Buying a 355

Try posting in the Midwest Section, also search for 355 pre-purchase, or 355 checklist, I forget which but someone made a good list. The 355 is an amazing car, a true beast. Good luck in the search.

 

Dave,
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Welcome---You came to the right place for answers to anything Ferrari related!!

 

I am in the Milwaukee area, let me know if you need any help. I do currently have a 1999 F355, 6 spds, still debating rather to post it for sale again or not.

 

Alot of reputable independent shops do PPI's on Ferrari, not just dealers.. Actually alot of dealers have stopped doing them...

 

When you find a car that is worth considering post it on here and ask for PPI recommendations for that area and we will respond, most likely with shops that are not Ferrari franchise's. Happy shopping

 

Good luck on the search for the 355. Take your time and find the right car.

Oh, Welcome to F-chat...

 

Dave, I live about 15 minutes from you in Crown Point. I have been looking for exactly that: 6spd, Berlinetta. Finally found one an placed a deposit on it. Will have it by June 20th. Let me know what color you're looking for since I have scanned the current market back and forth in detail.

Regarding the PPI, as Cavlino stated, it depends on the area where you spot a car, then we will find a good place for a PPI for you.

 

Here are some leads:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-355-1995-Ferrari-355-B-service-records-Tubi-California-car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ157044QQihZ015QQitemZ250252787196QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-Berlinetta-F-99-Ferrari-355-Berinetta-F1-Shileds-Challenge-Grill_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6212QQihZ015QQitemZ250251073133QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-Berlinetta-1999-Ferrari-355-F1-Berlinetta-Low-Miles-Clean-LowRsr_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6212QQihZ023QQitemZ360057170513QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

http://www.autoextra.com/vehicledetail/do-basic/adid-83223787/?CMP=AFC-Vast&vst_cid=2079533066609336634267&WT.mc_id=Vast

 

Stay away from the 3rd one!!!

 

Here's one more with nice low miles:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=238685732&dealer_id=76527&car_year=1995&model=F355&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&first_record=51&make=FER&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=46307&advanced=&end_year=2009&pager.offset=50&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=1873

 

I decide to sell my Ferrari 355 F1 Berlinetta from 1998 , with 29K miles. All services done ( 15K-30K ) . Red and Tan . Original parts adn documents . All the sticky parts were removed and placed new ones. If you are interested please e-mail me to [email protected] or via Ferrari Chat. Price $94K , pics available.

 

I recommend F355 spider red tan only. If you want to watch your car appreciate in value in the future I would recommend F355 Spider only. Every year when you get an oil change for your car just make sure the mechanic checks out the oil level for the hydraulic top mechanism as well. I have owned my car for 8 years now and always made sure the top was part of my service. Also make sure that the 30k service is done on time. Your car will run like a champ. Lookout for all these cars selling on ebay. Obviously they are on auction because of problems with the cars. Like Headers need to be replaced, 30K service not done, roll back on speedometers, emissions not passed etc. Read the fine print on warranties when you buy from dealers. Sometimes they will give you 6 months warranty make sure you drive the car allot during the 6 months because most problems will occur during these 6 months. Always go to an authorized Ferrari dealer for service.

 

Holy bat sheit! I have a house in La Porte! When I am next in town (maybe next month) I will contact you guys and maybe we can get together and talk cars. GL on the search.

 

Welcome back to 2002! Wow, good luck on that one.

 

You think he meant $49K for the car? $94K is insane...

 

Not sure I agree with the post on Spyder being the way to go from a financial standpoint. As best I can tell when I was looking for my 355 the ratio of Spyders to Berlinettas was 5:1. Much harder to find a nice 355B in my opinion. Add in lower maint costs, cleaner interior and B is clear winner for me. If you love a convertible go for it but if money is the issue I think the advice is wrong.