93' Series Special 348TB at Dealer, Need Advice . . .

Calling the 348 Brotherhood!

I think I've seen something I like.

I've seen this 93 348 Series Special TB, Red/Tan for sale.
It has about 6K miles. Looks very clean. Vehicle is in Denver, CO.
I'm in contact with dealer now. Asking price is $70K.
Dealer is not an exotic motor car company, just a general car dealer selling, Nissans, Trucks, etc.
Dealer is sending me a disc full of pictures as I stated I'm looking for a concourse quality show vehicle.
CarFax comes out ok. 1 Owner prior to the dealer buying it.

Here is the info:
Number: 95363
VIN: ZFFRG35A1P0095363
72 of 100

Pricewise, I'm not sure of market value for this and wanted to know your opinions on asking price.

I haven't check about paper work on vehicle, but am guessing it will need to do a major belt service if I were to buy it. Please factor in a fair price I would offer dealer, knowing I would need to do a major service on her.

Also, does anyone know of the history of this vehicle? Original owner was from CA.

I believe there is an 348 SS Owner out there in Denver, CO. If he would be willing to help another brother along by doing a quick visual for me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Finally, anyone know of a good mechanic that knows something about Ferrari's to do a PPI out in Denver, CO?

I'm figuring, logistic wise, after more pictures are sent to me, I would go take a flight Thurs to inspect myself. If all looks good, arrange for PPI while I'm in Denver and hopefully the mechanic would allow me to shadow him. If PPI looks good, make offer, arrange vehicle shipment and fly back home.

Your thoughts please!

I've enclosed a few pictures that were sent to me.
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Thanks Bill for the good advice. I was thinking on the same line as you. I just didn't want the dealer to think I'm trying to lowball or anything. Just trying to get a fair price. I'd figure 6k for major service to include water pump replace/rebuild and another 1.5K to ship and inspect fees. $58-59K sounds like a plan.

Unfortunately, weather here in CA is bad and so is Denver right now. So I'll wait to get more pictures and better weather.

Dave, the vehicle is at Valley Pre-Owned Center in Longmont. If you are nearby, I would value an opinion of another F-Chatter as to its condition.

AC has PM me some good insight into vehicle. He even mentioned he recalls the vehicle having a little chip on the front spoiler the last time he saw it. Sure enough, the dealer told me today, "there is a slight chip on the paint in the front spoiler!" Thanks AC!

I'm telling ya, being an F-Chat member really gives you the scoop on all things Ferrari from people who've been there, done that, and want to share their knowledge. I would have been a blind sheep shopping for a F-Car had I not found this site.

AC also suggested I contact Dave Helms of Scuderia Rampante in regards to do a PPI. I was thinking of having him do the PPI and major service since many F-Chatters regard him highly and his shop is close by the dealership. Unfortunately, I used the search feature last night and did a search on Dave Helms. I read a thread where Dave himself says he no longer does PPI for reasons of not wanting the buyer to get upset with the truth about a particular vehicle. Oh well! Should I just get a PPI done at Ferrari of Denver and then send vehicle back to Dave Helms for servicing?

Have a great weekend folks!