1996 Ferrari 355GTB in black/tan. 6 speed manual, 29,500 miles with 30K major service and belts done. Extras include:

-Tubi exhaust
-Hyperflow catalytic converters
-Challenge grill
-Euro clear front markers
-Alpine head unit
-Custom subwoofer box (in matching tan leather)
-K40 radar detector
-Bluetooth kit
-Carbon fiber door sills
-OEM car cover
-OEM tool kit

This car has been enjoyed and driven regularly and as such shows a number of small stone chips on the front nose and door mirrors. It is not a garage queen, but it still looks fantastic.

A recent inspection and leakdown test has shown that the engine is in excellent condition will less than 5% on any one cylinder. One of the camseals is seeping oil slightly, but it's not leaking on the belts, so it poses no issues.

$67,500

 

When would the next service be due? How much? Are all 355 services engine out? Where are you located?

 

The next minor service isn't due until 45K. Only the major services are engine out. The next major is due at 60K (around $4500.) I'm in Los Angeles.

 

What do the major services consist of and what part in particular require the engine out? $4500 seems ok, as long as there are no "other" repairs in between.

 

These cars are pretty reliable, especially ones that have some miles on them, since any bugs would have shown up and been addressed. Really the biggest part of the major (30K) service is replacing the cam belts, since this requires that the engine be removed. Routine servicing is not much different than a Porsche, just fluid changes and such.

 

So the only reason it is an engine out service is because of the cam belts? What is the most amount of miles that you have seen in a 355? How durable are the clutches? Is a clutch job also an engine out job? Any 355 "problems" that you know of? (ie 996 RMS leaks) It sounds like you have done some nice tasteful mods to the car. Any other pics?

 

Buy it, Luis!

 

Yes, the engine out is just for the cam belts. 355s with high mileage are not uncommon, particularly in Europe. A friend of mine has 80K on his and is still using it daily. The F1 gearbox models have problems with the hydraulics, but that doesn't affect this car. 1995 models have problems with the valve guides, which can be quite expensive (about $8K) to fix, but this one doesn't have that problem as evidenced by the excellent leakdown test results. I'll try to take a few more pics tomorrow.

 

ooo000OOOO I've always wanted a black Berlinetta

 

that's a great price. How much are minor services?

 

Do you have a service history, paperwork or PPI done?

 

I have the 30K service receipt, most of the oil changes, and the recent PPI receipt and results (including leakdown results.) I believe the minor services are about $1200-$1400.

 

Not to butt in but I can answer the most miles question for you. There is a gentleman in Fl. that drove his F355 spider as a daily driver and had 129K on the original engine prior to selling it and replacing it with a newer model.

The clutch should be done at the same time as the engine out if needed (to save the labor costs). These cars have only a few problem areas but they are:

1) Exhaust manifolds/Cat converters (fail due to heat and possibly build quality but there are replacements)
2) Valve seals (A car with this amount of miles has more than likely already dealt with this issue or wont encounter it)
3) Sticky interior pieces (center console has a slightly rubberized coating that melts over time)


I have a 96 F355 spider and have about 38K miles on it and have had less trouble than those who drive their cars more sparingly. The secret to these cars is to drive them!! The more they sit the more they bleed (money, fluids etc.)

If you're interested in more info go check out ferrarichat.com it’s a great site with lots of knowledgeable people.

 

What does the minor and major services consist of? What is changed? How often are the minor services?

 

Excellent, thanks for the info. Where in Az are you at? I may be moving to Scottsdale within the next few months.