Tempting car on e-bay?
Tempting car on e-bay?
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kippax

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2,792 posts

275 months

Wednesday 20th June 2007
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There are 2 cars that i'm currently watching on ebay that seem to be really good prices One of which (the 360 spider) I am guessing is a scam anyone have any thoughts on these?

348TS for £25k (looks unusual in white)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ferrari-348-TS-Targa-24-000-...

360 spider 2003 for £51k!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-FERRARI-360-SPIDER-MODE...

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MitchT

17,096 posts

235 months

Wednesday 20th June 2007
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kippax said:
348TS for £25k (looks unusual in white)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ferrari-348-TS-Targa-24-000-...
was originally registered in Malaysia before coming to the UK in 1999.
Import - Right-hand-drive but with KMs on the odo. Might put some folk off.

The clutch and cambelt were changed in 2005 less than 1,000 previous.
That's two years ago, so they'll need doing again soon regardless of mileage covered since last done.

We also tested all the controls which worked fine except we were unable to operate the heating control.
Heating needs fixing.

Price looks about right considering the imminent work that needs doing. The fact that it's 'rare' white doesn't count for much IMO - rare colour = colour which not many people ordered new = colour which isn't very desirable = car which is harder to sell.

FezzaDezza

338 posts

230 months

Wednesday 20th June 2007
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MitchT beat me to it!!

Doesnt look that clean an example to be honest and looks like you'll need to spend a couple of £k on a decent service and the cambelts. Your then left with a car in and odd colour (I'm not a fan of it in white to be honest) with a speedo that reads in KM instead of MPH. Also its a 91 so probably still has the battery in the back.

You'd be better off spending nearer £27-£28k for a decent one with fresh service and belts IMHO.......

Couple of decent ones on Pistonheads if you have a look.

elms

1,954 posts

278 months

Wednesday 20th June 2007
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kippax said:
There are 2 cars that i'm currently watching on ebay that seem to be really good prices One of which (the 360 spider) I am guessing is a scam anyone have any thoughts on these?

348TS for £25k (looks unusual in white)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ferrari-348-TS-Targa-24-000-...

360 spider 2003 for £51k!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-FERRARI-360-SPIDER-MODE...

H
The 03 Spider is a scam, has been on there before. Surely the fact that is £25k less than dealers are asking must ring some alarm bells!

Troesma

432 posts

240 months

Wednesday 20th June 2007
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elms said:
kippax said:
There are 2 cars that i'm currently watching on ebay that seem to be really good prices One of which (the 360 spider) I am guessing is a scam anyone have any thoughts on these?

348TS for £25k (looks unusual in white)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ferrari-348-TS-Targa-24-000-...

360 spider 2003 for £51k!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-FERRARI-360-SPIDER-MODE...

H
The 03 Spider is a scam, has been on there before. Surely the fact that is £25k less than dealers are asking must ring some alarm bells!
Particularly when ther seller decorates his ad with poker cards and play chips...

(want to bet on it?) rolleyes

I'll rather stay clear

ProPlus

3,810 posts

266 months

Wednesday 20th June 2007
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Troesma said:
elms said:
kippax said:
There are 2 cars that i'm currently watching on ebay that seem to be really good prices One of which (the 360 spider) I am guessing is a scam anyone have any thoughts on these?

348TS for £25k (looks unusual in white)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ferrari-348-TS-Targa-24-000-...

360 spider 2003 for £51k!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-FERRARI-360-SPIDER-MODE...

H
The 03 Spider is a scam, has been on there before. Surely the fact that is £25k less than dealers are asking must ring some alarm bells!
Particularly when ther seller decorates his ad with poker cards and play chips...

(want to bet on it?) rolleyes

I'll rather stay clear
And says email me at a yahoo account if interested....


w1how

1,507 posts

241 months

Wednesday 20th June 2007
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Yes the 360 is a scam(notice the link at the bottom to email the 'seller')