For Sale - 1997 F355 6-Speed Spider - major service just completed at Classic Coach NJ | FerrariChat

For Sale 1997 F355 6-Speed Spider - major service just completed at Classic Coach NJ

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  1. joe1973

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    #1 joe1973, Jul 13, 2021
    Current owner since 2016 and purchased from F-Chatter on this board. Driven over 3k miles in 5 years, all trouble-free. Odo now at 27.1k miles.

    This 1997 F355 Spider is a 6-speed manual. Rosso Corsa (original paint) and Tan interior. All factory original/components except for its Tubi Exhaust.

    Fresh engine out and other maintenance by renowned shop Classic Coach in NJ, with service fully documented with digital images. No CELs or by-pass remedies.

    Highlights

    • Includes all service receipts since car was purchased in 1997
    • Full engine service (engine out) in Feb 2021 by Classic Coach which documented all their work in digital pictures and will be given to new owner. Some pics on this post (on lift, wheels off, A/C recharge and CV pics)
    • New timing belts, replaced water pump housing, coolant hoses, new hydraulic tensioners, new parking brake shoes, new fuel filter
    • Driveshaft CV axles completely disassembled, clean, lubricated with new boots
    • Catalytic converters replaced with used, low mile originals (from ’99 model year)
    • New Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires (4). Installed few months ago; less than 400mi usage
    • Sticky switches resolved by previous owner, plus my own efforts guided by posts
    • Title on hand. Carfax shows no issues.

    Performance/Maintenance

    Everything works on the car. Normal idling, smooth acceleration, no smoking or strange noises, cold A/C and hot heater climate control although air directed to front and window vents only as the electric switch not operating to toggle to floor/foot area. The Spyder top mechanically sound, but sometimes interrupted (single beep noise) during operation possibly caused by a faulty switch but which resumes with switch re-engagement.

    Engine out major work done in Feb 2021 by Classic Coach in NJ where they also tackled other projects per above outline. Prior major by previous owner was completed in 2016 by Wide World Ferrari in NY. Each year of my ownership between 2016 and 2021 I performed my own annual oil changes and brake fluid flushes bi-annually. This car has driven flawlessly over my years of ownership with no breakdown or slow down or other OBD issues except for intermittent CELs now resolved by replacing the Catalytic converters (both L & R) with low mileage ones from a ’99 model year 355. NJ emissions inspected and passed after service which should be last since this state no longer requires after 25yrs.

    Rims have some cosmetic marks. Can send high resolution pics if you PM me directly with your email.

    Additional Items

    • 2 engine keys and fobs. Only 1 being original, other is duplicate
    • Leather bag with complete tools and belt from factory
    • Tire sealant can with bag (useless but good to show)
    • Ferrari Factory car cover (red of course)
    • Full set of owner manuals with leather pouch & Original F355 sales brochure with lots of detailed info and gorgeous pics of this (soon to be) classic!
    • Binder with ALL SERVICE RECORDS since 1997

    Asking $108k
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  2. joe1973

    joe1973 Formula Junior

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    #2 joe1973, Jul 13, 2021
  3. joe1973

    joe1973 Formula Junior

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    #3 joe1973, Jul 13, 2021
    In above pic on lift prior to the major service, those cats were the very ones replaced! Both CV axles disassembled for inspection, cleaning, re-greased with new boots. The engine was also an opportunity to clean up the engine and surrounding areas, removing decade old stains!
     
  4. Schmidty23

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    #4 Schmidty23, Jul 15, 2021
    I have also used classic coach. An absolutely incredible facility and service. Much like a Ferrari museum. Couldn’t recommend more highly
     
  5. joe1973

    joe1973 Formula Junior

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    #5 joe1973, Jul 15, 2021
    I felt really fortunate for them to service my car, possibly influenced by my referral from a former President of the Ferrari Club CT. Next to my car was an F40 and a vintage 1950s race car (Ferrari of course) and they took their time working everything meticulously in over 3-4 weeks.
     
  6. joe1973

    joe1973 Formula Junior

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    #6 joe1973, Jul 17, 2021
  7. joe1973

    joe1973 Formula Junior

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    #7 joe1973, Jul 19, 2021
    Lowering price to $98k ...
     
  8. ttforcefed

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    #8 ttforcefed, Jul 19, 2021
    put it on BAT - u shld not be lowering your ask in this market
     
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  9. Tarek307

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    #9 Tarek307, Jul 19, 2021
    you think putting a car on bat is so simple and everyone gets top $? lol...its a 7 day full time job and you could very easily not have rite buyers in the room, peanut gallery, etc..its not a easy cake walk, let alone the 8 week wait to go live
     
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    #10 joe1973, Jul 20, 2021
    Tarek - agree. BAT would be last option for me
     
  11. speedy pete

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    #11 speedy pete, Jul 20, 2021
    BAT is terrible. Now they are becoming completely ridiculous with the amount of lag time from listing to going live.
     
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    #12 19633500GT, Jul 20, 2021
    Nothing new. With volume comes saturation (if you notice they went from 200 to 300 to 400+ cars live) in a few short years.
    Beyond that, the pref to certain dealers (again, see ‘volume’ make it an annoyance to the little guy who has to wait 35+ days to go live. I know of a dealer who can buy an ACV or Manheim car Monday, and have it live on BaT the following week…)
     
  13. rdefabri

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    #13 rdefabri, Jul 20, 2021
    Beautiful car - GLWS!
     
  14. Natkingcolebasket69

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    #14 Natkingcolebasket69, Jul 20, 2021
    Yes… BUT they will get you 20% more than anything or anyone else


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  15. Natkingcolebasket69

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    #15 Natkingcolebasket69, Jul 20, 2021
    Well pcar has a similar car as urs but due for major and the guy couldn’t get 72k bout it now put of it. If i were u I’d put the effort for BAT if you want a chance at 100k


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  16. ttforcefed

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    #16 ttforcefed, Jul 20, 2021
    The pcar 355 sold. Turns out it was in my backyard. Now they have a rosso barchetta spider
     
  17. Natkingcolebasket69

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    #17 Natkingcolebasket69, Jul 20, 2021
    Sold?

    https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/dealtank-1997-ferrari-f355/

    It is still there, no?

    so bat would get this person likely 90k plus … so If he doesn’t mind the hassle and listing …why not bat;)


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  18. ttforcefed

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    #18 ttforcefed, Jul 20, 2021
    Yes its sold. Pcar doesnt get anywhere the audience of bat, especially for ferraris. Pcar is a terrible name for a site that auctions non p cars. On bat it wld have been 120k. Its a clean car. I saw it myself a few months ago when i was at the shop.
     
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    #19 Natkingcolebasket69, Jul 20, 2021
    120 needing a major? It’s a bit rich!


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  20. ttforcefed

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    #20 ttforcefed, Jul 20, 2021
    A major is 7k. A used rolex daytona is 30k now.
     
  21. RAC911

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    #21 RAC911, Jul 20, 2021
    Why are you selling the car? Nothing stated in your notes. Your price is not meeting the market buying price. Take a look at BAT data showing the buying prices. I do not like BAT since I tried to sell a 1998 F355 Berlinetta on their site. They cut off the bidding past on time even though bids were coming in 2 minutes apart. They did not provide a place to keep open bids. PCAR has a Deal Tank.if a car is not sold. I have a 1996 F355 Spyderwith 27K miles in great condition. Today it would sell for $75K. Last year about $65K. How is the roof operation? Many of these cars have a problem with the actuation.
     
  22. Natkingcolebasket69

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    #22 Natkingcolebasket69, Jul 20, 2021
    I know and u are also one of my favorite fchatter but I will respectfully disagree on the 120k;)
    No spider has brought that even with service.
    And with that being said I got go
    Back to work as I have lots of catching up to do
    If I want a collection like yours some day;)
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  23. ttforcefed

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    #23 ttforcefed, Jul 20, 2021
    How many times have i been wrong?
     
  24. Natkingcolebasket69

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    #24 Natkingcolebasket69, Jul 20, 2021
    Nevvvvveeeer!


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  25. ttforcefed

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    #25 ttforcefed, Jul 20, 2021
    Stick 355 spiders are the most undervalued cars on the planet right now.
     
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