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Is 53k miles too much for a 355?

Discussion in '348/355' started by schnazzy, Apr 27, 2008.

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  1. schnazzy

    schnazzy Formula Junior

    Mar 31, 2008
    494
    Seattle
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-FERRARI-F355-BERLINETTA-TUBI-EXHAUST-BEAUTIFUL_W0QQitemZ180237063938QQcmdZViewItem

    Three questions...
    First... I saw a pic of this car with what I assume was the last owner (in fact I think I that pic to photoshop rims on it http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193782). Anyone know any history (already checked the registry)?

    Second... there seems to be quite an uproar when an 355 gets to 30k. So what about 50k?

    Lastly... would it be better to buy a wrecked (and fixed with documentation) 355 or one with 50k+ miles that has not been in a wreck?
     
  2. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Apr 3, 2006
    10,476
    DC Metro
    Full Name:
    L.C.
    I have seen this car. It looks like it has changed hands for a dealer in Richmond VA to this new guy. Apparently, the car was owned by an FChatter on the left coast. Steer clear...
     
  3. cuneo

    cuneo Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 20, 2006
    2,480
    With a buy it now of 53K, even at 53K miles this seems super fishy, even in this messed-up market (mileage/price coincidence anyone?). Don't go for the bargain, you're just asking for trouble, especially with a pimped out G-thang car like this. Save some more, and get a good car. As Gothspeed has said many times before, the 355 isn't for the faint of heart.

    And no, 53K miles isn't too much for a 355, as long as it has been maintained properly with all issues resolved. Might be a great car, but even if it is on the up and up, the BIN price should be higher, more like $60-62K, at least. Good luck in the hunt.
     
  4. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    Sep 11, 2004
    20,973
    MD and NE
    Full Name:
    Robbie
    This car was at last years Classic on the James event and overall was very rough------It was also listed on Ebay last month by Royal Auto Brokers for $49K-----It could be a nice daily driver for the right price, but not at what they are asking....
     
  5. schnazzy

    schnazzy Formula Junior

    Mar 31, 2008
    494
    Seattle
    Thanks 285ferrari, I thought it had been on eBay but I forgot how much.
     
  6. Dean355

    Dean355 Formula 3

    Sep 4, 2006
    1,101
    South Florida
    Full Name:
    Dean
    Carfax shows no accidents.
     

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