Need advice: is this a good deal?

I went with my dad today to look at a 355 berlinetta. It's a '95 w/ 13k miles, rossa corsa/beige. I was suprised by the lack of road rash, even if it had been recently sprayed-- I know they are prone to accumulate some. It just had the 15K service done by Algar Ferrari, including belts and new clutch. Brand new tires as well. The car is spotless, with just one exception-- the seat bolsters had some wear (It is a 10 y.o. car). The console is perfect, and the dash above the instrument cluster is fine. It also has a JL audio headunit.

The car is on consignment, and since we are going into the winter, the guy will probably we pretty lenient on the price... He will take $70,000, possibly $65,000. So what do you think? Thanks in advance

-Joe

 

Yup, the timing belt has been replaced.

 

I knew I forgot to ask the guy something... not sure.

 

My dad has a 996 cab. so the open top is taken care of... this is just a weekend/ bad vert. day weekend car.

 

Of course I will. I'm assuming it was done, since it was originally for sale at Algar-- I doubt they would take a car without having the issue taken care of. I'll definately check.

Assuming it is... good deal?

 

Thanks for all the replies everybody... I guess we've learned all that we needed. It seems like it will be a great deal if it's a good car.

NNO, I believe the owner (the car is on consignment) can't use it now; he has young kids, so between work and that, he has no time for it?

Jssans, This will be NO garage queen. Other than the fact that the car won't be driven to work, my dad will be driving it practically every other time. With 5 cars, he's still managed to put 30K on the porsche, and I'd expect the same from any new car.

I'll keep everyone posted! (no pun intended originally, but now that I think about it... i guess its a pretty good one )

 

I agree about the manifolds. I have a feeling they are done, because I doubt Algar would take the car for consignment if it wasn't up to par.

Do you guys think theres any chance for 60-65? 70 is a definite, but my dads not really looking for a car now, so he's not too motivated; unless it's too good of a deal (which 65 or less)?

 

Of course, but I do think you're pretty safe buying a used ferrari, most of the time. Obviously before anything happens, there will be no questions as to the mechanical condition of the car (as in, we will know it's perfect).

 

Yeah, they have a great service department.

BTW, do you know a guy who lives in Palm Beach gardens who has a black/tan (daytona seats)? I know this guy from where I play golf, and so far, he's gone through a 355b, 360, 360 spider, and is currently waiting for a 430 spider/6-speed. Cool guy, just wondering if you knew him (I can PM you his name if you'd like).