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Discussion in '348/355' started by FDT, Jul 6, 2010.

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  1. FDT

    FDT Formula Junior

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    I have been searching for my first Ferrari for several months now. I have been a die hard BMW M fan since 96 but it is time to move on and I have decided that a Ferrari is the way to go. My question is where do I find a 355 that I can call my own. I have searched auto trader, E Bay and frankly am scared to put down this large amount of money sight unseen. I have negotiated for several cars and one the PPI found major issues and the second just does not feel right. I live in South Louisiana and I have not found anything within 500 miles. I want a nice car that will not need to be completly redone and it must be a standard, with either a Targa or a hard top. Where do I go?
     
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  2. BRADAN

    BRADAN Two Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    A perfect 6 spd berlinetta or GTS will be hard to locate. Take your time and keeping reading the forums.
     
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  3. 430rcks

    430rcks F1 Rookie

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    +1.

    Check Ferrariads too.

    I'm sure you might be able to find something in there.

    Good luck on your search!
     
    430rcks, Jul 6, 2010
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  4. FDT

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    Ferrariads....will do


    I just found one in California a 96 being sold by a dealer. Californiacompetitionand classics know anything about this one?
     
    FDT, Jul 6, 2010
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  5. BLAMPEE

    BLAMPEE Man Card Status: Never Issued

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    Bought my 355 sight unseen from 1500 miles away. Get a good PPI and you'll be fine.

    This is an exciting time for you!!!!!

    355!!!!!! :D
     
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  6. FBI

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    Welcome to Fchat Frederic!

    You should check out Robbie's Giallo 355 in the ferrari ads section.

    Good Luck on your search!

    Cheer's
     
    FBI, Jul 6, 2010
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  7. rbellezza

    rbellezza F1 Rookie

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    Welcome to Fchat ! Take your time and choose wisely, these babies are able to put an hole in to your pocket !
     
    rbellezza, Jul 6, 2010
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  8. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ Owner

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    What do you want. GTB, GTS, Spider? F1, Stick?

    If it's an F1 GTB, here is your new car...

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289167
     
    355dreamer, Jul 6, 2010
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  9. Dave Monk

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    All depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking at 348s you will be disapponted from a performance perspective as compared to late model BMW M cars. These cars don't shift like a BMW. They do, however, turn heads and are cool to drive. I got mine though Autotrader (went to look at it). There is another red one at Mitchellclassics.com that is reasonably priced, but it will need a major service on it. It is in Montgomery Alabama. If you are willing to throw some cash at a car I would get a 360.
     
    Dave Monk, Jul 9, 2010
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