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  1. copterjon

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    #1 copterjon, Aug 27, 2007
    I'm looking at two 348's and need some brotherly advice. They are both 92 's one a TB with a very recent major service... within the last 6 mos. the other is a TS with the major having been done two years ago. both cars have nice aftermarket wheels. The TB is loaded with lots of little extras. The TB has close to 50,000 miles and the TS has close to 10,000 miles. Carfax and service records confirm the mileage trail on the TS but my gut and the general appearence says it has more. So.... what do you think? High miles recent service or low questionable miles with older service. I should mention that the TB is the more expensive one.
     
  2. wingfeather

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    #2 wingfeather, Aug 27, 2007
    If it were me, I'd go with recent service+extras+actual miles. It would depend on the TB's price - is it reasonable?
     
  3. gothspeed

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    #3 gothspeed, Aug 27, 2007
    Even though the 10k mile TS may have more than it shows.... the value will be higher, because most 'low mile' enthusiasts use carfax to verify miles and if it has low miles it HAS to be good..... right?? ;) :p....:rolleyes:!!!

    Personally I like the full hard top like Andy Hills :D!!!
     
  4. copterjon

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    #4 copterjon, Aug 27, 2007
    Mid 50's on the TB. If I add just a few of the TB items to the TS I'm probably hovering in the same airspace so to speak. I might be able to get the TS cheap but a cheap Ferrari is nothing more than a deferred expensive Ferrari. The TB has some hassle factor where it is located. For convience the TS is local.
     
  5. gothspeed

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    #5 gothspeed, Aug 27, 2007
    You are right, in that a deffered f-car can end up costing more than the initial purchase cost savings.......:(
     
  6. copterjon

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    #6 copterjon, Aug 27, 2007
    Goth, I think you might know the TB.
     
  7. gothspeed

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    #7 gothspeed, Aug 27, 2007
    What color is it?? What city is it in?
     
  8. copterjon

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    #8 copterjon, Aug 27, 2007
    Does red/tan in your playground with AZ. tags mean anything to you?
     
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    #11 cscott67, Aug 27, 2007
    Sell them to ME! I will buy them, Scott
     
  12. copterjon

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    #12 copterjon, Aug 27, 2007
    Bushwackers car is the one I'm leaning towards. Scott, you will be the first one I call if I get it. I need to call Dennis today but I can't find his number. I wanted to see the car this past weekend but the guys who have it are not open on the weekends. Thats how I ended up looking at this other car in Phx.
     
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    #13 cscott67, Aug 27, 2007
    Hope you get it sir! (my spider is black and I can just bolt those puppies right on!!!) ;o) Scott
     
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    #14 gothspeed, Aug 27, 2007
    Now I know!!! Oh well you let the cat out after all....;)......... well I can say it has been very well cared for and has lots of nice upgrades :).






    Caution, random rant:

    I have said this many times before. I hope someday care and condition of a given f-car will trump the allure of 'low miles'....... I have seen/heard of too many odo rollbacks to put any confidence in 'low miles' especially if the condition does not reflect it..... :(
     
  15. copterjon

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    #15 copterjon, Aug 27, 2007
    Goth, PM sent
     
  16. Bee Jay

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    #16 Bee Jay, Aug 27, 2007
    I think the real question you are asking is, removable top, or fixed head coupe. I love targas and t-tops. Almost the fun of a convertible with a little more rigidity. I don't love convertibles, but I love targas.
     
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    #18 gothspeed, Aug 27, 2007
    Aaaaaaaaandy.......I am heart broken.....:( .......and here I was thinking your car was the "perfect" manifestation of a 348!!!!!!! Sorry...your 348 is still the best.......... I just really like the TBs :D ;)!!!!
     
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    #19 cscott67, Aug 27, 2007
    That 348 is waaay better than a 355!! ;o) (and it ain't even NERO) ;o) XOXO Goth, S
     
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    You arent the only one.........:eek::eek::eek:
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  21. gothspeed

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    #21 gothspeed, Aug 27, 2007
    :eek:....... :confused: ........ :mad:........... nothing is better than a 1997 Nero F355 spider with Hyperflows and Capristo :)...... whomever owns that car is can barely walk due the the enormous size of his package..... :p :p !!!!!
     
  22. cscott67

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    #22 cscott67, Aug 27, 2007
    ;o) S (I'm not even going to comment on the elephantiasis remark!)
     
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    ..............:p:p:p
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  24. Davidt

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    #24 Davidt, Aug 27, 2007
    10k on a 92???? The car should be perfect. My advice. Buy the car that makes you happy. Buy what's right for you. If you buy based on resale value, you are shopping for the next guy down the line. ;)
     
  25. plugzit

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    #25 plugzit, Aug 27, 2007
    Boy, you said it! Buy one that you can drive like ya stole! Perfect cars are for museums.
     
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