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Looks wise the 360 is hitting its stride. Its aged wonderfully amongst a sea of over styled contemporary stuff with aero coming out its ears. I really like that it ISN'T too fast for the roads, you can enjoy it without seeing license threatening speeds too often. The same can't be said about even a modern hyper-hatch. Terrific video, thank you.
I grew up in the late 90s-early 00s, and the 360, along with stuff like the F40, F50, 550, 355, Diablo, Murciélago, Gallardo, 996 Turbo, Vanquish, Viper, Corvette and such were the poster cars for me. It doesn't matter if a modern Golf R or Civic Type R is faster, but neither of them will ever make my eyes glow and give me the fizz like those supercars did and still do. That's what sets supercars apart from any other type of car.
That purple Diablo VT Roadster in Jamiroquai's Cosmic Girl... wow. I grew up in the same era. I'd add the Lotus Esprit V8, McLaren F1, Honda NSX and even the Lotus Elise mk1. All hero cars. In truth, i even loved that revised 911 (996?) With the new shaped headlights. The furore leading up to the Earls Court motorshow that year.
I love my 360 (manual transmission not F1). I bought it over a decade ago and put over 10k miles on it. I had a 996 Turbo with the X50 pack prior to the 360 and the 360 is better in every way. It's exactly as you say: the Porsche is a sports car but not a supercar--it doesn't have that extra, little, intangible "thing" that makes a car truly special. The Ferrari does. It also rides better than the Porsche, is as practical, and has been fairly trouble free maintenance wise. I got through cars like crazy. I'm only 34 and I've owned over 40 cars at this point. I keep very few of them, but the 360 is one of the long termers that I'll never sell.
This is my absolute dream car! I'm currently in the process of gathering the money to buy it. Hardly ever have been so motivated to work. Thanks for featuring it on the channel. Just love the 360 Spider
Maybe I'm completely alone with that, but for me all consumer flat plane V8 fall on its face. The F1 units even from the 60's and 70's are all great, but if we don't go that far in rpm, then we are speaking about 2 K20s glued together in a 90° angle. Not very charming for me. Sure it is not the same, there is a difference between the 2 things, yet they are so similar that the kiddos flexing with their vtec ALWAYS come into my mind when I hear these... 😒
WOW this is exactly what I needed to hear today! The way you captured the driving experience of this car is so spot on! You really show the best of the 360 here Jay
360 Spider F1 owner here. Nothing to comment on what you said. I would just add that while the F1 can never be as good as a stick, it does have its raison d’etre. To learn how to heel and toe with an F1 is an experience by itself - the F1 on the 360 does automatic rev matching only in sport mode and generally above 6000 rpm. Hence to make it rev match by doing heel and toe at mid ranges, it’s very satisfying I have to admit. Another point is to reflash the F1 TCU with the Stradale software which is much better and does make a difference. Other tip is to make sure that the throttle bodies are perfectly aligned. It makes a huge difference. Ball-joints are a disaster, but full Hill Engineering kit is much better and costs half the Ferrari OEM crap.
Ferrari 360 was the first ever supercar I've ever had a chance to ride in. That howl from the Dino V8 still rings loud in my ear, 7 years after that ride (happens to be just a few days after my birthday, coincidentally).
I had my dream car… an F355. When the 360 came out I thought it reminded me of my then missus’s red MX5 😄 Today I’d have my Modena over my old F355. It’s also the longest I’ve ever owned a car for. Currently a few weeks off 9 years.
I've had a 360 Spider and Boxsters. They are very different propositions. Boxsters are polished and usable sports cars. The Ferrari is a junior league supercar : higher highs... with lower lows too !
@@grafhilgenhurst9717 This is the big fallacy that irks me every time Jay harps on about this sort of bullshit. If you can just about afford a £50k Porsche of any variety, there's no way in hell you can afford a £50k Ferrari 360. The asking price is only ever the tip of the iceberg. Spend 5 minutes on the forums and you know 360 owners are down thousands every year, and they're genuinely chuffed about it - because if they're only down thousands, it means nothing has actually gone wrong that year. Comparing any Porsche to any Ferrari by asking price and not total ownership cost is doing a lot of undeserved PR work for the Ferrari. Condolences to any poor sod who uses these videos as buying advice.
I haven't driven a 360, but I do have a 3.4S Boxster. All I can say is that after a track session with a Lambourghini 560 and a Ferrari 458, I didn't feel let down on the way home.
@@JamaicanMeCrazy980 It is! Classic car. I felt the same for a long period of time tbh. Now I've come to the conclusion that the Scuderia is actually not that bad (in the right spec). The Reventon and Aventador are classics. Always loved Lamborghini. My grandfather used to work with oil-fired boilers and was invited by Ferruccio Lamborghini to come down to Italy to see the ones made by Lamborghini (not sure a lot of people know that Lamborghini made boilers haha) and tell about the ones in Scandinavia (as far as I remember). Maybe that's why I like the Lamborghinis besides the design etc.
I so love your videos! Great footage, sound and chocked full of great info and a bit of supercar philosophy now and then! I am a 2000 360 Modena Coupe owner and love it!! Thanks and BLESSINGS!
Enjoy your videos. No doubting your passion for the 360. The thing is we all have our favorites. I’m fortunate, I have the financial wherewithal to own and drive pretty much any car within reason, and what do I daily drive, my dream car since I was 17 (I’m 76), my 2018 V8, 6 speed Mustang. I did consider a Porsche, but was turned off by dealership attitudes. It’s the good old American “iron” for me, and I couldn’t be happier. Autoweek magazine reviewed the car and declared it to be an “Everyday Supercar” - They were correct. Happy motoring 🇺🇸
Great video on a true icon 😎 Manual with carbon buckets like this one is the dream, but people shouldn’t write off the F1 box with 'comfort' seats, I was lucky enough to have great time in one of those earlier this year 🤩
Interesting. I have a 986 Boxster S that I love dearly but I have found myself lusting after a 360 for the last year or so. Very timely video. Thanks .
Yes, the side profile is gorgeous, sometimes I think it's even better than the regular coupe. Like a little F50 :-) As a side note: James, your work is a piece of art. Your videos, sense of humor is superb. I'm opening YT in hope to watch your videos like going to my fav ramen izykaya to get some comfort. Thanks a lot for your work!
Boxster owner here, I would never call it a Supercar, but it sure is, for the money, one of the best sports cars you can get. They drive incredibly well, and arguably better than the 360. Would I have a 360 though? Heck yes!
@@R03333 I drive mine to work and back every day, I can also load it up with luggage for two people for a long weekend and hit 170mph on the autobahn on the way. 360? hmmm no thanks
Personally, I think the Boxster spider is a beautiful looking car that gets plenty of admiring looks and has the performance sound and reliability. The 360 wasn't a particularly great car in its day, with some sketchy handling issues. It's a Great looking car with a fantastic soundtrack, but I'd take a boxster spider every day.
Great video Jay. I thoroughly enjoy watching all the Ferrari material you have put together. Your vid on the F430 Spider inspired my purchase of the same this past March 2024. First prancing horse for me. I made my way into a full factory visit in Maranello this past July and am now having a serious look at both the 458 Speciale and the 488 Pista. Wife does not agree but what a wonderful hobby to enjoy. Many thanks for the inspirational and aspirational videos.
I like the Ferrari 360. But I think I would take a 981/718 Spyder, GT4 or GTS for the same price. I never found the front of the 360 to be very pretty.
Yeah, people forget that back in the day it wise widely criticized in both the looks and sound department. It’s is tough car to follow up because almost nothing sounds as good as a 355. I agree with you on the GTS/GT4 though, for feel, sound, reliability, etc they’re really tough to beat
Great video James, 360s are definitely coming into their own and are undervalued in my opinion. I have really enjoyed owning mine for 4 years and you were spot on about maintenance upfront, but once sorted they are awesome cars.
Would suggest the owner to check the rear toe links/ball joints. Watching the rear wheel during acceleration/shifting, quite a bit of movement. Great car and review as always!
Well, I own both a Boxster and a gated 360 Spider. And, I use the Boxster during the week and the Ferrari on the weekends. Yeah, cmon, the Porsche you don’t mind putting the miles on, running errands, etc, but I’m always excited to fire up the Ferrari and sing that motor to 8500 rpms with the top down-nothing any Porsche can match-well done Jay!
I drove a 360 at Knockhill around 13 years ago. Still, the greatest car I've ever driven. Really woke me up when I touched a white line and the traction control woke up when I was redline in third! :)
The constant Porsche vs Ferrari thing is a bit tiresome isn't it. Everyone knows Ferraris are exotics and a Boxster is a very well polished sports car.
The F360 will always be a classic because it marked the peak of Ferrari elegance before the styling became a bit too aggressive (contentious comment I know), and because it was right at the inflection point between a car that was predominantly analogue, and the later cars which became increasingly digital. Bravo!
The Boxster Spyder is the usable sports car turned up to 11, while the Ferrari 360 is the supercar turned to 5. Yeah there’s some overlap there but I’ll take the Boxster Spyder all day long. It’s more beautiful, more usable, feels 10x better put together, is more reliable, cheaper to own, is faster, handles far better, and isn’t as douchey to be seen in.
Love Ferrari's and have considered manual Ferrari 360, but stuck with Cayman, as I like to go to track days up to 10 times per season and Porsche Boxster/Cayman is better car for that. But for driving on a weekend on public road Ferrari might be more interesting option.
That’s certainly not true. Prefacelift Gallardos were only 450hp, F430 was more powerful than 360 by about the same amount as 348 to 355 or 355 to 360. 911 Turbos were still under 500hp until 2010
Owned 3 of these over the years whenever I'm in between F cars as I love the mid 90s to mid 00s Ferraris. The 360 aged so well, so reliable and looks even better in person than it ever did on posters. Every time I pull in somewhere heads turn. People at the gas station think it's a 2017 car. Owned 355 too and both are pieces of art. 360 of course is so much easier with maintenance. All time beauty. Boxster isn't even in the same galaxy ;)
I would buy a 981 Spyder over a 360 every day. Possibly one of the prettiest cars ever built! Unless you’re a Ferrari guy I think most would by the more modern car given the choice.
Great cars especially with a manual gearbox which is so nice to use on both the 355 and 360. I agree with Jay that a 355 coupe is a better looking car than a 360 but the 360 looks nicer in Spider form. The noise of a Ferrari V8 reached a peak in the 355-360 era as to me the 430 and 458 aren't anything like as musical.
Ferrari V8s sound so unique. Apparently at the time of release the 360 Modena had the highest specific output (hp per litre) in any production car at 111 BHP per litre.
@@SeanPensive Leave it to Honda to produce a robust, efficient engine. I was referencing a car book I still have from 2002 that claimed that about the 360, maybe the earlier s2ks didn't have as much HP? It doesn't even have the s2000 in the book, only CRX, Integra Type R, NSX, NSX Type R, and Accord Type R :)
Completely agree - I wasn't overly impressed with the 360 when it first arrived, but its aged incredibly well and I now consider it one of the prettiest supercars of all times. I bought one when it was 20 years old and I absolutely loved it. And the sound! Last of the screaming Dino engine cars! My nephew came to a supercar day and there were lots of new exotic there... the lil guy asked me why none of the new Ferrari's, Lambo's, or McLarens sounded like mine! :-)
I own a 981 spyder and have driven a 430 and been passenger in 360. No comparison between 360 and 981 spyder. Performance, handling, production numbers, feeling.. where does the 360 wins over the spyder?. Looks?… because the sound on the 981 spyder is great. The 430 would say is more savage. But if we have to compare the 981 spyder is closer to the 430. On the track the 981 spyder is faster than the 430
Ironically I drove both my 430 Scuderia and my Boxster (718 Spyder) today. It was a good day. The Scud is for sure a supercar, but the 718 Spyder with carbon buckets, a manual and PCCB’s gives you an analog, emotional experience not many (any?) cars available today provide. That is what supercars should provide. Unfortunately, we live in an age where everything is highly capable, but also is becoming numb. Oh, and I turn around and stare at the Boxster (Spyder) no different than the other supercars
They are reasonably quick to acclerate.. but not very fast. At least, not for all that long. But I would buy a tesla even though I like cars more than most people, not because it accelerates quickly though.
Any 986 Boxster owner that think they've got a "supercar" has a vivid imagination. I'm relaxing after a spirited drive in my 987.1 Cayman and it's no supercar either but I had a blast on the narrow twisty back roads around here. That yellow coupe you showed would be beautiful in red. Doubt I could afford to do the proper maintenance to keep it up so I'll stick with the Porsche.
When it first came out, I automatically felt it was the nicest thing Ferrari had ever released save for the 550 Maranello. I've only recently realized there were people who didn't like the looks of it.
I learned that numbers weren't everything from a few different cars. When Alfa Romeo swapped from the busso to the GM 3.2 v6 which was technically better, it still felt like a loss. When ford swapped the focus from the 2.5 volvo 5 cylinder to the 4 cylinder eco boost it lost a lot of character and excitement. When mercedes swapped a 4.0 V8 for a 2.0 4 cylinder...
Bizar that comment on the tyres. PS4S is 6-7 years on the market, the PS5 not even 1 year. And as I understood PS5S is at the moment only available as OEM for the AMG GT63. Tyre review (TH-cam) did test them on track and compared them to the Cup 2R on both dry and wet on that car.
I have commented on this before, but JayEmm's ability to so speak at length without any pauses or stutters and to be so erudite at the same time is astonishing. I have to know: do you write a script and rehearse for hours or do you just have a rough outline and are able to just speak top of mind so effortlessly?
I think the major difference is that the Boxster would spend most of its life on the road whereas the Ferrari would spend most of its life in the workshop being repaired or the garage to keep it out of the rain (so it has a small chance of not going straight back into the workshop.)
A neighbor in the Costa del Sol had a 360 spider (red with tan interior) that was his weekend indulgence. I had always admired the 360 (the aero treatment being highly rational), but he dissuaded me because it was horrid to drive around where we lived due to the speed bumps, it guzzled fuel, and it was expensive to maintain. He didn't look as cool in it as JayEmm in this video.
It's 2024 now, and the F430 manual is a rare find and the seller will be demanding a hefty premium for it. 360 manuals are slightly more reasonably priced.
Ugh James! I dont need this video now, you are making want to stretch financially to the limit to get this, my dream car! I need to wait a year or two but if course by then they would have gone up more 🙃 Great video!
It was a different time or let me say era when this Ferrari was launched, at that time i was in high school, and those cars were so special and the people who owned them were so special, no business man at that time would buy such cars, it was thought a luxury only the royal or wealthy could afford, i remember my self going to the show room and look at its beauty from outside, it was an event when you se a Ferrari or a Lamborghini in the 90s , you see it once a year and if you are lucky you see it again 🤣 i use to buy magazines to see those cars, i even upgraded my computer video card to Nevada to play need for speed 2 or 3 i don’t exactly remember, this car reminds me with those beautiful days, its a great car, today you open a wound, you see i own a 981 boxster Gts jet black with red top and interior, i love this car its an amazing toy and very reliable,every year i extend its warranty + last year i changed the ppf installed a new one, i take a good care of it, but now you have brought this car to my attention, thank you 😂 i was thinking to put my hard earned cash for a used 720s as its a beast of a machine, but after your video i am thinking to be one of the exclusive owners of those cars, i hope i find a clean car in metallic black color
Could easily make a boxster a supercar killer. Add forced induction, wider rubber, better suspension, hardtop, and rip some weight out. It will easily ruin the 360 on track, for less money all in. But thats missing the point of both cars. They're both roadsters, just at different price points. Built for road use at fairly serious pace. Just that the 360 leans a little towards the GT side, and the Boxster more towards the road-sports side.
Looking at the wheel shot starting at about 11:47 - does that car have a significantly worn toe link? Probably worth getting that replaced soon. That could also explain some of the cabin shudder.
Honda s2000 owner here. Thought I should drop in since we are putting Boxster in the same box with 360 😁 People have said elsewhere 360 is very much like s2000 on steroids. I've wanted 360. I still do. Wondering, once I've had it, have I had enough of it?
I would love to own that car, above any production Mclaren or Porsche etc. Hope it is still around and for sale when my insurer is ready to give me a sensible quote. Silver BBS CH and Conti Sport 7s and that'd be pure driving bliss for me. Pretty sure SmartTop will make a module that allows you to open the roof up to 25mph on a 360 too.
360 is gorgeous,is fast and expensive to run. Boxster looks pretty good, is very fast (4.00 GTS) far less expensive to run, more practical with plenty of luggage space (two boots) so not a supercar but probably a ‘better’ car!
MX-5 ND2 owner here. Never driven any Porsche, not to mention Ferrari. But I would like to try one day. MX-5 is such an enjoyable car to drive that I can’t imagine how good Boxter or 360 must be.
Noting wrong with an MX5. I have a Boxster 3.2S which I had an upgraded IMS bearing fitted to as they sound and drive best when the rev range is used fully. But that is the problem as second gear at the limiter is already exceeding the legal limit so a lot of the time you find yourself changing up before the variocam gets started. Lower power cars which you can fully exploit the available performance are just as much fun.
I looked at a Boxster but the one I saw was old enough to have the potential of the bad transaxle and routine maint on a Porsche around here is viciously expensive. I got a Chrysler 200 Hard top convertible, 3.6 V6, instead for the same money but better for my pocket book maintenance wise. Sweet little car.
I really liked the 360 when it first came out but couldn't afford it. I just got a yellow 2022 Porsche 718 Spyder (in the US). It's pretty good looking and shouldn't have the maintenance issues that Ferrari is known for and outperforms the 360. OK, if it was two women, I'd take the 360. lol
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Looks wise the 360 is hitting its stride. Its aged wonderfully amongst a sea of over styled contemporary stuff with aero coming out its ears. I really like that it ISN'T too fast for the roads, you can enjoy it without seeing license threatening speeds too often. The same can't be said about even a modern hyper-hatch. Terrific video, thank you.
Thanks for watching..enjoy your stuff
Its a beautiful car.
zero interest in anything post f430
@@jeririce4928 488 has some cool models, F12 is a modern classic. but yeah, sadly I miss 90s/00s design philosophy and aesthetics
@ScottishCarClan I'd argue the headlights are the only thing holding it back from being almost perfect
I grew up in the late 90s-early 00s, and the 360, along with stuff like the F40, F50, 550, 355, Diablo, Murciélago, Gallardo, 996 Turbo, Vanquish, Viper, Corvette and such were the poster cars for me. It doesn't matter if a modern Golf R or Civic Type R is faster, but neither of them will ever make my eyes glow and give me the fizz like those supercars did and still do. That's what sets supercars apart from any other type of car.
That purple Diablo VT Roadster in Jamiroquai's Cosmic Girl... wow.
I grew up in the same era. I'd add the Lotus Esprit V8, McLaren F1, Honda NSX and even the Lotus Elise mk1.
All hero cars. In truth, i even loved that revised 911 (996?) With the new shaped headlights. The furore leading up to the Earls Court motorshow that year.
One of the best, most beautiful and absolutely timeless cars ever made, ever. Better and more stunningly looking with each passing year. Period.
The 360 has aged so well, a beautiful modern classic
I love my 360 (manual transmission not F1). I bought it over a decade ago and put over 10k miles on it. I had a 996 Turbo with the X50 pack prior to the 360 and the 360 is better in every way. It's exactly as you say: the Porsche is a sports car but not a supercar--it doesn't have that extra, little, intangible "thing" that makes a car truly special. The Ferrari does. It also rides better than the Porsche, is as practical, and has been fairly trouble free maintenance wise. I got through cars like crazy. I'm only 34 and I've owned over 40 cars at this point. I keep very few of them, but the 360 is one of the long termers that I'll never sell.
I enjoyed the subtle dig at autoalex 😂
I don't know what you are talking about...
@@JayEmmOnCars cheeky bugar
It was about as subtle as a plane in a tower...
"probably don't buy it" Alex didn't listen now, did he?
still don't know what he was thinking buying that hunk of junk, from an obvious shyster too.
This is my absolute dream car! I'm currently in the process of gathering the money to buy it. Hardly ever have been so motivated to work. Thanks for featuring it on the channel. Just love the 360 Spider
Thankyou for gathering
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Well, it would be true!
Unless...
@@-BuddyGuy … you drive some stakes into the quarter panels, mount some wood slats, and you basically have a piaggio ape with an extra wheel.
lol
Best comment 😂
The Boxster is a great sports car but the 360 is art. The sound is intoxicating. One of the best sounding cars ever
Maybe I'm completely alone with that, but for me all consumer flat plane V8 fall on its face. The F1 units even from the 60's and 70's are all great, but if we don't go that far in rpm, then we are speaking about 2 K20s glued together in a 90° angle. Not very charming for me. Sure it is not the same, there is a difference between the 2 things, yet they are so similar that the kiddos flexing with their vtec ALWAYS come into my mind when I hear these... 😒
It's a stupid comparison, the 360 probably cost 3 or 4 times as much when new.
@@staLkerhuI always feel slightly let down. They should sound better than they do.
The 360 is called the CATFISH for a reason. The front end looks like a catfish, ITS UGLY!
WOW this is exactly what I needed to hear today! The way you captured the driving experience of this car is so spot on! You really show the best of the 360 here Jay
360 Spider F1 owner here. Nothing to comment on what you said. I would just add that while the F1 can never be as good as a stick, it does have its raison d’etre. To learn how to heel and toe with an F1 is an experience by itself - the F1 on the 360 does automatic rev matching only in sport mode and generally above 6000 rpm. Hence to make it rev match by doing heel and toe at mid ranges, it’s very satisfying I have to admit. Another point is to reflash the F1 TCU with the Stradale software which is much better and does make a difference. Other tip is to make sure that the throttle bodies are perfectly aligned. It makes a huge difference. Ball-joints are a disaster, but full Hill Engineering kit is much better and costs half the Ferrari OEM crap.
I always thought that the 360 was better looking than the 430, in retrospect that may still be the case! Wonderful video once more 😄
Ferrari 360 was the first ever supercar I've ever had a chance to ride in. That howl from the Dino V8 still rings loud in my ear, 7 years after that ride (happens to be just a few days after my birthday, coincidentally).
I had my dream car… an F355. When the 360 came out I thought it reminded me of my then missus’s red MX5 😄
Today I’d have my Modena over my old F355.
It’s also the longest I’ve ever owned a car for. Currently a few weeks off 9 years.
Lucky man!
red MK2.5 MX5 is gorgeous!
I've had a 360 Spider and Boxsters. They are very different propositions. Boxsters are polished and usable sports cars. The Ferrari is a junior league supercar : higher highs... with lower lows too !
Let's talk about the difference in maintenance costs between the two. My Boxster cost me next to nothing to maintain. Anything Ferrari multiply by 10!
@@grafhilgenhurst9717 This is the big fallacy that irks me every time Jay harps on about this sort of bullshit. If you can just about afford a £50k Porsche of any variety, there's no way in hell you can afford a £50k Ferrari 360. The asking price is only ever the tip of the iceberg. Spend 5 minutes on the forums and you know 360 owners are down thousands every year, and they're genuinely chuffed about it - because if they're only down thousands, it means nothing has actually gone wrong that year. Comparing any Porsche to any Ferrari by asking price and not total ownership cost is doing a lot of undeserved PR work for the Ferrari. Condolences to any poor sod who uses these videos as buying advice.
I haven't driven a 360, but I do have a 3.4S Boxster. All I can say is that after a track session with a Lambourghini 560 and a Ferrari 458, I didn't feel let down on the way home.
Writing this 45s into the video. You're so right. I read on the AR forum once, "if you want to go fast, go get a Type R". Wise man that!
you start with a Jay Video and this Ferrari is just making a smile in your face and the first half minute isn't over 🥰😀
I never realised but the 360/360 Spider have aged so beautifully. They're so pretty.
Indeed. There's a decatted 360 Spider where i live. It sounds terrorising and looks so great. Red with tan interior.
@@MaybachZ oof. Must be nice though. I never did like the 430. Just felt a bit too sharp. Which is odd because I like the Reventon and Aventador
@@JamaicanMeCrazy980 It is! Classic car. I felt the same for a long period of time tbh. Now I've come to the conclusion that the Scuderia is actually not that bad (in the right spec).
The Reventon and Aventador are classics. Always loved Lamborghini. My grandfather used to work with oil-fired boilers and was invited by Ferruccio Lamborghini to come down to Italy to see the ones made by Lamborghini (not sure a lot of people know that Lamborghini made boilers haha) and tell about the ones in Scandinavia (as far as I remember). Maybe that's why I like the Lamborghinis besides the design etc.
Ferrari have a habit with that... timeless.
@@t3hgir oh I dunno. Not all have aged the same 😅 575 and 360 have aged well. 430 and Enzo. Nah.
I so love your videos! Great footage, sound and chocked full of great info and a bit of supercar philosophy now and then! I am a 2000 360 Modena Coupe owner and love it!! Thanks and BLESSINGS!
Enjoy your videos. No doubting your passion for the 360. The thing is we all have our favorites. I’m fortunate, I have the financial wherewithal to own and drive pretty much any car within reason, and what do I daily drive, my dream car since I was 17 (I’m 76), my 2018 V8, 6 speed Mustang. I did consider a Porsche, but was turned off by dealership attitudes. It’s the good old American “iron” for me, and I couldn’t be happier. Autoweek magazine reviewed the car and declared it to be an “Everyday Supercar” - They were correct. Happy motoring 🇺🇸
Great video on a true icon 😎 Manual with carbon buckets like this one is the dream, but people shouldn’t write off the F1 box with 'comfort' seats, I was lucky enough to have great time in one of those earlier this year 🤩
Agree on the F1 Doug
You are right - looks fantastic. And the power is more than enough for the road! Manual shift version is a dream.
Interesting. I have a 986 Boxster S that I love dearly but I have found myself lusting after a 360 for the last year or so. Very timely video. Thanks .
7:22 "you've got me monologuing" brilliant reference, 10/10
I'm glad somebody got it!
@@JayEmmOnCars Another Incredibles fan? My absolute favourite animated movie. It came out when I was only 4 years old
It's a sensational movie - animated or otherwise
Missed opportunity to say incredible reference.
@@SevenRiderAirForce That is genius
Yes, the side profile is gorgeous, sometimes I think it's even better than the regular coupe. Like a little F50 :-)
As a side note: James, your work is a piece of art. Your videos, sense of humor is superb. I'm opening YT in hope to watch your videos like going to my fav ramen izykaya to get some comfort. Thanks a lot for your work!
Boxster owner here, I would never call it a Supercar, but it sure is, for the money, one of the best sports cars you can get. They drive incredibly well, and arguably better than the 360.
Would I have a 360 though? Heck yes!
718 Spyder PDK owner here. Much much faster than a 360 spider, which however I love!
Even the Boxster will overdrive public roads. The very definition of a supercar is something that is not at all sensible for public roads.
@@rockets4kids THIS!!!!
How would a Boxster be better than a 360?
@@R03333 I drive mine to work and back every day, I can also load it up with luggage for two people for a long weekend and hit 170mph on the autobahn on the way. 360? hmmm no thanks
Personally, I think the Boxster spider is a beautiful looking car that gets plenty of admiring looks and has the performance sound and reliability. The 360 wasn't a particularly great car in its day, with some sketchy handling issues. It's a Great looking car with a fantastic soundtrack, but I'd take a boxster spider every day.
It's not sketchy if you can drive.
What a hero you are.
Great video Jay. I thoroughly enjoy watching all the Ferrari material you have put together. Your vid on the F430 Spider inspired my purchase of the same this past March 2024. First prancing horse for me. I made my way into a full factory visit in Maranello this past July and am now having a serious look at both the 458 Speciale and the 488 Pista. Wife does not agree but what a wonderful hobby to enjoy. Many thanks for the inspirational and aspirational videos.
I like the Ferrari 360. But I think I would take a 981/718 Spyder, GT4 or GTS for the same price. I never found the front of the 360 to be very pretty.
Yeah, people forget that back in the day it wise widely criticized in both the looks and sound department. It’s is tough car to follow up because almost nothing sounds as good as a 355. I agree with you on the GTS/GT4 though, for feel, sound, reliability, etc they’re really tough to beat
If you're a track enthusiast, skip both and just get a Caterham 620R.
@@bzilla-d4i no woman has said "Oh my gosh, you drive a Caterham?"
@@t3hgir no man who drives a car like that would want to be with a woman like that either.
No one has EVER called a boxster a supercar
@@jarrydevans5324 maybe if was disguised as a Porsche Carrera GT...
718 Spyder RS has entered the chat… 😂 Agree on the rest of Boxsters though!
F355 was a tough act to follow but 360 has really grown on me. A model suited to Rosso Corsa, but also beautiful in slightly-blue Grigio Alloy.
Giallo Modena, always. 😎
@@t3hgir I’m not a yellow person but, I must admit, 360 can wear it. I don’t think any other Ferrari can - except, perhaps, an F40.
My ideal two car garage would be a 360 spider and a Boxster 987 S (with a hartech rebuild if needed). Best of both worlds.
Great video James, 360s are definitely coming into their own and are undervalued in my opinion. I have really enjoyed owning mine for 4 years and you were spot on about maintenance upfront, but once sorted they are awesome cars.
That cheeky wink after referencing AutoAlez's 360 drama ;)
Would suggest the owner to check the rear toe links/ball joints. Watching the rear wheel during acceleration/shifting, quite a bit of movement. Great car and review as always!
Congratulations Jayemm on the announcement of your pending marriage. I wish you nothing but good luck and love and fortune. 🙏
Well, I own both a Boxster and a gated 360 Spider. And, I use the Boxster during the week and the Ferrari on the weekends. Yeah, cmon, the Porsche you don’t mind putting the miles on, running errands, etc, but I’m always excited to fire up the Ferrari and sing that motor to 8500 rpms with the top down-nothing any Porsche can match-well done Jay!
I drove a 360 at Knockhill around 13 years ago. Still, the greatest car I've ever driven.
Really woke me up when I touched a white line and the traction control woke up when I was redline in third! :)
Has anyone ever claimed that a Boxster was a supercar?
No 😂😂 good clickbait though..
A drunk guy at the pub who has just bought one, maybe. "its like a supercar, you know". But no serious person, no.
The constant Porsche vs Ferrari thing is a bit tiresome isn't it. Everyone knows Ferraris are exotics and a Boxster is a very well polished sports car.
Exactly, a comparison to a 911 cab would make much more sense but even that's not really particularly valid.
The F360 will always be a classic because it marked the peak of Ferrari elegance before the styling became a bit too aggressive (contentious comment I know), and because it was right at the inflection point between a car that was predominantly analogue, and the later cars which became increasingly digital. Bravo!
What a valid comparison. In other news, my Cessna 172 could never be a jet fighter.
At 1:06 james literally says my user name out loud😊
Thanks brian
Your wrong Brian
My favourite car of all time. Been in them a few times and they’re truly special. I will have one in the next 10 years
718 Cayman GTS owner no not the 4L just the plain 2.5T but let me tell you it is a fabulous car and very very underrated.
The Boxster Spyder is the usable sports car turned up to 11, while the Ferrari 360 is the supercar turned to 5. Yeah there’s some overlap there but I’ll take the Boxster Spyder all day long. It’s more beautiful, more usable, feels 10x better put together, is more reliable, cheaper to own, is faster, handles far better, and isn’t as douchey to be seen in.
Love Ferrari's and have considered manual Ferrari 360, but stuck with Cayman, as I like to go to track days up to 10 times per season and Porsche Boxster/Cayman is better car for that. But for driving on a weekend on public road Ferrari might be more interesting option.
I can see myself with one of these one day. The last supercar before the BHP wars commenced.
That’s certainly not true. Prefacelift Gallardos were only 450hp, F430 was more powerful than 360 by about the same amount as 348 to 355 or 355 to 360. 911 Turbos were still under 500hp until 2010
still saving up for one of these! Thank you for doing a review of the spider! Ive been waiting for you to do one
Most Ferraris do 1,500 miles a year.
Many people want a car that isn't temperamental.
Comparing apples with oranges
Owned 3 of these over the years whenever I'm in between F cars as I love the mid 90s to mid 00s Ferraris. The 360 aged so well, so reliable and looks even better in person than it ever did on posters. Every time I pull in somewhere heads turn. People at the gas station think it's a 2017 car. Owned 355 too and both are pieces of art. 360 of course is so much easier with maintenance. All time beauty. Boxster isn't even in the same galaxy ;)
I would buy a 981 Spyder over a 360 every day. Possibly one of the prettiest cars ever built! Unless you’re a Ferrari guy I think most would by the more modern car given the choice.
Great cars especially with a manual gearbox which is so nice to use on both the 355 and 360. I agree with Jay that a 355 coupe is a better looking car than a 360 but the 360 looks nicer in Spider form. The noise of a Ferrari V8 reached a peak in the 355-360 era as to me the 430 and 458 aren't anything like as musical.
Ferrari V8s sound so unique. Apparently at the time of release the 360 Modena had the highest specific output (hp per litre) in any production car at 111 BHP per litre.
Honda S2000 120 bhp per litre
@@SeanPensive Leave it to Honda to produce a robust, efficient engine. I was referencing a car book I still have from 2002 that claimed that about the 360, maybe the earlier s2ks didn't have as much HP? It doesn't even have the s2000 in the book, only CRX, Integra Type R, NSX, NSX Type R, and Accord Type R :)
Completely agree - I wasn't overly impressed with the 360 when it first arrived, but its aged incredibly well and I now consider it one of the prettiest supercars of all times. I bought one when it was 20 years old and I absolutely loved it. And the sound! Last of the screaming Dino engine cars! My nephew came to a supercar day and there were lots of new exotic there... the lil guy asked me why none of the new Ferrari's, Lambo's, or McLarens sounded like mine! :-)
I own a 981 spyder and have driven a 430 and been passenger in 360.
No comparison between 360 and 981 spyder. Performance, handling, production numbers, feeling.. where does the 360 wins over the spyder?. Looks?… because the sound on the 981 spyder is great. The 430 would say is more savage. But if we have to compare the 981 spyder is closer to the 430.
On the track the 981 spyder is faster than the 430
Ironically I drove both my 430 Scuderia and my Boxster (718 Spyder) today. It was a good day.
The Scud is for sure a supercar, but the 718 Spyder with carbon buckets, a manual and PCCB’s gives you an analog, emotional experience not many (any?) cars available today provide. That is what supercars should provide. Unfortunately, we live in an age where everything is highly capable, but also is becoming numb.
Oh, and I turn around and stare at the Boxster (Spyder) no different than the other supercars
I always loved the way the 360 looks, but goodness if it hasn't aged beautifully.
Stunning machine. 😊
Haha loved the nod and a wink to Auto Alex 🤣
If you just want a car that can go fast, then you'd buy a Tesla.
But if you actually like cars, then you wouldn't.
They are reasonably quick to acclerate.. but not very fast. At least, not for all that long. But I would buy a tesla even though I like cars more than most people, not because it accelerates quickly though.
Any 986 Boxster owner that think they've got a "supercar" has a vivid imagination. I'm relaxing after a spirited drive in my 987.1 Cayman and it's no supercar either but I had a blast on the narrow twisty back roads around here. That yellow coupe you showed would be beautiful in red. Doubt I could afford to do the proper maintenance to keep it up so I'll stick with the Porsche.
When it first came out, I automatically felt it was the nicest thing Ferrari had ever released save for the 550 Maranello. I've only recently realized there were people who didn't like the looks of it.
I learned that numbers weren't everything from a few different cars. When Alfa Romeo swapped from the busso to the GM 3.2 v6 which was technically better, it still felt like a loss. When ford swapped the focus from the 2.5 volvo 5 cylinder to the 4 cylinder eco boost it lost a lot of character and excitement. When mercedes swapped a 4.0 V8 for a 2.0 4 cylinder...
May we never speak about that heinous overweight fake C63 ever again.
I would even say when they swapped the 6.2 to the 4.0TT...
@@DamienSLRAt least you could tune the 4.0TT, although I agree, Mercedes N/A V8’s are impossible to beat
@@DamienSLR at least the M177 sounds like thunder, are still an absolute hoot and doesn't weigh as much as a collapsed star...
The Boxster is something no Ferrari will ever be again. A sports car.
I don't want Boxster to be a supercar. It's a sports car/roadster as it should be.
Thanks for presenting a very cool car 👌 well done for buying this little gem of Ferrari heritage
apart from the base 718, every boxster i see makes me stop and look at it! but the ferrari will always be significantly more special and appealing
Bizar that comment on the tyres. PS4S is 6-7 years on the market, the PS5 not even 1 year.
And as I understood PS5S is at the moment only available as OEM for the AMG GT63.
Tyre review (TH-cam) did test them on track and compared them to the Cup 2R on both dry and wet on that car.
Agree, surely it's a car problem rather than a tyre problem.
One of the most beautiful Ferraris.
I'm glad you've grown to like them Jay.
Are you still driving your 550? 😊
“Starts looking on autotrader” - it’s a lot of car for the money and it sounds bliss!
Great review as always, we’ve always had a soft spot for the 360.
I have commented on this before, but JayEmm's ability to so speak at length without any pauses or stutters and to be so erudite at the same time is astonishing. I have to know: do you write a script and rehearse for hours or do you just have a rough outline and are able to just speak top of mind so effortlessly?
Just a vague idea. It's not too difficult with things like this as I've researched them quite a few times.
I think the major difference is that the Boxster would spend most of its life on the road whereas the Ferrari would spend most of its life in the workshop being repaired or the garage to keep it out of the rain (so it has a small chance of not going straight back into the workshop.)
And now some comments from real people:
A neighbor in the Costa del Sol had a 360 spider (red with tan interior) that was his weekend indulgence. I had always admired the 360 (the aero treatment being highly rational), but he dissuaded me because it was horrid to drive around where we lived due to the speed bumps, it guzzled fuel, and it was expensive to maintain. He didn't look as cool in it as JayEmm in this video.
How rude and ignorant! 😡
It's 2024 now, and the F430 manual is a rare find and the seller will be demanding a hefty premium for it. 360 manuals are slightly more reasonably priced.
Ugh James! I dont need this video now, you are making want to stretch financially to the limit to get this, my dream car! I need to wait a year or two but if course by then they would have gone up more 🙃
Great video!
It was a different time or let me say era when this Ferrari was launched, at that time i was in high school, and those cars were so special and the people who owned them were so special, no business man at that time would buy such cars, it was thought a luxury only the royal or wealthy could afford, i remember my self going to the show room and look at its beauty from outside, it was an event when you se a Ferrari or a Lamborghini in the 90s , you see it once a year and if you are lucky you see it again 🤣 i use to buy magazines to see those cars, i even upgraded my computer video card to Nevada to play need for speed 2 or 3 i don’t exactly remember, this car reminds me with those beautiful days, its a great car, today you open a wound, you see i own a 981 boxster Gts jet black with red top and interior, i love this car its an amazing toy and very reliable,every year i extend its warranty + last year i changed the ppf installed a new one, i take a good care of it, but now you have brought this car to my attention, thank you 😂 i was thinking to put my hard earned cash for a used 720s as its a beast of a machine, but after your video i am thinking to be one of the exclusive owners of those cars, i hope i find a clean car in metallic black color
Could easily make a boxster a supercar killer.
Add forced induction, wider rubber, better suspension, hardtop, and rip some weight out.
It will easily ruin the 360 on track, for less money all in.
But thats missing the point of both cars.
They're both roadsters, just at different price points. Built for road use at fairly serious pace. Just that the 360 leans a little towards the GT side, and the Boxster more towards the road-sports side.
Looking at the wheel shot starting at about 11:47 - does that car have a significantly worn toe link? Probably worth getting that replaced soon. That could also explain some of the cabin shudder.
Who on earth would choose a Boxster over a Ferrari 360?? Ferrari > Porsche, no competition.
I rather have the boxter gt4 that the Ferrari. I rather have the Ferrari though if it's a normal boxter
I just fall in love with this design
Glorious sound ❤ in TDF blue
Honda s2000 owner here. Thought I should drop in since we are putting Boxster in the same box with 360 😁 People have said elsewhere 360 is very much like s2000 on steroids. I've wanted 360. I still do. Wondering, once I've had it, have I had enough of it?
Tipo F131 V8 swap S2000 ... lol, someone put a 360 engine in a WRX so why not.
The 360 spider looks awesome in Tour de France blue with the Cuoio interior
That V8 sounds great 👍🏻
FINALLY! A lil love for the 360 🥹👍🏼
I would love to own that car, above any production Mclaren or Porsche etc. Hope it is still around and for sale when my insurer is ready to give me a sensible quote. Silver BBS CH and Conti Sport 7s and that'd be pure driving bliss for me. Pretty sure SmartTop will make a module that allows you to open the roof up to 25mph on a 360 too.
And the 360 is just plain beautiful!
360 is gorgeous,is fast and expensive to run. Boxster looks pretty good, is very fast (4.00 GTS) far less expensive to run, more practical with plenty of luggage space (two boots) so not a supercar but probably a ‘better’ car!
MX-5 ND2 owner here. Never driven any Porsche, not to mention Ferrari. But I would like to try one day. MX-5 is such an enjoyable car to drive that I can’t imagine how good Boxter or 360 must be.
I’ve driven all three…
The others are 2 to 3 levels up
Noting wrong with an MX5. I have a Boxster 3.2S which I had an upgraded IMS bearing fitted to as they sound and drive best when the rev range is used fully. But that is the problem as second gear at the limiter is already exceeding the legal limit so a lot of the time you find yourself changing up before the variocam gets started.
Lower power cars which you can fully exploit the available performance are just as much fun.
Enjoyed that
Still a pre totally realistic dream to finally get a Ferrari with one
360 Spider Grigio Alloy - (light blue)...with Black roof 👍.... would be good enough for the Original Miami Vice TV series 😎
I prefer the Boxster for the reliability, fuel economy, and understated looks.
I looked at a Boxster but the one I saw was old enough to have the potential of the bad transaxle and routine maint on a Porsche around here is viciously expensive.
I got a Chrysler 200 Hard top convertible, 3.6 V6, instead for the same money but better for my pocket book maintenance wise. Sweet little car.
Such a nice car, always wanted one from when I was a kid.
I wonder how it compares to a TVR Tuscan...?
Like you I didn't quite like it 24 years ago, but it has grown on me considerably!
The Terminator 2 shout out is top notch
I'd love this in either yellow or that steel blue
I really liked the 360 when it first came out but couldn't afford it. I just got a yellow 2022 Porsche 718 Spyder (in the US). It's pretty good looking and shouldn't have the maintenance issues that Ferrari is known for and outperforms the 360. OK, if it was two women, I'd take the 360. lol
The 360 always reminded me of the Peugeot coupe 😂 it is growing on me though after 20 years