Vedo,
Boy, when the bug bites, it bites hard! Although I completely understand: After just one year with the Spider, we are currently discussing the purchase of a 456.
So no, I don't think the idea is crazy, but I would advise you to consider other alternatives before you settle on the 355. Namely, the 550/575. At the moment, they are the most undervalued F-cars on the planet. I don't know anyone that understands why, but they are currently selling for 360 money!
Because the 550 engines are bullet-proof, their maintenance costs should beat the 355! And how do you beat 12 cylinders?!
Glad it all worked out with the 430, it is an awesome car! Post pictures if you haven't yet.
Well it seems i found my self placing a deposit this morning for a F430 i will be going to pick up the car this week.
I hope i did ok the car is a 06 with 10,000 miles.
I love the 355 but just the service worries me.
Will see if i make a mistake.
ciao