4getit

I have been thinking about selling my BS for a much slower Ferrari 355 F1 Spider 1997 1999 model. I know this is a big sacrifice for a much stronger, more reliable, newer MB to give up for a much older, less reliable and slower Ferrari. Always wanted an Italian car and have slowly graduate up over 46 cars to get the BS, thinking this would solve my craving for by dream car.

Any comments? any buyer's.

Here is a link to photos of my car.

http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad81/cjadj5541/

AMS Performance

If there is one Fcar any true enthusiast should own in his lifetime... its the 355 (preferably w/ tubi exhaust ). Go for it, you only live life once, might as well live alittle.

The 97+ are more reliable and don't suffer as much from the exhaust manifold issues of the earlier 355s. The 95s are OBD1 and have dual intake tract which is supposedly more easily modified than the OBD2 355s but honestly you will never make a ton of power NA out of the 355s anyways. Drive it and enjoy it for what it is, its a great car. plus... now they are getting dirt cheap

4getit

thx for the input.

Mighty Joe

The 355 is Badda$$! If an Fcar is your hearts passion I would go for it!!!

LOVEMYBS

I've had my eye on a 2004 F360 for a long time that my dealer can't give away. I understand your passion.

sechsgang

The sound of the 355 is simply second to none...that said, the thing just doesnt operate 1/10th as smoothly as the bs for a performance car. That said, there is romance in that at times for a sports car, so whatever your heart is telling you, go with it!!!

spifffs

what are the specs on your car, i have a friend here in laughlin nevada who has been eying my black series, but i wont sell it to him, he is very interested, and we are located only 3 hours from phoenix. he wants an 040 black or white black with 1 owner and low mileage. pm me if you think you want to sell it. i think i could get the deal done in 1 day.

forhamilton

that's crazy talk

4getit

its of course a 2008 CLK BS, silver in color. Only options i added was I ordered new logos and name plates and had them blackened by a MB Autobody store and had them installed on car. On this car it looks better then the Chrome ones. Also added a clear bra on car. Just changed oil. I always change oil twice as much as recommended.

And like I already told u guys MB sent me a email confirming that only 349 were built and shipped to US.

Has approx 20,500 miles on it and is babied. never tracked and always garaged. Only driven on weekends and trips to California with me and the wife to get away from the AZ heat.

don't know how to add photos to this link but an one interested can send me a private email and will send pics. Have lots.

Any questions I can send phone number via private email.

F1Bobby

Having had a couple Ferraris there is nothing that stirs the soul like the sound of an Italian engine approaching the red line... You gotta go with your heart!

pitts12driver

FWIW I too was smitten by the idea of an Italian car. After a lot of wrangling, I got a spot on the list for an F430. After waiting 18 months, it finally came, but was a huge disappointment. I drove it for 900 miles, and sold it back to the dealer, I bought a used BS and a 911 GT3 for less total money - both of which are more satisfying to me in every dimension.

4getit

why were u so disappointed?

pitts12driver

The 430 had a huge number of shortcomings -

it attracts way too much attention
it understeers - the balance is way off as delivered
it broke constantly
it was uncomfortably hot in the cabin after 30 minutes and the climate control was useless.

I drove a friend's Scuderia and the handling was much sharper - but you wouldn't want to drive it every day.

the GT3 laps faster than the base 430, has better dynamics, never breaks, is comfortable, and looks like every other 911 on the road so no one bothers you.

AMS Performance

In many ways italian cars are like italian woman... gotta try them at least once in life, but you never take them home as your wife . (jk to anyone whose italian )

4getit

i have to disagree as i am Italian, and come from a big Italian family..

Riley Martin

There's got to be plenty of jokes in that comment.

AMS Performance

Haha, it was just a joke. just trying to lighten the mood .

They are great cars... but italian cars do have serious maintenance issues one must consider. Just b/c the 355s are at bargain basement prices doesn't mean that cost of ownership still isn't very high. Maintenance records are CRUCIAL... make sure the appropriate inspections have been done and also make sure clutch was replaced relatively recently and still has a good 60-70%+ still left on its life (you don't want to be doing that... its a pricey job). Take it to a qualified ferrari specialist (independent if you can find one as dealership is $$$) and have them do a proper pre-purchase inspection, it will be worth every penny.

Best of Luck on finding a great 355

4getit

OKAY guys it is going to Schumacher MB in Scottsdale in the morning on consignment. Unless u know of some one else interested I can save them money before it goes to a dealer and they add their markup and taxs.

My cell is 602 403-0024

THX guys.

_AMG_

It will be awesome to own a Ferrari, but i wouldn't sacrifice a black series for it. I would sell a regular amg if i had it, but not the BS. The choice is yours but both are amazing cars.

Riley Martin

You think that's crazy; I just traded in my Black for a ML350 Bluetec.