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Discussion in '348/355' started by jtill75, Mar 14, 2011.

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  1. jtill75

    jtill75 Rookie

    Mar 7, 2011
    7
    hey all - despite being scared by some of the posts on here (re: i'm sick of it) i have convinced myself that the next ride will be a 355. I was looking at an Aston - but considering the massive depreciation hit i'll take on it i would rather get a used 355 and deal with upkeep So - anyone know of one in great shape in new england? send me a message and help me find my first fcar!

    must be:
    6 speed
    not yellow

    ideal would be a red convertible. ( i know some say its a bit cliche but its so classic..)

    If you know of one that is all sorted already - clean interior, aftermarket headers and exhaust, that would be a huge plus..

    let me know what leads you have for me!

    thanks!
     
  2. Ed Niles

    Ed Niles Formula 3
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    Sep 7, 2004
    2,493
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    I still have my '95 F355 silver berlinetta. Very nice driver condition, 33xxx miles, major service at 24xxx. The good news is that I only need $42,500.
     
  3. enginefxr

    enginefxr Formula 3

    Aug 20, 2007
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    I have a red/tan 95 berlinetta at the shop. The owner had talked about putting it up for sale at the beginning of the winter. 19,xxx miles, Fabspeed headers, perfect interior (I do mean PERFECT) very, very clean exterior, drilled rotors, airbag steering wheel replaced, engine totally rebuilt 2 years ago with upgraded guides/pistons/liners and thermal barrier coating on the piston tops, valve faces and combustion chambers and anti-friction coated piston skirts.
    Car won't be cheap, but it's one of the nicest I've seen.
    If you're interested, send me a PM and I'll let you know more.
     
  4. Dr_ferrari

    Dr_ferrari Formula 3
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    #4 Dr_ferrari, Mar 14, 2011
    Last edited: Mar 14, 2011
    Have a blue/tan 95 spider here if interested. Valve guides done. Major service and new clutch not too long ago.

    Has tubi headers, muffler and cat delete pipes. Challenge rear grille

    Needs a few minor things but the owner wants to sell as he has no time to drive it.

    Regards, Jim
     
  5. jtill75

    jtill75 Rookie

    Mar 7, 2011
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    what else needs to be done? what is he looking for?
     
  6. dantm

    dantm Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Not to hijack the thread -- is this blue/tan or blue/cuio? I love the cuio (dark brown) interior.

    Thank you.
     
  7. Dr_ferrari

    Dr_ferrari Formula 3
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    needs a water pump, some sticky interior parts, have to replace the seat potentometers for the top to work with the switch, and the heater control valve is stuck and needs replacement. I also have to balance the tires and align it.

    I am doing all the work to the car now.

    it is a blue swaters/tan (not the dark brown)

    he also had the spare tire kit added, has a radio with a cd changer under the hood, and a alarm system installed that does work well.

    Car does run and shift well.
     
  8. Dr_ferrari

    Dr_ferrari Formula 3
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    Agreed, I love that color combination. I have a client with a 360 stradle with that color.

    a very classy car.


    also, not sure what he is looking for as for price, He wants me to go through the car to make sure all is good for the next owner and based on my assesment he will price accordingly.

    regards, Jim
     
  9. enginefxr

    enginefxr Formula 3

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    My customer has put up a website with the car for sale :
    www.savantofsavvy.com
    It's still a work in progress, so the link may not always work.
     
  10. jtill75

    jtill75 Rookie

    Mar 7, 2011
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    websites not working yet...i'll let you know when i have a chance to look at it
     
  11. enginefxr

    enginefxr Formula 3

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    Website is partially up.
     
  12. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    Apr 3, 2006
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    Sounds nice! I bet the number starts with a 7
     
  13. enginefxr

    enginefxr Formula 3

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    Nope, but close.
     
  14. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    Oh, an 8. That seems right for a fully sorted 95 355.
     
  15. enginefxr

    enginefxr Formula 3

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    Cmon, don't scare people away!

    The website is up and fully functional. His contact info is on the last page.
    www.savantofsavvy.com
     
  16. GerryD

    GerryD Formula 3

    May 5, 2010
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    That 95B is a damn great looking car. The original poster should buy that car without any hesitation. That is also the correct year to own. Forget the spider. If he buys that car he will be very happy indeed. That car in the USA is worth close to 70gs..... Up here in Canada that car would go for around 85gs.
     
  17. jetfixr

    jetfixr Formula 3

    Jun 14, 2007
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    The owner of that car is one of my best friends. He is one savvy individual that's for sure.

    His car is mint and has been maintained at absolutely no expense.




    If someone on here obtains this vehicle they should consider it a privilege.....I'm dead serious!
     
  18. gcthree

    gcthree Formula Junior

    Jul 18, 2008
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    Williamsburg, Va.
    Sent you a PM...

     

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