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Newbie q: how to buy this 360 from F Chat

Discussion in '360/430' started by stitcher, Jan 7, 2008.

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  1. stitcher

    stitcher Karting

    Dec 14, 2007
    58
    So Cal
  2. ToddB

    ToddB Formula 3

    Nov 4, 2003
    2,241
    Vancouver B.C./OC
    Full Name:
    Todd
  3. rimoore

    rimoore Formula 3

    Nov 18, 2004
    1,353
    Island in Maine
    Full Name:
    Richard Moore
  4. fc2

    fc2 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Nov 2, 2006
    5,263
    Silicon Valley Ca.
    Full Name:
    Frank C.
    First, do you live near the car? If yes, of course you need to spend some driving it and checking it out, but far more important is to bring it to a Ferrari Dealer or Ferrari Certified mechanic and have the PPI (safety inspection) done. This is an extensive set of checks to make sure the car is in sound mechanical shape.

    If you don't live near the car, post a request in the F-Chat region nearest the car and see if someone there can do a quick once-over. Seeing it pictures and seeing it in person are two completely different things. Never trust pictures alone.

    If the car looks good to the F-Chat person or if you can't find anyone to check it out and you're really serious about the car, put a hold on the car, jump on a plane and fly out to see it. Remember, you're talking about buying a $130K+ car. It's worth it a Southwest plane ticket. Before you travel, make arrangements to have the PPI done while you're there so you can deal with anything the shop might find in person. If they find nothing, you can hammer out the deal in person.

    The car looks nice, so good luck.

    Frank
     
  5. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

    Mar 30, 2005
    1,580
    Naples Florida
    Full Name:
    Martin Graham
    +1
     
  6. scycle2020

    scycle2020 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2004
    3,477
    potomac
    Am i missing something or did the seller not mention the actual mileage????
     
  7. davyr6

    davyr6 Karting

    Feb 17, 2007
    70
    belgium
    Full Name:
    davy
    5200miles
     
  8. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

    Apr 7, 2004
    3,007
  9. brokenarrow

    brokenarrow F1 Rookie

    Sep 25, 2006
    3,737
    Txass
    Full Name:
    Bill
    The car "looks" very nice. I wish I could comment on the price, but without knowing the service records, I'd be blowing smoke at you. If all service is up to date and nothing pending (no clutch or belt job) it's a pretty good price.

    Be careful, some will tell you it's worth $110 or so. I call BS on that. Nice cars are worth their money, if you don't buy it, someone else will. Setting eyes on the car is oh so important. It is low mileage. I'm sure there's someone on Fchat that can eye-ball it for you==before sending it into a PPI.

    My .02, for what it's worth.
     
  10. scycle2020

    scycle2020 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2004
    3,477
    potomac
    thanks....
     
  11. kouroshoo7

    kouroshoo7 Formula 3

    Jul 21, 2007
    1,088
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    Kourosh
    Wow,
    thats a very nice looking car and the price is more then fair.
    I paid 125k for a 2000 with 14k miles.
    buy it or I will...
     
  12. jwg

    jwg Rookie

    Mar 7, 2006
    22
    Germantown TN
    Full Name:
    Joe Gilmore
    Long gone was the message I received upon an inquiry
     
  13. stitcher

    stitcher Karting

    Dec 14, 2007
    58
    So Cal
    You guys are great on this forum! I'm almost ready to make the big purchase and join all you owners so I know what you guys are talking about. I'm waiting to see how the economy shakes out and where F prices are heading, but I'm hoping to get a 360 F1 coupe (red or black) by March - my budget is around 130-150K. Thanks again.
     
  14. rimoore

    rimoore Formula 3

    Nov 18, 2004
    1,353
    Island in Maine
    Full Name:
    Richard Moore
    I have purchased a number of Ferrari's from different sources. The best I've dealt with is Jim Lyons in San Diego http://www.sportscarcompany.com. Call Jim and tell him what your looking for. He will find it for a great price. I purchased my 360 from Jim well below what others is SOCAL where charging.
     
  15. stitcher

    stitcher Karting

    Dec 14, 2007
    58
    So Cal
    Thanks - will check into it.
     
  16. stitcher

    stitcher Karting

    Dec 14, 2007
    58
    So Cal


    Geez guys. Reminds me when I was in high school, I told my friends I might ask out that new chick. Next thing I know, they were already all over her.
     
  17. SDChris

    SDChris Formula 3

    Mar 8, 2006
    1,840
    Sioux Falls, SD
    Full Name:
    Chris
    Ferrari Sponsors are good start! I have not one but 2 360's that fit your bill...with full service histories, and no stories!

    www.premier-motorcars.com
     
  18. stitcher

    stitcher Karting

    Dec 14, 2007
    58
    So Cal
    I meant to put these two two big smiley icons but haven't figured how to put it inn the text :)
     
  19. rimoore

    rimoore Formula 3

    Nov 18, 2004
    1,353
    Island in Maine
    Full Name:
    Richard Moore
    So I'm making my rounds around San Diego today stopping in all the usual Ferrari haunts. When I stopped by Jim's place I mentioned that I needed a toolkit for my 348. Out from behind the desk comes a complete kit and I'm off like a shot. :). That doesn't happen every day.

    To all you crooks on eBay who were trying to rob me blind for one of these. I just got one for the cost of a steak dinner.
     
  20. ramvfin2003

    ramvfin2003 Formula Junior

    Feb 19, 2007
    330
    Bergen County, NJ
    Full Name:
    Rocco
  21. Shumdit

    Shumdit Formula Junior

    May 9, 2006
    335
    Greenville, SC
    Full Name:
    Matthew B.
  22. numisrx

    numisrx Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 4, 2007
    460
    Pasadena, CA
    Full Name:
    Wayne
    The dollar just keeps getting weaker and weaker....
     
  23. rimoore

    rimoore Formula 3

    Nov 18, 2004
    1,353
    Island in Maine
    Full Name:
    Richard Moore
    F-Chat surcharge.
     
  24. Kruger

    Kruger Karting

    Dec 31, 2007
    107
    Alta Loma, CA
    Full Name:
    Eric
    Ferrari Dealers dont do PPI, Pre Purchase Inspections any more. Find Indipendant Ferrari Service shop. They can make arangements to P/u and do PPI.
    Lots of service shops in newport where vehicle is located. runs about $700. Flat p/u and PPI.


    Good luck!
     
  25. stitcher

    stitcher Karting

    Dec 14, 2007
    58
    So Cal
    Any that you can recommend for PPI in southern cali?
     

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