Just bought myself a Ferrari F355 [pics included]

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It's a 1992 K-reg, Rosso red, cream/black leather, manual.

I'm told it's quite rare, it's a pre-launch model so I'm told. It was the prototype model that Ferrari themselves took upto the Tyrol mountains for reliability testing. However, I have noticed a few things......it doesn't seem to be that fast?


I've been reading reviews on the F355 and people said it was blisteringly fast, 0-60 in 5 seconds, top end of 180mph. Thing is though, mine doesn't feel that quick. The owner told me the mass air-flow sensor needed replacing. I think I have a broken exhaust too, but the previous owner again assured me that it was an after-market "Veilside" special one-off piece. I mean, don't get me wrong it is VERY loud but it doesn't sound like other F355's I've heard.


Also...is it true that Citroen Saxo's are quicker than F355's from 0-40mph? I think so because I've had alot of these VTR's and even standard 1.1 Saxo's beat me off the line, although admittedly I was going uphill and I know the F355 has a b*gger of a clutch.

Anyway guys, I paid £49,750 for the car. I think I might have paid slightly too much, but considering it is a pre-launch model AND a prototype that Ferrari used I think it'll be worth a fortune in about 5 years time.

Here are pics of my pride and joy,

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obscene said:

You're 2 days early...

Fill me in.....

Is something wrong with the Ferrari I bought?

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hora said:

OP are you genuine or leg-pulling?

It's a Ferrari man. For real. Check the paint, number plate and badges. It's legit. For real bro.

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mazdajason said:

Looks like rear drums not disks, or that could be the iphone screen..

Yeah as I said, it's the F355 prototype so it doesn't have the exact same running gear as the later models.

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Shaw Tarse said:

I call for the custard test!
I don't believe the OP can afford to buy such a magnificent machine

its a f355 prototype hence why it was so cheap

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Edit. Sorry Balmoral, wrong person quoted. Apologies.

Edited by Schermerhorn on Wednesday 30th March 16:25

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powwerr said:

Why the fk is this thread still going?

Troll wants attention - Troll getting attention.

Thread is a joke you sad tt. Get with it, dumstick.

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jimmy156 said:

Schermerhorn said:

Balmoral Green said:

How in the hell is it trolling?

But it is two days early, that's puzzling?

the thread is a joke you sad tw*t. Get with it.

Did you quote the right person there, i think he did get it!

Apologies. Original post edited

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Frenchda said:

I too bought a rare prototype, this is the actual test model used before they launched the F40 with only subtle changes.

I thinks yours is a replica. They sold you a right dummy there!

You should have done your research before you bought it - like me. I can't believe you fell for it man!

Edited by Schermerhorn on Thursday 31st March 15:48