| Author | Message | ||
| P. Thomas (Ferrari_fanatic)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_fanatic Post Number: 133 Registered: 4-2003 |
KZ, if you hit the note pad icon on the top right hand side of your post you can edit your post. Was that a Fruedian Slip?? Anyone want to go campimg with this guy?? cheers. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 438 Registered: 6-2002 |
Martin will do the right thing for you...great guy. Good luck Scott...can't wait to see what you come up with. Cheers, Todd | ||
| Kz (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 71 Registered: 3-2003 |
Scott, please tell Sean I said hi! | ||
| Scott DeGhetto (Scott63)
New member Username: Scott63 Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2003 |
I will look at the yellow Spyder tomorrow, although I really don't want a yellow car. | ||
| Kz (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 69 Registered: 3-2003 |
I meant bend over "backwards" to take care of you! I've been on this thread long enough to know how some of you guys think, hahahahah  | ||
| Kz (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 68 Registered: 3-2003 |
I was at Sean's place about a month ago and saw a yellow 355 spyder on their showroom.....maybe its still there....it looked great! Sean is an up and up guy to deal with......and will bend over to take care of you! | ||
| Scott DeGhetto (Scott63)
New member Username: Scott63 Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2003 |
I just spoke to Martin at Cavallino. He seems like a real good guy and will give me a call if sees anything. I am also going to see Sean at Harris Imports tomorrow. Hopefully something pops up soon (the weather is getting great in NJ!!!) | ||
| Ciccio (Ciccio)
New member Username: Ciccio Post Number: 28 Registered: 4-2001 |
Scott I have a 97 355 GTS for sale, yellow/black, six speed. 12,700 miles, this is a 2 owner Florida car. The car is located in Long Island, NY. E-mail me if you would like further info. [email protected] Anthony | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 580 Registered: 1-2001 |
TomD, Transfer of the title is tricky. You can't claim ownership easily without both title and car. Unless you know(or get to know) the person very well and trust them, you need to take measures to protect yourself. You will always want to view the title before buying to look for liens but even that's not foolproof. | ||
| Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Junior Member Username: Ralfabco Post Number: 99 Registered: 3-2002 |
1 May 03 No deposit without seeing the car. I will not give a deposit before I can look at the car. The only reason to give a deposit IMHO is if the seller is well known throughout the particular auto community and the car is going to move immediately ( ie... a very rare desirable collector auto ). Well I unfortunately am not in the market for a car like that. Wife does not want to live in a trailor with a big TV four children with a very expensive car. I cannot imagine doing that when purchasing from a private seller. I can maybe understand a deposit with a dealer. Most dealers (not all) will probably not be happy to give your deposit back either. But just shooting a few thousand to hold a car with a private seller is probably not wise. You may sit awhile before you get your deposit returned or worse. Of course every story is different. I told the two sellers that I would be looking at the car within four/five days after we agreed on the price. I did not ask them to hold the car for two weeks or the like. I know some buyers are comfortable buying cars without looking at them. There is also a difference between buying a car without looking it over from a dealer/broker/friend you trust vs ebay. Ralph | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3475 Registered: 9-2001 |
not sure I would go for that color combo BTW, I notice he requires a check before title is sent, does everyone do this? When I got my car the owner sent the title (kept possesion of car) and then I sent the check. Once he got the check then the car was shipped | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 578 Registered: 1-2001 |
You could always go for this one if you like that yellow/red combo: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2413682274&category=6212 | ||
| Scott DeGhetto (Scott63)
New member Username: Scott63 Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2003 |
Because I didn,t give a deposit on the first car, I offered to send a deposit out today for the second car. The seller accepted a higher offer (although I don't think a deposit has been given). We didn't agree on price until last night... I'll just keep trying... | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 602 Registered: 10-2002 |
Scott, Here's a prospect for you... Thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/167223/240804.html?1051816025 Message I posted on that thread: 1995 F355 Berlinetta, Red/Tan, 24k miles, 15k service done in June 2002, never tracked. Tubi Exhaust, Alpine stereo/alarm. LA Area (310 Area code). VIN# ZFFPR41A9S0102670 I believe the asking is in the neighborhood of $80-85k. Contact Information: Martin of Cavallino Motors 305-867-7676 I bought my car from Martin - good guy... just spoke to him - give him a call and tell him I sent ya. He'll provide you with the seller's info. The site where you will find pictures of this car (and mine) is http://www.4ferrari.com (he is a sponsor of this chat board) | ||
| Howie (Brokerofexotics)
Member Username: Brokerofexotics Post Number: 455 Registered: 11-2001 |
Ralph, Did you give any of the sellers a deposit? | ||
| Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Junior Member Username: Ralfabco Post Number: 98 Registered: 3-2002 |
01 May 03 Buying a car like this is not always fun. I had a guy "accept" my offer only to be told two days later that someone else is going to give the asking price; if they decide to purchase. I can wait in line now or purchase now for 3K more ! Another one told me to fly out to S.D., Cali and arrange for a P.P.I. with F of S.D. I arranged everything and told him I would be there within four days after we agreed on the price. I called back the next day after working on everything ( airline, rental car, P.P.I., car carrier, insurance etc... ) ~ Oh I was ""going"" to call you back - The car is already sold !@ Don't let it get you down. Hang in there. Your perfect car that you want is out there. Ralph | ||
| Howie (Brokerofexotics)
Member Username: Brokerofexotics Post Number: 453 Registered: 11-2001 |
Scott, Try Chuck Ligon at ExoticAutoBrokers.com. You can e-mail him at [email protected]. Searching is half the fun. Good luck! | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Member Username: Whart Post Number: 996 Registered: 12-2001 |
for starters, look at the 23 or so berlinettas shown in the car experience website. And, look at FML. Then, start using the phone, getting info, etc. In a couple days, you should know of every 355 in the US (oh, yeah, Hemmings, too which you can also access on line). Buying from an authorized dealer will usually cost more, but you'll get more coverage if something goes wrong. | ||
| Scott DeGhetto (Scott63)
New member Username: Scott63 Post Number: 14 Registered: 4-2003 |
Dr. Moon's car is the second car I lost out on... he sold it last night to someone who offered more than I did... | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1475 Registered: 6-2001 |
Scott: MIne's for sale in Oct. Art | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3471 Registered: 9-2001 |
how about Dr moon's car? | ||
| Scott DeGhetto (Scott63)
New member Username: Scott63 Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2003 |
For the second time in two weeks, after striking a deal on a car, I have just found out that the seller has accepted another offer. It seems like this just isn't meant to be..... I am looking for a 95 or 96 355, preferably a Berlinetta. Quality and service history are very important to me. Please send any ideas or leads you have my way... Thanks, Scott |