Question about the battery in a 355, and a quite funny story

Are there any posts located in the car to jump the battery? Or is the only access point the passenger wheel well?


Now for the story.

I was at FNE yesterday and the took in a 355 spider with about 4000 miles on it as a trade. The car could not start because of a dead battery. So the car was pushed from the transport and once it was on the ground, the sales associates wanted to jump the car. One says, the battery is in the back. I rolled my eyes. I told him, "no its in the front. You need to take the wheel off to access it."

The sales guy opened the front bonnet and started looking everywhere for the battery. I told him again "Its in front of the wheel" I even pointed out the access panel.

They guys still didnt seem to believe me. They pushed the car out of the way so they could unload their next trade in. A beautiful non striped CS. Meanwhile one of the truckers, and 2 sales guys had all the doors open and both bonnets open trying to find the battery. In their defense, it was Sunday and their service dept was closed. I wouldn't expect the sales reps to actually know about the cars they are selling. (theres a hint of sarcasm there)

Speaking of know the cars you are selling, I asked the younger of the sales guys how much the CS would probably sell for. His response, and I quote, "well, The car is practically new, so it will most likely sell above list.... around $320."


I was with 3 others at the dealership and we all kind of looked at each other. When we went back in, a friend who is seriously considering the car asked the other sales guy how much it would go for. He responded about $220. Still expensive, but at least he knew what he was talking about! (they have another cs, asking $210k)

Im not trying to bad mouth FNE, but I thought this day was quite comical and wanted to share the story.

 

good to know about the posts!!

I had a dead battery a few months back, and everyone told me I had to take the wheel off to jump the battery. grrrrr.....