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Discussion in '348/355' started by Northy, Jan 17, 2008.

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  1. Northy

    Northy Rookie

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    #1 Northy, Jan 17, 2008
    hey guys i have been lurking around FChat for a while now while looking for a 355....i came accross this one last night and im looking for some feedback from those of you with an eye for ferrari's. These are the pics that they sent me as well as all of the info. I am yet to talk with the sales guy as i have been flat out at work.

    Thanks in Advance Corey

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    Stock Number: 92
    Price: $129999 AU
    Rego: BCN70F
    Year: 1995
    Make: FERRARI
    Model: F355
    KM: 47825
    Colour: RED
    Body Style: TARGA
    Transmission: Manual
    Engine Size: 3.5L
    Badge: GTS

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  2. Northy

    Northy Rookie

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    #2 Northy, Jan 17, 2008
    bit of an update, spoke with one of the guys from the dealer and this is what he had to say....

    "Belts have been done and it is recommended that they are done every 3 years, the Ferrari specialist that has performed the work that we have done to present the car has confirmed that the belts will need to be done in about 18 months time. We have put a new clutch in the car, 4 new tyres, reconditioned the rims, fixed all oil leaks, rectified gearbox, all sensor lights are off, in fact I spent around 12k on the car getting it right. I did some interior work too so it looks great. All mechanical work that I have done to the car has been done by Maurice Puglisi who is a Ferrari Club Committee Member and also is the Ferrari Concourse Judge. I am sure Maurice will be happy to talk with you about the car"

    its not a single owner car, its also an import and has no dealer service history, its a trade in they have from another deal and as of tomorrow its for sale at $119,000AU....is it too good to be true...im starting to think so.
     
  3. IanMac

    IanMac Formula 3

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    #3 IanMac, Jan 17, 2008

    The steering wheel is on the 'proper' side, did it come from the UK, Japan? Maybe some FChatter in its original country knows it or might be able to get some info for you. If you can get the chassis number that might help.
     
  4. 285ferrari

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    #4 285ferrari, Jan 17, 2008
    What's the VIN?
     
  5. Red F355

    Red F355 Karting

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    #5 Red F355, Jan 18, 2008
    Suggest you have a look at this thread:

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175988

    I believe there are a number of issues with the car (fire damage/rebuilt?) and I don't think that there is any record of a belt service on the car unless they have just done one. I would tread carefully and get a very thorough independent PPI before going any further.
     
  6. Northy

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    #6 Northy, Jan 21, 2008
    VIN ZFFPR42B000104283
     
  7. day355

    day355 F1 Rookie

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    #7 day355, Jan 21, 2008
    The rear part(spoiler)have a new paint(where is the matt black???).Differents adjustements are not fine(right front and rear).I will not surprise if this car was accidented.
     
  8. 285ferrari

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    #8 285ferrari, Jan 21, 2008
    Thanks
     
  9. wesman

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    #9 wesman, Jan 21, 2008
    Northy - I also called these guys yesterday and their caginess about the car and not wanting to give too much information away I found suspect. I even called Maurice and he was better, but still not exactly forthcoming with how much work has had to be done to the car. Sure they have spent a lot of money on the car, but as others on here have said it's probably still not right and will need whoever is foolish enough to buy it to spend lots more to get it even close to being a lovely 355. Someone has owned this car and it's such a pity that they haven't treated it with the care that every Ferrari should be.
     
  10. Northy

    Northy Rookie

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    #10 Northy, Jan 21, 2008
    I now have no intention of buying this car, the dealer pretty much tells you what ever they think will make you buy the car, was just posting the VIN to see what other info is out there that they are trying to hide...

    Corey
     
  11. wesman

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    #11 wesman, Jan 21, 2008
    Me neither mate :(
     

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