High(er) mileage 355 for sale. Good deal?

I did some searching but did not find too many 355 models for sale with this many models. I would like to move up to the 355 from my 308. I have always preferred, and have been looking for a targa or spider in red, but this came along. Aside from having a PPI done, do you guys think it is worth persuing?

Info:
1995 355 GTB
56,477 miles
VIN: 102949 (did not find add'l info on registry)
6-speed
Full service done (will have to find out more details)
Las Vegas car (rental maybe??)
$52,000

Pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/BousDeuce/1995F355?authkey=WfqP1mkyM7A

 

Las Vegas car.. definitely a rental. not that it is a BAD thing. the price looks pretty good. interior looks ok also. i would make a gambling trip and go check it out in person maybe. once you do the service on it, maybe a new clutch, water pump, it will be practically good as new.... but there are a few other guys in here that could probably offer some more indepth advice than me

 

Great looking car for the money. Wouldnt pay much more than that for it though.
You guys get CHEAP Ferraris over there, let me tell you!!

 

Sure, why not?


I think the owner or someone here might know this car. I think I've seen it here before. I would think a PPI would be your best bet and find out more about who and what was done in the "service".

Good luck

 

Very well priced...

 

How do you know, yet? Could be a dog with fleas........

I'd be careful AEB, this guy might be the seller boosting the price!



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both 285ferrari AND I were paid handsomely to boost the price!

 

Yep, there goes the credability of Fchat........ Where is my cut?

I say priced too high..... should be $51k.

Ok, without joking around, the most important issue is the condition and not the price. I'd focus on that first and make sure you feel very comfortable. Then you can tell us what a great deal you got on it.

 

Man, for US$52K, I should buy it and let one of you guys drive it around there for me.
US$52K is AU$60K!! FRICKEN CHEAP compared to what we are paying over here!!

The cheapest 355 I have ever seen here sold for around AU$130K and it was average condition!! A smick 355 sells for around the AU$160K+!!!

 

Year purchased 1995 2004
Type of owner Lease ---
Estimated length of ownership 8 yrs. 5 mo. 3 yrs. 5 mo.
Owned in the following states/provinces California Nevada
Estimated miles driven per year 6,205/yr 1,095/yr
Last reported odometer reading 52,404 56,349







10/15/1995 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Registered as
corporate lease vehicle
04/02/1998 21,403 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
05/28/1998 22,443 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
07/15/1998 23,728 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
09/14/1998 24,500 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Malibu, CA Odometer reading reported for title
or registration
10/08/1998 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued or updated
01/29/1999 26,725 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
03/22/1999 28,514 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
05/29/1999 30,436 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
07/12/1999 32,124 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
07/21/1999 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Malibu, CA Title issued or updated
12/29/1999 34,821 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
01/31/2000 35,334 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
09/13/2000 39,668 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
09/13/2000 California
Inspection Station
Beverly Hills, CA Passed emissions inspection
01/26/2001 42,044 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
04/06/2001 44,025 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Brakes serviced
Cooling system serviced
10/05/2001 45,700 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
03/01/2002 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Malibu, CA Title issued or updated
03/24/2003 51,405 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Emissions system serviced
01/27/2004 52,404 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
02/27/2004 Nevada
Inspection Station
Las Vegas, NV Passed emissions inspection





Purchased: 2004
Where: Nevada
Est. miles/year: 1,095/yr
Est. length owned: 2/28/04 - present
(3 yrs. 5 mo.)




Good News - Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 1,095 miles per year, lower than industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
02/28/2004 53,000 Nevada
Motor Vehicle Dept. Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
03/11/2004 Nevada
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Las Vegas, NV
Title #7010735 Title issued or updated
03/01/2005 Nevada
Motor Vehicle Dept. Registration issued or renewed
09/02/2005 55,536 Nevada
Inspection Station
Las Vegas, NV Passed emissions inspection
09/27/2006 56,349 Nevada
Inspection Station
Las Vegas, NV Passed emissions inspection

 

And we care, why? You Ausies always complaining like a bunch of sissy girls, ouie, ouie (How do you spell "Ouie"?)

You guys have cheap fried crock and shrimps on the barbie. I've got to pay $100 at me local waterin hole for a good dingo stew and you just have to run one over. You guys have it so easy down under with with your cold Fosters and roos as pets. The simple life.......

 

Seriously, I think this car has a history on this board. I think I remember about a guy owning it in Ca and trying to sell it to someone in Vegas. Does this ring a bell to anyone? I've seen pictures of it in front of some vegas hotel.

I'm not sure how you could do a search. I'd guess it was 2+ years ago........... Maybe another black 355 from Ca to Vegas? Don't know...

 

Its spelt.......oi oi oi.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh the good life.
Id much prefer driving around $60K 355's in America!!

 

I have not yet been to Australia and I agree with you !!

 

oi oi oi!

 

Australia is a beautiful Country and I love it!!
But I am sure I will love the USA and cheap Ferraris.........just that little bit more goth.

 

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! OI OI OI!!!!! AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! OI OI OI!!!!! AUSSIE!! OI! AUSSIE!! OI!! AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! OI OI OI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

LOL

you nuts..........

 

Danny, Dont forget the 3 most important letters in the Ferrari english lanquage. PPI !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

If the PPI has nothing major on it, and this is going to be a drivers car, then pull the trigger man. Hard to get any better than that.

 

Apparently Carfax doesn't know that Ferrari owners are scared to drive their cars

-R

 

I think the car is a great deal, pending a PPI. If only I could import it.

 

Pap,

I sold my 308GT4 in Sydney, hopped on a plane, and used the same money a few weeks later to buy a 95 355.

That's one reason why I'm staying.

A few others are: tax rates, home loan interest is tax deductible!!!!!, money goes further, and the person in the picture below.
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If it comes with good credible records and checks out OK (PPI by an independent tech), the price seems fair (not a screaming bargain, but very fair). A lot depends on the last service -- if it just had the full $10K mechanical massage at a Ferrari dealer, great. If it had a couple of new belts thrown on at Biff's Arco station, not as great. Etc.

I like the six speed -- the F1 technology has already been superceded, but a manual will always be a manual. I also like the color (shock! ), although F355s are one of the rare Ferrari models that look good in pretty much any color. I assume you know about the detailing rituals of black cars...

Also I think this is the highest-mileage F355 I've ever seen, so while $52K seems great just remember you'll probably get that much and not a penny more if you sell it.

How did Mrs. Lusso come in behind taxes and exchange rates?

 

If this 355 was around when I was looking I would have snatched it up in no time flat!!! A Nero 1995 F355......... What else is there to live for?????



BTW, nice pic there Dave !!!