Hey guys, My name is Jeff and an inspiring 1999 Ferrari 355 owner. I'm currently in my senior year of college and have set my goal of owning this car by the time I hit 30. I'm here to learn as much as I can about the 355 especially servicing and total ownership costs. If there are any stickies on this I would appreciate it if you could point in the right direction. Thanks, Jeff
Welcome Jeff, and you certainly came to the right forum! Use the search feature, and you will find hours and hours of reading. cheers
I'll try to help save you some time. Do a search on the following: - 355 headers - 355 valve job - F1 versus stick - 95 versus 96+ - sticky interiors - 355 maintenance costs This should help you with all the pro's and con's to a 355 and the most frequently asked questions. This will help you get off the the right foot. Welcome!
Welcome to the forum! I would think that most surviving 355's will have the sticky interiors, headers and valve guide problems corrected by the time you turn 30. The main thing you need to know about is the cost to remove the engine and replace timing belts, tensioners and water pump. Like Monteman said here, run some searches and read, read, read. (and Ace! Sorry Mike. Lol!)
after graduation you'll aspire to 355 ownership...but make no mistake, inspiration will also take you far.
HI Jeff, Welcome! I had the exact goal and at 28 I just bought my first Ferrari! Don't give up...Put up pictures of the EXACT car you want and you will attract it into your life. All the best bro. Sunny
thank you for all the guidance and encouragement, i dream of the day when I can pick her up as well as post pictures on this exact thread. I start my internship tomorrow for the summer and will be putting as much as I can aside for this car as well as a house...as I said I want to own both by 30.
Also, when I am seriously looking to buy one is it advantageous to just get a certified pre-owned one? I live in north jersey and there are a couple dealerships very close to me. Does this actually guarantee that the car had been maintained well? Thanks, Jeff
Certified doesn't mean it has been maintained well - that only means it will pass the safety check. You need to get a compression test and a leakdown. And also as many of the service records as possible, this way you will be able to see if it has been maintained well and properly by the service history.
