Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.This 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena is the configuration enthusiasts chase: the gated six-speed manual, finished in classic Rosso Corsa over Nero. As a Euro-spec car recently imported from Japan, it offers a louder, more performance-oriented exhaust setup than US cars, and it has just had its timing belts done. The gated manual is the headline and the value driver, but the car's import status and a documented list of deferred maintenance mean the diligence here matters as much as the spec.2000 Ferrari 360 ModenaBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowClassic.com shows the gated-manual 360 Modena averaging around $126,368, with a recorded high of $302,000, a dramatic premium over the F1 automated-manual cars, which average closer to $74,284. That gap is the entire story of this market: as buyers have come to prize the open-gated manual, values for three-pedal 360s have pulled far ahead of the paddle-shift cars that made up 70 percent of production.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis car has the right transmission, an attractive color combination, and fresh belts, all of which support strong value. Working against the top of the range are its Euro-market status, which US buyers have historically valued slightly below federalized cars, its stripped, largely option-free specification, and the maintenance questions detailed below. The recent price run-up in manual 360s, noted by commenters, is the tailwind.2000 Ferrari 360 ModenaBring a TrailerGiven the gated manual and condition but accounting for the Euro-spec and service questions, I would call fair value roughly $110,000 to $145,000. The current $90,000 bid with three bids and five days remaining is below that and climbing, and where it lands will depend heavily on how bidders weigh the deferred-maintenance list against the desirable manual gearbox.Condition and detailsThe specification is the draw. This is a gated six-speed manual 360 Modena in Rosso Corsa over Nero leather, with 19-inch Challenge-style wheels, a Challenge-style rear grille, xenon headlights, and an aftermarket stereo with Apple CarPlay. The seller sourced it from Japan specifically for the Euro-spec exhaust character and had significant recent work done: in 2026 the timing belts were replaced, Hill Engineering tensioners were fitted, a 360Trev ECU tune was installed, the climate-control dials were replaced, and the air conditioning was recharged. New Continental tires went on in May 2026. The seller describes the interior as excellent with no dash bubbling and notes the driver's footwell film may be the original protective covering.2000 Ferrari 360 ModenaBring a TrailerThe maintenance history is where a buyer must focus, and the comments were revealing. A knowledgeable commenter had the car's September 2025 Japanese Cornes (Ferrari dealer) inspection translated, and it listed several deferred, unaddressed items at that time: an active engine oil leak, a suspension warning light and suspension ECU issue, an airbag warning light, a bent brake-reservoir mounting bracket, a worn or chafed hose or cover near the chain-tensioner area, and a bad steering-rack boot.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe seller responded that these notes were raised with the prior owner, who claimed to have resolved them, but that documentation was not provided, and that the California shop performing the timing belts did a full inspection with those notes in hand and found a loose ground wire and a bad battery. A buyer should obtain that shop's inspection report and confirm, item by item, that the warning lights and leaks are genuinely resolved rather than merely reset.2000 Ferrari 360 ModenaBring a TrailerTwo more important points. First, emissions: the seller and a commenter both confirm that in its current form this Euro car would not pass California emissions, because the 2000 Euro spec lacks the pre-cats the US car had, and making it CARB-compliant would require US-style headers with catalysts, which would also change the exhaust character the seller prizes. California buyers in particular need to understand this before bidding. Second, the wheels are aftermarket Challenge-style pieces, not factory, as the seller confirmed. The Carfax is clean with a single July 2026 entry, and the car is on a clean Arizona title.2000 Ferrari 360 ModenaBring a TrailerThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeFerrariModel360 Modena (Euro-spec)Year2000Mileage~17,000 (28,000 km) shownEngine3.6-liter Tipo F131 V8Power400 horsepower, 275 lb-ftTransmissionGated six-speed manual transaxleDrive typeRear-wheel driveExterior colorRosso CorsaInterior colorNeroCurrent bidUSD $90,000Interested in this car? View the listing here.What makes the 360 Modena uniqueThe 360 Modena marked Ferrari's leap into the modern era, replacing the F355 with an all-aluminum space-frame chassis co-developed with Alcoa, a Pininfarina body, and a mid-mounted 3.6-liter flat-plane V8 revving to 8,500 rpm and making 400 horsepower. It was faster, roomier, and more usable than any V8 Ferrari before it, and its naturally aspirated soundtrack and everyday drivability made it a landmark car. Buyers could choose Ferrari's electro-hydraulic F1 paddle-shift or the traditional open-gated six-speed manual, and by the end of production roughly 70 percent had chosen the paddles.2000 Ferrari 360 ModenaBring a TrailerThat production split is exactly why the manual cars have become so coveted. The gated six-speed is now seen as the more engaging, more analog, and far rarer choice, and the market has rewarded it with a large and growing premium over the F1 cars, even as both benefit from the broader rise in values for naturally aspirated, manual Ferraris. A three-pedal 360 in a classic color is a genuinely desirable modern classic, which is why this car's gearbox is doing the heavy lifting on value, and why sorting out its maintenance and emissions questions is what will determine whether it is a smart buy.My takeThis is the right kind of 360 to want, with the gated manual, a timeless Rosso-over-Nero color scheme, and fresh belts and tensioners, and the manual-car market has been strong. My fair-value call is $110,000 to $145,000, reflecting the desirable gearbox against the Euro-spec status, the option-free specification, and the maintenance questions. I would anchor toward the middle only for a car whose deferred-service list is confirmed fully resolved.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe buying advice is diligence-first. Get the California shop's full inspection report and confirm, specifically, that the oil leak, suspension and airbag warning lights, brake-reservoir bracket, tensioner-area hose, and steering-rack boot from the Japanese inspection have been properly fixed rather than reset. Understand that the car will not pass California emissions without US-spec catted headers, so factor that in if you live in a strict-emissions state. Confirm the belts-and-tensioners paperwork and treat the aftermarket wheels as a cosmetic preference. Handle those, and the current $90,000 bid has room to climb toward a fair number for a genuine gated-manual 360.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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