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355 Spare Wheel?

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Steve_nero, Feb 3, 2004.

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  1. Steve_nero

    Steve_nero Formula Junior

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    #1 Steve_nero, Feb 3, 2004
    I looked at a 355 on the weekend which had no spare wheel. Is that normal? I thought it was just the 348's that don't have them.
     
  2. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #2 tonyh, Feb 3, 2004
    Yes, it's normal.None of them have a spare, just an emergency can of tyre repair stuff.
     
  3. Steve_nero

    Steve_nero Formula Junior

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    #3 Steve_nero, Feb 3, 2004
    Thanks - one less thing to worry about.

    I intend to buy the car providing it passes a good inspection. Fingers crossed I'll soon be an owner.
     
  4. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #4 tonyh, Feb 3, 2004
    Where are you buying car from and shouldn't your user name change to; "stevesgota355"?
     
  5. Steve_nero

    Steve_nero Formula Junior

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    #5 Steve_nero, Feb 3, 2004
    I should change my user name but I don't want to jinx it!

    I haven't asked for anyone's view on the car because I know there will be 1001 different opinions about it. I'm getting it checked by Graypaul as the car is in Birmingham and then I'll make up my own mind.

    Very exciting times for me, I'm not getting much sleep!
     
  6. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    #6 tonyh, Feb 3, 2004
    I recall the feeling well.Good luck with purchase.
    Tony
    PS. what type of 355 are you looking at ?
     
  7. Mickey

    Mickey Formula Junior

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    #7 Mickey, Feb 3, 2004
    show us the pictures when you got the car.

    cheers
    mickey
     
  8. BigHead

    BigHead Formula Junior

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    #8 BigHead, Feb 3, 2004
    FWIW, there *was* a "spare tire" option available on the 355. I've never seen one, but in the manual (at least on later cars) there is some discussion on how to install and use the (space saver) spare wheel. I'm told that dealers might have some NOS available, if you need it.

    I just keep TWO *new* cans of "fix-a-flat", a puncture repair kit, a portable compressor and my auto club card in the car with me. And I also keep the factory can in my closet, as it's long expired and would probably cost me an arm and a leg if I needed to replace it for a concours or something....

    vty,

    --Dennis
     

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