Have at last realised my dream and bought a Red 360 Modena
06 February 2007, 08:07 AM
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Have at last realised my dream and bought a Red 360 Modena
After years of "will I or won't I" at last I have taken the plunge and bought my ultimate toy. A red Ferrari 360 Modena with F1 gearbox. It is a 2000 car bought from Scotland's only Ferrari Main dealer. They are currently fitting front and rear Challenge grills to it, Scuderia wing shields and re-connolising the Sabbia (cream/white) leather. It has only done 18K miles with 3 owners and although I can probably never justify the car to myself, I would have just hated having gone through life without owning what I had dreamed about since I was a kid.
It is only now ( where I have a great everyday car - B7 Audi RS4) that it made any sense at all.
Will get the car by the weekend and will report. I did take the car for a long test drive last Saturday and was impressed to say the least. Will also submit some photos. Now just finishing doing up my garage in an appropriate manner to greet the car!!
It is only now ( where I have a great everyday car - B7 Audi RS4) that it made any sense at all.
Will get the car by the weekend and will report. I did take the car for a long test drive last Saturday and was impressed to say the least. Will also submit some photos. Now just finishing doing up my garage in an appropriate manner to greet the car!!
06 February 2007, 08:19 AM
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One word-jealous...... or several more jammy jammy b**tard....at end of day tho its ur money and im sure u have earned it so fair dinkum to you-cracking car 
06 February 2007, 08:25 AM
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...............and to think you could have bought a 4k subaru and spent 10k on mods and had a faster car in the twisties.
I'd expect for the money they cost, they should be substantially faster than a modded Impreza.
I'd expect for the money they cost, they should be substantially faster than a modded Impreza.
06 February 2007, 08:27 AM
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both cars are mint, RS4 for sensibleness (while being mental) and 360 for all-out dreaming
love to one day own the cars that have been posters on my wall
love to one day own the cars that have been posters on my wall
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06 February 2007, 08:47 AM
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Fantastic cars that you can use everyday....wallet permiting! I bought an Impreza off a record producer and he picked me up from the train station in a bright yellow 360 and it was the b0ll0x 
After researching the price on them and realising they are pretty expensive i bought myself a GT3 kitted 996 Carerra 4 which was nice but not quite the same!!
Never been a fan of the 360 before that but i now love them and the fantastic exhaust note.........it's nearly as nice as a flat four rumble
Dave.
After researching the price on them and realising they are pretty expensive i bought myself a GT3 kitted 996 Carerra 4 which was nice but not quite the same!!Never been a fan of the 360 before that but i now love them and the fantastic exhaust note.........it's nearly as nice as a flat four rumble
Dave.
06 February 2007, 09:08 AM
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Well done that man. :-) Cant wait for the pics. I dont know anyone that has owned a Ferrari, and just see them as a `dream car` myself.
Be interested in hearing your thoughts when actually owning, living with one.
SBK
Be interested in hearing your thoughts when actually owning, living with one.
SBK
06 February 2007, 11:58 AM
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Congratulations on your dream car.
However, I have to say after driving a 360 a few times on a track that I couldn't drive them on normal roads. They are a chore to drive and the heavy clutch and gated gearbox made it hard work. (I realise you have the F1) I found both the STI and Porsche 996 Turbo much easier to drive and have fun in, certainly for the road. Especially with the quality of UK roads.
However, I have to say after driving a 360 a few times on a track that I couldn't drive them on normal roads. They are a chore to drive and the heavy clutch and gated gearbox made it hard work. (I realise you have the F1) I found both the STI and Porsche 996 Turbo much easier to drive and have fun in, certainly for the road. Especially with the quality of UK roads.
06 February 2007, 12:02 PM
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Great everyday car a B7 RS4 
Very nice - Used to drive the inlaws 355 a bit and although it needed maximum concentration, it was great fun.
Dad had a "pretend" Ferrari 308 GT4 whilst his mate had a more real one - A 328GTS many years ago - They were pretty hard to look after then but times have changed.
Pics of the two cars together would be great!
Very nice - Used to drive the inlaws 355 a bit and although it needed maximum concentration, it was great fun.
Dad had a "pretend" Ferrari 308 GT4 whilst his mate had a more real one - A 328GTS many years ago - They were pretty hard to look after then but times have changed.
Pics of the two cars together would be great!
06 February 2007, 12:03 PM
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BTW nice one Dave, hope the car is as special as it looks. Piccies please
06 February 2007, 12:18 PM
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Nice on Dave. 2 great cars, 1 very jealous poster
Can't wait for the pics (both cars together).
Just to let you know Dave. A drive to Darlington would be a good (run it in) drive for you. You can pick me up when you get there.
Can't wait for the pics (both cars together).
Just to let you know Dave. A drive to Darlington would be a good (run it in) drive for you. You can pick me up when you get there.
06 February 2007, 01:01 PM
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Congratulations on your dream car.
However, I have to say after driving a 360 a few times on a track that I couldn't drive them on normal roads. They are a chore to drive and the heavy clutch and gated gearbox made it hard work. (I realise you have the F1) I found both the STI and Porsche 996 Turbo much easier to drive and have fun in, certainly for the road. Especially with the quality of UK roads.
However, I have to say after driving a 360 a few times on a track that I couldn't drive them on normal roads. They are a chore to drive and the heavy clutch and gated gearbox made it hard work. (I realise you have the F1) I found both the STI and Porsche 996 Turbo much easier to drive and have fun in, certainly for the road. Especially with the quality of UK roads.
06 February 2007, 02:21 PM
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I will obviously supply some photos when car is actually here. Meantime these photos are of the car whilst at Graypaul (without grill and shields etc.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...60/OEN360a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...60/OEN360b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...60/OEN360c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...60/OEN360a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...60/OEN360b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...60/OEN360c.jpg
06 February 2007, 02:47 PM
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Very Very nice car indeed.
Daveyboy stop being a ****!!
a 360 Modena is not a Porsche boXster its a far far better car than that.
Its a far far better car than an STI its also a far far better car than mine.
Unlike you numb nuts I know my limits.
Dave Middleton: An excellent choice. I hope you use her to her abilities
Daveyboy stop being a ****!!
a 360 Modena is not a Porsche boXster its a far far better car than that.
Its a far far better car than an STI its also a far far better car than mine.
Unlike you numb nuts I know my limits.
Dave Middleton: An excellent choice. I hope you use her to her abilities
06 February 2007, 04:30 PM
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Dave Ferrari's are my dream car and my inlaws* live in Aberdeen. Can you take me for a ride in it when you get it. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, huh, huh, can ya, huh?
*technically not inlaws yet
*technically not inlaws yet
06 February 2007, 05:44 PM
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I have driven a 340 manual and to be honest i hated the gearchange, the car waswas virtually brand new but if felt notchy and not condusive to quick changes. Still do love the ally 'gate' though!
Nice care Dave
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Having driven a 340 and an Enzo (on a track) with the F1 style gearboxes i found the paddle shift bloody good and easy to use. the change was smooth and quick, quick enough for me anyway. also nice having the semi auto option as it will do the downchanges if you forget or are just not in the mood!
I have driven a 340 manual and to be honest i hated the gearchange, the car waswas virtually brand new but if felt notchy and not condusive to quick changes. Still do love the ally 'gate' though!
Nice care Dave
I have driven a 340 manual and to be honest i hated the gearchange, the car waswas virtually brand new but if felt notchy and not condusive to quick changes. Still do love the ally 'gate' though!
Nice care Dave
The F1 in the 430 and Enzo is a lot improved over the 360 though don't forget, next generation. I love driving Ferrari's with the ally gate