Good afternoon all. My second post and I'll apologise now for another buying/values related post. I promise once I have one I'll post more interesting subjects such as stick interiors and exhaust choices! I am considering a two 355s at the moment. One, a red challenge spec car (not original challenge though) and the other a Nero car with contrasting interiors. I am quite aware that red is lnow as 'resale red' on these and most Ferraris. However some models do work in other colours - a 550 in tdf blue for example is just perfect; far nicer than red on that model in my opinion. My question is this. If I do go for the black car. What difference in current and future values should I expect over a similar red one? Would you consider black on a 355? Thanks again for your help
I have completed an in-depth analysis regarding purchase of a Nero F355. The outcome of my exhaustive analysis is now parked in my garage, as shown in the photo. Hope this helps. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I was in a similar position searching for my first. I wanted Red but that was just because I put that in my head many years ago. They I started paying attention to Cuneo's Black 355 and it was all over Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I don't think there is such a difference these days as there once was. Buy what YOU want, but if it was me I'd go Nero
Regarding the black car, what does “contrasting interior” mean? 355s work in a lot of colors besides red. While I love blue, (my 348 is blue), I’m not a huge fan of TdF really.....but TdF 355s are out there. I’d open yourself up to more cars than just these two.
What was involved in the `Challenge spec` conversion? Does that mean it has a rollcage, racing seats, wing etc? That would make the color the least consequential difference between the two cars. I`ve had a black F355 and have a Rosso Corsa one now.. as long as it`s a sorted car, either will drive, sound and look amazing
I know value is important to you, and it's great to see you diving into the adventure of your first Ferrari! The emotional joy and attachment to your car should far outweigh the financial benefit. I recommend getting the one you most like. Personally I think the 355 looks amazing in green...
Image Unavailable, Please Login I bought the cheapest one I could find off the internet and it was black. Then when I went to pick it up and looked at the red beside the black. I bought the black Almost 15 years later I cannot figure out why it was 15 k cheaper. I would pay more now for black but I had previously owned a black daily driver and I hated cleaning it. When you generally only drive on sunny days and fast (by accident of course) you car stays way cleaner the dust does not seem to stick.
My preference was black instead of red. Not a huge fan of red. I also like contrast with the interior. One of the latest pics Image Unavailable, Please Login What it looked like when I bought it. Image Unavailable, Please Login
To me the only consideration is keeping a gloss black car clean. F355 are very sharp in black. Multiple owners here have 355 in both black and red...... in the same garage. Robb
Summed up perfectly! I don't think a Ferrari should be taken on for financial reasons....but appreciate everyone has their own motivations for anything in life.... however you are open to many variables more important than colour - history, unforeseen bills, prior maintenance, luck! etc etc. A Ferrari is about passion and how it makes you feel. When you look at it, when you hear it, when you drive it. Some stunning pictures here posted of Nero cars....gorgeous! (I have a blue GTS which to me is PERFECT) The advantage of the 355 is that it is an inherently beautiful design! More pertinent question is probably which colour DOESNT a 355 look amazing in?!
Well. Having checked the final results of your analysis I'd say should be just fine. Thank you Dave. Car looks very good indeed. If I get it I may well be onto you about a few of the sticky bits. Do you have a price guide anywhere? Yes. Black can be a pain to keep looking good. This would be a sunny days only car so that should hopefully make it easier. My winter daily is black too Thank you for the advice - I must confess I do think that they look very sleek in black. Side profile especially seems to work. I have been looking at quite a few others including a silver one. Budget is going to be the over riding factor for me here. If it wasn't I would be asking you gents about that gorgeous Blue Nart pearl one that is also advertised. Stunning colour. By contrasting interior I mean not black. The car I am looking at has Cuoio Naturale Leather.
You're totally correct. The challenge car was the right budget but would not have been right for me and my intended use. It had all the usual challenge spec bar the big wing and had been used in a few championships. I already have a track car so am not looking to use the 355 on track, just the Alps! Absolutely spot on. And thank you. I am a big fan of the 348, 355, 550 and F40. Of those only two fit my budget so as crass as it is to discuss money I have to be realistic. My feelings on the 355s current pricing is that they are as low as they are ever likely to go and are in fact quite under valued at the moment. Hence wanting to make the jump into ownership. I am currently working my way through the service history and recent bills on this particular car. It has part English and part Italian history so I am using Google translate! Yours looks great. And gives me hope for my purchase. Thanks. Very nice indeed. The BBS' look very nice on that. Interesting to think of after market wheels on these. Yes. Will be keeping a firm eye for that. This one needs the base of one of the buttresses repainting which seems to be a common issue on the 355.
Oooooo, get the silver one! Silver 348s and 355s are stunning. Don’t do cuoio, ewwww. Like driving in poop. haha.
Please email me at: dave.lelonek@**********.com Regarding black, for my Ferrari, I wash it every second or third drive. Now, I have a Maserati GT as my DD for summer and it's black too, but it's metallic. They helps hide dust just a little bit. In summary, just plan to wash the car a lot
Buy what you like at the moment Personally I have no preference Ferraris are very conservative colors
Ha. You and I will have to agree to disagree there.. I am no fan of Silver cars and I quite like the look of that Cuoio Thanks Dave. Will hold off e-mailing you for the moment until I have a specific bit of work needing doing etc. Cheers though.
