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ANYONE HAVE OR KNOW OF A NICE 355 FOR SALE ???

Discussion in '348/355' started by Dcup, Oct 10, 2005.

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  1. Dcup

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    please pm me with any info on a 355 for sale. looking for red with tan, preferably hard top, also with tubie. miles must be under 35 K with updated major done. yellow and tan is also a possability. and not over priced.
    thanks guys !!!, john..
     
  2. Bullfighter

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    Actually, that was John driving in the video.. Why else do you think he wants one now?
     
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  5. Chiaroman

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    Excellent question.
     
  6. BT

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    One possible scenario is that it was being sold with app. 10k miles in late 1999 and the car was sold in early 1997. That would make the car almost three years old, and close to the mythical 15k miles for service. Then the car was serviced again 5 years later, again with the mythical broken belt scare as the motive. Anyway, the chances of selling the car with servicing are better than without, so maybe the owner was fanatical (hard to imagine), or just had more servicing done than was required. Anyway, I don't think an extra engine out service is a bad thing.
    BT
     
  7. sparky p-51

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    Hi John. Greg Theis from Ron Tonkin Ferrari in Portland, Or., called me last week about a 95 355 Berlinetta with 16 k miles, one owner, red/tan, new svc, tubi(?) for 73k. Says its a very clean machine. Greg has a good reputation around here and if I didnt have the TR, I'd be up there with the check. 877-840-3202. That 73k sounds an odd figure to me....perhaps 70k sounds better. Good luck. Steve
     
  8. Dcup

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    thanks steve !!!!
     
  9. Dcup

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    i just talked the guy, he said the valve guids were not replaced nor were the headers. when he had the engine out service done they checked both areas and saw no problem. is this something that must be changed and is it a gambel if it dosnt get changed. he also mentioned with the header problem, when you drive the car in excessive heat it is a bigger possibility the headers will melt. he live in minneapolis and i live in south jersey- it gets hot here in the summer.
     
  10. ChuckEBaby

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    John,

    From the Archives.

    I’ve got a bunch of 355 stuff stored.

    Chuck :)

    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5554&highlight=355
     
  11. Dcup

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  12. Dcup

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    chuck, whos in the profile pic ????
     
  13. ChuckEBaby

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    Posted by Frank Lipinski ( FChat "FL 355" )… (Can't find link, but here's the text)

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    Well coming here is the right thing to do first. I studied the tech section everyday for months before buying. I'll cover some of the basic things.

    1. Original owner? Personal issue. I would stay away from a 3-4 owner car. The important thing is full records with service history. More value if dealer serviced IMHO - that way you know recalls are up to date (alarm comes to mind) and preventive maint was done on schedule. Should have original tool kit, etc etc. MOST Important - have a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) done. More on that latter.

    2. Don't let miles worry you too much. See thread on Garage Queens. Atrophy takes its toll if you let them sit. The 355 is a great car and can be driven daily.

    3. Any US car should pass CA smog...unless the previous owner pulled the cats and replaced them with a straight test pipe (as some do with Tubi)

    4. You mentioned one car had the 15K service done. Not good enough. The killer on the 355 is the major service. Has to be done at 30K miles or 5 years, therefore you need to have that done (and documented). The reason it is a killer is that you have to pull the motor to replace timing belts. Ballpark at dealer is $7500 or $4500 by independent. Make sure your car has a fresh 30K.

    Other issues: Valve guides on some models were soft bronze and latter upgraded to steel. You know by a leak down test (PPI) if yours are good or not. I have a 97 and they had to be replaced (prior to purchase). Some say only an issue on 95, but it appears on latter cars also.

    Cracked headers - The stock headers are known for cracking. Can be covered under fed warranty (7-8 years depending on state of purchase). Aftermarket replacement headers readily available.

    The most important thing I can tell you is get an independent PPI done. I think I spent about $2K just on inspections for cars that did not pan out, worth every penny.

    Feel free to send me a private mail here if you have any more specific questions.

    Frank
     
  14. ChuckEBaby

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    John… Don’t go their…. You Implant Crazy Mongrel! LOL
    They’re my daughters. Now 19 & 21 respective. Both attend
    UW. The one on the left is pre-med ( Dentist/Orthodontic ??)
    She’s also a member of the UW Stunt Squad (Cheerleader).
    On the right, Pre-Law(+), Advertising(-).

    The 355 in the Pic is not mine. Vegas rental in 02.
    One will be mine soon though ! ( Spider, Red/Tan )

    Chuck
     
  15. Dcup

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    i kinda thought they were your kids. beautiful too i might add. dont worry im married, with a little girl too. i will be kicking some ass when she gets older.
     
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    19 yr old eh.....she got a cell phone?
     
  17. Dcup

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    #20 Dcup, Oct 10, 2005
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    CHUCKS DAUGHTERS LIKE ONLY GUYS.... besides with the pic you sent of yourself they would get the shiit scared out of them---
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    hey john, go play in traffic
     

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