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  1. DB 355

    DB 355 Rookie

    Apr 19, 2011
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    #1 DB 355, Aug 4, 2011
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    It's about time I got around to saying hi. I'll admit to using this site for a while (couple years)....signed up a few months ago. I wanted a 355 so that is what I bought after several months of flying around the country looking for one; '99 355F1 GTS. I got a reasonable deal and a great car that I've owned for over a year now. There are some very sharp and helpful people on this site, and I have to thank all of them. If you're looking, there's no need to keep asking "what do I need to know", everything you can think of is addressed here. Figure out which one you want, buy the best one you can afford, and keep $10k aside just in case.

    For the gear heads I'm a DIY'er and have had few issues:
    -replaced 4 y/o battery for peace of mind
    -replaced rear hood struts that were sagging..not expensive..from Ricambi
    -annual maintenance; filters fluids and such
    -Redline 5W40, 75W90ns and Glycoshell.
    -no sticky parts at all

    The car has been great fun and attracts a fair amount of attention. I had it in Salt Lake a couple weeks ago and got caught in a down pour. I'm happy to report that it did not melt or turn into a pumpkin and the roof doesn't leak.
    DB
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  2. cuneo

    cuneo Formula 3
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    #2 cuneo, Aug 4, 2011
    That car is sick homey. Kinda wish I bought a car with black interior, but black/tan is alright. SO glad you're having fun with it, these things are supposed to be wound out!

    Congrats and welcome to the club.
     
  3. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    #3 F430GB, Aug 4, 2011
    Beautiful 355! Congrats and welcome to the family. Enjoy it in the best of health.

    :cool:

    -G.B.
     
  4. roadracer311

    roadracer311 Formula 3

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    #4 roadracer311, Aug 5, 2011
    Best color combo ever. Another guy here, James, has a non-F1-shift 1999 Rosso Corsa/Black GTS with red stitching. (my Spider is Red/Black, but I covet other's red stitching)
     
  5. sevminasyan

    sevminasyan Formula 3

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    #5 sevminasyan, Aug 5, 2011
    Congrads on the purchase. Its truly an amazing looking car. You got the best of the both worlds, open top but ridgid enough when the top is on.
    Enjoy the drive and stay safe
     
  6. F355steve

    F355steve Formula 3

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    #6 F355steve, Aug 5, 2011
    Looks good! I like the interior. I wouldn't expect to like the red stitching but I do :O) Did you specifically look for a F1 over a 6 speed?
     
  7. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 PAP 348, Aug 5, 2011
    Congrats and welcome. Car looks very nice, really like that red stitching. :)

    Take care and enjoy. :):)
     
  8. Night life

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    #8 Night life, Aug 5, 2011
    Looooking gooooood

    Love the Red stiching mate ;)
     
  9. DB 355

    DB 355 Rookie

    Apr 19, 2011
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    #9 DB 355, Aug 5, 2011
    Thanks guys, I actually began looking for a red/tan manual Berlinetta, but was unable to locate a reasonably nice one that I felt comfortable buying. This one came along and it was the red stitching that swayed me....looks even better in person. Still trying to get used to the paddles. They're not second nature yet.
    DB
     
  10. BLAMPEE

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    Jun 28, 2008
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    #10 BLAMPEE, Aug 5, 2011
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    OMG!!!

    You drove your 355 in the RAIN?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?:eek::eek::eek:


    OMIGOSH!!! PLease tell me it's okay!!!!!!!!! :eek:






    :D
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  11. PaulK

    PaulK F1 Rookie
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    #11 PaulK, Aug 5, 2011
    Congratulations! You must be estatic- enjoy her!
     
  12. blackbolt22

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    #12 blackbolt22, Aug 5, 2011
    Welcome to ownership DB. Congratulations. I love the 355, one of the best designs ever IMO.
     
  13. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #13 AceMaster, Aug 5, 2011
    Looking good...and nice first post :)
     
  14. dlynes

    dlynes Formula 3

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    #14 dlynes, Aug 5, 2011
    congrats!!! 99'GTS. amazing man!!

    Late introduction but glad your first yrs been good. Hope many more to come!
     
  15. NeuroBeaker

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    #15 NeuroBeaker, Aug 5, 2011
    Awesome!! :cool:

    And welcome DB! :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  16. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    #16 gothspeed, Aug 6, 2011
    355s are awesome ....... cool pics :)
     
  17. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    #17 PAP 348, Aug 6, 2011
    Soooooooooooooooo pretty! :eek::eek:
     
  18. LouB747

    LouB747 Formula 3

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    #18 LouB747, Aug 6, 2011
    Well played. Nice car. Congrats.
     

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