250 Lusso vs Daytona vs 330 GTC

Boxer · 04-20-2008, 01:23 AM

When looking around Europe at 330 GTCs and Daytonas, I have run across a few Lussos. They do command a 50-75% premium over the two others but with only 350 produced might be a better investment choice.

Has anyone owned one ?

How do they compare in terms of driving experience vs the two other choices ?

alsaautomotive · 04-20-2008, 01:38 AM

Not owned one (sadly!!!!!) but driven a couple.
IMO for pure thrill there is no beating a Daytona, but the Lusso did make one feel extremely special. It has quite a laconic driving position (unlike most Italian cars) but it does feel quite 'Vintage' in terms of chassis - you don't get the 'planted on the road feel' that the Daytona gives. It's very quick & that small block motor just sings & revs like nothing else

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What I did find was a HUGE difference between a truly well sorted one (like MF's) and a show queen that's not used. It felt tight & responsive, where others have felt sloppy & clunky.
But the same can be said of Daytona's.
The build quality on the Lusso was markedly better than the Daytona.
Unfortunately not having done a 330 nor 275 I have no experience to guide there

Hope this is some help?
Best wishes & good luck, Al.

stile - alpine · 04-20-2008, 05:16 AM

Boxer, I think krasnavian had a Lusso, maybe he can compare it to the 250 GTO (can't believe I'm writing this and not being ironic, really!!) for us, poor mortals...

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 04-21-2008, 03:15 AM

Boxer, I believe the word, Lusso, means luxury in Italian. That was the intent of the car to begin with. It was a luxury model in those days. Not very fast nor responsive. If you're looking for a driver's car and possibly an investment item, then Lusso may be the right choice. However, as you may know, only a decade or so ago, this car belonged in the same league as the 2+2 and other not too sought after models. Many more subjective factors to consider. Enjoy your search. Jimmy

Boxer · 04-21-2008, 04:45 AM

Jimmy, Great advise and insight. Thanks.

04-20-2008, 01:23 AM	#1
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	250 Lusso vs Daytona vs 330 GTC When looking around Europe at 330 GTCs and Daytonas, I have run across a few Lussos. They do command a 50-75% premium over the two others but with only 350 produced might be a better investment choice. Has anyone owned one ? How do they compare in terms of driving experience vs the two other choices ? Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

04-20-2008, 01:38 AM	#2
alsaautomotive Master Mechanic Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Wales, UK Ferrari Life Posts: 490	Not owned one (sadly!!!!!) but driven a couple. IMO for pure thrill there is no beating a Daytona, but the Lusso did make one feel extremely special. It has quite a laconic driving position (unlike most Italian cars) but it does feel quite 'Vintage' in terms of chassis - you don't get the 'planted on the road feel' that the Daytona gives. It's very quick & that small block motor just sings & revs like nothing else . What I did find was a HUGE difference between a truly well sorted one (like MF's) and a show queen that's not used. It felt tight & responsive, where others have felt sloppy & clunky. But the same can be said of Daytona's. The build quality on the Lusso was markedly better than the Daytona. Unfortunately not having done a 330 nor 275 I have no experience to guide there Hope this is some help? Best wishes & good luck, Al. http://www.alsaautomotive.co.uk

04-20-2008, 05:16 AM	#3
stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,856 Name: stile	Boxer, I think krasnavian had a Lusso, maybe he can compare it to the 250 GTO (can't believe I'm writing this and not being ironic, really!!) for us, poor mortals... "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

04-21-2008, 04:45 AM	#5
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	Jimmy, Great advise and insight. Thanks. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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04-21-2008, 03:15 AM	#4
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,550 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Boxer, I believe the word, Lusso, means luxury in Italian. That was the intent of the car to begin with. It was a luxury model in those days. Not very fast nor responsive. If you're looking for a driver's car and possibly an investment item, then Lusso may be the right choice. However, as you may know, only a decade or so ago, this car belonged in the same league as the 2+2 and other not too sought after models. Many more subjective factors to consider. Enjoy your search. Jimmy