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I need inspection help with 355 in Chicago IL

Discussion in '348/355' started by TimsBlack16M, Jan 30, 2005.

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  1. TimsBlack16M

    TimsBlack16M Formula 3

    Jan 27, 2005
    1,365
    Agoura Hills, CA
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    Tim
    #1 TimsBlack16M, Jan 30, 2005
    I may have an interest in purchasing the 1998 355 GTS at Fox Valley Motorcars in W. Chicago IL ($89,995, silver/black, 6 speed, upgraded stereo, optional spare tire). The problem is that I do not know the seller, and therefore am not certain that I can trust their representation of the cars condition (I've been mislead so many times before). I am hopeful that someone knows of a reliable source that I can hire to inspect the car. I live in CA and do not have the time to fly out. Besides, I am far from being an expert with regard to evaluating this car. I would appreciate your help! Thanks, Tim
     
  2. Steve B

    Steve B Formula Junior

    Dec 23, 2003
    521
    Naperville
    Full Name:
    Steven L. Biagini
    #2 Steve B, Jan 31, 2005
    Continental Autosports in Hinsdale (Chicago suburb) is an authorized Ferrari dealer and could do a proper PPI. Their telephone number is 630-655-3535.
     
  3. TimsBlack16M

    TimsBlack16M Formula 3

    Jan 27, 2005
    1,365
    Agoura Hills, CA
    Full Name:
    Tim
    #3 TimsBlack16M, Jan 31, 2005
    Thanks, Tim
     
  4. grantb

    grantb Karting

    Nov 2, 2003
    162
    Columbia SC
    Full Name:
    Danny Burnstein
    #4 grantb, Jan 31, 2005
    I have used Giovanni at Autosprint in Chicago twice, he has been super.
    He went with me to look at a TR in Indiana, on a Saturday, however we passed, car had multiple problems that Giovanni pointed out. Then later he inpected a 360 for me, car was nice, but the deal fell apart. I don't have his phone number handy, but he does advertise in Forza. Super honest, very knowledgeable. I would use him again if I was interested in a Chicagoland Ferrari. He is well versed on 355s as well, as we had discussed them.
    Good luck.
     
  5. F355Berlinetta

    F355Berlinetta Formula Junior

    Nov 3, 2003
    250
    South Barrington, IL
    #5 F355Berlinetta, Jan 31, 2005
    A friend of mine was just at FVM this weekend and if that's the car with ~12,000 miles he said they couldn't even get it started. The car was traded in on a black 360...

     

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