Potential newbie with Q's about '01 coupe at....Chevy dealer???

I actually like the color combo, incl. the interior, which coincidently appear to have the sought after sports seats. Cost of PPI will depend on whether you want compression and leak-down tests done. I am guessing somewhere from $400-$800. If you don't like the red I would wait and find a different car.

 

Paul,
Welcome from a fellow Buckeye.
The PPI cost should be around $500, that's what I spent at a Ferrari dealership before I purchased mine. We spent a good half-day examining the car in the service bay together.

FWIW, don't bother buying a car where you have to switch the interior. Doing so will hurt the value of the car. I realize 3 pedal cars are rare, but I'd keep looking if the interior color isn't for you.

Can't comment on the price for the miles. This car is too different from my area of expertise on the cars. I might say it's just a touch high, but it's probably because of the gearbox. Good luck. My search took me a year to find the perfect car.

Edit: Did you read the Carfax report? Started life in Puerto Rico. Then it moved and spent pretty much the rest of its life in New York. The report shows the service centers where work was completed - ask the current dealer if they have the records or if they're willing to obtain them. Without records, this is a tough sell.

 

When I was in the hunt a couple months ago I saw that car (the ad, never saw it in person). Just could not get myself to be too interested in a Ferrari being sold off a Chevy used car lot.

Car I ended up with has same style seats. They come in different sizes. Sit in them. They fit different people different ways. I'm happy with them, just that they are not for everyone.

Go Bucks!

 

I would not let the fact that it is at a Chevy dealer scare you. It could have been traded for a new Z06.

 

+1

 

Chevy dealer wouldn't bother me. The bright red interior would. Pretty much makes it sale proof in my eyes to only people who buy it thinking they can change the interior.

If you can live with that then go for it. A dye job on the interior would cut resale considerably. Check out how much $$$ replacement black leather would be. It can get pricey to swap out an interior...

 

I've had my eye on this car for a few months now, watching the price slowly come down. My 355 was titanium over bordeaux and I think it's one of the best color combinations of all time. Sports seats + 3 pedals + great color combo = want. Unfortunately I don't feel like dealing with Ferrari headaches anymore so I've talked myself out of it, but I hope someone snatches this up and puts it to good use before I change my mind. The dealership in question has and has had quite a few Ferraris, Astons, and Bentleys in the last three months so I wouldn't worry about that aspect.

Has anyone seen this car in person?

 

I am glad that someone is checking this car out. Color combo is awesome. I doubt you would get tired of it, so sexy with the black dash top. I think they want to get rid of it they have been dropping the price for a few months. Looks like a great deal, if the car is in good shape. You will need someone to PPI that is well versed in 360's to check it out for you though because I doubt a Chevy dealer has the depth

Sept price was $77,989
Nov price was $74,989
Dec price was $73,989

 

I've been watching the same car for a month or so now since I am looking for a 3 pedal 360. I recently came across a website that detailed the amount of time cars were listed and it stated 177 days for this car. I agree that the red is not my favorite, but for an average mile gated 360, this is not a bad asking price. Knowing how the car world works, I would not doubt that this dealership has an ACV (actual cash value) of around 50k. I would highly doubt that they would take this car in trade or buy it at auction for any more than that. The puerto Rico initial car fax report is a little strange but it is what it is. A gated 360 for a reasonable price.

 

I kind of like the color combo, but the racing seats are not for me. Red/tan (what I have) Ferrari cars are my favorite but if I had more than one Ferrari, I'd consider this color combo.

I wouldn't let the Chevy dealer bother you too much. I live in Connecticut and I had to look up that town as I'd never heard of it. There is no Ferrari dealer in that area and Miller and Wide World are both a very far distance away to get it checked out.

 

I have been watching the same car since I live in New England and am looking for a 3 pedal 360. The color combo is not for everyone but the asking price is reasonable. Knowing how the car business works, I can't imagine that they have an ACV (actual cash value) of more than 50k on this car, wether taken in trade or bought at auction. If you can buy it right, it seems like a decent buy however I agree the Puerto Rico initial titling on the car fax may be a red flag, if you can negotiate a good price pending a PPI, this may be a good find. I am in the middle of a home sale/purchasing process right now or else I would be traveling to Connecticut to check it out. I did email the dealer just to inquire but all I received were automated messages. NOT a typical Ferrari purchase response I'm sure. Good luck!

 

LOL It's an acquired taste but I really like it! It also probably looks way better in person.

 

Nothing like a silver or gray Ferrari with red interior (as long as dash top and wheel is black). It is actually quite classic!

 

I like red, but not for an interior of a car.

I agree with the others - I think you should wait for the right car that meets most items on your wish list.

Dan

 

+1. For a toy car, you shouldn't feel compelled to compromise very much if you have specific criteria in your mind. Keep watching and eventually the right car will find you.

 

I searched for 9 months until I finally found the car that meets every item on my wish list.

Latest year 360 I can afford: 2003
Pristine condition inside and out.
Low mileage: Mine had 10K miles when I bought it 11 months ago.
All service up to date.

Rossa Corsa exterior, black interior.
F1 transmission.
Tubi exhaust already installed.
Upgraded stereo system.

After market wheels (I am not a fan of starfish wheels.)
Front and rear scud grilles already installed.
Etc.

It was really worth the waith. 100% happy.
Just be sure you save enough money for maintenance and repairs.
I have a post here about my first 7 months of experience owning my car.
The best car I have ever driven and owned.

Dan

 

This color combo will be the one to have in the future. It was my first choice at the time I was shopping but I found a near perfect example and tried something different.
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So awesome!!!
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So true!!!

 

Exactly! It's one of the all time classic color combos for sure, especially with a gray or dark blue exterior. When I was shopping for my 355 I was looking for blue/tan, but when I saw the titanium/bordeaux combo I jumped all over it. The only difference in mine was black carpets, which I think helps break things up a bit.

 

I think the red looks good with the black dash, I bought a new Ghibli with this color combo...if it had a red dash I would pass....

 

Yes

There are plenty of titanium and silver cars with black interiors to go around. Finding someone to swap an interior would be completely unlikely and the cost completely insane. Also, trying to negotiate a price down by saying you hate something about the car as major as the interior is probably not a winning strategy. "I hate this car! But I want to buy it so sell it to me cheap" won't work.