Need info on a 348 spyder

I am interested in this car:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/ferrariads/showproduct.php?product=2068&sort=1&cat=11&page=2


Does anyone have any information on the car or know of someone in the area (Pennsylvania) that could reliably check the mechanical condition?


Thanks


Also, if anyone has a similar car for sale please let me know. I am looking for red but would go yellow for the right deal.

 

LOL LOL- ive been in contact with the owner - i will prob be making a ride this weekend to see the car. i also am interested in the car. the owner is quick to respond with my questions - seems like a good guy and a nic car.

 

Sharp looking Spider.

 

Wow, that looks like a good deal. Low miles!

I paid a little more for a car with 2x the miles (but also included some pricey extras).

 

From the pictures it looks like a pretty decent price, but you never can tell.

Sometimes mileage can be a little too low, especially as a two owner car. If one owner put all the miles on it and then it sat as a garage queen the car may need some work. Seals tend to dry out when not in use.

There is something about the 348 that I like. It's not that fast, it doesn't handle that well but I like it.

For my kicks I have 700whp supercharged Viper that my wife refuses to even ride in (it's too loud and uncomfortable according to her).

 

Would you insist on a full leakdown/compression test prior to final payment?

 

i personally think the 348 handles better than a 355 [ just my opinion ] and you're right - there not that fast but how fast do ya wanna go ??? legally ?? i wouldnt want to get cought driving 130 mph.

 

A *buyer* doesn't need both tests. You can only have good compression with good leakdown (how can you have good compression inside something that badly leaks?!), so the buyer only needs a good compression test.

The leakdown helps tells a rebuilder where a problem resides. That's a rebuilder's concern, not a buyer's matter, so a Buyer shouldn't waste money on a leakdown unless the buyer is considering rebuilding the engine as part of the deal.

The compression test is easy to do and it can indicate that Timing is/isn't way out of whack (e.g. valves open at the wrong time means air/fuel can't be well compressed) and that your valves are sealing reasonably well. That's the test that a buyer should do.

The leakdown test is more specific to a problem area, but you find the problem in the first place with a compression test, in my amatuer opinion.

 

But I didn't miss this one. This 95+car is now sitting in my garage. It's my 8th Ferrari since 1970 and probably the nicest. The car is absolutely cherry and the owner was a joy to do business with. The car is absolutely as represented and was, in my opinion, an incredible buy. Anyone who was looking at this car and didn't act missed a good one.

 

Congratulations! Now how about some pics.

 

+1

 

good for you bro !!! congrats !!!!!! i liked the car alot but my heart keeps screaming 355 or 360.

 

Will, glad you were pleased. Now get it out and RUN IT! It needs a good spring cleaning. My TR is now at Algar in Philly getting a full major, water pump, clutch etc. Hopefully cost me less the a new Hyundai