F355 Market

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERRARI-F355-BERLINETTA-CARBON-SEATS-ROSSO-CORSA-7K-MILES-FSH-/265041495458?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5336639833&toolid=10044&customid=web_api_advanced

7k mile RHD example
carbon seats
manual
rosso/nero

117k GBP / $162k USD

If it was LHD, I'd have bought it.

 

Would be easier to convert it to LHD than find those seats

 

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The worst part is, that blog by Ferrari San Francisco is the first thing that pops up when one types in search words, “Ferrari 355 Tming Belt Schedule.”


What we need to do is have John60k start a new thread titled, “The F355 Belt Schedule should be 10 years and heres why” and sticky it. Should give 355s a nice 25% bump in valuation .

 

100%.

 

Surprised this car is still there. We mentioned it maybe 50 pages back. Only 7k miles. Should be $200k min. UK, step it up.

 

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I have had the exact same thought for a while now. The way to do this is to put together a small group (around five) of the top independent Ferrari mechanics in the US, guys with enormous experience working on 355's and impeccable credibility. They should write a short tech article stating that with today's belts and tensioner bearings the original factory guidance can be ignored and the new schedule for majors should be X years and Y thousand miles.

Case closed, debate over, 355 values go up. The three year major claim is nonsense and probably the single biggest factor holding down 355 values. It is fake news.

 

Woohoo! Congrats Ken

 

I don’t see any CF


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$85k and 4 days to go. Not bad for a $60k car.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-ferrari-f355-berlinetta-2/

 

Market report: client came in today with a 1998 21k mile Rosso Corsa and tan spider. F1. Due for a service (no records in 8 years). Paid just over $60k 2 weeks ago. Pretty decent car. Had all the goodies (books, tools, covers) but lifting - actually falling off airbag cover. Some other interior issues. Wheels were nice. Looked like new tires. Not sure on engine. Asked us about a paint issue.

Was told clutch at 35% so it is due soon too. Getting prices of $8k dealer on service and $10-12k from Norwood (ouch).

Whatcha’ think?


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I thought you already owned them. What are you waiting for!? Lol

 

Lol. Nope. Was waiting for measurements. Now waiting for more measurements . Need to make sure it’s not large, since the size isn’t clearly indicated although some of the numbers printed on the bottom tag might give some clues.

 

Too soon. Nothing in my hands yet.

 

seems like a solid deal? Hopefully no gotchas when the engine comes out.

 

I would buy them either way...sell them after you find a narrow set. Like real estate...at least you're in the market. Lol

 

At the price he wants, I need to make sure they’re what I need because if I sell, chances are I’ll take a loss.

“Hey, nice seats! Those seats are worth $46k!! I’ll give you $6k for it.” - 355 owners

 

Being a factory authorized dealership, we have to follow the factories guidelines. < shrug > do we have clients that push the timeline, yes absolutely.
What I see:
Seasoned owners 5 to 7 years ( mileage almost never gets there )
Sellers push the 5 to 7 year as well, you don't need it yet...
Buyers push 3 years or less, has to be done or no deal

I think, a lot like the new power warranty conversation on modern Ferrari, its all up to the owners risk tolerance, I feel that there are more than one correct answer.

As for standard pricing, I attached the price list we offer our clients, to be performed on their timeline. Deferred maintenance differs per Ferrari.

Steve

 

thats an amazing price or a dealer....up here its 30 to 40 percent higher

 

Nice! Still easier to convert that car to LHD than find those seats (with red inserts)

 

@SAFE4NOW For the 355, when did Ferrari announce the change from a 3 to 5 year belt interval?