New to the forums. Pics in a few weeks. Just bought a 96'. I am excited and scared all at the same time. 1st Ferrari (kinda, I have a MV F4, which the engine was designed by Ferrari as some know). Ok, VERY Excited. I will be doing all my own maintenance. I was a aircraft mechanic, and have worked on BMW's for over a decade.
Welcome and get ready to enjoy that F355. As an aircraft owner, I will tell you that after buying Ferrari parts, aircraft parts seem like a deal . . . and you know the price of aircraft parts!
Congratulations! Nothing like the day you get your first Ferrari. Hardto believe huh? Best of luck to you.
Central Florida could sure use a 355 prowling the streets. I've only seen one in the last 2 years. Hop on the Ferrari convoy from Tampa to the Orlando C&C. Congrats and enjoy!
Congrats! You are in for a great time with your new toy. Where in Fl. are you? I'm just South of Jacksonville.
Welcome! I ,as well, recently became a first time owner as well, in NE florida, also a former aircraft mechanic and am doing all the work myself on my 355. Its fun and still all the same, lefty-lucy, righty-tighty lol A lift helps though! Enjoy!
I remember my first time, my left leg was twitching on the clutch backing it down from teh trailer. Enjoy, drive safe and remember, you can only pick up one girl at a time Don't tell the wife
As an aircraft mechanic and A&P licensed thats the cost of fun!!! I honestly do disagree on parts prices its not that bad!
I am in Sarasota. Work in Tampa. I saw a yellow one just 3 days ago near Mabry HWY (near Lexus dlr)//Tampa it was the exact same color as the one I just bought!
Orlando C&C is typically Saturday AM, mid/late in the month. Here's the thread: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/florida-sponsored-ferrari-tampa-bay/418910-cars-coffee-orlando-60.html
Love the yellow GTS! Looking forward to more pics. Congratulations on the find. With the proper procedures and tools, maintenance is not a particularly insurmountable challenge, even the infamous engine-out.
Selling it already for profit??? This car was just on ebay for 57,999 or BO before you bought it Now Listed on Craigslist Ferrari 1996 F355 GTS Manual gorgeous example
Let’s surmise… Joined July 2015…. Has 56 posts…. The screen name is “FLORIDAsnakeEyes” (Snake eyes being a gambling reference)…. Are you really guys surprised by the turn of events? At least he did not begin his O.P. (As some others have done) with famous phrases as: “I just got this car and do not the real value…..”; “My father (uncle, grandfather) has had this car in his collection….” Or the always classic “I just got this great barn find car….. " :0)
