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2004 Ferrari 360 Modena Review
Most fun car that I've ever owned!!
by Car Nut from New York
August 1, 2012
5
I have owned several sports cars, including a Corvette and 2 Porsches. This car is better and way more fun to drive than any car I've ever owned or driven! The steering feel is simply awesome, the sound is breathtaking (I'm not kidding). The looks are unreal. The speed and handling is not like a GTR or any other super fast car, but it definitely is not slow, and easily fast enough to entertain any normal person. I wasn't sure about getting the paddle shifting F1 transmission over a satandard 6 speed, but the more I use it, the more I enjoy it. It doesn't shift as quickly as a dual clutch transmission. It's only a sequential single clutch but it sure is quicker than if a human was shifting. It will also rev match and do perfect heel and toe downshifting, and in sport mode it does awesome double clutch upshifts with lightning speed!
This car gets a little more attention than I would like, but I guess it's expected with such a beautiful car. As far as comfort goes, it is a sports car with stiff suspension, so you have to expect a firm ride. The ride is very stable though, and the chassis is very ridgid so it feels very solid. I'm not totally crazy about the stock seats, after about 40 minutes, I get a little achy from them, I think it just hits my upper back in a bad spot. The Daytona optional seats are definitely more comfortable, and worth getting if possible. The interior is very high quality. The materials are nice, it's mostly leather covered, but it is a little spartan. It is definitely classy though. Simple, but classy.
I have no regrets on the purchase, and only have one question:
Why did I wait so long?
It is almost like a drug, I can't stop driving it! If I go 2 days without driving it I start getting anxious to drive it again! I never had that feeling before with any other car, even though I'm a car nut.
If you are considering one, just do your research to make sure that it doesn't have any of the "common" issues wrong with it, and make sure all the recalls/campaigns were done on it. Make sure that it had a recent belt service (must be done every 3 years, and cost a few thousand $'s). Also make sure you do a PPI (pre purchase inspection) at a reputable dealer or private shop. This will be a few hundred dollars, but it will be a great investment. Repairs are VERY expensive, you want to minimize that. Take your time and find one that suits your needs and price range, they vary greatly. These cars can vary from $50K to $110K depending on mileage, condition, coupe or convertible, etc.
I don't know about reliability yet because I've only owned it for 2 months and 700 miles.
The 360 was out of this world. The sound of the exhast was like no other. People can hear you coming from city blocks away. The seats are very comfterable for a sports car. The ride is smooth and takes road bumps fairly well.... Till the sport button gets turned on. Then the suspension gets harder and shifting the F1 transmision with the paddles are more responsive. Over all this car make you feel like a rockstar for the day.
The Ferrari 360 F1 is one of the most stunning, fun, head turning cars on the road today. If you haven't driven/owned a Ferrari before a 360 is a great place to start. With today's economy you can't beat some of the prices you'll find. Also, unlike other Ferrari's, the 360 doesn't have to the engine removed for belts and other services, cutting servicing cost in half.
As for power and handling. Power: can't ask for more (it's almost scary when you rip it). Handling: grips the road and turns on a dime..
If buying one: Make sure you are provided all the service records, check the car fax, and make sure the car is completely up to date with all the services. Most people sell Ferrari's right before a major service has to be done (so definetly take servicing cost into the price of the car). Also, I recommend staying away from the 99 model and possibly even the 00 model since those were the first two years the car was on the market (took a couple years to get all the kinks out).
Well, I think it's time to go for a drive now. Good luck for those of you shopping for one. You can't go wrong with this car.
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