355 Spider Buying Advice
Discussion
After weeks of looking for Ferrari 355 GTS or Spider to buy and multiple disappointments with cars that have been sold 'one hour ago', I've now put a deposit on a 1996 Spider at a dealer near London. It has only done 11,000 miles, three previous owners and is in beautiful condition.
Two years ago, the previous owner put it into a Ferrari main dealer, where they went over it with a fine tooth comb and spent £12,000 replacing everything deemed necessary.
It will be serviced by the dealer before I take delivery, including changing cam belts.
My question is whether it is advisable to have an independent inspection first?
I have read that there are issues with manifolds needing to be replaced, valve guide wear and problems with the rams that work the roof.
Two years ago, the previous owner put it into a Ferrari main dealer, where they went over it with a fine tooth comb and spent £12,000 replacing everything deemed necessary.
It will be serviced by the dealer before I take delivery, including changing cam belts.
My question is whether it is advisable to have an independent inspection first?
I have read that there are issues with manifolds needing to be replaced, valve guide wear and problems with the rams that work the roof.
Thanks for all the advice, which has been greatly appreciated.
I have now bought the car and I am immensely pleased with it.
Luckily, it turns out the previous owner had a Capristo exhaust fitted a year ago. I can't believe the sound!! It's like two superbikes with open exhausts.
I had just sold my AC Cobra due to lack of practicality and was mourning the lost of amazing exhaust sound. But now I am relishing this amazing sound track!!
What I am so amazed about, is how easy the car is to drive. It feels a lot smaller to drive than it appears and all the controls are very light and easy. ( I suppose anything would be easier after the Cobra!! ) It's not quite a day to day car to drive as my 911 but it's not too far off it.
And I am also very please with choosing yellow. It sets itself apart from the crowd.
I have now bought the car and I am immensely pleased with it.
Luckily, it turns out the previous owner had a Capristo exhaust fitted a year ago. I can't believe the sound!! It's like two superbikes with open exhausts.
I had just sold my AC Cobra due to lack of practicality and was mourning the lost of amazing exhaust sound. But now I am relishing this amazing sound track!!
What I am so amazed about, is how easy the car is to drive. It feels a lot smaller to drive than it appears and all the controls are very light and easy. ( I suppose anything would be easier after the Cobra!! ) It's not quite a day to day car to drive as my 911 but it's not too far off it.
And I am also very please with choosing yellow. It sets itself apart from the crowd.
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