I'm finally decided to sell my F355 spider and looking for replacement | FerrariChat
Buy

I'm finally decided to sell my F355 spider and looking for replacement

Discussion in '348/355' started by Gershwin, Nov 15, 2006.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Gershwin

    Gershwin F1 Veteran

    Feb 21, 2005
    6,415
    Kentucky
    #1 Gershwin, Nov 15, 2006
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Pondering the sell of my F355 Spider 1998
    Scuderia shields
    Challenge Grill
    New Kevlar clutch
    Hyper Flow Cats
    Tubi Exhaust
    30k service in '06
    Grigio titanium
    New P-Zero(s)
    European lens

    Now the question is - I'm all over the place as to replacement. Top of the list is:
    Diablo 6.0 (01) fantastic epitomy of the legacy, prices moving up

    Galllardo (04) bang for the buck

    Ferrari 355 Berlinetta (95) & Ferrari 512tr (92) why buy one when you can have two


    opinions?
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. bst1

    bst1 Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Aug 13, 2005
    1,055
    MARYLAND
    Full Name:
    BARRY T
    #2 bst1, Nov 15, 2006
    Why are you selling?
    Just bored, don't want a convertible, better track performance with a coupe, etc. etc.

    If you decide the future use of your new car, you can make a better decision....

    BTW, your car is very nice!!!!
     
  3. Gershwin

    Gershwin F1 Veteran

    Feb 21, 2005
    6,415
    Kentucky
    #3 Gershwin, Nov 15, 2006
    Yes selling for the ability to track, want something where I can turn off the passenger side air-bag, not bored but like variety, rarely drop the top, feel better with structure around me....but love many different things about the cars list.


    ...and thanks for the kudos.
     
  4. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

    May 26, 2006
    10,244
    U.S.A.
    Full Name:
    goth
    #4 gothspeed, Nov 15, 2006
    Nice F355 gershwin!!! Those darn diablo's are creeping up fast. :(

    BTW where did you have your kevlar disc done?
     
  5. lusso64

    lusso64 Formula 3

    Apr 12, 2004
    1,535
    Simi Valley
    Full Name:
    David
    #5 lusso64, Nov 15, 2006
  6. GCalo

    GCalo F1 Veteran

    Sep 15, 2004
    7,645
    Northern California
    Full Name:
    Greg Calo
    #6 GCalo, Nov 15, 2006
    Man don't sell that beautiful car. I remember when you bought it and how proud you were with the clever photos.

    If you just want to turn the air bags off and have fun with the car, call Bob Brown at www.airbagonoff.com. He did my 360, and I am very comfortable with the air bags being off.

    I was going to do the same to my CL500 and my 530i, but I have decided to sell both of those and to replace them.

    Don't sell. Selling will only give you that lonely feeling you had when you failed to commit to that beautiful girl in your last year of college! Remember that?
     
  7. RossoCorsaItaly

    RossoCorsaItaly F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jun 9, 2004
    4,685
    LA & OKC
    Full Name:
    Kevin
    #7 RossoCorsaItaly, Nov 16, 2006

    Why are you selling out of curiosity? Done with them for now or getting a 360? :)


    Gershwin - 95 F355 and 92 512TR would be my choice out of your list, it's nice to have options in your life.
     
  8. Gershwin

    Gershwin F1 Veteran

    Feb 21, 2005
    6,415
    Kentucky
    #8 Gershwin, Nov 16, 2006

    lol....I thought about putting a disclaimer that stated "this is not an advertisement."

    Fact is, I submitted a thread that stated: I'm contemplating selingl and have merely asked for opinions on a new purchase/replacement. Flirting w/ policy? Perhaps, however, without calling into question the "policy" of FCHAT I believe owners/subscribers should be able to post like-kind threads without the content of the message being an outright advertisement.
    I often see other FCHAT owner's cars that I find appealing and would find that information of value. To know such contemplation as a way to possibly consider purchasing said car, perhaps not the ideal car but an example that has been responsibly maintained, sorted and documented appropriately. For me I'd consider a car that may not meet all my criteria but has an owner with history that is committed to the car.
    So, is it an advertisement, no it's a teaser....but I'm not the administrator and I hope they will not pull the thread.

    GCalo - your right, I've read many threads that state that others were sad once they parted with their F355. I suppose it is the "grass is greener" quagmire and that selling really doesn't produce greener pastures. I will however follow up on the "bag-off" guy. I very much would like to have my son ride with me but I understood the airbag could not be turned off without some Federal compliance paperwork that was difficult to obtain. I will look into asap though.

    Thanks
     
  9. titanium360

    titanium360 F1 Rookie
    BANNED

    Nov 10, 2003
    3,446
    #9 titanium360, Nov 16, 2006
    please tell me its an F1
     
  10. lusso64

    lusso64 Formula 3

    Apr 12, 2004
    1,535
    Simi Valley
    Full Name:
    David
    #10 lusso64, Nov 16, 2006
    4 kids, small house. 355 + Mondial t = down on new house.

    Kinda sucks to have to sell the toys, but the family comes first - by a long way.
     
  11. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

    May 26, 2006
    10,244
    U.S.A.
    Full Name:
    goth
    #11 gothspeed, Nov 16, 2006
    F355 = 6-speed manual
    355F1 = F1 paddle
     
  12. GCalo

    GCalo F1 Veteran

    Sep 15, 2004
    7,645
    Northern California
    Full Name:
    Greg Calo
    #12 GCalo, Nov 16, 2006
    I have that paperwork and can send you a copy. It means nothing! I have not sent mine in yet, because I was too busy!

    Bob can disable any air bags. There is a key switch so you can turn them on if you wish.

    Great system.

    Don't sell that beauty.
     
  13. lusso64

    lusso64 Formula 3

    Apr 12, 2004
    1,535
    Simi Valley
    Full Name:
    David
    #13 lusso64, Nov 16, 2006
    In a 2 seat car, it is legal for a child to ride in the passenger seat, even with the airbags on. Just as it is legal to have a kid in the front seat of any car, IF all other seats are occupied by children also (ie can't have adults in the back and a kid up front).

    The only issue is safety, and then the real issue there is that in an accident the airbag has been known to suffocate small children unable to clear it from their face. I take my kids in the 355 (one at a time!) for short trips or as a treat.

    Agree though that being able to disable it would be better....
     
  14. titanium360

    titanium360 F1 Rookie
    BANNED

    Nov 10, 2003
    3,446
    #14 titanium360, Nov 16, 2006


    but i was hoping maybe he forgot to put the F1
     
  15. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    Sep 11, 2004
    20,973
    MD and NE
    Full Name:
    Robbie
    #15 285ferrari, Nov 16, 2006
    The airbag inflates and delfates in less than a second - never once have I seen a confirmed report of suffocation due to an airbag.. I am in the field..
     
  16. Gershwin

    Gershwin F1 Veteran

    Feb 21, 2005
    6,415
    Kentucky
    #16 Gershwin, Nov 16, 2006
    Titanium - no I'm sorry its not. Why do you want the F1 or should I say she....for the wife, right? My wife couldn't figure it out (F1 during test drive) and loves - loves the gated shifter. Frankly, it is her favorite part of the car. When she speaks of it to others, she always says, "...and I love the little chink-chink sound it makes when switching gears."

    GCalo - you've brought new vigor to my thought process....and thanks for the info on the air-bag switch. You're right seems fairly simple. What did it cost you to have activated?

    Interesting information on the site pertaining to injuries/deaths related to air-bags. For me it is not an issue of the legality as much as a story I heard some months ago that a child was killed in a parking lot when a vehicle hit a light pole, the air-bag deployed and killed the child.

    You know when I was a child, I was in my folks car, turned it over it went into gear, it hit the corner of the garage. No problem, car got fixed, I got whipped. However by todays standards a simple mishap as that in any vehicle could cause a child to loose their life.
     
  17. titanium360

    titanium360 F1 Rookie
    BANNED

    Nov 10, 2003
    3,446
    #17 titanium360, Nov 16, 2006
    wife it is exactly. she does not know how to drive stick and i am not ready for her to learn on a ferrari. she has a maserati 90th anniv but the car is just blah.
     
  18. lusso64

    lusso64 Formula 3

    Apr 12, 2004
    1,535
    Simi Valley
    Full Name:
    David
    #18 lusso64, Nov 16, 2006
    Cool! I read that in the LATimes at some stage. But this is reassuring - I really couldn't see it happening anyway, but didn't want to try and find out.
     
  19. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

    Aug 4, 2006
    8,329
    Palos Verdes
    Full Name:
    Vince V
    #19 vvassallo, Nov 16, 2006
    Hey Gersh, that is one hot looking car! With those mods, surely u r getting 363 RWHP. :p
     
  20. GothamDreamBoards

    GothamDreamBoards Karting

    Aug 27, 2006
    171
    La Svezia
    Full Name:
    Christian Ferm
    #20 GothamDreamBoards, Nov 16, 2006
    I'd go for the Diablo! Imo it looks the best and is the car I'd rather own.
     
  21. buckminster

    buckminster Formula Junior

    Aug 18, 2005
    989
    On the water, SWFL
    Full Name:
    Nicholas Raftis
    #21 buckminster, Nov 16, 2006
    Beautiful car.

    What is the color? Can you post any interior photos?

    Thanks

    PS: How much?
     
  22. 355 Pablo

    355 Pablo Karting

    May 24, 2006
    173
    Glendora, CA
    #22 355 Pablo, Nov 16, 2006
    Why not keep this car and just buy the Ferrari 512tr (92)? This way you have what you are looking for and still can drop the top for a country drive...

    Problem solved! :D
     
  23. saleenfan

    saleenfan Formula Junior

    Mar 26, 2006
    595
    No Where
    Full Name:
    Daniel
    #23 saleenfan, Nov 16, 2006
    gershwin please wait a few years untill i can buy your car! I love that color combo!
     
  24. rllucero

    rllucero Formula Junior

    Jul 11, 2006
    559
    Santa Fe/San Diego
    Full Name:
    richontravel
    #24 rllucero, Nov 16, 2006
    PS: How much?[/QUOTE]

    +1
     
  25. GCalo

    GCalo F1 Veteran

    Sep 15, 2004
    7,645
    Northern California
    Full Name:
    Greg Calo
    #25 GCalo, Nov 16, 2006
    Bob Brown comes to you. He charges $600.00 for the first one and $400.00 for the second. The best $1,000.00 I have spent, and I'll do it to all my cars.

    BTW, air bags do not suffocate children. It breaks their necks like twigs!

    Ask Bob Brown about the severe injuries from air bags to his wife in a 25 mph crash!

    You can have air bags. I don't want them.

    And please no bleeding heart comments about how critical they are to safety!
     
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page