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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by lawwdog, Sep 29, 2005.

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  1. lawwdog

    lawwdog Formula 3

    Dec 4, 2002
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    Mario
    #1 lawwdog, Sep 29, 2005
    Current ad on Ebay for a 355B... just made me smile - thought it may for all of you guys.

    Car History: The car was involved in an accident shortly after the original owner purchased it. A friend of mine who owns three other Ferraris and races sports cars in the Rolex Series bought it and fixed the crash damage with all Ferrari parts (the frame was not damaged). In our opinion, the car is in its original form and it would be impossible for anyone to know it has a salvage title. I have had the car up to 170 mph and it drove straight and beautifully. I do have all records including the original sticker for the car.
     
  2. Steve B

    Steve B Formula Junior

    Dec 23, 2003
    521
    Naperville
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    Steven L. Biagini
    #2 Steve B, Sep 30, 2005
    That car is listed as a 1996 model but it has the F1 transmission, which did not become available until 1998. Maybe a misprint?
     
  3. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 dm_n_stuff, Sep 30, 2005
    So with a salvage title it should discount what, 20-25%??

    Making this a $45K car give or take a couple grand?

    It's only 20 minutes from my house if anyone is interested, I'll go take a peek.

    DM
     
  4. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 dm_n_stuff, Sep 30, 2005
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  5. Jericho574

    Jericho574 Karting

    May 21, 2005
    56
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    Chris Evans
    #5 Jericho574, Sep 30, 2005
    Maybe he's banking on the next owner not knowing what an F1 transmission is...
     
  6. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 No Doubt, Sep 30, 2005

    The real tipoff to many eBay scams is when someone is "selling a car for a friend."

    That's the scam that the above paragraph is setting.

    Then when your deposit can't be refunded or the title can't be delivered or some other critical problem in the transaction occurred, the Seller will say "I'm sorry, but my friend just won't call me back..." when he explains to you why he can't solve "your" problem.

    Never buy a car from a non-owner (e.g. a "freind" selling it). Those things tend to turn out poorly.
     
  7. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 29, 2001
    18,044
    USA
    #7 f355spider, Sep 30, 2005
    That is a Euro market steering wheel (no air bag).
     
  8. Prancing 12

    Prancing 12 F1 Rookie
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    The long way home
    #8 Prancing 12, Sep 30, 2005
    Probably deployed in the accident and it was cheaper to replace with the Euro wheel.
     
  9. cgperry

    cgperry Formula Junior

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    Charles Perry
    #9 cgperry, Sep 30, 2005
    Any idea when airbags became standard on Euro cars? My car is a 1998 Euro and has the airbag...
     
  10. Koby

    Koby Formula 3

    Dec 14, 2003
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    Jason Kobies
    #10 Koby, Sep 30, 2005

    Which eventually leads to something about his grandma being in the hospital....
     
  11. noahlh

    noahlh Formula 3

    Aug 28, 2003
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    Noah
    #11 noahlh, Sep 30, 2005
    And if that's the tone that was being set with the repairs, you probably wouldn't want a thing to do with this car...

    nlh
     
  12. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

    Feb 10, 2004
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    #12 Kevallino, Sep 30, 2005
    Actually that is a 348 steering wheel - not even a Euro 355 wheel. Wonder what other 348 parts are in it?

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  13. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    Jul 2, 2002
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    Mark Collins
    #13 MarkCollins, Sep 30, 2005
    Euro cars got airbags in early 1996
     
  14. DMOORE

    DMOORE Formula 3

    Aug 23, 2005
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    #14 DMOORE, Sep 30, 2005
    That car is a mess. Besides many insurance companies will not insure a salvaged auto. Could be fun if converted to full time track car... only if it was dirt cheap of course.
     

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