F355 Spider

If everything checks out and the 30K service has been done, it should be a $80,000 +/- a couple of thousand. I sold my 1996 spider in March 2005 and I think prices have come down a little since. It was red/tan, no 30K service and 23K miles and it sold for 73K. A black car should go for a little less since there is a smaller audience for it. The 355 spider is a great car and you will love it!

 

IMO - there were more than a few with the Valve problems - if corrected properly - this would not be a bad thing... Actually since 355's are known and often over rumored to have these problems - by having it done by a good mechanic and well documented - this should actually help in resale (or at least not hurt you at all).

Assuming you are in the US - (fill out your profile - that would be a big help in giving us some location based info.)

On the price - there are a lot of variables - since they are doing the valves, engine out service - and sorting everything out - that is a huge plus. Cosmetically if it is very good and it is a low miles with only 14K miles. Assuming no accidents, etc.

I would say if you could get it for 85K or less - that would be good deal. I think in the high 70's (assuming the above) would be a great deal.

Have them check the shocks while they are there - replacing those can be expensive - and often times you will see one or two that are bad - I think they run 800 new - so worth a full check in that regard. Have the mechanic do a full PPI, and look over to give to the full comfort.

Remember any add-ons - like the challenge grille, exhaust, stereo, etc. are nice to haves - they really don't help the resale - so don't pay a priemum for these items - unless you have to have them.

Rich

 

I sold my 328 to buy a '97 355 spider , which i recently sold. I would agree , if you get the work done that should assure a future buyer that those particular issues have been dealt with. Nothing wrong with that. The pricing comments are in the ballpark also. Good luck. You won't regret owning a 355 spider.

 

Mike, It might not deter me from purchasing the car if I was confident the work was done correctly. But, it would diminish the value for me and I would adjust the price accordingly.

 

I'll sell my b/b '99 355 spider 34k miles, belts just done. $85K

 

Hello:

Just got my 95 F355 Spider back from its 2nd major engine out service (49K+ miles on the odometer) - I documented the entire process with photos and kept the original valve guides. From those who I have spoken with feel it is probably better that the valve guide work has been done - BTW the car runs incredible since the recent work.

I enjoy my 355 much more than my past 3x8 car.