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  1. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    Hi all, long time lurker, new member. I'm close to buying my first Ferrari. I live in Sarasota Florida and the nearest authorized dealer is over an hour away in Tampa. That concerns me. There is a local mechanic that claims to be an expert in Ferrari repairs here: Home Page

    I'm wondering if any members here have experience with this place. Good, bad or indifferent.

    Lastly, the car I'm considering is: http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=371971619

    Miles are high, but price/model/style/color are what I'm looking for. Should the high miles be a major concern? Given the miles, is there a big service interval for this vehicle around the corner?
     
  2. Alden

    Alden F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    Welcome!

    I am a new Mondial owner in Central Fla near Inverness, Citrus County.

    I don't know about the shop you asked about.

    Good luck and if you get your car, drive up to the Nature Coast and we will meet up.
    Alden
     
  3. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    Thanks Alden. Congrats on your Mondial. I sure hope someone can let me know about this Sarasota Ferrari mechanic.
     
  4. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    Welcome to F chat, on the home page scroll down to regional areas ....
    Florida is there and click on it.
    Members who hang out there will be more than helpful directing you to a good service center. You can post your location and ask a general question for a mechanic/shop in your area. The car will thrill you, enjoy the drive :)
     
  5. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    High miles are not an issue if you have access to all service records, at 44 K most known issues should have been addressed. A PPI, prepurchase inspection is always a good thing, a clean Carfax, bad one can sometimes raise a red flag or two, and those service records mentioned are a good place to start.
     
  6. DesertDawg

    DesertDawg Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Welcome to F-Chat, mdb!!!
     

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