98 355 GTB Showroom condition throughout. 1 owner 15K miles, 15K service just done. Straightforward history, bought at dealer, serviced there too. Asking $99K which is too high. Whats a resonable offer? Thanks, Jon PS... Inches away from the 355 promise land!
Black on tan. I am looking over the 15K service history right now and don't see a clutch. Just seeing gaskets, rings and belts. Would you have a part number? Or does it start with a number, maybe I can look it up that way. But I don't see a clutch in the description anywhere. Jon
ON THE SERVICE RECORDS IT WOULD SAY CLUTCH OR DISC OR DOUBLE DISC CLUTCH AND KIT ////JUST FOR YOUR PROTECTION, AND IM NOT FAMILIAR WITH A 355 ( I HAVE A TR) A NEW CLUTCH CAN COST YOU ABOUT 2K PLUS LABOR ( ENGINE IN / OUT SERVICE) FAIR PRICE BLACK EXT, NO CLUTCH $81-85K DEPENDING............
I dont see a clutch or double disc clutch on there. So $80-$85K... Sounds good. Much much is a new clutch and how many hours does it take to replace? Thanks.
R CLUTCHES COST ABOUT 2K OR SO PLUS 12 HOURS APPROX LABOR FOR IN/OUT ENGINE X 95-120.00 HOUR DEPENDING........
Bruce, This is a car I am very interested in. Can you suggest anything else I should look for? I have the service records from the dealer, and have not seen it in person. Planning to next week. Thsnks, Jon
MY FRIEND IS SELLING HIS 355 GTB YELLOW/BLACK A BEAUTY, 98 WITH 19K MILES ON IT, JUST HAD THE 30K DONE LAST MONTH FOR ABOIUT 85K
Pay attention to the exhaust system on these cars. Check the headers and cats very closely. They have a history of cracking and early wear. Also while you are at it find out the engine number and research if this particular motor has been flagged for valve guide problems. More than likely it hasn't, but that is another touchy issue with the 355. Dont sweat the clutch too much. Hopefully the previous owner was a good driver!!!
Sorry for the many questions. Very close to deal and I am so excite I cant sleep! How much are for valves/cats? The hours involved. Just trying to get an idea so I can negiotiate on asking price. Also, I assume if they were repl\aced, it would say valves or cats under the description in the histroy? Thanks, Jon
For the 355 my mechanic does the clutch service without engine in/out. Maybe the TR needs a engine out job for a new clutch? forza cinquevalvole
