Afghanistan situation threw a wrench in the markets??
I don't understand how a 92k miles GTS with total miles unknown sells for 106k but a 29k miles 95 gtb sells for 99k. Makes zero sense. I don't want to hear because it's yellow, be real common Sent from my SM-G981W using Tapatalk
The timing belt service market Image Unavailable, Please Login is good also . Have 7 in at the moment , these are in a wait list
BAT didn't promote either 355's on their Instagram page, which has 275k followers btw. If you are going to sell a car through them, I'd make sure they make a post on the car.
I’m utterly shocked to win this auction. I’ve wanted a yellow F355 since the first time I read the R&T review with a yellow GTB when I was a kid. I made the decision at the beginning of this year to add an F355 to the garage and I’ve been searching for a yellow GTB 6MT all year and put out feelers all around the country and even the world (I’ve called, emailed, DMed a LONG list of people trying to find a yellow GTB for sale). I eventually compromised and widened the search to F1 examples and made several offers that fizzled out and resigned myself to going with basically any color or transmission in GTB form, given the limited GTBs in the market this year (my personal preference for GTB over GTS). Went down the path with several overseas options for GTB and GTS examples in yellow and red that fizzled out, and as a matter of fact just gave the OK for an inspection on a sweet yellow ‘95 in Europe earlier today, fully expecting to be outbid on this auction…I’ll have to cancel that inspection now. I was on a conference call trying to juggle the call and the auction bidding at the same time. Couldn’t believe it when the countdown ended…I was useless for the rest conference call as I tried to pick my jaw up off the floor. Can’t wait to experience the car. Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
Funny how that all works doesn't it . Looks like you got EXACTLY what you wanted and a very good example as well. Even if the car gave you guide issues down the line, you're still well below what it should be imho. I had a similar reaction when I won my red car on BAT in March. I wasn't diligently looking, but this is the combo I wanted a decade ago and settled for black/black instead. It's hard to check all the boxes. I couldn't believe I won the auction. But I do remember that day the equities market was tanking significantly more than usual, so I figured that caused potential bidders to hesitate. Whatever it is, I feel lucky, so I know exactly how you feel man. If Giallo is what you're after, THIS is THE car you want to buy. I looked through the photos several times. I'm sure you'll be happy once you see it and drive it.
So, in summary: 1) 355s are not $60k 2) GTBs are preferred over GTS which are preferred over lowly spiders 3) 95 is the preferred year 4) Red and Ferrari go together like peanut butter and chocolate 5) These cars were meant to be driven 6) The market has spoken 7) Some people like the color yellow even though it is ugly and horrible
How do you know if the guides are bad? I just completed my engine out recently and i asked my mechanic if i need to replace the guides. He said the engine sounded ok so no need to do anything. He services a lot of modern ferraris but probably this is the first 355 he has done i guess. Should i be worried about my guides? Sent from my ELE-L29 using Tapatalk
Its a good idea as part of a major service to do a compression and leakdown check, but in general if your car is not burning oil or you are not seeing blue smoke behind you than I wouldn't be too concerned. The amount of discussion on here in regards to 355 valve guides (and timing belts) is incredible, but I think there are more people coming over to the "if it aint broke" camp now. And after all, why would anyone want to tear into an engine if it wasn't showing signs of wear or performance loss?
Thanks for giving me peace of mind man... I agree! Also, for a 95 car the guides must have been replaced already if there was an issue. Sent from my ELE-L29 using Tapatalk
If you’re keeping the car, do what makes you feel most comfortable with. Same goes for headers. By doing the guides during an engine out service, you’ve knocked $7k off the price tag because if you do experience a guide issue a few years after, the engine is coming back out again, which you’ll have to pre-maturely pay for again. That’s how I’m looking at it. If you’re selling the car (which in this case, she is) guides and header questions are gonna get brought up and that might affect your interest pool and outcome. Look at the comments in the auction. Most buyers are not as knowledgeable about the car as owners are. They want to minimize risk. I think 95 cars are more prone to the issue and even more so on an early 95, which this car is. Both of my cars have guide issues with one already sorted. Just my personality, I like the peace of mind and knowing my car is performing at its best. Especially for a car I plan on keeping forever.
My black car. Purchased with 27k mi… no issue. Signs of issues appeared at 29k mi. Red car. Guide issues appeared at 18k mi and was sorted during an engine out. Both early 95 cars.
