F355 for sale with parts and labor rates

[986_c6]

I am in the same boat with thinking the 355 as equivalent to the 993, last of the Mohicans. There are some pretty big horror stories with those cars though, including the $10k exhaust manifolds that crack. Do your due diligence with any Italian (F-cars, Lambo, Masers).

I personally view the 360 and 430 as more mechanical than art. Collectible? Maybe not imo, except for the Stradale and Scuderia.

[seningen]

Originally Posted by 986_c6

I am in the same boat with thinking the 355 as equivalent to the 993, last of the Mohicans. There are some pretty big horror stories with those cars though, including the $10k exhaust manifolds that crack. Do your due diligence with any Italian (F-cars, Lambo, Masers).

Then the cylinders run lean since the O2 sensors get confused and your burn up a piston leading to a HUGE rebuild cost.

There is also the issue with valve guide problems.

Fix these two (or find one that has) you have a much more solid car.

Ironically I was looking a year ago -- but the wife said you can have all the Porsches you want -- but the first Ferrari you buy will cost you 1/2 -- as in 'the 1/2'

And yes I do have my share and (then some) of P-cars.

mike