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Dave (Maranelloman)
Member
Username: Maranelloman
Post Number: 510
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 12:48 pm: | |
I strongly recommend Ferrari of San Antonio (Barrett Motors). Deal with Phil Winebrenner, the Service & Parts Manager, and Jaime Moreno or Tony Jones in Sales. Good folks all, and they will treat you fairly.
I have also had limited, but good, dealings with Ferrari of Los Gatos in California. |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 354
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 12:01 pm: | |
Also Ferrari of Atlanta has always been great to me. Especially the service department. They even put up with me in high school when I hung around like some Ferrari groupie. Even took me for rides. |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 353
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 11:57 am: | |
Ric Schumann in Atlanta. He was with FAF for years. He located my Alfa Spider and my 308 for me. He is very knowledgeable and frendly. I highly recommend him. If anybody is interested email me for his #. |
Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member
Username: Jim_schad
Post Number: 352
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2002 - 2:33 pm: | |
Dealt with Sean Harris in Utah and was a pleasure.
Also, I had someone contact me about their '86 (not 87-88)red/black 328GTS 16,500 mile car with recent services done. Really nice car and falls within your budget for sure. If interested I will exchange contact info for you. |
Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Junior Member
Username: Todd328gts
Post Number: 202
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2002 - 8:46 am: | |
I bought my car from a guy I know in town but a couple of friends have had very good experiences with Classic Coach in Elizabeth NJ www.ccferrari.com (Sales, Service, Restoration)
I would also recommend calling Martin from FChat at 305.867.7676 www.theferraricollection.com
He's educated, honest, and I met him when I was in Miami last month...a sincere gentleman.
Cheers,
TTG |
Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member
Username: Icnsltmfg
Post Number: 431
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2002 - 8:11 am: | |
I bought my TR from Steve Barney also. His new place is very nice, and he is a pure gentleman. |
Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member
Username: Dapper
Post Number: 328
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2002 - 2:41 am: | |
Further thoughts, I usually do end up with this dilema, but only when buying NEW i.e. our daily runner. Where I have dealer choices and the car will be mint in any case. |
Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member
Username: Dapper
Post Number: 327
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2002 - 2:39 am: | |
Interesting because to me it always seems to come down to finding a car I would find 'right to buy' rather than if I could choose WHO to buy it from. |
Rehan (F3606m)
New member
Username: F3606m
Post Number: 46
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 10:55 pm: | |
Ferrari of Central Florida have an excellent sales and service staff. They have always been very helpful regarding any questions i have had |
John Li (Pchop)
New member
Username: Pchop
Post Number: 23
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 7:42 pm: | |
It was about a few years ago when I first walk into Ferrari of Long Island. At the time by no means was my paycheck rich enough to afford a Ferrari. A salesperson approached me and asked how he could be helpful, and I replied that I�m fresh out of college and if it was alright for me to just look around. Not only did he spent most of his morning patiently showing me all the cars (including an F50), he even offered me to test drive a 348 if I wanted to (which I actually declined).
Well a lot can happen in a few years and last September I was ready to be a Ferrari owner. I went World Wide of Cars in Spring Valley, NY to see a nice 355 spider, but I stood in the showroom for 15 minutes and not one salesperson came up and ask me if he (or she) can help me with the cars.
To make a long story short, currently I�m a proud 355 Spider and hopefully soon a 360 Spider owner�ALL purchased from Ferrari of Long Island. From sales to service, they are a great group of people there.
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Tom Jones (Ferrarioldman)
New member
Username: Ferrarioldman
Post Number: 14
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 7:22 pm: | |
Steve Barney is now retired from FCI and has opened another business. Give him a call. www.sportauto.cc
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Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Junior Member
Username: Mitch_alsup
Post Number: 197
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 5:23 pm: | |
I would like to put in a good word about FOH. I have always been treated well there (F355) at or about market rate last year. |
Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member
Username: Parkerfe
Post Number: 1457
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 4:06 pm: | |
I have bought a 400GT and a 330GTC from Eddie Karam(610.429.9990) near Philly and have been pleased. I also bought a 328GTS from Steve Ahlgrim(954.522.9900) and was happy with the car and experience. I bought my TR from Steve Barney back when he was at Foreigh Car Italia(336.294.0200) and was happy there too. I was not happy with the dealer I bought my 348 Spider from but agreed not to discuss as part of a settlement agreement. |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member
Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 453
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 4:05 pm: | |
Would certainly have to agree with Bruce's recommendation of Sean / Steve Harris Imports...they're at the top of my next F-car shopping list. Would gladly purchase and have shipped here to Florida.
Here in Florida, I've only dealt with Ferrari of Central Florida. Up until now, I've only purchased (quite a few) parts, but haven't had any personal experience with the service dept. All the staff that I've met there have been extremely helpful and friendly. The salesmen there always show me around whenever I visit, and answer any questions I might have.
Of course, I've only owned an F-car for 1-year, so I'm sort of "new on the block". |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 1085
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 3:37 pm: | |
carl
to add....
algar ferrari in philly..avoid.. sales- rick disimone-avoid..b.s. artist, but parts from them are cheapest..
wwoc in spring valley, ny..dont know them in sales but service i wasnt impressed, during a tech day, they rushed me out of the stalls and didnt want to answer my questions...left right after..
steve harris imports in utah..i am friendly with sean harris, the owner...hes a gentleman, and very kind, i would surely buy a car from him and have him ship it from utah to nj...
my 2 cents... |
Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Junior Member
Username: Iluv4res
Post Number: 189
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 3:29 pm: | |
Your list looks accurate so far. |
Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Junior Member
Username: Iluv4res
Post Number: 188
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 3:26 pm: | |
Shelton Sports Cars= Excellent, but expensive. |
TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 1569
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 3:08 pm: | |
if FOH did what you said I would avoid. Again I think most of us think 60k for a 328 is high. If anything the saleman should have been happy that you might buy a 328 from him for 60k |
Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Junior Member
Username: Tillman
Post Number: 99
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 2:54 pm: | |
Exotic Car World.
I just bought my 328 from them Saturday, and I was very happy with the treatment I received. Very courteous, always happy to speak to me, and the transaction was smooth.
They can always get the car you want, if they know what you're looking for. With a 60K budget, there shouldn't be any problem finding the car you're looking for.
Even better, they join in our fun here in the Dallas area!
Call (972) 252-1001 and ask for Brian Glasscock. Tell him that you're from Ferrarichat and you get a delivery discount.
As for Ferrari of Dallas, I called them about a red/black 328 they had. The salesguy wouldn't even talk to me about it on the phone. Just my $.02, you might have different luck. |
Carl Rose (Carl_rose)
New member
Username: Carl_rose
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 2:44 pm: | |
Hello again,
I've started into my 328 search in earnest at this point and have recieved numerous reccomendations regarding who/where to purchase (or not) a car from. Not intending to offend anyone, here is the current synopsis:
Ferrari Atlanta - good
Ferrari Houston - good (but the salesman I spoke with chastised me today for looking for a car with such specific parameters (87-88, <15k mi, $60k budget? Is this unreasonable?)
Ferrari Dallas - unknown
Ferrari dealer in NC - avoid
Auto Toy Store - avoid
Corporate Caochworks - avoid
Exotics4less - avoid; they don't necessaily have the cars & require a non-refundable deposit to inspect
Ferrari of Utah - nice but not as thorough
Motorsports International - excellent
Open to any and all suggestions/counter-arguements, etc.
Thanks once again,
Carl |