What do you guys think of this F355B?

I owned a 1997 Argento Nurburgring 355B and this looks to be the same colour on my computer. FWIW, I am pretty sure that Grigio Titanio was not offered until 1998.

 

I absolutely love the exterior, the interior is a little too red for my taste.

 

I like it. I like the red interiors.

 

Silver F355 was my pick when looking for cars but decided to get a 550 instead.

 

Pretty exterior and wheels. Been all around Texas. Autocheck lists about 6 titles.

 

I Love the color combo. Emailed them after the last auction didn't meet the reserve with a list of questions. Didn't reply until the 2nd request with "call to discuss". Spoke to Curtis in sales who said to call Len, the owner. Left him 2 messages with no reply. My list of questions from my email must have turned them off...

 

i emailed and asked whether valve job was done - no; and if headers and cats were OEM - yes.

also, see

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107949

 

Here you go. Looks like "only" 4 title changes after original dealer:


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Report Run Date: 06/27/2006
Vehicle Description: ZFFPR41AXS0101599
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VIN: ZFFPR41AXS0101599
Year: 1995
Make: Ferrari
Model: F355 Berlinetta
Style/Body: 2 Door Unknown Style 2-3 Passengers
Engine: 8-FI-3.5L
Country of Assembly: Italy



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Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta (ZFFPR41AXS0101599) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title.


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Abandoned No Abandoned Record Found
Damaged No Damaged Record Found
Fire Damage No Fire Damage Record Found
Grey Market No Grey Market Record Found
Hail Damage No Hail Damage Record Found
Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Record Found
Junk No Junk Record Found
Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Found
Salvage No Salvage Record Found



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Major Damage Incident No Major Damage Record Found
Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Found
Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Record Found
Recycled No Recycled Record Found
Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Record Found
Water Damage No Water Damage Record Found



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Report Date: 06/27/2006
Date Reported Odometer Reading
09/05/1995 103
03/22/1997 8,975
10/25/1997 12,967
05/15/1999 19,992
07/12/2001 26,007
10/19/2005 31,641



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Accident Data No Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources
Corrected Title No Corrected Title Record Found
Driver Education No Driver Education Record Found
Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Record Found
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Repossessed No Repossessed Record Found
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Taxi Use No Taxi Use Record Found
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Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.

Report Run Date: 06/27/2006
VIN: ZFFPR41AXS0101599 1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta




Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
09/05/1995 TX 103 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
09/19/1996 HOUSTON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:00022200048017490) (Lien Reported)
11/27/1996 MC KINNEY, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/22/1997 GARLAND, TX 8,975 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:05743335501102605)
06/01/1997 GARLAND, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/25/1997 RICHARDSON, TX 12,967 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
06/01/1998 GARLAND, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/15/1999 TX 19,992 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:05743336283103126) (Lien Reported)
06/15/1999 PLANO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/01/2000 PLANO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/01/2001 PLANO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/12/2001 RICHARDSON, TX 26,007 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
06/01/2002 PLANO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/01/2003 PLANO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/01/2004 PLANO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/01/2005 FRISCO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/19/2005 ADDISON, TX 31,641 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
11/17/2005 FRISCO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:05755238657070728)
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
05/02/2006 FRISCO, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:05755238657070728)
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT

 

I emailed Len about the valve guides too. His response to me was that it wasn't a required service and that I should listen to "real Ferrari owners and not Ferrari gossip spreaders".

 

Here was my original email. Maybe I was too forward???? Haha


Hi,

I'm interested in getting some more information about the 1995 F355 that you have for sale. Your eBay ad stated that a major service was done.

1. Who performed the service.
2. Was it the 30K service with timing belt? Clutch replaced? Any valve guide issues or replacements. Cats or header issues or replacements?
3. Can you verify the exterior color paint code.
4. Any repaints or repairs.
5. Does everything work, electricals, AC etc?

Thank you for your time.

Regards,

Ray Chau

 

Those are legitimate questions.

In the past, everytime time I had a question, he emailed promptly.

 

I noticed that Ferrarichat guys seem to prefer Autocheck over carfax. Is there any reason?

On topic: I seem to remember that silver car being sold, but later relisted on ebay. Seems to happen a lot.

FYI. Some quick math shows that 81% off all Ferraris listed on ebay do not meet reserve. 9% are technically sold, but many of these fall through.

Jay

 

For me it's convenience - nothing more. It's a mouse click away on all cars listed on Ebay and you can buy 10 reports for $15. Pretty cheap if your browsing Ebay alot - like I have been lately.

 

I think theyre all worthless (Carfax, etc). They can only report what is reported. We get cars here all the time that are obvious accident/paint work cars with clean reports.

As for that 355, i saw the auctions and the old thread. I think the exterior is gorgeous. The red interior I dont care for. Also, I couldnt stand driving a Ferrari like that with a hard top. Id go outta my mind. Im a rag top man all the way!

 

I agree that a car repaired for cash won't show up with an accident report, but title changes do. And I have seen salvage titles listed on great looking cars. I was looking at a car last week advertised as one of a golf pro's private collection. Turns out there were 2 Salvage title entries and multiple owners.

The reports might not be perfect but for $1.50 each I don't think they hurt - particularly when trying to verify a "one owner" car and/or where the car has been.

 

That's definitely argento nurburgring, not grigio titanio. Aside from the ghetto stereo install and lame wheels, it looks great and seems to be priced just right. I'd worry about a seller who can't tell you anything about the car though, especially the right color...

-R

 

check the aerial pic of the rear engine lid. it looks like it (the rear engine bonnet) is much closer to the quarter panel on the right side than on the left..... fyi