Does anyone know this car

I am new here and I have been shopping for a Ferrari F355 for some time now. I was curious if anyone knows this F355 thats for sale. It is definetly high on my list for this car. I wanted to know if anyone knows anything about the history of the car to back up the condition. the condition looks good in the pictures but any other information if anyone has any would be greatly appreciated in making a decision.
Here is a link to the sale.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1995-FERRARI-F355-GTS_W0QQitemZ220327921750QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item220327921750&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308

 

Lovely car.

Console looks sticky and glovebox looks shrunken, otherwise looks nice.


No mention of a service so factor that in.

No mention of header replacement so don't underestimate that likely cost.

Get a PPI.

 

First rule is NEVER buy a car on Ebay.

 

I really never thought I would consider buying from ebay but I have had a really tough time finding a GTS and I did notice the console but thats not gonna break the deal for me, I guess I should look at the glove box again. I am going to fly down to see if all service records and vehicle history check out so its not like I am going to just click buy it now and hope for the best, LOL.

 

That color looks amazing.

 

Red is pretty rare on Ferraris...





I'd call the seller to find out more on the service history.

 

285Ferrari can take care of that center console for you!

look closely and you'll see the speaker box behind the driver's seat impedes moving the seat all the way back...you'll have to take it out if you're tall. looks like a clean install but you never know....

 

I didn't like seeing that and that will come out unless i can move it somewhere that it won't be in the way.

 

You will not be able to with out it doing something to make the interior smaller.

Again, do not buy a fcar from ebay.

 

I know there are a couple of guys around here who are willing to help you out, if you're the seller, and their pal.

Otherwise, run from eBay like a scalded cheetah has taken your scent.

Take no positive auction advice from this site.

Ever.

 

i happened to notice the plates on this vehicle and then it triggered a memory of a 512 tr that i was interested before i got my 550. Here is the attached thread, which may give you some info on the possible transaction you may have. read this before you fly down there. Just might save you a ticket!
Happy Holidays!
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=165934

 

Boy did the owner of that car have short legs

 

I think there are reputable dealers who list cars on ebay, so that would not make me run (Sport Auto for instance).

Airbag cover looks OK, has been replaced once, which just speaks to some care given to the car. Also, clean installs on the stereo, again, speaks to the owner having some concern. The speakers may prevent storage of the top (I imagine it has to, as it's a tight fit anyway). That is a key feature of the GTS, so I would have to address that. The center console is always a problem but is easily addressed.

None of these are deal breakers. But you cannot accept a 355 on pictures, only rule one out. You simply have to have a PPI from a reputable dealer. Mileage is good for a '95, valve issues should show up on a compression/leakdown. And then you need atention to the usual suspects: headers, cats, clutch, records, etc.

The '95 has its up sides, for certain!

-J.

 

because of the speakers, you can not store the top behind the seats.

 

The mileage posted is 29,348.

I remember Jay Leno saying one of the reasons he doesn't own any Ferraris is all the ones he looked at seemed to be just short of a major maintenance milestone. Didn't believe the mileage accuracy.

Jack

 

I spoke to them earleir today and they said that the 30K mile service has been completed but when I asked for a documented service history they said that they do not have it and are trying to get it from the previous owner along with the keys. That kind of worried me. Also they said that it came from a Ferrari dealer and I am not sure why if its in great shape why the dealer would not want to sell it. He said he will try to get me the service history but until I see that I am not going to go to Florida to look at the car. A few things that he said worried me but if it checks out then it shouldn't be a problem.

 

There are good dealers that use Ebay as an advertising tool, so I would not jump to the conclusion that every car on Ebay has a story to it. If you like this car get a PPI with Tim Stanford, he is one of the best in Florida. A few years ago I bought a 348 that was advertised on Ebay as well as other places and it turned out to be a great car. The price was good, Tim did the PPI and found no isues, I then flew to Florida and bought it.

 

Dude, you should not be worried, you should run!!!

On Ebay it is too easy to fake stuff and we see it time and time again. Call a dealer. Many reputable ones to be found. As mentioned before, Sport Auto is top notch and the only people I would buy from sight unseen.

http://www.sportauto.us/

 

http://www.ooley-blackburn.com/

They don't have any 355's right now but they are also top notch.