A tribute to the best car ever made (Yes ever so slightly better than the Camaro) - Page 2

Beyond Limits · 07-19-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

My 25th birthday is coming up (able to rent a car by myself) and my g/f promised me 3 years ago that she was going to rent me one for my birthday this year. Due to the crappy economy, she's not able to so I'm kinda bummed and I think that's why I've been watching videos all night about this beauty.

Seriously... I really think a 355 will not live up to the expectations you have created in your mind for it. Do not get me wrong, it is a fantastic sports car, and an amazing piece of automotive engineering, but it really is not gods gift to the automotive world. I have driven a number of them over the years. (in all honesty an F430 is a far superior vehicle to an F355).

If you get the opportunity to drive one, by all means take it. Go out and tear it up, as it will be something you will remember for a very long time. However just keep in mind that it is still a vehicle, and while it is a very nice one, it is not the greatest car ever.

Then again, for you it may well be, since the greatest car ever is something only you can decide. (but just trust me on this... if you can take a 430 out over a 355 do it). I would also recommend a Lotus Elise (flat out the closest thing you can get to a go kart and a vehicle that I would say I have had the most fun driving).

Just my $.02

Congoman775 · 07-19-2008, 01:30 AM

im gonna go ahead and throw myself to the wolves by saying...

that car is fugly IMO.

id go buy a Lambo.

09'Z28 · 07-19-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Beyond Limits

Seriously... I really think a 355 will not live up to the expectations you have created in your mind for it.

like in a car show that used to be on a while ago and the hostgot to drive a Lamborghini Countach because it was always has favoraite car but when he drove it he was extremely disappointed and he said "Never drive your dream car because it won't be what you expected" or something along those lines

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Originally Posted by Congoman775

im gonna go ahead and throw myself to the wolves by saying...

that car is fugly IMO.

id go buy a Lambo.

lambo never made a 4 seater that looked good unless you think this looks good

Congoman775 · 07-19-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 09'Z28

like in a car show that used to be on a while ago and the hostgot to drive a Lamborghini Countach because it was always has favoraite car but when he drove it he was extremely disappointed and he said "Never drive your dream car because it won't be what you expected" or something along those lines

lambo never made a 4 seater that looked good unless you think this looks good

to be honest with you, if i was buying a lamborghini. i dont think id be all that concerned with a 4 seater.

infact.... id probaly avoid a 4 seater... not sure why ud really want the kids in the back while your playing with your 500k dollar toy

09'Z28 · 07-20-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Congoman775

to be honest with you, if i was buying a lamborghini. i dont think id be all that concerned with a 4 seater.

infact.... id probaly avoid a 4 seater... not sure why ud really want the kids in the back while your playing with your 500k dollar toy

keeps insurance down

gunslinger · 07-20-2008, 10:53 PM

I still think the F40 is the ULTIMATE drivers car, hands-down!

My absolute favorite dream car, but the Camaro is still closer to my heart because of what it stands for...

*Mindz* · 07-20-2008, 10:59 PM

The 355 isn't the fastest car in the world, nor is it the best handling car, but like I said, it's not my dream car because of that.

It's a street car that sounds pretty close to an F1 car. It's the whole package, I don't need it to be the fastest or the best handling. I'm sure it will more be more powerful that I need (like the Camaro) and be more than fast enough (I probably couldn't find a road straight enough and long enogh to reach top MPH), but hearing that engine whine (not like a honda) while tearing up some scenic mountain road would let me die a happy man.

Supermans · 07-27-2008, 09:36 PM

Everybody's dream car is always something different. Mine was always a Pontiac Firebird that looked like K.I.T.T. Once they stopped making those, it was a little disappointing that the last gen model looked terrible in my opinion. The 1998 Mustang was my dream car for the year before I could afford one. It was a thing of beauty back then, just as much as the Camaro is a thing of beauty now.. So I have to say that my dream car at the moment is the new Camaro.. In about a year, that dream should come true...

07-20-2008, 10:59 PM	#21
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	The 355 isn't the fastest car in the world, nor is it the best handling car, but like I said, it's not my dream car because of that. It's a street car that sounds pretty close to an F1 car. It's the whole package, I don't need it to be the fastest or the best handling. I'm sure it will more be more powerful that I need (like the Camaro) and be more than fast enough (I probably couldn't find a road straight enough and long enogh to reach top MPH), but hearing that engine whine (not like a honda) while tearing up some scenic mountain road would let me die a happy man. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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