Hi guys. I'm finally closer to making a move on an 355, which has been my all time favorite F-Car. There was a listing on Ebay that caught my eye due to the MY and price, which seems to be a bargain. Just wondering if anyone else on F-Chat had a head start in checking out the car's background and can share: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-Ferrari-355-F1-Berlinetta-Low-Miles-Clean-LowRsr_W0QQitemZ170157276121QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170157276121 Thanks in advanced.
That car has been there a while, and that company isnt held in the highest regard by FChatters. I think that specific car has been discussed before, maybe search the 355 section? James in Denver
I drive by the place that's selling that car pretty regularly, and have stopped by to take a look.. It's been parked out front for a while, but a few weeks ago I noticed it was gone. I don't know that it was sold or anything, just not parked in that same spot. I never had them open the car, so just from what I can see looking in and walking around: Seats looked ok. Interior trim is so-so. If I bought it, I'd probably want to bring that back to life. Lots of little scratches on the paddles, like the driver wore a lot of rings or something. Paint looked 'dull', but it was sitting outside. Probably wouldn't take much to bring it back to life. It may even have simply been dirty. Very scratched up center caps on the wheels. Now those are cheap, but I have to wonder how they got there, and what that means.
I have called these guys a couple of days ago. There is no maintenance record to speak of. It had 3 owners and that is why it is priced the way advertised according to the fellow I talked to. I personally stayed away from it.
i think its still there because of the color combo not a popular color for buyers,when i spoke to the seller he stated it is due for the eng out service,he was very polite.
Why do some later 355's have these vents? I thought these were early 1995/1996 model bumpers..... anyone?? Image Unavailable, Please Login
my '95 B has no vents, but I can't check at the moment to see if it has been changed. I'm pretty sure it's the original bumper, though.
Can't say the colour from the pictures, but they look photoshoped brighter, which means 'blu pozzi' is possible too. BTW: The center console is bubbling and the parts around are rotten as well. Not inviting at all Spend some extra $$$ to replace these parts. cheers, cinque
Well it is confusing then, because my 1997 doesn't have them and I have seen 1995's and now 1999's with them.... ??? I guess its just one of those maranello things.... I do think they will let out some heat though....
Since I'm beginning the process of shopping for a 355, and had driven by the car before (see above), I stopped in yesterday to take a look. Not impressed. Car wasn't clean at all. No service history or records available of any kind. Also, the interior does not look like it does in the ebay ad. The console switches, etc... look like the pic, but the center vent has some damage, with edges of leather/foam exposed - although they look just fine in the pictures. Also, the dash looks black in that pic, but in reality, it's blue (like the door handle areas in some of the other pics).
fwiw: Carfax shows clean....Low mileage.... Someone offer 70k and fix the little things. This car has been for sale at least 4 months that I know of Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 12/15/1998 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Coppell, TX Registered as personal vehicle 01/01/1999 90 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Coppell, TX Title #05743236148125426 Registration issued or renewed Title or registration issued First owner reported Passed safety inspection 10/07/2000 5,917 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Plano, TX Title #10122636813090734 Title issued or updated Loan or lien reported 01/31/2001 6,150 Texas Inspection Station Richardson, TX Passed emissions inspection 11/30/2001 7,473 Dealer Inventory Texas Houston, TX Vehicle offered for sale Vehicle sold 03/11/2002 7,623 Dealer Inventory Houston, TX Vehicle offered for sale 05/29/2002 Dealer Inventory Texas Vehicle sold 05/30/2002 Texas Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection Purchased: 2002 Type: Lease Where: Oklahoma, Texas Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 6/21/02 - 11/19/03 (1 yr. 4 mo.) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 06/21/2002 Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Dept. Edmond, OK Title #555002021018 Title or registration issued New owner reported Registered as lease vehicle 10/07/2002 7,745 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Houston, TX Title #10102637522120012 Title issued or updated Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported Passed safety inspection Purchased: 2003 Type: Lease Where: Oklahoma Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 11/19/03 - 2/28/05 (1 yr. 3 mo.) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 11/19/2003 Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Dept. Edmond, OK Title #555002021018 Title or registration issued New owner reported Registered as lease vehicle 01/21/2004 9,980 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Failed emissions or safety inspection Passed emissions or safety inspection 02/28/2005 10,775 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale 04/27/2005 10,789 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed emissions or safety inspection 06/29/2006 11,447 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Emissions inspection performed Passed safety inspection Passed emissions inspection 05/25/2007 11,958 Texas Inspection Station Houston, TX Passed safety inspection Passed emissions inspection
I think you are right ... do they have side markers?? Are US models the only cars with side markers??
I think if a PPi checked out it would be a good deal.You can fix the small stuff.My car only had 10k on it when got it and the bubbled interior was already starting, I think it happens no matter what. Also my 99 US spider has the vents.
1995 F355 had no vents.Starting in 1996 vents were added to help dissipate excess heat from the exhaust and muffler.
