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My new 355 GTS

Discussion in '348/355' started by ASK328, May 2, 2013.

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  1. Turbo Ron

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    That is very nice and rare. A 6 speed manuel and a GTS. Congratulations.
     
  2. mclaudio

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    From FoS? If so, I looked at that car. Good records.
     
  3. ASK328

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    Yes sir, "good" would be serious understatement ;)

    60K in 5-6 years, I stopped adding it up after the 50th page. 1 owner guy that money didn't seem like it was a real concern, serviced mostly at Beverly Hills Ferrari - With Seattle spending 20K on it getting it ready for sale.

    Still needs a few things to make it perfect - however I haven't decided if I want to keep it for years or just for the summer.
     
  4. Triton

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    Very nice...Congratulations!
     
  5. ASK328

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    Thank you.

    Can't wait for my new center caps to come in, the old ones that are cracked drive me CRAZY. First thing I do with any new Ferrari I get is put in the new caps, makes a huge difference to me.
     
  6. Robb

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    I love that car!

    Congrats on the find. Will you leave it stock, or will you be making any changes to the car?

    Robb
     
  7. ASK328

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    Thanks,

    Possible Tubi & Challenge grill, however it sounds nice stock.
     
  8. Robb

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    Well I love both on my car!

    Hard to go wrong.

    Robb


     
  9. Keith Imbriglio

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    Very nice, enjoy in good health. Nice to see another has made it's way to MA.
     
  10. phrogs

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    Congrats, I just picked up my F355 last month. Enjoy
     
  11. plugzit

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    When I bought my 348, I was just going to keep it for 6 months. That was 9 years ago.
     
  12. ketel

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    Hey, not sure if you ordered them yet, but I have a few extras if you're in need.

    PM me if interested.

    ketel
     
  13. ketel

    ketel Formula 3

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    To each his own and all, but for my $0.02 I'd encourage you to invest in new carpets. Really cleans up the interior and a huge difference from drab (IMHO) factory cream carpets.

    Enjoy! I looked for a gated GTS forever but went spider and never looked back. That said, still LOVE the clean lines of the GTS and will always wonder "what if."

    ketel
     
  14. ASK328

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    Perhaps you can't tell from the picture, however the carpets are "as new". The driver Mats are brand new. The interior aside from the AC panel is all, "AS NEW" I'm shocked at the condition.

    I bought this car site unseen and no PPI, I bought it from a Ferrari dealer and after I reviewed the service docs and spoke with the GM I bought the car.
     
  15. fullmonty

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    Enjoy in good health.
     
  16. ketel

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    Correct, I couldn't tell from the picture.

    That said, I should have mentioned that what I really like about my new carpets is the color contrast. I went dark blue to match my exterior. That blue against the tan sides and console really makes it pop.

    Anyhow, just a thought. Beautiful car!

    ketel
     
  17. Dave rocks

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    Andrew, that's a killer car - congrats!

    Now, for the minor ball bust (you knew it was coming), $60K in work and they could not do the HVAC panel? ;-)

    I hope all you do is that and paint the top.

    Very, very nice car!

    PS, how many miles?
     
  18. ASK328

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    Thanks Dave,

    I really like the black top contrast, however the HVAC Panel I was thinking the same thing - also 20K to get the car ready and no wheel caps? They just overlooked it, kinda on the low end for a Ferrari store.

    I want to thank Ferrari Of Seattle for an excellent transaction, Bryan was very good and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another car from them again. He described the car very well.

    21,000 miles today
     
  19. GTO Joe

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    Looks great! Bet you keep beyond the summer. :)
     
  20. Dave rocks

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    Andrew, I got my car with 2 broken wheel caps and the seller assumed Algar broke them when putting on new tires. (I doubt it).

    Anyway, the seller called Algar (8 months later) and Mike (service manager) sent me a set free (Mike's a great guy!).

    Moral of the story - the new caps are much nicer than the old - the new ones don't have a clear lens over them - they are more like shields.

    I still have yet to put them on - coming soon.

    Enjoy the car!!
     
  21. wazie7262

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    Please tell me you'll get a Capristo instead :-o
     
  22. rbellezza

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    Best trim, color and GTS on top of it ! Congratulations indeed !
     
  23. M. Brandon Motorcars

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    Beautiful. Congratulations.
     
  24. AceMaster

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    Very nice, congratulations.
     

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