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Anyone interested in this 328GTS?

Discussion in '308/328' started by Wade, Jul 23, 2006.

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  1. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Mar 31, 2006
    32,793
    East Central, FL
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    Wade O.
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/ferrariads/showproduct.php?product=1360&sort=1&cat=11&page=1

    I drove out to see it yesterday and to put it politely this car is not at all as described in this ad or from when it was on eBay.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COLLECTORS-GARAGE-KEPT-SMOKE-FREE-HIGH-PERFORMANCE_W0QQitemZ220003926336QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6212QQcmdZViewItem

    Within the first 5 minutes this is what I noticed; the front header panel (area between the headlights) was rippled and had a crease in the metal, numerous rock chips and scrapes on the front bumper and louvers, the left rear quarter panel was a shade lighter than the rest of the car, has a lot of swirling scratches on the rear deck, the left rear tire had excessive outer tread wear, drivers' side mirror mount broken, exhaust cover louvers snagged and bent, positively has an oil leak!

    This is a perfect example of how one can be misled and that it's best to see a car in person beforehand (reputable dealers excluded).

    I wouldn't pay $25,000 for it. If anyone is still interested please PM me for an unbiased opinion (and let me save you some travel $$$)
     
  2. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 11, 2004
    20,958
    MD and NE
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    Robbie
    Those kind of people ought to be banned from this site, if there are going to represent a car so falsely---but instead someone will be banned for saying doo doo or something...
     
  3. PWehmer

    PWehmer Formula 3

    Oct 15, 2002
    1,733
    Surrounded by Water
    Sold on EBAY for 31K. might be a decent deal.

    Someone in the LA section may know the car better.
     
  4. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 26, 2001
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    Snike Fingersmith
    Wade, you are never allowed to see my car :D
     
  5. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Mar 31, 2006
    32,793
    East Central, FL
    Full Name:
    Wade O.
    I drove to Mandeville to look at it yesterday, arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 PM and it wasn't listed on eBay at the time. It's last eBay listing ended on 7/13/2006

    If bought cheaply it'd be a nice project car ;)
     
  6. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Mar 31, 2006
    32,793
    East Central, FL
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    Wade O.
    Not sure what you mean by that... :)

    The guy said on the phone and in two ads that the car was essentially "perfect". Hopefully my experience with this one will help out another potential buyer.
     
  7. AJS328

    AJS328 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Apr 23, 2003
    7,520
    New Jersey
    Full Name:
    Augustine Staino
    Thanks for the heads up, Wade. In my business I run into misrepresented cars every week and it really frustrates me when I have to travel a good distance to find out that the car is crap!
     

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