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David Jones (Dave)
Member
Username: Dave
Post Number: 430
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 8:12 am: | |
I know this car...
One of it's owners did the cam belts himself and was a little off.
I don't remember if it had any valve damage,
But it did run like dogshit.
I wouldn't touch it with a 20 foot pole. |
Lawrence Coppari (Lawrence)
Member
Username: Lawrence
Post Number: 384
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 5:56 am: | |
If you don't fix them yourself, they are going to be expensive to maintain. If you can fix them, cost is not bad. Had I not taken my 328 to a professional mechanic for its first service, the car would not be expensive to maintain. But I was a little intimidated at first.
It's like any mechanical thing. Take your time, use your head. If you have trouble, walk away and come back later. And with the chat rooms chock full of helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced people, you can fix about anything on a car if you have the time and desire.
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Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 2239
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 6:24 pm: | |
http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/164878.html?1037225425 Please read this thread before you consider a Ferrari a good investment. |
Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Junior Member
Username: Todd328gts
Post Number: 225
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 5:57 pm: | |
The car looks rediculous...makes you wonder what other stupid things the owner did to the car |
Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
Member
Username: Davewapinski
Post Number: 399
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 5:44 pm: | |
Due to new job, traveling, moving, exploring, and having fun, have not been on much lately. Sorry I missed previous thread - will try to quickly find it.
Sometimes vehicles can deteriote (sp) quickly if just sitting.
Have been talking Ferraris to several people at work. One came into my office a little bit ago and asked if I wanted to go in halfs - only about $7,500 each. He said it might be a good way to learn, have fun, and maybe a good investment.
Seller just called. Co-worker is now on his way to Philly - will call him on cell.
Probably will pass, but will talk it over with co-worker. Thanks for comments. |
Horsefly (Arlie)
Member
Username: Arlie
Post Number: 391
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 5:20 pm: | |
"probably just a parts car after sitting 3 years."
Surely you have got to be joking. "Hey look, there's a house that hasn't been lived in for several years. Better bulldoze it to the ground because we could use the lumber". Do you guys throw out a TV set just because you haven't watched it in a few months? Jezzzzz. |
TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 1708
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 5:12 pm: | |
doesn't an early injected with service and good shape go for low 20s - walk away |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 1179
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 5:09 pm: | |
More than fully priced at $15K IMO -- probably just a parts car after sitting 3 years. |
TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 1704
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 5:06 pm: | |
we discussed this in another thread, would not touch it |
Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
Member
Username: Davewapinski
Post Number: 398
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 5:04 pm: | |
If anybody is on line, what do you think of this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872123829
Someone just came into my office and wanted to know if we should bid on this together.
It seems like a crap shoot to me - no mention of service or records. Also why was it stored 3 years ago? Problems or just not being used? Cannot reach seller.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks, Dave |