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Old May 21, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stockae92
that's beautiful, it all goes down hill starting from 360 ...
you obviously have never driven a 430, a 430 scud, or a 458.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by robb
They generally go in the 50-80k range. I just bought my first Ferrari and although it is 'only' a Mondial 3.2 let me tell you these cars are not all hype I'm amazed at how well this car handles and how effortlessly it carves up corners. You really have to drive one before you bash.
When you go to the Ferrari meets, do they park you out by the porta-potties with the 348s?
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Old May 22, 2012 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ElTianti
Originally Posted by robb' timestamp='1337614835' post='21716630
They generally go in the 50-80k range. I just bought my first Ferrari and although it is 'only' a Mondial 3.2 let me tell you these cars are not all hype I'm amazed at how well this car handles and how effortlessly it carves up corners. You really have to drive one before you bash.
When you go to the Ferrari meets, do they park you out by the porta-potties with the 348s?
No last time I went to a car show they parked me next to a Mustang with a V-8 "Interceptor" engine.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 04:20 AM
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I'm a fan. 355 is the first mid-engine F-car that normal people fit in.
355 requires some special tools for cam belt/crank alignment as there aren't what we'd call normal timing marks.
I like the 355, but when I'm ready, my goal is 360 spyder as it is just a tad more modern in the serviceability/reliability department. It's my dream, but your car is very awesome. Enjoy.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Fasting
I'm a fan. 355 is the first mid-engine F-car that normal people fit in.
355 requires some special tools for cam belt/crank alignment as there aren't what we'd call normal timing marks.
I like the 355, but when I'm ready, my goal is 360 spyder as it is just a tad more modern in the serviceability/reliability department. It's my dream, but your car is very awesome. Enjoy.
The 308GT4 and the mondial are midengined Ferraris that larger people can fit in (which is why I have one). Good luck on reaching your goal of aquiring a 360 they switched over to timing chains from belts on the 360 and maintence is a bit cheaper.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by robb
The 308GT4 and the mondial are midengined Ferraris that larger people can fit in (which is why I have one). Good luck on reaching your goal of aquiring a 360 they switched over to timing chains from belts on the 360 and maintence is a bit cheaper.
I think the 360 is still timing belted... but hey, it's a Ferrari and it's all good.

I loved the 355 too, and even went so far as to buy wheels that resemble the 355 wheel for my other car.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Fasting
Originally Posted by robb' timestamp='1337690033' post='21719360

The 308GT4 and the mondial are midengined Ferraris that larger people can fit in (which is why I have one). Good luck on reaching your goal of aquiring a 360 they switched over to timing chains from belts on the 360 and maintence is a bit cheaper.
I think the 360 is still timing belted... but hey, it's a Ferrari and it's all good.

I loved the 355 too, and even went so far as to buy wheels that resemble the 355 wheel for my other car.
jb.

You are correct the 430 was the changeover from belts to chains.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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gorgerous! my local ferrari dealership had a 355challenge in the showroom years ago which I've had a picture next to my desk since middle school.

I have yet to drive one tho, driven 360's, F430's and a few 458's...still no 355 under my belt
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