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Thinking about buying another F355

Discussion in '348/355' started by 355dreamer, Jul 11, 2013.

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  1. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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  2. cavlino

    cavlino Formula 3

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    Cool, I was thinking of that too but then thought perhaps another model instead for some variety.
     
  3. ShineKen

    ShineKen Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Interesting. This car was at Cars and Coffee Irvine about 3 weeks ago. I have a picture of it :).
     
  4. dantm

    dantm Formula 3

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    Very cool car...
     
  5. Robin

    Robin F1 Rookie

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    Previous owner was an fchatter in SoCal so you could get some info from him. I love this color combo and seriously considered this car about 10 years ago before buying mine. Good luck!
     
  6. Dave rocks

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    Saw that yesterday - very nice car.
     
  7. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
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    Very tasteful mods on the car and a fair price.
     
  8. jmbarba76

    jmbarba76 Formula Junior

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    That car is gorgeous! Tasteful mods and beautiful color combo! If you don't buy it I might!
     
  9. DragRag

    DragRag Rookie

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    There is a black one on Craigslist for under 50k also. Might be worth looking into. Just saying, and I have not researched that car at all yet.
     
  10. ceb39

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  11. F355steve

    F355steve Formula 3

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    I "think" about buying another 355 frequently as well.... I know it would come with a side of divorce as well though!

    I say go for it!
     
  12. ketel

    ketel Formula 3

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    It's a stunner. Tasteful mods too. Must take off like a scalded cat.

    Makes me think about that 360 wheel. It's growing on me.

    ketel
     
  13. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
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    FYI....that's a 550 wheel
     
  14. bobzdar

    bobzdar F1 Veteran

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    Wow, that's at least a $55k car with $20k worth of good mods on it in a great color combo. If it were available when I was buying I'd have a hard time even looking at another car...

    If you buy it, I'll take the trip up from Richmond to check it out in person, it's that sweet.
     
  15. Extreme

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    That's a good looking car all the perfect mods.
    I like the steering wheel better than the 360 wheel I have.
     
  16. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    So I was able to track down the guy who traded it in to the current dealer and gather some good intel.

    I'm still waiting on the records from the dealer.

    Stay tuned!
     
  17. cavlino

    cavlino Formula 3

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    Good detective work.
     
  18. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    The sales tactics of this dealership are laughable. What does it take to get a straight answer?
     
  19. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
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    At least they're talking to you. Every time I've gone there they won't give me the time of day ;)
     
  20. dlynes

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    + 1

    gotta love that.

    what'd they try?
     
  21. 355dreamer

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    "Let me see if its still available."

    "There's a celebrity looking at it right now"

    "I'm waiting on a deposit, are you ready to buy it?"

    "It needs nothing"

    All I want are the service records, then I will PPI, and buy it for the right price.

    Why is this so hard?
     
  22. f-man

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    The sound that the Gruppe M intakes give off is almost as exotic as the exhaust note. The combination is intoxicating.

    As you increase throttle, it climaxes like sequencial whistling turbos.

    Or more like the X Wing fighter shooting off its laser cannons.

    It's cool.
     
  23. f-man

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    Curious Luke, if it checked out, what would your "right price be"? ( not to worry, I'm chasing a 550.)

    Do you still have the GTS?
     
  24. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ
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    Yes, I still own the GTS. It's not going anywhere.

    Specifically, for me, this car is perfect. Well modified (I want to keep my GTS totally stock), and the color is really unique. If I bought this car, I would almost DD it. It's not a hugely desirable year, it already has high mileage, and it could be inexpensive. After I'm done enjoying it, I'd sell the exhaust, rims, steering wheel etc, and likely be neutral on the transaction.

    All that considered, I know what the dealer paid, and I know what it needs.

    If they made 5k through the transaction, I think we would both be happy.

    If I could just get a straight answer about the car, that would be a different story.
     
  25. Robb

    Robb Moderator
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    Nice looking car. My fingers are crossed for you.

    Robb
     

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