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Favor to Ask of an F-Chatter in the DC Area

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by wingfeather, Feb 19, 2009.

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  1. wingfeather

    wingfeather F1 Rookie

    Feb 1, 2007
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    If anyone could check out a Ferrari in Alexandria, Virginia I would be ever so grateful & buy them a beer if/when I pick up the car. No PPI or anything intense... I just need a set of eyes to check it out before I waste a weekend flying out to be disappointed. Dealer is non responsive...
     
  2. E60 M5

    E60 M5 Moderator
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    Jan 2, 2006
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    Well, if the dealer is non-responsive that should tell you something right away!

    Where is the car and maybe I can swing by, not a promise, but a maybe.


    Robert
     
  3. wingfeather

    wingfeather F1 Rookie

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  4. mdempsey

    mdempsey Karting

    Jun 6, 2007
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    Huntingtown, MD
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    I have a couple of projects that will take me that way early next week. Let me know if you still need it.
     
  5. wingfeather

    wingfeather F1 Rookie

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    Wow! There must be some truly good folk in this region!!! Thank you all for your consideration, even if tentative.
     
  6. 4ARI

    4ARI Formula Junior

    Dec 15, 2005
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    Northern, VA.
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    Ron S.
    Mileage is nice and low but the price seems nice and high.
    Be sure to knock them down a lot especially in this market.
    Ron
     
  7. SGM

    SGM F1 Rookie
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    Sep 27, 2006
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    Steve
    As a former 348 owner I can swing by there on Saturday for you. I only live a few minutes from there and it will give me something to do.
     
  8. junglistluder

    junglistluder F1 Rookie
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    Mar 23, 2007
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    i have extensive knowledge of this car. this car needs EVERYTHING. i mean EVERYTHING.

    stay away unless you want to rebuild this car from the ground up.

    PM me if you want all the details.
     
  9. WCH

    WCH F1 Veteran
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    Mar 16, 2003
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    The dealer's description is full of red flags, ending with "we have very little experience with vehicles like this."

    I have to think you could find a far better street example - and maybe a better track toy - without too much difficulty.
     
  10. SGM

    SGM F1 Rookie
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    Sep 27, 2006
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    When you get a chance can you list here what is wrong. That way if someone else asks we can point them to this thread.
     
  11. lashss

    lashss F1 Rookie

    Nov 26, 2003
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    Jung, is this the car that you asked about a few months ago? It looks like it needs some help from the pics...prob plenty of track miles at some point in its history.

    Low $30k range for this one including the Playstation steering wheel and Dubs.

    LS
     
  12. mesoscale

    mesoscale Formula Junior

    Feb 19, 2004
    305
    Absolutely! I've seen this car as well...forget it! It's so not worth it.
     
  13. wingfeather

    wingfeather F1 Rookie

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    I owned a 348 & know the model well. I ain't scared... I just want to know *exactly* what is wrong. I could care less that the car has been modified. Yes, the steering wheel will have to go, but the wheels are nice.

    I would appreciate that more than you know.
     
  14. junglistluder

    junglistluder F1 Rookie
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    Mar 23, 2007
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    Here is just the major stuff...

    Was a dedicated track car
    Needs Major Service and more (does not run right at all)
    Clutch is bad
    Both doors have cracks around the strakes
    Leaky aftermarket fuel cell (strong gas smell in cabin)
    No factory gas tank (so gas gauge does not work)
    Eratic gauges
    Slow Down lights
    Electical issues (random stalling, climate control, windows, lighting, etc.)
    Broken pass. side mirror housing
    Bent wheel
    Ebrake does not work (at all)
    Cracked Exhaust
    Broken interior door panel and missing trim
    Had an aftermarket roll cage (that was removed sloppily)
    Steering wheel is wayyyy crooked (i think it's alignment related because the turn signal is messed up too)
    Brakes are shot
    Aftermarket stereo does not work properly
    and many other things that I don't remember right now



    Yep. Looking at another yellow car now. Have a 2nd appt today. :D
     
  15. lashss

    lashss F1 Rookie

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    #15 lashss, Feb 20, 2009
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    wingfeather, regardless of what you do with the yellow car...

    Are you specifically looking for a project 348? I might know of another one in the area.

    LS
     
  16. E60 M5

    E60 M5 Moderator
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    Jan 2, 2006
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    I seem to remember a yellow 348 that rolled at Summit Point, is this the same car???

    Was it just repaired?? Huuummmm?

    I do think the Summit car was totaled out, but you never know!


    Robert
     
  17. mswiek

    mswiek Formula Junior

    Jan 5, 2004
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    Sheeesh ! Do you think if even the air in the tires is any good ?



     
  18. junglistluder

    junglistluder F1 Rookie
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    I don't think so, this car came from Texas.
     
  19. mesoscale

    mesoscale Formula Junior

    Feb 19, 2004
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    Addison, TX to be exact
     
  20. WCH

    WCH F1 Veteran
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    "I seem to remember a yellow 348 that rolled at Summit Point, is this the same car???"



    Are you thinking of the yellow 355 Challenge car that rolled at Summit, I believe at an FoW event, a few years back? That one was repaired.
     
  21. Scuderia VA

    Scuderia VA Karting

    Oct 16, 2004
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    Will,

    And it was a "light" rollover... :)

    RP
     
  22. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
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    Nov 30, 2003
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    #22 toggie, Feb 21, 2009
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    Was a 348. Back in 2007.
    The roll, which happened after going off in turn 9, damaged all 4 corners of the car.
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  23. wingfeather

    wingfeather F1 Rookie

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    Totaled for sure. That thing is probably sitting at Specialized Italian right now, waiting to sell the interior for $20,000...
     
  24. potxoli

    potxoli Formula 3

    Mar 22, 2007
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    #24 potxoli, Feb 21, 2009
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    here it is the day it rolled before it happened.
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  25. E60 M5

    E60 M5 Moderator
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    Yea, I knew I wasn't losing my mind!!! Thanks Toggie!


    Robert
     

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