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I thought this thread would focus more on perf. than who has the higher upkeep (duh...ferrari).
Either way - last week I was at symbolic motors here in LaJolla test-driving a 02 NSX and a 99 F355GTS. It was the second drive of a 355 (last time was 1996). I just wanted to pipe up that while the 355 had a high r/l the engine sounded best when the exhuast would crackle/pop on lift off of the gas. Maybe it was unfair but the nsx there had a comptech exhaust on it. The car soundedreally sweet. Not nearly as *exotic* as the 355 - but better, more bass - less treble. Interestinly - the X felt FASTER by my butt-meter. Handling was about the same - although I did get the salesbitch's attention by getting the 355 into a easily correctable (opp lock) oversteer induced 4 wheel drift. Although the correction was a reflex - I can imaagine how the car could appear to have its own mind regarding traction.
The X was blissful in its handling. Totally stuck down. At 73K the dealer was a retard - ensuring his X will not be mine. Worse still - he wanted 115K for a 99 GTS w/ 1700 miles. We all know that this car did a lot of sitting and was due for a 30K svc - which is ~ $8K. Apparently - the engine must be removed from the car to do any svc - even a valve adjustment.
So here comes the real shocker
The 360M. I havent driven one yet - it was late in the day, but the ergos and comfort factor are way better than the 355 and X combined. 30K svc is rumoured only $1500 as it maybe done inside the car.
Given a choice I'd buy the 02 X over a similarly priced 355 b/c of the maint issues and the fact that IMO the X >>> 355. However - w/ an extra $80K in my pocket,....360M is the way to go!!
