Online PPI - Thoughts? - Lots of Pics Attached

LED is definitely not stock. Probably an aftermarket alarm system -- ask if they have need to use a trickle charger to keep the battery up. Many alarm systems drain the electrical quickly.

What's the VIN on the car?

 

Yes, of course the LED is from an alarm, is it still hooked up? Sure there's a hole drilled in the decklid. So you buy the car and decide if you want to leave the antenna in place, remove it and put in a plug or fill the hole with bondo & touchup the bondo. The LED you live with, alarm or not unless you want to put an extra cavallino there. So buy the car (I'd personally get cheesed off if you tried to negotiate me down hundreds of dollars for such things) and drive it.

 

I checked but don't have any info on that number. US model, GTS. Interior color/exterior color isn't referenced by the VIN at all

 

I could be mistaken but I believe the deck lid is aluminum and may not be subject to rust. It appears to be in pristine condition, find out when the 30K major was performed. Good luck

 

how much

 

I would, too. And I didn't even want aftermarket alarms drilled into mine. But, that's me. If you're looking for an '86 328 to drive and enjoy (and not show), this might be a good car for you.

I don't see any other big warning signs here - looks like a nice car. But the pics are kind of selective (i.e., it must have 4 wheels and I see only one in close-up, how's the driver's seat bolster, etc.) and you certainly want to get the big stuff checked out before you plunk down any cash. Also run a carfax, ask about service history/documents, etc. As you know from hanging out on this site, a documented sevice history is important, especially for a Ferrari that has been out of warranty for 18 years or so.

Good luck with it. My 328 has been a sweetheart.

 

It seems to have the often-missing plastic trim pieces (the small ones, closest to the rear) on the side view mirrors.

On the other hand, in the photos, it's missing the little plastic cap/cover for the windshield washer fluid reservoir area. (Bet you nobody else caught that one! )

The silkscreen logo on the air filter is faded (very typical at that mileage), however the red-painted intake cover seems to be in 8 or 9 out of 10 shape, good for that mileage.

Is there something weird about the shifter, like a bushing or something 1" down from the shift knob?

 

BTW: You need to get photos from UNDER the car. How does the car look underneath? Is the oil / tranny pan covered in oil, or clean? What is the shape of the fiberglass / spoilers down there?

 

It appears that you are missing the proper spare tire. It should be a space saver with the correct stickers and knob to attach it. The Airbox shold have Ferrari stenciled on it in White. That can be re done. The spare is expensive. I will look at a few more items. What about tool sets and books? Over $500 there. Service records?

 

Me again, check the targa top. I can't tell if it has the cover and knobs to keep it in place behind the seats. Put it on and see if it fits tightly and that the rubber gasket is not gouged. Also check the windows to see if they move up and down properly and the mirror adjustment switch for the two outside mirrors works. Make sure the headlights pop up and turn signals and back up lights work correctly. The car looks good from the pictures. Just a few things to look at.

 

Ok, this is the last one. The distributors are supposed to have rubber boots over them. Mine are missing also. I guess mechanics take them off when changing wires and never replace them. With the rear deck exposed to the weather the boots probably help keep the electronics dry.

There should be a trouble light in the compartment between the seats. It plugs into the socket under the dash on the left side of the steering wheel. I don't have that either.

Randy

 

Isn't that a black rubber cover over the rear bank distributor?

 

Yes, and it gets worse after you buy it

 

Lol.

Just be OK with saying "no thank you" if it's not the right one. The mystique tends to blind people to the fact that there are 20 other red 328's for sale right now. Wipe your forehead, find out how good the car is, and be prepared to walk away. They all look gorgeous. The next one that comes along will look gorgeous. The power to say 'no' is the ultimate car-shopping tool, even with exotics - maybe especially with exotics.

 

That car was for sale in January 2005 from Evans Motors in Little Rock. Those are the exact same pictures used in the orignal eBay ad except for the one picture from the side. Might want to find out if the car has been sitting for the last 18 months, and if so why?

 

A friggin men!

 

Hmmph, women......