Looking into an F355...any Silicon Valley owners?

Hi all, I'm planning to meet and own my childhood hero, an F355. First, I must thank the many dedicated and generous members here on F-chat for educating me on looking for a well-sorted car.

Now that I know what to look for in theory, I would like to ask if there are any owners who would be willing to let me have a look and listen to their cars. What a healthy car should sound and feel like, cold and warm engine, etc. I'm in the San Jose area.

I understand we're all busy (my wife and I have a newborn baby too), so I'm open to dropping in on any meets you guys have if that's more convenient.

Many thanks in advance! Can't describe how excited and grateful I am to be at this position in life, and looking fwd to joining the 355 club.

Cheers,
Chan

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Thanks to the generous owners who took the time to show me their cars! Is there a minimum post count before I can put up a WTB on the Classified section?

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Thanks, subscribed & posted!!

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Thanks for the warm welcome!

Does anyone know this car in Burlingame?

1998 Used Ferrari F355 GTS at Cammisa Automotive, Inc. Serving Burlingame, IID 11989220

It lived in California from 1998-2003, then New York from 2003-2009. Back in CA since 2009.

The seller does not have any service records, although the car had a major service done this past April (unknown affiliated mechanic).

Cosmetic condition seems to be excellent, but the lack of service documentation attached to the car puts me off.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

Thanks all. If I understand what has and has not been fixed on the car, I can make an appropriate offer. Headers, valve guides, cats, shock actuators, all of the typical 355 issues. I would not take on a messy car for my first F.

No response yet from the F dealer in NY, but I also posted in the SoCal section to hopefully find someone who owned or serviced it.

Thanks again for your help!

 

Update: A week ago I took delivery of my first F355 and first Ferrari.

A few people have been especially helpful and I have thanked them in private, but I should also extend my gratitude to all the others here who have provided me with tips and leads.

I'm normally quick to post updates on forums, but with a new child in the family things have become really busy at home. Basically, it's a 1998 F1 Berlinetta in the classic Rosso Corsa over tan interior. Tubi catback with a Capristo bypass valve replacing a faulty original.

I should have checked earlier, but found out this week that I have been doing casual driving on somewhat flat rear tires (25 psi). Will fix tomorrow morning.

What a beautiful car! A childhood dream come true.
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Hey Chris, sent you a PM. Cheers!

 

Must pass on the generosity and hospitality that I received when I was searching for my car. It helps us entice more prospective members to the dark.....err, the red side.