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Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member
Username: Timn88
Post Number: 1217
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 7:42 pm: | |
This guy is an idiot. Clearly he is bad at scamming people. Putting challenge is one thing, but taking a close up picture of the HVAC controls in that condition and then trying to pass interior of the car off as "Interior: Looks very nice! No issues." |
Noelrp (Noelrp)
New member
Username: Noelrp
Post Number: 43
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 7:08 pm: | |
That Berlinetta looks tired for its mileage.
Nice car but I would stay away and move on. |
Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member
Username: Doody
Post Number: 301
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 4:42 pm: | |
i assumed the plastic mess was the standard "plastic rot" that you most often see in cars in very hot/humid/sunny climates (FL is famous for it). but it IS really "bubbly" not just flaky/sticky.
doody. |
Mark Collins (Markcollins)
New member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 11
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 4:33 pm: | |
Hmm
What's happened to the panel around the heater /aircon controls, it appears ot be bubbled, have to say I've never seen one like that |
Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member
Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 170
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 4:11 pm: | |
I know it's not a Challenge car.. Those seats were an option......... |
Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Junior Member
Username: 95f355c
Post Number: 189
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 2:53 pm: | |
That is not a Challenge car.
Jon
1995 F355 Challenge #23
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Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member
Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 167
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 2:53 pm: | |
I love those challenge seats, but the price does seam a little low.. The car does look tempting..
Always PPI with any F-car... |
Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member
Username: Timn88
Post Number: 1215
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 2:50 pm: | |
If its too good to be true, it probably is. |
Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
Junior Member
Username: Tdf355
Post Number: 59
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 2:27 pm: | |
The motor looks a lot rougher than its shiny paint. I would stay away. |
Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Junior Member
Username: Jussumfastgi
Post Number: 129
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 1:46 pm: | |
Their feedback seems positive enough... Hum... |
Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member
Username: Doody
Post Number: 297
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 1:42 pm: | |
What a hilarious listing.
[[[Have you been looking for 355 Ferrari, but did not want to spend a small fortune doing it?]]]
Hee hee. So $78K is NOT a small fortune but $92K is?
[[[This was purchased for $92K just a few months ago! It was a retail-ready vehicle from a Lamborghini Dealership less than 1K miles ago!]]]
So they put 1K miles on it and are comfortable taking a $14K hit?
Very amusing.
doody. |
j scott leonard (Jscott)
Junior Member
Username: Jscott
Post Number: 129
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 1:28 pm: | |
Thanks all! What a great place for information. I wasn't really looking for a 355 yet (unless Art Chambers is selling his). I am very satisfied with my 89 328 at the time. But, super information. I would probably move on a 355 if the right one came up. Once hooked on a Ferrari, always hooked! Thanks |
jake liddell (Enzoforza)
New member
Username: Enzoforza
Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 1:26 pm: | |
There is a 355TB red/tan in the boston area asking $79k. It has 28k miles + needs the 30k done. I think if you could get it for $72k-$73k and spend the $5K to do the service you would have quite a car. I'm glad that the prices are coming down a bit. I would like to get into a 355 within the next year. I think when more used 360's enter the market then you will see the prices of 348+355 drop quickly. |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 63
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 1:21 pm: | |
Scott:
Don't even go close to this car. About a year ago i looked into the same car at prestige in Florida. the car was a complete mess both mechanically and cosmeticlly. I am also 100% positive that there has been paint work done to the front due to an accident. I had purchased ferrari's from them before and all i can tell is to stay way. all their ferrari's are total sh*t.
Good Luck |
David Prall (Davidpra)
Junior Member
Username: Davidpra
Post Number: 103
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 1:14 pm: | |
The add mentions "challenge" several times in the description. This either means the dealer is a Ferrari moron, or that this car is a former challenge series race car. If the dealer is a moron - be skeptical of anything they tell you. If the car is actually a challenge version, it is probably mechanically very tired, and most likely re-painted.
In general, some of the early 95 355's had substantial problems. Take the car's VIN to a Ferrari deal, and research this thoroughly.
As always, a deal that is "too good to be true" probably is.
Caveat emptor, baby!!! |
david handa (Davehanda)
Junior Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 112
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 12:59 pm: | |
There are a number of reasons this car is priced like it is: Needs a major service (7 years), this is a 95, and they may have done a compression/leakdown test and determined this one has the bad valve guide seals, or possibly bad cylinder liners (not common). Who knows? But as always, have a PPI done and buyer beware... |
Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member
Username: Timn88
Post Number: 1203
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 12:07 pm: | |
77k seems a bit low, doesnt it? Are the prices of these cars really dropping that much? |
bruno bandaras (Originalsinner)
Junior Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 238
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 12:04 pm: | |
Still has room for price drop. When if ever was ,maintenance done. Mileage is ok but time also matters. |
j scott leonard (Jscott)
Junior Member
Username: Jscott
Post Number: 128
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 11:59 am: | |
Does this seem like a pretty good deal? What are current values on a 95? Are there issues with the 95? Any thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1843078070 |