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Just bought a 355 spider

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  1. mike_747

    mike_747 Formula Junior

    Dec 15, 2008
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    #1 mike_747, Feb 5, 2009
    Last edited: Feb 5, 2009
    Hi all.
    My new toy has the Tubi exhaust and I was curious as to the cost? Does this system improve performance?
    It also has Speedline Magnesium wheels.
    Are these lighter than the originals?

    I paid $72,000, the car has 11,000 miles, interior is black and perfect as is the paint. This car also had the valves done at a Ferrari dealer a couple of years ago. Maintainance records to day one. I even saw the compression increase 20% after the valve job. It is a 95, 6-speed.
    Did I pay a fair price?

    thanks
     
  2. pyroguy

    pyroguy Formula Junior
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    Mike,

    Welcome to the group. Most of the answers to your questions can be found using the search function above. These topics have been covered quite a bit. A few searches with key words will provide you with plenty of reading material.

    Steve
     
  3. JF308

    JF308 Formula 3

    Jan 17, 2007
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    Congratulations. Sounds "fairly bought" to me.

    You will see prices all over the place these days...and folks are more focused on price than value sometimes (eg. maintenance history, upgraded guides/manifolds, etc). So don't let any apparent "better deals" out there bother you. Be comfortable with your purchase, and never look back.
     
  4. zero

    zero Guest

    Apr 24, 2007
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    Now if you posted pictures of your new beautiful 355. That would make our decision in answering your questions easier:D:D
     
  5. TomPDX

    TomPDX Formula Junior

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    Sounds awesome, congratulations! But pictures speak louder than words - let's see that beauty!
     
  6. speedy_sam

    speedy_sam F1 Veteran

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    Congrats on the new car. Enjoy it!
     
  7. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    Apr 3, 2006
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    Sounds very nice. You did a great job of buying the best year for a 355, hands down.

    As for the price, it sounds like you got a well sorted car with some nice goodies. Enjoy it and be sure to drive the snot out of it!

    Oh yeah, post some pictures! :D
     
  8. mike_747

    mike_747 Formula Junior

    Dec 15, 2008
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    #8 mike_747, Feb 5, 2009
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  9. zero

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    #9 zero, Feb 5, 2009
    Last edited: Feb 5, 2009
    Wow fantastic!! Yea very nice governor:D And black on black:D Looks like a bargin to me so far:) Has it got rear wheel spacers on?
    Goth will be along soon. He has hard ons for black 355s:D Very nice, very cool:)
     
  10. andric

    andric Formula Junior

    Feb 26, 2008
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    beautiful car but one thing jumps out though. you said it had speedline wheels and even looking at wheels they used to produce i dont see those anywhere on thier website. :( again beautiful car none the less and congrats!
     
  11. mike_747

    mike_747 Formula Junior

    Dec 15, 2008
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    I was told by the salesman (who has know this car for years) that the speedline wheels have a slightly greater off-set,
    so this would be similar to spacers.
     
  12. f355jimv

    f355jimv Formula Junior

    Jan 21, 2008
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    Car looks great and best of luck with it.
     
  13. TomPDX

    TomPDX Formula Junior

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    Beautiful! I love those wheels, Speedline or not.
     
  14. andric

    andric Formula Junior

    Feb 26, 2008
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    so do i thats why i want to know if they are truely speedlines because i cant find them anywhere.
     
  15. mike_747

    mike_747 Formula Junior

    Dec 15, 2008
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    Yes they are speedline and it says so in raised letters. the wheels also have 'magnesium' in raised letters.
    These wheels could be old (10+) years and may note be made anymore.
     
  16. zero

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    #16 zero, Feb 5, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Indeed they are speedlines.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  17. Intheflesh

    Intheflesh Formula 3

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    That is HOT!!!! Enjoy!
     
  18. andric

    andric Formula Junior

    Feb 26, 2008
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    thanks for conformation my search continues
     
  19. zero

    zero Guest

    Apr 24, 2007
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    Searching for what? The wheel name?
     
  20. andric

    andric Formula Junior

    Feb 26, 2008
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    no a place to buy them.
     
  21. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Looks great--Congrats!!!!! More pics!!!! Add it to the registry when you get a chance!!
     
  22. MBFerrari

    MBFerrari F1 Veteran

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    Freakin' sweet man. Enjoy her!!!
    Welcome.
     
  23. Oengus

    Oengus F1 World Champ
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    Looks nice

    Congrats
     
  24. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    It is sooooooooooo beautiful ............... that is the best color/model combination of 'the best car in the world ............. EVER!!!!'
     
  25. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    May 29, 2001
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    Nice car, now you need to join the FCA! We have an event coming up this Saturday in Seattle, please private message me with your email and I can send you all the details. It would be a great opportunity to bring your car and meet fellow members. No worry about membership yet, you can attend as my guest. ;)

    http://www.nwrfca.org/

    Regards,
    Dave
    Seattle, WA
     

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