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How to Get Your Hands on a Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale


Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale


According to staff at motorbiscuit.com, the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale has been referred to as an affordable super car for every day driving. First released in 2003, the model won hearts with a boost of 20 horsepower with a 250 lb weight loss from the standard, and the addition of carbon-ceramic brakes. The Challenger Stradale, also known as the CS ran a little higher in price than the standard 360 models, and if you don't mind trading some of the creature comforts for a street-legal race car, it's one of life's guilty pleasures that will make you feel good all day long as you set the pavement on fire with the power.If you're wondering where you can get your hands on one, here's where to look and how to proceed.

Prep in advance

It's good to go in armed with a little knowledge about the 360 Stradale so you'll have a background to get the best deal. The first order of business is to make sure that you know what to look for. Don't settle for a car in poor condition because the restoration costs won't be worth the price difference of buying on in excellent condition to begin with.

Check the seller reputation

Once you find a few models you're interested in, it's a good idea to check the reputation of the seller. This helps to ensure that you're dealing with a solid dealer that will be likely to offer a fair deal for a vehicle that is as represented in the advertisement.

Inspect the vehicle

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Start with a visual inspection to make sure the body is straight, there are no cosmetic damages, no rust under the wheel wells, and so forth. Also inspect the interior to look for rips, tears and other signs of wear, tear or damages.

Insist on documentation

Documents that should come with the car include a certificate of authenticity that identifies the vehicle and affirms it to be the real deal. There should also be a vehicle history including sale dates, and when it changed hands. There should also be a maintenance log that tells you when it was serviced, or repaired, and who made the repairs. Preferably, a certified Ferrari mechanic who used original factory parts for any repairs. Straying from this formula could decrease the value. It should also come with a users manual for the car.

Test drive the car

Take it out for a test spin before you finalize the deal. Listen for any sounds that shouldn't be present. The oil pressure should come up immediately upon starting with no black smoke coming out of the tailpipe. Make sure that the gears shift appropriately and that the performance is as expected with good acceleration. Test the brakes and watch for any warning signals from the error lights. If everything checks out, you're ready to wheel and deal.

Where to find a deal on a used Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

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We found several great places in an online search of used Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradales. There are quite a few of them on the market today. Here are the ones that we recommend checking out.

Car Fax

You can access the Car Fax Website to get information on several used 360 Challenge Stradales. The advertisements include pictures along with a breakdown of the condition and specifics for each model offered for sale. The Car Fax report lets you know that the car has come back with a clean report with no accidents. We like the information that is offered up-front with a history of when the car traded owners, how it was used, and a breakdown of the repair/maintenance history on each vehicle. Also included is the current location of the car and the dealer that has made the listing for sale. On the Car Fax site we found six (6) 1994 models with a price range between $157,900 and $229,900.

du Pont Registry

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The du Pont Registry is another excellent option for finding used luxury sports cars. The site is easy to navigate and it provides a variety of useful filtering options for finding vehicles within a certain distance from where you're at, along with the name of the seller/dealer, and the mileage on the car. At the time of our search there were 7 2004 360 Challenge Stradales offered for sale.

James Edition

James Edition offers a variety of luxury sports cars for sale, among other things. At the time of our search, there were 4 listings for the exotic Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale examples offered. This listing site makes finding the car that you're looking for easier and it contain listings from around the globe. It's an online marketplace featuring both new and used premium automobiles and it provides photos and allows you the options of comparing the models you're the most interested in. There is also an option for receiving notifications from James Edition if you don't find what you're looking for. They'll let you know when new listings are made that meet your criteria.

Conclusion

Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale


Finding listings for used Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale models isn't difficult, but it's important to find the right model in excellent condition, for a reasonable price. It's an investment and it's wise to compare to get the best possible deal on a car that's sold by a dealer with a solid reputation. We recommend browsing through the offerings made by agencies that provide you with the most possible information, to prevent traveling to look at a vehicle that simply isn't up to par, or worth the asking price in terms of its value. We with you luck on getting your hands on the 360 Challenge Stradale of your dreams.

Benjamin Smith

Written by Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith is one of the managing editors of Moneyinc. Ben's been focusing on the auto and motorcycle sector since 2005. He's written over 1000 articles in the space and continues to learn about it each day. His favorite car is "any Bugatti" and he's a die hard Harley Davidson fan.

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