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Discussion in '348/355' started by PatrickBowling, Mar 2, 2005.

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  1. PatrickBowling

    PatrickBowling Rookie

    Feb 18, 2005
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    #1 PatrickBowling, Mar 2, 2005
    I would like to buy a 355GTB or GTS - want only a red/tan car, non F-1 gearbox, with a very nice, if not perfect, interior and the engine-out belt service complete. Also, if the car is a '95, the valve guide replacement must have been done and done by a competent Ferrari mechanic. A car that has had cats and headers replaced would be a bonus. Are there any other issues I am missing and what do people think today's market is for such a car? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, I am just starting the separate process of selling my '85 red/tan 308 gts (it's in very nice shape).

    Patrick
     
  2. traimpz348

    traimpz348 Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2004
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    #2 traimpz348, Mar 2, 2005
    I would say in the mid to low 70's for a 95 and more for later models. I am researching the car as well, and I think if you find a nice example you may want to soften your hard stance of the valve guides. Yes these cars are at risk of such a problem, but to assume every car will have the issue is a bit much.

    98 and later are less likely to have the valve guide problem, due to some improvements.

    I personally wouldn't walk away from a car w/o valve guide replacement if it was everything I wanted an in great shape.
     
  3. Higgins23

    Higgins23 Karting

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    #3 Higgins23, Mar 3, 2005
    Suggest you check the thread on F355 Valve Guides. It was only an issue on certain cars.
     
  4. Scotty

    Scotty F1 World Champ
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    #4 Scotty, Mar 3, 2005
    What Matt says is true--valve guide issues not limited to '95's. Also be aware of the exhaust header cracking problem--there are many threads on this as well.
     

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