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F 355 ferrari purchase questions

Discussion in '348/355' started by thgach, Oct 30, 2011.

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  1. thgach

    thgach Rookie

    Apr 8, 2011
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    Guys I'm looking for an f355 Ferrari not a spider and with the old fashion6 speed manual. In red.

    my question is are there any years I need to stay away from.

    Should I make sure the valve guides were done new headers etc .or is it hit or miss that valve guides went and when they went they go early in a cars life...what I'm starting to understand is that this could be luck that you get a good car



    I have a good garage close by but obviously they won't be able to do the ppi for me

    Thanks guys
     
  2. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    All years are good. 95 is simpler and less prone to CEL. >97 likely has better valve guides. If the leak down numbers are good, why worry about the valve guides? If there are no signs of header leaks (sounds, fiber in the engine bay) why worry about them? Good to avoid the finicky spider top.
     
  3. Sandy Eggo

    Sandy Eggo F1 Rookie
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    Quite possibly the best F355 "buyer's guide" ever - all done in <50 words! Impressive.

    :)
     

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