Ferrari replaced its f355 in 1999 with the aluminumbodied and curvaceous 360 modena coupe. The journalist doug demuro once wrote about how an older ferrari 360 really could be a practical daily driver, being relatively cheap for a. Jun, 2017 the moment we talk about a super car, we think that it is built for one reason only speed. This ferrari 308 gtb is driven daily on the streets of thailand. The 360 was a major breakthrough for ferrari with the construction of an all new aluminum car. We can assure you having driven the california it is a great ferrari and is legitimate fun and very fast. Chu was accustomed to the stirring v8 aria because the ferrari california was his daily driver. Of course you will need a dedicated parking spot wherever you are daily driving to.
Using salvaged parts, i converted it to a challenge stradale. Ferrari 360 challenge stradale driven daily, racks up 70k miles. We did a quick check of the internet and found a couple of secondhand ferrari 360 modenas for. I dont think any ferrari is really considered being good at being a daily but it will definitely manage to go to tescos and back. It succeeded the ferrari f355 and was replaced by the ferrari f430 in 2005. This change of thinking led to models like the 1992 1997 ferrari 456 gt and 1996 2001 ferrari 550 maranello, or the 1995 1999 ferrari f355 and, later, 1999 2004 ferrari 360 modena eight. The ferrari 360 type f1 is a twoseater, midengine, rear wheel drive sports car manufactured by italian automotive manufacturer ferrari from 1999 to 2005. Two years later, in 2001, a spider version debuted.
The 80s and 90s ferrari lineup needed much work as models like the 412, mondial, 348, and even the f50 were a drastic detour from the lineage ferrari was known for. Not all ferraris are sliding, as later and less expensive models like the 360 coupe, 348 ts, 550 maranello, 456 gt and mondial all recorded an increase. I was not a big fan of the 360 modena design when it launched in 1999 still not a fan actually, but boy did this ferrari change the game technically. Ferrari s 360 is the supercar you really can drive every day as long as your pockets are deep enough the f360s 3. Mugen honda s2000 driver loses it on the nurburgring while trying to avoid an impact. This was a wonderful result for ferrari as ferrari had not won any championships in production class racing since the 275 gtb corsa cars of the mid 1960s. Heres why you absolutely cant drive a ferrari every day. The f430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of ferrari v8engined berlinettas.
Apr 25, 2017 this ferrari 308 gtb is driven daily on the streets of thailand bangkok makes a surprisingly good habitat for this italian driver. That said, there are a few issues with the 458 or any other performance car in daily scenarios. Ferrari 360 owner proves you cant live with a supercar daily driver. Problem was they were lightly driven, this one i want to max out to the fullest. The ferrari is really two cars in one a quiet, smooth commuter and a screaming animal.
Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered daily drivers and are not valued as a classic vehicle. Ferrari partnered with alcoa to produce an entirely new all aluminium spaceframe chassis that was 40% stiffer. Ferrari designers strengthened the sills, stiffened the front of the floorpan and redesigned the windscreen frame. Can you replace your daily driver with a supercar like the ferrari 360. However, the 360 was much faster and much easier on the maintenance. With the 812superfast, ferrari wanted to create a car that is accessible and daily derivable. On the other hand, i use it almost constantly on weekends exceptions for rain, busy parking lots and valets, and will often just take a drive. Edit depending where you live in the world, a 456 might be an alternative to a 360 i.
When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at ferraris gestione sportiva f1 racing division. I have put about 2200 miles on the car in 5 months. Reliability of ferrari engines changed since the birth of 360.
A few days later i was sliding out of my honda and into a ferrari ff to see how well a track tool works as a daily driver. Its first owner was the parisian pierre louisdreyfus, a wwii war hero who was a keen racing driver and sportsman. Go behind the scenes and get analysis straight from the paddock. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
Ferrari collector car indexes hagerty valuation tool. Gallardos and the 458 is light years ahead as a daily car than the lambos were. This is the cheap ferraripowered maserati you forgot about. Can the ferrari 812 superfast be a daily driver vehicle. You dont want to drive a ferrari every day youtube. Why yes, you can drive a ferrari every day doug demuro. Body kits are very strong when installed correctly. This ferrari 308 gtb is driven daily on the streets of. We have 62 ferrari 360 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2. Of course, fiberglass can indeed crack if in a fenderbender or if you. The 360 was designed with a convertible variant in mind. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
The list below shows the cars that make up the index, while the graph to the left shows this indexs average value over the years. That way, owners will actually drive the car, rather than putting it in an armourplated garage under a carefullylaid ermine. Feb 19, 2014 yes, a 458 can easily be used as a daily driver. Whether you are looking for a topoftheline ferrari 360 body kit, a cheap ferrari 360 body kit, or some mildlooking but clean ferrari 360 ground effects, weve got great choices for you.
This is the cheap ferraripowered maserati you forgot. What do you guys think about using a 360 as a daily driver. Here is the complete buyers guide and essentially everything you should know before you buy. Andys auto sport is the ultimate shopping destination for your ferrari 360 body kit needs. I am really interested in getting a ferrari 360 or 360 spider manual for use as a daily driver. The resulting performance was fantastic, the car was introduced in 2000 and by the end of the 2001 racing season, the 360 ngt had won the fia driver s and team cups. Be it to work, to the supermarket or for a quick hop around the suburbs, driving a ferrari is probably not the best idea. The hagerty price guide index of ferraris is a stock market style index that averages the values of of the most sought after street ferraris of the 1950s70s. So lets compare the ferrari to, say, the chrysler 200 v6, which is an outstanding vehicle for commuting from point a to point b, assuming that one of those points is the enterprise lot at a major international airport. The journalist doug demuro once wrote about how an older ferrari 360 really could be a practical daily driver, being relatively cheap for a modern ferrari and not so insanely wide and difficult to. Jan 07, 2015 chu was accustomed to the stirring v8 aria because the ferrari california was his daily driver. This is a question that has always been on every car enthusiasts mind and who better to answer it than our very friendly doug, the guy with a ferrari 360. The body designs of the ferrari cars are protected as ferrari s.
This statement applies only on older ferrari engines like 355 or later. Sure, it is not a canyon carver like a 458 but it is the perfect daily driver and is easily the most practical ferrari you can buy. The 2001 2004 ferrari 360 is probably the highest rated and best quality affordable sub 100k ferrari out there. As promised, the ferrari 360 offered a commensurate leap in performance over the f355 due to extensive use of aluminum throughout, as well as a new 3.
Like always jalopnik writer doug demuro has made a video. Heres why you dont want to drive a ferrari every day. Ferrari 360 challenge stradale driven daily, racks up 70k. Ferrari 360 owner proves you cant live with a supercar. Also is there a big drop in performancedriver feel between the 360 and 360 spider. I have both 360 and maserati gt 85,000 miles 3 pedal, none has engine issues. The result is a highly innovative design characterised by cuttingedge technologies perfected for use on a roadgoing car. It may be your daily driver or racing car, kept stock or upgraded for flashy styling and performance gains in any case, it is your pride and joy and your big investment, and you want to keep it in mint. Its low cost compared to others and its a fairly reliable daily driver if you so choose. The name ferrari, the prancing horse device, all associated logos and distinctive designs are property of ferrari s. Are body kits strong enough for a daily driver, or are they just for show cars. Milton chu loads groceries into his ferraris frunk before heading to innout burger for a doubledouble.
I commute into nyc everyday so there is no way that i would use my 458 italia as a daily driver. Ferrari 360 owner proves you cant live with a supercar daily. In a heart beat though i would take a 6 speed 360 over a 355, just my opinion. Can a ferrari 458 italia or spider be used as a daily driver. Nov 01, 2001 as in the ferrari 360, the lefthand paddle marked with a minus sign is to downshift, the righthand one to upshift.
I think we can all agree that excellent fuel economy is an important quality in a daily driver. The vanquish mates the magneti marelli system to a hefty tremec sixspeed. By the time he traded it in, hed accumulated 77,000 miles over four years. Also is there a big drop in performance driver feel between the 360 and 360 spider. As in the ferrari 360, the lefthand paddle marked with a minus sign is to downshift, the righthand one to upshift. Jan 11, 2016 this has the same powerplant as a 430. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that. This ferrari 308 gtb is driven daily on the streets of thailand bangkok makes a surprisingly good habitat for this italian driver. Can you drive a ferrari 360 everyday to work, wallmart and to a dinner date. Oct 15, 2018 scott chivers, self taught ferrari mechanic. I love the cs but it doesnt have a manual option which is a must.
Over the course of its sixyear production run, the combined production of the soft and hard top amounted to 16,366 units for the ferrari 360 modena for sale. The resulting performance was fantastic, the car was introduced in 2000 and by the end of the 2001 racing season, the 360 ngt had won the fia drivers and team cups. My daily driver is a mercedesbenz s500, which goes when you put the pedal down, but when i want to enjoy driving theres nothing like this ferrari. Truecar has over 884,364 listings nationwide, updated daily. Nine months ago, in my firstever column as a bona fide jalopnik writer, i proclaimed. Nov 12, 2014 ferrari 360 owner proves you cant live with a supercar daily driver. Come find a great deal on used ferrari 360s in your area today. Black delivery driver held against his will in gated oklahoma city community by. As time went by many cars started to be more accessible. Ferrari 458 italia thrustmaster technical support website. A 360 modena f1 has been my daily driver for almost nine years. Heres why you absolutely cant drive a ferrari every day jalopnik. The 360 is considered one of the more reliable modern ferraris, which i realize sounds a lot like hearing from your lawyer that youve been.
Florida might be different, i used to live there and supercarssports cars were more common so less of a novelty. Search preowned ferrari 360 listings to find the best local deals. This was a spectacular early competition ferrari, a 340 america barchetta with coachwork by touring. The ferrari ff is actually a fantastic everyday car askmen. The ferrari 360 spider was unveiled at the 2000 geneva motor show. Can a ferrari 458 italia or spider be used as a daily.
Ferrari owner and allround car afficianado doug demuro has been posting frequent videos on youtube ever since he bough his. The result is a highly innovative design characterised by cuttingedge technologies perfected for use on a. Ferrari owner and allround car afficianado doug demuro has been posting frequent videos on youtube ever since he bough his 360. Throughout the 1990s, ferrari experienced different issues ranging from lackluster sales to criticism of lack of engineering. I have had quite a few ferrari s, 360 s included, but never a 430. At andys auto sport, you can find ferrari 360 body kits at a great price. As a low production modified sample, a challenge stradale was produced as a track day and daily driving machine. I liked my 355 coupe better, but that is because my 360 was an f1 spider. Nov 12, 2014 this time, doug explains how difficult it is to live with an exotic on a daily basis, especially when it is your daily driver. He entered his ferrari into the 1951 and 1952 24 hours of le mans races. About ferrari 360 wheels fast and powerful, the ferrari 360 provides supercar levels of performance without compromising everyday drivability.
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