360 vs F355 future appreciation

Scarcity is overrated. There are a lot of scarce cars, including some Ferraris, nobody wants to buy. For a car, including a Ferrari, to appreciate, it needs to have been loved from the get go.

Said another way, F40s are not scarce, yet they're desirable cars.

 

Agreed with desirability...

However, to affect price scarcity is important

 

I don't think it will matter with F355s and F360s. Both were entry-level Ferraris. Ferrari sold more F360s because more people liked them.

 

This is true.

Parameters (Around under 3,000 created) obtained for under 100K (assuming one is okay with a Grade 1 car)

Model - Production #
400 (5sp) = 147
208 GTS = 160
208 GTB = 208
208 GTS turbo = 250
412 (5sp) = 270
412 (A) = 306
400 (A) = 355
456 GTA = 403
400i (A) = 422
208 GTB turbo = 437
308 GTBi = 494
365 (5sp) = 524
Mondial QV Cab = 629
456M GTA = 650
456M GT = 688
Mondial 8 = 703
Mondial 3.2 Cab = 810
208 GT4 = 840
Mondial t Coupe = 858
400i (5sp) = 883
Mondial 3.2 = 987
Mondial t Cab = 1,017
Mondial QV = 1,145
456 GT = 1,548
308 GTSi = 1743
308 GT4 = 2,826
308 GTB = 2,897

Although I would gladly buy a 412i 5 speed, 456M 6 speed or Mondial t Coupe at the right price.

 

I had an F355 with the 5.2 ignition. Compared to my 360 it felt very slow. I am informed it is that ignition. I much prefer my 360 in every way now. I even think it looks nicer - sssshhhhh

 

You should probably have your eyes checked.

poke poke poke

 

I'm biased. At 6' 2", I have never fit in a F355. Fit just fine in a F360.

 

they make saws.

 

Perhaps an optometrist would be in order.

 

Funny, the different opinions here. To me, the 355 is one of the greatest looking Ferrari production models ever, while the 360/430 are utterly dull and passionless. I suppose there isn't a right answer. It's whatever appeals to you.

 

In terms of investment value, I find it hard to believe at the current valuations that the CS is a good buy. I should have bought one at $100k when I could have as it turns out that would have been a good decision. But at todays asking prices of over double that amount does it seem more likely they will appreciate or depreciate? Then consider that a real challenge 360 can be had for $75k. That seems to be the much better purchase as an investment.

 

I'll have you know my Lab knows all the cars by scent

 

you have a dog with good taste

 

As with art, your opinion is just as valid as any others. I personally like the 348/F355 series more, but I 100% respect your opinion because it is above all - honest.

 

I think it will, in the end, come down to aesthetics. If you prefer the look of the CS vs the Scud - it will be the 'better' LE car of that gen.

 

Can't legally drive a Challenge car on the street. Even if you do, it is a horrible experience. Challenge cars have zero ground clearance. CSs are trading around MSRP. I predict they will go higher.

 

I don't want to put words in his mouth, but I interpreted "CS" as the Challenge Stradale.

 

Me too. But he then mentioned a real Challenge car.

 

"I was not able to resolve the issue with the evidence available." This has become my credo. Then I just move on.

 

ah, yes I missed that. apologies. Your reply is spot on sir! Ignore me the blind man.

 

Interesting views across the board. The "appreciating" element of OP is a "would be nice" scenario really - part of the overall 'down the pub' chat that our group - like all petrol heads probably - has. We've all been around long enough to put making money out of owning cars firmly into the unlikely category unless you're actually a dealer.

 

I agree having fun with cars is more important than making money on them. However, for those of us who are not jillionaires, keeping your powder dry is important. I paid $115,000 for a 1998 Maranello in 2003. The PO paid $190,000 and drove the car 800 miles. Even if I could afford that delta, it would impact the enjoyment of the car.

Ps. I sold the car for $75,000 in 2008, after spending an additional $20,000 on the car. The good news is I drove it 22,000 miles. But still, $3 a mile hurts.

 

I feel like such a fool. All this time Ive been making money instead of obeying the norm and losing it.

 

I think they're both Beautiful

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