F355 Market

Is your 993 Arena Red? It's stunning. That's a bucket list car for me.

 

Neither is mine. I have just a 95 C2 not a turbo.

 

I had a 991 and liked the 997 better. These things have become huge poser mobiles. Not that there's much out there any better to drive daily.

 

Love the 993 Turbo, you comparison shows how ridiculously large and bloated cars have gotten since the 1990s!

 

They have become bloated but it's impressive how they weigh less or the same as a 993!

 

I saw this car briefly today. It has already sold.
It looked nice. Minor bolster wear and airbag shrinkage.
Overall looked well kept.

 

The rear end of that 993 Turbo still makes the heart Race ................

 

I stopped by the Porsche exhibit of the 2012 Toronto auto show, they had a turbo cab on an elevated rotating platform. While speaking with a representative I told him we have an '87 930 cab in the stable. His response " they with both get the job done, liken the new one to a light saber and the older model to a sledge hammer".

Back at the ranch ..... are 355 prices elevating or leveled out?

 

John, as discussed, pristine 355's are on the up. One needs to filter the pristine cars from the ones that need lots of TLC. This is often not so easy for new comers to see. You are much better off to buy a sorted car for a few more dollars than one in major need unless you are looking for a project and wish to put in sweat equity which can be very rewarding

 

Low mileage clean cars are always the best, but generally the most expensive. On the other end of the spectrum are beaters that barely run and are just that, beaters

Value is the key word here. Anything can be fixed, but often times the cost of Extensive repairs are prohibitive.

 

Exactly!

 

Data point. Sold for 75,150. Spiders joining the upward trend.

 

Many 355 Challenge Cars where sold this year, close to 200t Euros

 

So what's the thoughts on value regarding stock vs aftermarket exhaust/headers?

Mine is 100% stock now but considering doing exhaust mods but wandered if I ever did sell one day does it devalue the car. Of course would keep stock parts should future owner ever want back to original.

 

If you're referring to the stock headers and exhaust that came with car, I think they're worthless. Maybe 30 years from now, they could be worth something. If you're referring to new and updated replacement headers from Ferrari, I'd consider that a big plus over the original headers, but most likely not the best option for the car in terms of reliability. If a car doesnt expect to see a ton of miles or hard driving, it should suffice. The factory muffler isn't worthy for the car, and I think most people realize that. Given two similar cars, I would say most would value a car with Capristo ($4k value) than one with a factory muffler ($300) on ebay.


If the car is a museum piece (sub 5k mi), then you're better off keeping it original. Car doesn't get driven enough to be an issue.

 

You see the same thing with Ferrari. My buddies with 458s and f12s look like monsters compared to my 355 and 550.

Maybe there are size standard requirements now for these cars? Potential impact minimums etc...?

 

I'm just back from my trip to look at the 355 F1 spider in Montreal. On my way I stopped at a used car dealer and test drove a 2007 C6 vette. Tbe 355 is a nice car as nice or better than expected from description. A very nice guy own the car, his name is Romeo. And guess what is his daily driver? A 2009 CARRERA 4S and and only had positive things to say about it. He just love it.

Back to the 355, 48000 miles very well maintained cosmetically. Very nice original paint with front stone chips normal for that mileage. Perfect top all in working order. Very nive original interior never been redyed and still very supple, no dash shrinkage, no stickys but a wavy heater control panel. All book and tools and ferrari cover. No real maintnance records.

Engine out due, drive train has not one single dripping of oil. Engine start and run perfect with amazing Tuby sound. F1 shift perfect. Overall car drives very well. Not known if valves and guides or exhaust manifold have ever been done. Owner is open to PPI of your choice.

He would sell for $70K cdn. I think it would be a very good car for a DIY who wants to keep.

Weighted the pros and the cons, investment, usage I want to do, work involved etc etc. I stopped again at the Vette on my way back and looked at it more deeply and bought it.

I think I'm getting old

 

Nothing wrong with a C6 at all. Great Car as I own one but a 550 is better.

 

Not sure about pricing for the Canadian market but that sounds kind of high.

 

I have no doubt the 550 is a better car but the budget is VERY different to have one.

 

This is also what I think. I had in mind $60K cdn and asked the owner if he would budge from his 70K mark and said no. I didn't offer anything because the guy was very nice and courteous and didn't want to insult him in any way. But still, I think it would make a very nice car for a DIY keeper.

I think it will sell at his asking price if he's patient.

 

Might be selling my 99 black gts f1 with 28k on it. Unsure what to ask. no issues. good meats. with service.

 

I have noticed a lot of 355s on the market comparable to the last couple if years. I suspect a dip in prices is soon to follow. Thinking I might pick up another, if they get back in the right price neighborhood in relation to maintenance costs.

 

Red/tan spider, 2900 miles, asking $154,980.

1995 Ferrari F355 Spider For Sale $154,980 - 1432547

 

Depends on condition. Gts f1 is the rarest and '99 the final year, so if it's mint it could easily be $100k plus. But if it has interior stickies, shrinking leather and swirly paint (especially black),it could be a $65k car.