UK market for 355s

[Schnellmann]

I've thought about getting a 355 and have been following the market for some time (here in Switzerland). What really puts me off is that there seems to be hardly any movement. Almost all the cars that were on sale 6-9 months ago are still for sale (even ones that looked to be pretty good). Is this just an oddity of the Swiss market or is it the same in the UK?

[MogulBoy]

Your romance with Iris is over already?

[tomtom]

I haven't really looked at it since buying mine ~2yrs ago but I can't imagine the market is that volatile at the moment. Buyers for all but the real premium cars probably fall into the middle-class, middle-income category and they're all stashing their money in mattresses if the media are to be believed.

[jdw1234]

I sold my car a couple of years ago and there are still cars up for sale from the same time.

[MogulBoy]

Schnellman, forget the F355. How about this..

http://www.autoscout24.ch/Search/Detail.aspx?lng=f...

[Schnellmann]

MogulBoy said:

Your romance with Iris is over already?

Not at all! I was looking at 355s earlier in the year as a replacement for the 993 I had then, but got cold feet because wasn't sure I could move it on if necessary as no other 355s for sale seemed to be disappearing from Autoscout. Iris was an impulse buy because it was in such good condition. Much as I love the 355 I think the 993 makes more sense for me at the moment. Got to try that Ferrari experience one day though...

[Schnellmann]

MogulBoy said:

Schnellman, forget the F355. How about this..

http://www.autoscout24.ch/Search/Detail.aspx?lng=f...

Good price and a lot of car for the money...but doesn't appeal (and with the 600 horses would be too quick for my licence!)

[splatagain]

I sold mine a month ago as I was moving to the US. Now I'm here I am thinking about getting one in the spring BUT have one question. I'm 6'2" and found the driving posn really bad. Has anyone extended the steering column by adding a boss to get the wheel closer? I felt like my legs were round my ears and I was still having to stretch a mile to reach the wheel. Apologies for the slight hijack!!

[tomtom]

Yes, and changed the wheel for a Momo thing. I'm also 6'2 and the driving position still sucks compared to the Lotuses I had before (but they were perfect) and I still find my right leg gets a bit painful on long drives but it's a lot better than standard now.

[SalesManager]

I'd say prices were up in the UK.

[Cactussed]

I'd say that prices on web aren't always reflective of where the market is at.
Frankly, I think the number of people that have that level of cash to throw around are few and far between right now and if they do have it, are choosing to sit on it rather than spend.

As a result, cars are staying for sale for extended periods.

People that really need to move something are dropping prices a long way. Others are simply choosing to wait it out.

[simonigrale]

A lot are going to Australia as well. I have my mates for sale with us in a very rare colour.

I'm waiting to sell my house and I'll dip in again once we've moved.

Just in two minds what to buy?

Think I'll end up with a 355 as the prices of 512trs have doubled since I bought my 348 3 and a half years ago.

[simonigrale]

tomtom said:

Yes, and changed the wheel for a Momo thing. I'm also 6'2 and the driving position still sucks compared to the Lotuses I had before (but they were perfect) and I still find my right leg gets a bit painful on long drives but it's a lot better than standard now.

Great wheel !!! I have fond memories of sitting behind one of those

[rubystone]

SalesManager said:

I'd say prices were up in the UK.

Depends on what prices you are looking at...sale price or asking price....the former is down, the latter is only up because of chancers...and inevitably it's the former that counts....