355 Spider

I don't think you're hearing what these very smart people are saying... The car looks like some ghetto thug was pimpin' around Fresno in it on drug-dealing profits. Either paint the wheels or get stockers with new rubber, then re-list it! The car will sell much faster that way than if the story is "Oh, well if you want the car then I'll get the wheels sorted out for you." Lame. Most Ferrari 355 buyers (many of which are first time buyers) will not even call you to talk about the car because it really does look quite horrid, sorry! The look of a car says a lot about the owner, and I know you didn't do this to the car but most buyers would think you did because it is SO custom and I for one would never buy a car from a guy who did that to beautiful Challenge rims.

Most 355 buyers, especially those on Fchat, know all about how many 355 Spiders are available, so why would they want to mess around with funky wheels? I'm sure your car is great, so why not make it look great to? Sure, some guys might not care about the wheels but they're few and far between and are most likely track-rats who would laugh when asked if they want a Spider.

Maybe ask $60k after redoing the rims? Relatively low mile car like yours with good cosmetics and history should sell quick, but again not with those wheels.

Hope this helps, and good luck with the sale.

 

Ed. The spider market is tough. Yours is a nice car, but the wheels aren't helping.

I'd be happy to buy them from you FWIW. Let me know if you're interested. I'm also interested in your E30.

 

The problem is you are offering to change the most unappealing thing about the car after someone makes you an offer you like. This isn't a modified honda civic. It doesn't work that way selling a Ferrari. You do everything you can ahead of time to present the car in the best possible light before offering it for sale. If you don't then you come across in a way that is unappealing to buyers. Not just the car but also you as a seller.

I'm not trying to beat you up about it but bluntly explain what is going on and why there is zero interest on Fchat in the car.

Details matter in an Fcar. They matter A LOT!

 

At the end of the day, 308 gets different love than 355. Although I like the looks and sound of a 355 over 360, there is tremendous risk involved in owning a 355 when it comes time to do an engine out.

 

OK, $30k cash...don't care what wheels are on it.

 

I sent u a pm. Have you tried your local Exoctics club? Mine in Tulsa is called caffeine and gasoline. And to be honest. I am having a lot more positive response there then on this forum. Seems everyone has an opinion and not much production. Your car is AMAZING!!!!! I love the black wheels against the yellow. It seems it would take your breath away when you drove by!!!! Good luck Ed!!!

 

To prove you wrong this is actually a good place to sell a car, look at my thread silver/red 1990 TR. If you follow the recommendations by members and provide solid history it should not take that long to sell her. She looks stunning but I personally like the original wheels. Since you have a set, throw it on and take new pictures. You will have a quick wow and now you are back on track.

 

The first thing I think when I see those wheels is what else objectionable has been done to this vehicle (thick shag carpet, bubbling window tint, ridiculous 15" subwoofer, etc.)? My mind then stops thinking about all the things that are fantastic about this 355, including the color (I've owned 6 yellow vehicles, including my current daily driver).

 

Exactly. It just gives the wrong impression about the car. It is weird and sometimes not warranted but it is what it is.
As said many times, it takes a few minutes to swap the wheels. If you have another set, do it and post pics again. Add more pictures, including pics of the interior.

The 355 is a difficult car to sell but it is also becoming a classic.

 

Ed,
I've bought and sold a lot of cars over the years, not as a pro, just a hobbyist. You have gotten a lot of good advise here; listen to it with an open mind. No one is attacking you.

Realtors have a term - Curb Appeal. They know that the first thing a buyer sees colors everything they see throughout the house. Dump the wheels. BTW, I haven't seen pics of the interior.

 

I can do one better, $35,000 Cash, wheels and all. Great looking car.

 

very interesting reading, not interested in the car, but the wheels imo are kewl Then again i am in South Florida

 

More pictures please!

 

$37,000.....same terms.

 

308s are hot right now and are probably going to command stronger prices.

I agree with others, the wheels look more like Honda/tuner items than Ferrari. I would refinish them in silver -- you'll easily get your money back and probably sell it faster. Not a big investment. I love the yellow, but the wheels aren't the kind of "improvement" I'd want to see on a Ferrari.

 

At least your getting something on yours...no matter how ridiculous...

 

I agree with everyone else. Install a set of stock wheels and relist the car with new pictures and a better ad. It's the wheels. Seriously. Sell the challenge wheels seperately.