First, Thanks for everyone's help in my hunt for my 360. I've kind of settled on one in particular. It's Black/Tan F1 with almost 20K on the clock. Belts, cam-paign and clutch done at 14k, receipts total about $15K. The front bumper has been resprayed, it has a few rock chips on the lower side panels, and has light wear as expected of a 20K car. I plan to drive it so am not looking for a perfect car. Contingent on a clean PPI, anyone have an opinion about what is the right number? (they are asking $125, and it is a bit stale in the showroom) Also what kind of factory accessories should it come with and how do you value missing ones?
IMO because of the color and miles, I would say $115,000 to possibly $120,000 at most. I purchased my coupe for $125,000 and she only had 9,500 miles and it's Red/Tan..... Hope this helps.. Robert
You mentioned that the belts had been done at 14K but did not state when that was. With that in mind, the car in question could be do for another belt service and or an annual. Regardless, from where I'm sittin I say 110K.
Be careful, some people say they should be done at 3 years but the manual says 5. I will do mine at 4 years regaurdless of the miles.
Thanks again, I spoke today with Damien (company called Fusion? in the valley) He was recommended for the PPI by Eugenio. He said 3 years for belts. Also said the average clutch lasts a (wide) range range of 5-20k, but the average is 8k. Also offered a leakdown and compression test with the PPI. Said not that many go for it, as it is not much a problem on these, but in the interest of being thorough I'm inclined to spend the $$.
You can buy mine for under $110k. It has no rock chips and no paintwork whatsoever. http://www.ferrarichat.com/ferrariads/showproduct.php?product=1&cat=2
In 1999 Ferrari NA amended the drive belt maintenance schedule from every 5 years to 3 years or 30K miles whichever occurs first.
If it helps, i bought a 2000 360, argento silver with daytona seats, shields, challenge rear grille, just had belt service done in may 07 with 6000 miles for 120K (one owner car). she's cosmetically almost perfect except for rock chips in the bumper. full service records from Ferrari Beverly Hills although it was through an ebay/dealer transaction. I've only had her 2 months and i've logged 2500 miles. i've had a lot of different cars and let me tell you, nothing else even comes close to the feeling you get behind a Ferrari. That's the great thing about these cars, they lose very little value. she replaced a mercedes sl55 that cost me close to $40K on a 2 year lease. Oh well, live and learn. I plan on selling her in 2 years with 30K on the clock to buy a challenge stradale. i know i'll get an easy 105K for her. I'll drive the stradale for another 30K, then buy another one. rinse and repeat. Based on my assessment of the used ferrari market, after 30K the buyer pool shrinks considerably. My point is, the true cost of ownership on these cars is much less than most people think. and the enjoyment.......................priceless. The main thing is getting a solid car that has the options and the color combo you like, no stories, and a solid+documentable service history (authorized dealer). Don't sweat over an extra 5-7K if she's the one!! Just find the best possible car and go for it. The car above for $110K seems like a good deal to me. A wise man once said: In life, sometimes you're ahead, and sometimes you're behind. But in the end, the race is long, and it's only with yourself.
