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Why is this 348 So Cheaply Priced?

Discussion in '348/355' started by StealthDriver, Dec 29, 2007.

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  1. StealthDriver

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  2. VTChris

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    It wont sell at anything close to the current bid of $35k.

    Shill bidding will happen, then the auction will be canceled prior to the completion of the auction.

    If you are looking for a 348 Spider, there is one for sale by one of the 348 brothers...
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/member.php?u=44853

    EDT: here is his car
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/348-Spider-10k-in-extras-California-car_W0QQitemZ250199842950QQihZ015QQcategoryZ157043QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
     
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    How did you know that its cheap? There is no "Buy it now" price. "Low reserve" means nothing and mileage is kind of high for a 95' (I've never seen a 95' with this mileage) , there is no info on its service history so it could be needing a major service soon. As well, the 4 buttons to the right of the shifter look weird (one should be the gas door opener) and appears like there are no buttons to press. If this is normal for a Spyder then disregard the 4 buttons statement.
     
  4. VTChris

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    There is no reserve
     
  5. Dean355

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    LOL Chris! Scroll down to the page right below the last picture:

    New Soft Top is in excellent condition
    The car drives great, fires up immediately,
    and the clutch is very strong with great feel.


    LOW RESERVE
     
  6. VTChris

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    Dean my friend, Ya know I luv ya!

    This car has been for sale for many months, It started (months ago) as a "reserve auction" thus the reason for his text (which he hasn't changed) stating low reserve.
    The vehicle is now trying to be sold without a reserve.

    Happy New Year to you and the family.

    I have attached 2 images to show the differences of the auctions...
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    I will put it on my watch list to see what it ends up selling for. I have actually been actively looking at buying a 355 and saw this on ebay in my search and thought that a 348 for $35K it is a good buy.
     
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    Chris... you're the man!!
    I actually skipped the top part trying to find a buy it now price below. Depending on service history it might be a good buy... I think. Still I have no clue what the deal is with those 4 buttons?!

    I am working New Year's Eve :( but will try to get home earlier if all remains quiet. Wishing you the best for 2008.
     
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    And in the finest '348 on ebay' tradition the rear wheels are on the wrong way...
     
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    I am working as well, except I work a bit closer to home ;)

    From my family to yours, Happy New Year! Have a drink for me since I don't drink :)
     
  12. VTChris

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    LOL!

    I think it's a prerequisite it happens so often!
     
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    Chris, that makes the two of us, I don't drink either :)
     
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    If you look close at the odometer, the numbers don't line up very well. Looks like it may have been rolled back.
     
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    I think they wanted 45k.

    This is probably the reason it's cheaper than others..

    12/14/2006 LAS VEGAS, NV Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
    TITLED OR REGISTERED AS A FLEET/RENTAL VEHICLE
     
  16. StealthDriver

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    So it looks like this car was a daily rental type vehicle huh?
     
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    I had one of these that lookede exactly like this car except mine had the four buttons on the console installed.
    those look to be removed.
     
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    Let's see. A Vegas rental Ferrari. I bet this thing is a real piece of work. I wouldn't buy it without a PDI, which I'd put money would fail miserably. Also as someone else noted. The odometer looks fishy.
     
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    14 bids already and price now up to $39,100. How do people bid knowing they might end up with it, without inspecting anything about the car. The seller does not even have a service history posted?!?! Why does "Graham" want you to call for questions instead of posting some info?
     
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    Like he said. There is a sucker born every minute.
     
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    Just an observation but the read 348 sider badge is missing. This makes me wonder if it was ever in a slight accident & they never bothered placing a new one on. If anyone runs a Carfax on it I wouldn't be surprised in the least that it claimed to be never been wrecked but repaired at the most cost effective way as possible. Only the PPI will tell.
     
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    And a Florida title, which IIRC doesn't disclose anything other than the fact that it's a car.

    Probably overpriced at $45K.
     
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    Yeah, these 348s are great. :rolleyes:

    Enough of this crap. I feel like I wandered onto the Prius board. Back to the 308/328 forum now where we all drink, smoke, speed and chase girls. ;)
     
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    Some day the 328 boys will step up to chasing women in stead of girls :)
     

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