360 348v355v360

I gave up a 355 spider stick to get a 360 spider stick. The 355 is a bit of a pos in some ways. But it’s small size, the engine sound, and stiffness I still miss. The 360 spider has too much body flex imo. Eyes closed, I would take the 355 over the 360

 

Interesting that you gave the same sound score to a 360 stock as one with a Tubi.

I can tell you’re a flappy paddle guy
I suspect some will flip the scores between 360m and 360f1, esp regarding regularity of issues.

 

9 metrics that are each relative to the individual biases of the driver. I still enjoyed looking.

 

Nice to see the 348 score fairly well. People who have actually owned a 348 probably agree with your thoughts.

 

Interesting, the Masser trashed the Porker!

 

So is a 10 good and trouble free and the 4 and 5 indicate lots of issues with your experience?

Robb

Regularity of Issues
348 - 5
355 manual - 4
360 manual - 7
360 F1 - 7
997.2 PDK - 10
Maserati GrandSport- 10

 

J360M, as a former 348 spider, F355 spider and current 360 F1 spider I found your ratings reflecting my opinions as well!
I would add:
348 Top Operation 10
355 Top Operation 5
360 Top Operation 9

 

Interesting evaluation. The general consensus has always been the F360 chassis is considerably more rigid and without cowl flex in the spider configuration over the F355.

 

Score for 355 would be higher if you had a Capristo instead of a Tubi. And no way a 348 scores higher than 355 in any category.

 

I would agree, having driven a couple F348s and owning an F355 spider with a Capristo. The Capristo really screams by comparison to the Tubi.

 

Sure it can but Kevin nailed it with his comment (below). They're his choices.

 

Yes; Ferrari claimed the 360 in coupe form was nearly 30 per cent stiffer than the 355. Also the 360 was designed from conception to be a spider.

 

I absolutely drove both and decided I like the 348 more...and before anyone mentions price difference, I willingly "overpaid" (in 2010 figures) for my 348 as it is the exact car I wanted at that time. Still love the thing! It is more of an experience to drive.

 

To each their own...

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When the 348 sounds like this, get back to me. I love the 348 Serie Speciale though. Too bad it was never released in the U.S

Ferrari almost went under because of the 348. My pops was a Ferrari fanatic in the 80's. Passed up on the 348 for an NSX in 1991. The F355 is the reason why Ferrari still exists today.

 

Also, aluminum frame chassis vs. steel frame chassis.

 

Well then when they cut the top off things went to crap. I’m thinking the wheels are all further apart on the 360 and ? Weighs more. One or both totally negated any increased stiffness. I also had 18” lower profile than stock wheels in my 355. Should have made cowl shake worse than 360 or at least favored the 360. 360 spider is a shake machine compared to 355 counterpart.

 

I owned a 348 spider and 355gts(6 speed)years ago and for spirited street driving I found the 348 to be far more engaging. The 355 engine was a screamer but had to be worked hard to get to the power and the power assist steering felt decidedly less connected then the the non-assist 348 steering. I remember visiting a dealership years ago and driving a 348 challenge coupe and 355 coupe back to back and I was amazed how much more fun the 348 was. That said, the 430 I have now is a blast to drive and really all the speed I need for the street.

 

This entire thread lost my respect and interest when I saw a Maserati GrandSport in the listing...

 

I can see how no power steering gives a more connected race feel. I'll give you that.