money is no object.
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I have been doing some research on Fcars lately too..... and i found that for fcars the 360 is actually pretty reliable. I was really wanting a 355 but the engine out services and amount of cash needed to drive the car over 3-5 years is insane. The 360 allows belt changes and other services without engine out services. Not to say they aren't still very expensive to maintain compared to a 911. The 430 is a step up for sure with 100 more hp but i heard they are both very reliable for fcar standards. I wouldnt DD either though. check out Ferrarichat to read up on them....
I don't care for the R8's styling at all. I'd opt for the 360 if I had the dough.
