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  1. kj2001m5

    kj2001m5 Karting

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    #1 kj2001m5, Apr 6, 2013
    Well, after a solid week of paperwork hassles I am the proud owner of a 96 355 spider. Car has typical issues: sticky interior parts, dash leather shrunken. Car has 44,xxx miles.

    Positive sides; documented valve guides, headers and major less than 1000 miles ago. Original owner has just gotten too elderly to enjoy the car anymore.

    I Paid $35,000. There is one major mechanical problem, the convertible top has been "converted" to manual operation. The original owner hasn't raised the top in over 4 years. I made sure its in good condition, but like the last owner, I plan to use it top down 99% of the time. How could you not with that engine noise?

    Any thoughts? Did I pay too much? Did I get a deal? I'm happy, I have no plans to sell it. I know there is no such thing as a cheap Ferrari, but as a guy who has the tools and ability to fix near anything on it, I'm hopeful I can keep it running strong.
     
  2. greg 19425

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    #2 greg 19425, Apr 6, 2013
    The price you paid is just a start, but seems fair. Just a quick question, how old was the seller? Just thought we all would like tooo know. :)
     
  3. kj2001m5

    kj2001m5 Karting

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    #3 kj2001m5, Apr 6, 2013
    I know purchase price is just the starting point. I am going into this being as cynical as possible about the feasiblity. I just hope a technical back ground is enough to offset the costs so I can enjoy the car and not question the purchase the entire time.

    The owner was nearly 80
     
  4. kj2001m5

    kj2001m5 Karting

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    #4 kj2001m5, Apr 6, 2013
    Do you know the spider in question? Local car for us
     
  5. greg 19425

    greg 19425 Formula 3

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    #5 greg 19425, Apr 6, 2013
    No, I just wanted to know how many years I had left to drive. :)
     
  6. wazie7262

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    #6 wazie7262, Apr 6, 2013
    Was this the 96 Spider in AZ?
     
  7. ketel

    ketel Formula 3

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    #7 ketel, Apr 6, 2013
    Congrats and welcome to the family. Post some pics when you can.

    Hard to tell, but I'd say you got a good deal. $35k for a Ferrari roadster that has had most of the expensive design flaws already addressed is pretty darn compelling. The sticky switch/dash shrinkage is the least of your worries. A couple grand and the car will look near-new.

    Enjoy. The more you drive her the better she gets!

    ketel

    Full disclosure: proud owner of a 97 355 Spider, Swaters Blue/Tan, Fabspeed headers, Maranello exhaust, 44xxx miles and counting!!
     
  8. Extreme

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    #8 Extreme, Apr 6, 2013
    Congratulations on your new 355.
    One of the Fchat rules is you must post pictures of your car or we just assume it's really a fiero kit and you’re a wannabe. Kidding! But we really need pictures. ;)
     
  9. FlyingAces

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    #9 FlyingAces, Apr 6, 2013
    35k is a steal. Hell my friends hundai genesis was 44K. Drive that thing like your daily driver & be safe.
     
  10. kj2001m5

    kj2001m5 Karting

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    #10 kj2001m5, Apr 7, 2013
    Yep, this was the rosso corsa with a tan interior in AZ
     
  11. kj2001m5

    kj2001m5 Karting

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    #11 kj2001m5, Apr 7, 2013
    I am going to daily drive it as much as long as I can stand it :)
     
  12. VTChris

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    #12 VTChris, Apr 7, 2013
    You did great at $35k

    Enjoy, the 355 is the prettiest car to ever hit the pavement :)
     
  13. kj2001m5

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    #13 kj2001m5, Apr 7, 2013
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    Here's a couple pics. I had a bunch more, but honestly I thought I lost the deal because of the seller's living trust documents were missing but Arizona demanded them to transfer the title. No, I'm not Ed by the way...

    I made it fit!!! I haven't fit a running car in my garage in 8 years!
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  14. cuneo

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    #14 cuneo, Apr 7, 2013
    Unless it's a total basket case you practically stole this car! Congrats!
     
  15. 308 GTB

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    #15 308 GTB, Apr 7, 2013
    Great picture!

    That's a nice F355! Congratulations! Drive it in good health.

    Barry
     
  16. kj2001m5

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    #16 kj2001m5, Apr 9, 2013
    Dyno day

    There is a good dyno shop down the street from work, so I went during lunch today. On a dynojet dyno, my 355 put 295 hp to the wheels and 220 lb/ft. Was very consistant, and reading others dyno results of stock cars, I had expected similar numbers.

    Time to build my exhaust and airboxes
     
  17. plugzit

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    #17 plugzit, Apr 9, 2013
    Great garage pic! The bicycles must go.
     
  18. treedee3d

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    #18 treedee3d, Apr 9, 2013
    Great price! congrats....
     

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