Hello from a real rookie. Porsche guy for some time now, making my first Ferrari purchase. I have a deposit on the 1987 328 GTS at www.f40.com pending a PPI by Bill Pollard at Sport auto. Anyone know the car by any chance? Thanks in advance! Steve
At first glance, 49K seems high for a non-ABS 328. The current issue of Ferrari Market Letter has the proper asking price at 45.5K, and I expect FML prices to be around 15% above actual selling price. Mileage is not exceptionally low (which would have commanded a premium), and from the description it's unclear if the 30K service is recently completed. Just my 2c. -Daniel
The 30k service was performed two years ago or so. I thought the mileage was pretty low (27k) for a 17 year old car! In addittion, cosmetically...the car is really in perfect condition. We agreed on 47k. I thought that given the mileage, the asking price on comps that I saw through all the online ads, the fact that the car was only 45 minutes from me, the fact that it was a 2 owner CA and FL car, the fact that ALL the service records/window sticker/manuals/tools etc where there, and the overall condition of the car (assuming the PPI checks out!) that this was an "ok" deal. No bargain, but a fair price. We'll see! I may regret it in a couple of years...plan on moving to a 355. thanks for all the comments.
47 is about right for a nice 328, if it had lower miles it would be in the 50s. 328s are awesome cars, your gonna love it!
I'd agree that it was an ok deal. There's something to be said for buying one close to home. I think you have a good grasp of what you're about to buy. Enjoy it, and drive the heck out of it.
