Help with decision on a 97 F355 Berlinetta

If it is the Sport Auto car, Talk to Steve Jones, he will give you the honest low down on this vehicle.
They are a class act dealership.

 

Where's Steve Jones?

They are a Lambo Dealer.
They used to own Foreign Cars Italia, a Ferrari Dealership in NC.
they know their stuff.
Good people

 

I was at SPortAuto yesterday and saw the car in question. Very nice indeed. I have bought several Ferraris from these guys and have no disappointments. Good luck!!

 

I bought my 328 from them a few years ago---Steve Jones was a class act!!! No hesitation buying a car from there!!!

 

I already told you that
My word is no good around here or what?

 

I didn't give her a super close inspection but those flaws would have jumped out to my attention if substantial. Darrel or Steve should be able to give you a live walkaround and point out any flaws. These guys are the straightest shooters I have ever dealt with. I bought my Boxer and Testarossa from them sight unseen - and would hesitate do it again!

 

What is the price and is the shipping quote for an enclosed trailer?

 

One question, why the hell would you ship it??? It's a Ferrari man!!! 2500 miles sounds like a great road trip to me!!! Figure $300 for a one way ticket, $300 in hotels, $1000 in entertainment hehehehehehe.... and you still get to pocket $200 towards your CAPRISTO!!!

 

A cross country drive is not that bad. I went out to LA with a friend, bought a BMW and did the trip in 38 hours drive time - total was about 72 hours. Best thing to do when you get your first Ferrari is DRIVE!!! Knock the new off of it and start enjoying!!!

 

Robin,

I would happily volunteer to copilot for you on a cross country drive. Park the car outside, I can bring a waterproof car cover, but you can get one yourself. Or you can just connect the dots between motels with covered parking - usually big city to big city. Frankly I wouldn't bother and just do an "ironman" inside of 2 days, coast to coast.

Maybe we could get some other brothers to meet along the way for a relay trip!

 

Does this mean we're going?

BTW, I thought delivery was $900 - $1100 coast to coast.

 

In this case, assume the worst, such as needing an immediate major service, but after our drive across the land.

I'd factor in about $4500 for that. If you feel it's right (and I would) you can reserve more for the inevitable valve guide replacement.

 

That was 2001-2003

 

+1. Bought my 328 there, and it has been a very good car.

I would say if you're serious you should fly out there and have a look. I bought mine sight unseen and ending up fixing some cosmetic imperfections. I wasn't misled about anything, but if you're a perfectionist you'll always find something...

I think somewhere in the $70K range is OK. You need to know when the last major service was performed -- not just the 'belt change'. It's probably a $7K service with incidentals.

Also you'll want to know if the valve guides were updated, and the manifold replaced (the OEM design tends to crack). These aren't inexpensive.