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Proof that F-cars can be driven without exploding!!

Discussion in '348/355' started by rustybits, Sep 1, 2012.

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  1. rustybits

    rustybits F1 Rookie
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    It looks like a good deal for someone wanting a well-maintained, low-priced vehicle.

    Won't the insurance be higher on a left-hand drive car in the UK, though?

    Mike
     
  3. rustybits

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    There is a bit of a premium for left-hand drives but not so it's prohibitive. That car is a bit rough around the edges(as you would expect) but they sure spent a lot of money on it. I used to work on their fleet while at Meridien Modena (who look after them) and they always kept them mechanically perfect. I rebuilt the 'box in this about 10 years ago! :)
     
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    +1 ......... I have had cars with 100k plus on them that look far better inside and out, than nearly all of those with sub 30K 'indicated' on the odometer ......... :eek:
     
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    Holy Cow !
     
  7. mr.steve

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    In what way does the car look " a bit rough around the edges"?
    I have seen many many cars that actually do, and with less than 30k miles on them. This car looks great in the pictures provided. I think that if we had to guess the mileage of the car from just the photos. I don't think anyone would have guessed over 50k.
     
  8. race850i

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    my car has 183.000klm already and looks also very good.

    I think the whole thing is a bit fake. More than 250.000 klm ONLY on Truck??????? Never went to the Road????

    An original 96 car with 2,7 Engine??
     
  9. rustybits

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    Not fake. They run a fleet of ferraris as track experience day cars. They really looked after them...
     
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    It needs a retrim. The drivers seat looks like a dog has been sleeping on it for 5 years, the airbag door is lifting and the hvac panel is bubbling. Not deal killers at that price, just...rough around the edges...
     
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    Ok its a Rental one,that explains a lot. Then its fine with me, like that the mileage can easily go onwards.
     
  12. mr.steve

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    So looks just like any sub 40k mile car then ;)
     
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    Yea what ever, i am not into this point scoring thing that goes on here.
    Like has been said, i have seen worse cars with much less miles.
     
  15. rustybits

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    No "point scoring here". You questioned my remark, I answered. That is all. Condition is subjective and I simply indicated my personal view. As you said, whatever....
     
  16. fatbillybob

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    I race my 348 hard for years. It was bullitproof as you say. IMO when these cars are driven, especially, on track, they work better. Nothing drives worse or is more likely to strand you than an infrequently driven garage queen.
     
  17. chas-3

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    +1 So true!
     
  18. KJB355

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    It's the original engine, but a rebuilt "original" engine. For a track car, expected. With normal use could it be concluded that the original engine go that distance without a rebuild? Non-brass guide engine.
     

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