Ferrari 360 vs Boxster/Cayman

[Estranged Kitten]

Originally Posted by ekam

Also you should look at those 360s that are going for that much, they're not exactly in mint shape.

I have looked at several in near mint shape for the numbers I originally posted. The premise is sound, the cars can be compared and there will be buyers who will put them on the same list when looking to spend near the same dollars. One is my wife.

The driving experiences are not at all similar which I believe will mean that there may be a clear distinction between the buyers of each car. But whodathunkit, a Ferrari at the price of a Cayman S?

[jwade]

Although an awesome car, you better be real careful getting into the Ferrari realm unless you have deep pockets.

Personally, I think Porsche cars are engineered a whole lot better and stay "in tune" alot longer.

[Estranged Kitten]

Originally Posted by jwade

Although an awesome car, you better be real careful getting into the Ferrari realm unless you have deep pockets.

Personally, I think Porsche cars are engineered a whole lot better and stay "in tune" alot longer.

In some ways, I would agree but the 360 hasn't had the engine issues the early, 2005 and 3.2/3.4l cars have.

Then a Cayman doesn't have a $5,000 windshield either

My 360 was rock solid, except for warranty work, ne'er a problem, sold at 30,000 miles. It was a coupe, wifey wants a spider.

From a cost of ownership perspective, Porsche wins hands down. From a driving experience factor, nothing beats a F 360/430 series. YMMV.

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by Estranged Kitten

In some ways, I would agree but the 360 hasn't had the engine issues the early, 2005 and 3.2/3.4l cars have.

Then a Cayman doesn't have a $5,000 windshield either

My 360 was rock solid, except for warranty work, ne'er a problem, sold at 30,000 miles. It was a coupe, wifey wants a spider.

From a cost of ownership perspective, Porsche wins hands down. From a driving experience factor, nothing beats a F 360/430 series. YMMV.

The Ferrari is the more capable vehicle IMO. However and it's a big however, anyone who thinks they can compare the service costs and not see dramatic differences is fooling them self. I'm sure a clutch job is around ten K if you can find someone competent where you live to do it. I hate parking my Porsche now, having a Ferrari would be nerve racking in my city of jealous, key the rich man's car, angry residents.

[Perfectlap]

I guess it depends what kind of driver you are.

Most Ferrari guys (if the ones for sale are any indication) are afraid to drive their cars or are too busy to. How many time have you ever seen a Ferrari in the parking lot of PepBoys or 7-11? The owners probably spend more time drooling at it than sitting in the driver's seat. Not that it isn't drool worthy...

A 430 Scuderia probably ranks as my Dream car. Funny how many people stopped me in my car to tell me mine was their dream car.

btw, a 360 owner on another Porsche forum does his own work and couldn't believe how poorly assembled the inner workings of the car were. He said he tossed a bucket full of random fasteners and things were just slapped together.
Beautiful on the outside but still a long way to go before being as tidy as a German vroom vroom party startar.

[CRCGuy]

I think I'd look more to F355. Similar or lower price range. One of the best looking and reliable of Ferraris. my group leader at work has one and drives it to work a LOT.

[eightsandaces]

I doubt a Ferrari is poorly assembled, neither would I believe that of a Lamborghini.

[Estranged Kitten]

Originally Posted by CRCGuy

I think I'd look more to F355. Similar or lower price range. One of the best looking and reliable of Ferraris. my group leader at work has one and drives it to work a LOT.

The 355 is a great choice in this comparison but the 360 pricing will soon be at the same entry point. Note the pricing in this thread and these cars are not, repeat, not being sold at $75,000. The market is swelling with more 360s every day. :dance:

[Estranged Kitten]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I guess it depends what kind of driver you are.

Most Ferrari guys (if the ones for sale are any indication) are afraid to drive their cars or are too busy to. How many time have you ever seen a Ferrari in the parking lot of PepBoys or 7-11? The owners probably spend more time drooling at it than sitting in the driver's seat. Not that it isn't drool worthy...

A 430 Scuderia probably ranks as my Dream car. Funny how many people stopped me in my car to tell me mine was their dream car.

btw, a 360 owner on another Porsche forum does his own work and couldn't believe how poorly assembled the inner workings of the car were. He said he tossed a bucket full of random fasteners and things were just slapped together.
Beautiful on the outside but still a long way to go before being as tidy as a German vroom vroom party startar.

Low mileage Ferrari cars held their resale numbers well....until now. They were typically resold to the dealership before the 7.5K maintenance which is expensive. The dealer would re-shoe, perform the maintenance, re-pad, do warranty work, possibly a clutch....make the car mechanically as new, then resell it. The previous owner would be buying a new one and taking as little of a hit as possible. Them days are gone.

I'm looking for a 430 Scud myself. Or will be if the wifey goes Boxster.:dance:
I agree with your mechanic friend, btw. You ought to see inside the asbestos of a 430 manifold/exhaust header set. Which are going to burn up eventually. They are truly garbage.

[Perfectlap]

I dunno if you can swing it and have taken some good position in the market, actually you shold be selling by now...and the retirement's all secure and what not...I don't think there's been a better time to buy a Ferrari even if only for a year. I have a feeling that once you've gotten used to it going back to Porsche is not such a big deal. Kinda like going out with a supermodel, ok now you know what it's like....NEXT!