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  1. NoahCPA

    NoahCPA Rookie

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    #1 NoahCPA, Apr 17, 2013
    Car is part of collection that is being sold due to death of the owner. No maintenance receipts. Had belt change at 6k in 2006 now at 22k. Selling price will be $45-$48k.

    Seller (who stored the cars) said it smokes at start up for 45 seconds and then won't smoke again for the rest of the day.

    could be a good buy, but would need a PPI to know for sure. Seller won't take car to dealer for inspection - so need someone to go to the car.

    Any ideas?
    Ferrari : 456 M GT | eBay
     
  2. 2000 456M

    2000 456M F1 World Champ

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    #2 2000 456M, Apr 17, 2013
    If the smoke is bluish, there's a good chance it is the dreaded valve guides; a $10K fix. As most guys here know, I had that issue myself.
     
  3. F355steve

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    #3 F355steve, Apr 17, 2013
    Someone going to the car could add a significant expense to the PPI as I don't know anyone closer than Seattle I would trust to do a PPI. I would start with Mark at Ferrari of Seattle and see how much they would charge to have a tech (hopefully Mark himself) travel up there and do a PPI.
     
  4. SpyderGT

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    #4 SpyderGT, Apr 17, 2013
    Maybe Nick @ Nick's Forza Ferrari (F-Chat sponsor)? I don't know whether he does PPI's but his shop is in Custer, WA near Blaine. Good luck.
     
  5. Jalpa_Mike

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    #5 Jalpa_Mike, Apr 17, 2013
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  6. NoahCPA

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    #6 NoahCPA, Apr 17, 2013
    Any link to Griot's ad?

    Thanks for comments. Will see is those resources can get there.
     
  7. Jalpa_Mike

    Jalpa_Mike F1 Rookie

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    #7 Jalpa_Mike, Apr 17, 2013
    PM sent.

    Mike
     
  8. F355steve

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    #8 F355steve, Apr 18, 2013
    Oh my! What a beautiful example.
     
  9. brettmski

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    #9 brettmski, Apr 25, 2013
    This car drove down my road today near Lk Whatcom and it was smoking. The eBay ad says Blaine WA which is 25 miles away. It was good and warm when it went smoking past my place!
     

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