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Thanks, yes fingers are crossed that inspection works out ok. Though as it Was a a tough choice it does mean I have plan B. Good thinking on the tyres and possibly also worth a geometry set up too. Tyre wise recently favoured Michelin Pilot Sports. In terms of car history I’ve had mid-engined...

Well I know this doesn’t fit with the advice of taking my time to find the right car, but more if the right car comes along.to just go for it. So subject to a satisfactory inspection aT AV engineering ive agreed a deal on the 360 F1 spider on auction at trade classics auction. Obviously more...

Well I know this doesn’t fit with the advice of taking my time to find the right car, but more if the right car comes along.to just go for it. So subject to a satisfactory inspection aT AV engineering Ok, that’s great, I have seen their adverts elsewhere, but that it is included in the fees...

Lifeboatboy, your 348 spider looks beautiful, and I really hope you get a good price for it. Trade Classics auctions seem to be a really decent website for buyers in particular as they really go to town to try and show everything. Literally hundreds of photos plus useful videos and sensibly...

Kyodo, thanks for your thoughts and advice, very sound advice. I’m waiting to hear about the auction car pricing and will then talk to AV. Looking at their website it looks like they no longer sell cars, but might put me in contact with cars they serviced. Unfortunately for me the dream Ferrari...

Jos, thanks for recommendations of inspections and also noted that MoreThanPolish mobile inspections too. Bristol car would 100% need an inspection. I’m not sure if Foskers car needs one too? Obviously trade classics is a gamble. Yes would speak to AV but the list of work they did in the...

Also I decided to go wild and bid on this one https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/ferrari/2004-ferrari-360-spider-f1-2/. Shocked myself that I won the auction but not met reserve so will see if buyer is willing to lower reserve. Was considerably less than cars in dealer so gives room to pay...

Just to be clear the Capristo exhaust was very loud and I believe non-valved . The Foskers car had I believe a Tubi exhaust (360 stamped on top) that sounded great. Yes when you are “on it” in twisty mountain road the Capristo would be great, but for motorway cruising to get to said mountain, or...

Many thanks for all your thoughts and advice, I am listening and trying to use the information. so as an update I’ve been to see three cars this week and most importantly driven two of them. All three were 360s and the two I drove were actually F1 gearboxes. I have expanded to include 360 F1...

Sorry all, yes wasn’t seriously considering a full recolour of the interior as I know this would be difficult to do well and devalue the car and make it difficult to sell. I’ve had an old Porsche recoloured back to a few shades lighter as it had discoloured over the years and this was great. So...

Thanks all for the replies and some interesting points. I’m coming to the view that I’m in the minority expecting to test drive cars prior to deposit/buying. I think if that’s the case then I either want to be buying from a specialist with a reputation to uphold or privately for less so I have...

Hi jos yes kept All discussions to one model with last two Also I disagree that comparison to other car makes just based on competition is not valid. Behaving reasonably and acceptable customer service is as applicable no matter which car dealer you go to A348W I may try asking one of the...

MoreThanPolish, I understand that is the process that dealers want so that basically the only test drive is to one buyer. However most of the buying advice on lots of forum posts seem to be try the cars to see which one you like before buying. So I’m in a catch-22 situation, can’t decide which...

Nosevi, as a Lincoln born and bred I understand your plight, but again some great but tricky roads. I am happy to buy from private sales, however there are far more cars at dealers. I certainly think an honest, open owner is far better to buy from than a SOR car dealer. As test driving is so...

Many thanks for the replies from everyone. In terms of geography I’m in Somerset, so nowhere is very close, but a lovely place to live. I’ve been to Carsr in Exeter (1.25hrs) before Christmas just to view some Ferraris in the metal including an F430 (£90k so outside what I wish to spend). Of...

Hello everyone, my first post here, so please bear with me and I will try and avoid this being too much of a rant. Like I am sure a lot of owners here, owning a Ferrari is something of a childhood dream. I am now in the fortunate position where I can just about afford one albeit it may only be...