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Last chance to buy a 1999 355GTB in NJ

Discussion in 'New York Tri-State' started by wildegroot, Apr 15, 2004.

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  1. wildegroot

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  2. ghost

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    Car looks nice. Like the blue color.
     
  3. wildegroot

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    This 355 is going to be gone very soon. Very motivated seller.
     
  4. ghost

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    Has this car been sold Wil?
     
  5. wildegroot

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    No, still for sale. Asking price was reduced 4/15 by 15% from December.
     
  6. ghost

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    You might want to check this thread. Potential buyer looking for a Pozzi Blue 355 six speed.
     
  7. DodgeViper01

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    What is the seller asking for this car as of right now?
     
  8. W00dEar

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    $82k i think.
    the car has some cracking that require welding and painting, they require to you get it fixed at their place for 3k.
     
  9. DodgeViper01

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    Sounds like a great deal except for the cracking. Anyone know how that happened? $82K is still a good price for the car. Making me consider hehe
     
  10. ghost

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    I don't remember hearing about this. Wil, what's the story here?
     
  11. wildegroot

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    Well actually the story is this. The car has some cracks in the C-pillar area, a known problem with 355's because the joint there is not welded. The seller is asking $85K. We've estimated the repair, to weld those joints and repaint, would cost approx $3K so the seller said he'd settle for $82K if someone wanted us to fix the bodywork.

    Sandy de Groot - paraphrasing for Wil who is working on his hand built car tonight, as he does nearly every night :(
     
  12. zjpj

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    I didn't even know there were '99 6-speeds. You basically only see F1s from that year.
     
  13. ghost

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    Thanks Sandy. I suspected as much. The C-piller cracks, while not common, is something that has been known to plague 355's from time to time, given the heat emanating from the engine bay, and the relatively weak structural integrity around that point in the frame.

    I think it's actually a positive thing that this has been indentified, and that the owner is willing to take a discount to remedy this. From what I understand, most peopled don't.
     
  14. lupe

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    can we see some pictures of the car or maybe go see it
     
  15. ghost

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    What up Lupe! The url at the top of the thread actually links to some pics:

    http://exoticars-usa.com/sales.html

    Glad to see you on FerrariChat.com!! We got to get your profile up and running, so we can see that beautiful yellow bad boy you've got.
     
  16. DodgeViper01

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    Nice to see you on here Lupe.

    As for this car, looks like a good deal.
     
  17. W00dEar

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    I just wish it is red or yellow, I'd take it :)
     

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