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Discussion in '348/355' started by Centurion, Oct 3, 2010.

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  1. Centurion

    Centurion Rookie

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    #1 Centurion, Oct 3, 2010
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    I have the 6opportunity to buy a 1997 F355 (6 Speed Manual) with 15K miles. It is represented as excellent condition, no dash srinkage, a few sticky parts, the CarFax is excellent, never been crashed, everything works. The major service was done with 12,169 miles on this Ferrari on 05/03/03, I it, so it's been driven 3,633 miles since the service. I can get this CA car (I am in CA) for $42,500. What do you think?
     
  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 PAP 348, Oct 3, 2010
    Welcome to Fchat. :D:D

    For that price, I say buy it. :eek::eek:

    Any pics? :):)
     
  3. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    #3 yelcab, Oct 3, 2010
    I would say do it!
     
  4. ghardt

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    #4 ghardt, Oct 3, 2010
    Get it inspected. It's due for timing belt service.
     
  5. Centurion

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    #5 Centurion, Oct 3, 2010
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  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 PAP 348, Oct 3, 2010
    Certainly looks tidy! :D:D

    Get a PPI done and if its all good, then buy it. :D:D

    For that price, I would be all over it. But in saying that, we are still paying US $140K+ for 355's. :(:(

    Probably why I am getting all excited over a US $43K 355. :eek::eek:
     
  7. Centurion

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    #7 Centurion, Oct 3, 2010
    Then I will sell it to you for $80K...thanks for the input.
     
  8. Sandy Eggo

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    #8 Sandy Eggo, Oct 3, 2010
    If you buy it and upgrade the stereo, please sell the stock head unit to me. Seriously, ok!?

    Definitely PPI and plan for a major. At $42.5 if it's clean, it's a deal...if you could get to 40 or below, you stole it.
     
  9. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 fatbillybob, Oct 3, 2010
    I wonder if that is the green one on craigslist that has been for sale forever and has not sold. It has been for sale I think rather high profile for a long time. At least 6 months. Therefore check it out closely. Sometimes the cheapest part of ferrari ownship is the purchase..you know like your wedding!
     
  10. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 PAP 348, Oct 3, 2010
    If we could drive LHD cars here, I would already have a fleet of Ferraris in the garage. ;);)

    We can only drive LHD cars over 30 yrs old here in Australia. :(:(
     
  11. Centurion

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    #11 Centurion, Oct 3, 2010
    Bummer on the LHD. It wasn't the one on Craig's List. It is Swater's Blue, blue interior, blue top. I lost out to another guy for a lousy $500, so I am in back up position. With a fresh timing belt service and God knows what after the engine came out it probably would have put me over $50K. I can get near there with cars with fresher majors. I would have been willing to comprimise with this color, but it is not my favorite. So the search goes on. Thanks to everyone that responded. I am a first time buyer, and very careful, and am giving myself 6 months to find the right car. I have found everyone in the Ferrari community very helpful.

    Thanks all!
     
  12. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    #12 PAP 348, Oct 3, 2010
    Dang it. :p:p

    Best of luck next time mate. Keep an eye out, it took me over 12 months to find my car. :):)

    But we dont have the same amount of cars for sale here like you do there. Im sure you will find one within 6 months. :):)
     

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