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IJVPF355 (Ijvpet)
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Post Number: 16
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 5:50 pm:   

Yes
TomD (Tifosi)
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Post Number: 1785
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2002 - 9:27 am:   

check the modena thread, he finally admitted it
Tim N (Timn88)
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Post Number: 1605
Registered: 6-2001
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2002 - 9:22 am:   

why do you say that? i'm not disagreeing, im just wondering how you came to that conclusion.
TomD (Tifosi)
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Post Number: 1784
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2002 - 9:15 am:   

for those who did not see it - this guy is a phony - so no need to help him out
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Post Number: 14
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:58 pm:   

Yeah, 70%, something around that.
So Denmark is not the luxury car county, as Monaco :-)

But we have 2 collectors in Denmark who doesn't give a in, which cars they buy.

Karsten Ree: (Not me)
Ferrari 512 TR
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F50
Panoz GTR Le mans
Lotus Elise
Mercedes CLK GTR (Race)

Kaj Bertelsen:
Ferrari 355 Berlinetta (Koenig)
Ferrari TR
Ferrari F40
And 10 more.. 348's 308's and so on.
All my respect to them, I one day, will be like them. I hope this is gonna be my first in a long row of Prancing Horses
Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
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Username: Amenasce

Post Number: 343
Registered: 10-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:53 pm:   

Dk is also a very expensive country when it comes to car because they are heavily taxed when new .SOmething like 70% ..i might be wrong but i know its a big number !
TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi

Post Number: 1750
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:51 pm:   

now that sucks - now I know why Jonas does not own all those cars :-)
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:49 pm:   

No, actually its very cheap for a car in Denmark. Taxes is put into the figure there. Denmark has the cheapest cars in the world, BEFORE tax. After, they are the most expensive.
For an example, a brand new F50 costs
10 million kroner = 1.5 million dollars
But before tax, it costs 300.000 dollars or something.
Clark Driggers (Clark)
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Username: Clark

Post Number: 74
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:41 pm:   

I just bought a 1995 F355B, 5700 miles one owner with Belts, tensioners, and bearing just completed the week before I bought it. It was purchased and serviced all at Ferrari of Atlanta. I paid 98k. Hope that helps

Clark
TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi

Post Number: 1747
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:36 pm:   

sure, sounds good - if all includes the major - but isn't 120k USD very high for a 355 spider in denmark. That is prob more than they go for here in the US
arthur chambers (Art355)
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Username: Art355

Post Number: 789
Registered: 6-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:36 pm:   

Karsten:

Has the 30k service been done. Also, that vintage has problems with the exhaust manifolds, cats, etc. Is it in emissions warranty? If not, has it been inspected for those problems.

Art
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:34 pm:   

Okay, lets say he's right. All services done.

Then what? - Now you can evaluate ?
TomD (Tifosi)
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Post Number: 1746
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:33 pm:   

I guess our first advice is for you to see proof of services - ie reciepts.
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Post Number: 9
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:28 pm:   

I can't really tell anything else then what he told me, and he said all services done.
355 Spider 1996
1 owner
Never damaged
All services done, all books included
5600km in the bag
It has been stored for 7 months without getting driven.
It has a 3.5 V8 380 HK with 5 valves per cylinder (But, you know that)
And Manual trans.
Cd-changer and Original Sports seats

I can't tell you more, can't you work with this?
Or is it to little info ?


Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus

Post Number: 488
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:17 pm:   

I see your point.

We need as much information as possible to help us to help you to make informed decissions. Owning a f-car is a investment. Both emotional and financial. The or information you can pass on the better.

TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi

Post Number: 1742
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:14 pm:   

brings a tear to my eye. when you say all services done on time would that include the major - which per milage would not need to be done but should be done for age and piece of mind. This is not a small nut and should be factored into the price. also make sure the cosmetics backs up the milage as some have been known to disconnect
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:10 pm:   

Damn, that was a big load. I don't know that much of Ferrari's, specs and so on.. But I love them.

Okay, I'll try the question one by one. Ain't sure I have all the answers.

1. One pre-owner
2. All services done on time yes.
3. The car has not been treated that well, because as mentioned, it has been "layed on ice" It was stored in a garage along with 2 others, also not driven. The reason why it was put away, was because he was tired of it.
4. Never crashed and never dented.
Francisco J. Quinones (Frankie)
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Username: Frankie

Post Number: 75
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 12:02 pm:   

books?service records?ownership history?were the services done on time?what kind of maintenance has the car received?why has it not been driven and how was it stored?can you contact the previous owner/owners?has it been in an accident or gotten any bodywork or paintwork?
this kind of information will give the more knowledgeable members of the group a bit more to work with.
good luck and welcome to the board.
Frankie
TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi

Post Number: 1738
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 11:55 am:   

less than 1000 miles a year - see other discussions on little used cars. did it have a major service - normally 4-6k. make sure all recalls were done - did they cure the value guide issues on 96s?
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Username: Karsten335

Post Number: 4
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 11:53 am:   

Ohh, It hasn't been drivin for some time, I can't remember how long it was since the last time it was out.
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Username: Karsten335

Post Number: 3
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 11:52 am:   

Its a Rossa Corsa 355 Spider from 1996, pre-owned.
120.000$, 5600 km. Anymore specific details you guys need ?
TomD (Tifosi)
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Username: Tifosi

Post Number: 1733
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 11:47 am:   

you need to provide specifics on a car. hard to give broad advice.
Karsten Jensen (Karsten335)
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Username: Karsten335

Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 11:45 am:   

Hello everyone!

This post is most ment for Ferrari owners, and the most for 355 owners.

I have posted on alot of other forums, but this couldn't be better (Ferrariforum) I'm looking at an 355 Spider from 96' and I need advices. Is it a good car, reliable and so on? - please give me some feedback. Is this a car I should buy, or not?

Regard Karsten

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