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Discussion in '348/355' started by buddyg, Nov 4, 2016.

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  1. buddyg

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    #1 buddyg, Nov 4, 2016
    So I know you guys will probably kill me but I did buy that F355 in Tennessee. For those who didn't follow my other thread it's a 1997 Red/Tan Spider with 45,000 miles.

    I did get some other service records. It has a clean car fax and had a major in May of 2015 at that time they also did the Water Hose Kit, replaced the Potentiometers and repaired top elastics whatever that means. The top works as I did a facetime with the dealer and he showed me the clean operation.

    New siren alarm and harness in June 2016, new ECU catalyst in April 2016, oil changes regularly, clutch in 2012, new master cylinder in June 2010, ABS pump motor in May 2010

    He also showed me (via facetime) the wheels (no curb rash), interior which does look good (no sticky issues), and dangerously showed me a test drive. (LOL)

    Should be here next week sometime. I have dreamed of owning a Ferrari and being a car nut it is the pinnacle of exotics.

    I am sure I will have some issues to work out, but super excited!
     
  2. Yassa

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    #2 Yassa, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats bro!
     
  3. Dave rocks

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    #3 Dave rocks, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats and enjoy :)

    Hopefully they have the 3 keys, 3 fobs and alarm PIN.
     
  4. Robb

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    #4 Robb, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats on your purchase and future adventures.

    Robb
     
  5. ///Mike

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    #5 ///Mike, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats. Hope it turns out to be a good car for you.
     
  6. John M

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    #6 John M, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats and enjoy!
     
  7. LAracer

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    #7 LAracer, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats, and don't forget to post pics when it arrives.
     
  8. TaureanDragon

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    #8 TaureanDragon, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats on your purchase
     
  9. JPMD

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    #9 JPMD, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats and enjoy

    Please post pics after you take delivery.
     
  10. buddyg

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    #10 buddyg, Nov 4, 2016
    Thanks guys I will definitely post pics and impressions!
     
  11. vinny

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    #11 vinny, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats and enjoy!!!
     
  12. viper11511

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    #12 viper11511, Nov 4, 2016
    Enjoy your new car! And welcome to the brotherhood!!
     
  13. Nader

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    #13 Nader, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats! But just in time for winter storage :(. If you're like me, you'll be visiting the car in the garage everyday you don't drive, just to look at it.

    Pictures please when you get it.
     
  14. Julia

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    #14 Julia, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats!
     
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    #15 308 GTB, Nov 4, 2016
    Congratulations! Drive it in good health.

    Barry
     
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    #16 PAP 348, Nov 4, 2016
    Congrats and enjoy man! :)
     
  17. Subarubrat

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    #17 Subarubrat, Nov 4, 2016
    Welcome to the club, hopefully you will have some nice days before the winter and salt arrives!
     
  18. buddyg

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    #18 buddyg, Nov 4, 2016
    I'll probably get out a chair and stare at it while I enjoy some rum! She is so gorgeous I might make my wife jealous!
     
  19. buddyg

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    #19 buddyg, Nov 4, 2016
    Yeah if it gets here next week I should be able to drive it some.
     
  20. buddyg

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    #20 buddyg, Nov 4, 2016
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  21. ducrob

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    #21 ducrob, Nov 4, 2016
    I have the same car....I remember how excited I was also! Enjoy....these things are a journey, for sure. You will probably get to know Dan at Ricambi:)
     
  22. phrogs

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    #22 phrogs, Nov 6, 2016
    Aww your first one.

    You popped your ferrari cherry!
     
  23. buddyg

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    #23 buddyg, Nov 6, 2016
    Yes sir Johnny! We will have to get them together when mine arrives! Thanks again for the ride the other day. Helped me solidify my decision that I had to get one.
     
  24. Sbodie

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    #24 Sbodie, Nov 6, 2016
    Congratulations!

    Must be super exciting - I hope to join as a "first time owner" in the next few months!
     
  25. jjtjr

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    #25 jjtjr, Nov 8, 2016
    Know the feeling! Hope all goes well for you. They are true dreams for most, but reality for only a few. Enjoy.
     
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