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  1. scargo70

    scargo70 Karting

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    scargo70, Jul 23, 2011
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  2. champtc

    champtc Formula Junior

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    looks nice - I would say that the market on a 346 gt coupe is $135k in the US... i have a 74' GTS & a '71 Gt so I tend to watch these #s!!
     
    champtc, Jul 23, 2011
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  3. champtc

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    poor typing skills 246 gt!!
     
    champtc, Jul 23, 2011
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    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Looks like a great car!
     
    UroTrash, Jul 24, 2011
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  5. BB512 1980

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    At a great price !
     
    BB512 1980, Jul 24, 2011
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  6. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I think those days passed us up about 3-6 months ago
     
    tx246, Jul 24, 2011
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  7. champtc

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    i am thrilled to be on the low side!! Music to my ears!!
     
    champtc, Jul 24, 2011
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  8. scargo70

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    where are we now fora car like the one on ebay?
    is the buy it now price reasonable?
     
    scargo70, Jul 24, 2011
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  9. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I think the buy it now is reasonable if the car is a good car with basic/minimal needs. Might be a bit on the high side, but not for long....

    The description doesn't clarify that books/tools are included with the car, but a picture of the toolkit is there. That toolkit is worth at least $5k alone......

    The fact that the toolkit is still with the car tells me it hasn't been messed with. It also has the micro-switch on the valvle covers which has almost always been removed by now, the proper license plate surround and no Ferrari add ons, and the emergency triangle in the front spare compartment.....

    All in all, it looks like a nice Dino to refresh, but not restore. To find a car like this today is no easy feat. It is for the reasons I say it is reasonable. If I was looking to buy a GT Coupe today, this car would seriously get me moving forward.

    Whatever was done in 93 as a restoration appears to have been done by someone who knows what they were doing.
     
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    tx246, Jul 24, 2011
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  10. frankalfa

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    This is the third time this car has appeared on ebay. Last time it was listed, about 2 weeks ago, I talked with the dealer and he said he had it sold. The car is actually in northern CA with a different dealer - someone that actually works on the cars.
    From what I understand, the car has been sitting for a while. The photos are definitely nice and shows the car to be in good shape.
     
    frankalfa, Jul 24, 2011
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  11. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    The car is listed with ethe same eBay seller as the first time it was listed and the second.

    I don't have a dog in the hunt about the car, except it APPEARS to be a striaght forward, nice car from the pics...

    I have bought several Dino's before and this is a car I would consider if I was looking. That doesn't mean I think it is perfect, but is sure is better than ......
     
    tx246, Jul 24, 2011
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    Underbody, nose & chassis pics?
     
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    CRIKEY, this Dino washed up REAL GOOD!

    I'd be all over this one if I didn't already have a blue GT. Get a PPI done (and have the chassis and undersides checked, as synchro says) - maybe you could get Patrick Ottis to do it, or maybe he could recommend someone to do it - and then BUY IT.

    HEY, ALL OF YOU WTB GUYS - THIS IS YOUR BIG OPPORTUNITY!!

    (A little more seriously - yes, this Dino was listed before with photos of it, although not as clean, nor as well photographed. From what I have learned about this Dino, it is a contender. If you are really and truly looking for a Dino, this could be the one, and maybe a great one at that).

    Mark
     
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    dinogts, Jul 26, 2011
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    You're right - same seller though, but this Dino hadn't been cleaned up as well, nor photographed as well, in its prior eBay listings . . . .
     
    dinogts, Jul 26, 2011
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    Is there a section on FC 206/246 forum where there is a discussion on what to look for during an inspection?
    Other than the obvious - what are the weaknesses that are common in Dino's - especially those that have been sitting 5-10+ years with minimal maintenance?
    A real mechanical PPI seems to be out of the question on this one.

    How does one check the integrity of the water pump and cooling system lines - I'm worried about internal corrosion from sitting.
    I know the brakes are not 100% but brakes are 'relatively' easy to repair.
    How about the Dino fuel storage and plumbing system - what are the issues with long term storage?
    Electrical issues other than corrosion at terminations?

    Lots of questions.

    Thanks - Frank
     
    frankalfa, Jul 27, 2011
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  17. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    You basically "assume the worst" and go from there..

    We DO have a Purchase Checklist for 308s.....maybe a search would find one for the Dino??
     
    BigTex, Jul 27, 2011
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    +1

    You buy a 40 y.o car...

    Sorry, a 40 y.o. Italian car !!!

    ;-))

    Mine will normally be there next week !

    Champagne !!
     
    BB512 1980, Jul 28, 2011
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