Posted by Scott on February 27, 2002 at 20:02:15:
I've been calling around about 330 2+2's and am using this checklist to organize info. Perhaps it could be useful to someone else as well.
Ferrari Phone Inquiry Checklist
Date of call: Source of referral or lead:
Name of owner or dealer: Location of car:
Telephone number: Person spoken to:
Model: Year: Car serial number: Engine serial number:
Current mileage: Engine mileage if non-matching numbers:
US or Euro model:
Ownership history available: On Internet register for model:
Clear title: State: Inspection current: State/expiration date:
Registration/license current: State/expiration date:
If Euro, US requirements met:
Restoration: Year: Where done:
Service Records available: How far back:
Have books and manuals: Original: Items Missing:
Have tool kit: Original: Items missing:
Exterior
Complete: Items missing:
Color: Original color:
Overall paint condition: Overall chrome and trim condition:
Overall rubber seal condition:
Damaged exterior items:
Rust-location and extent:
Interior
Complete: Items missing:
Color: Original color:
Water Damage: Extent: Overall interior condition:
Condition of trunk:
Mechanical
Engine rebuilt: Date:
Cylinder heads removed/valve job: Date:
Timing chain replaced: Date:
Carburetors rebuilt: Date:
Nonstandard engine modifications:
Smoke: How much:
Exhaust system condition: How new:
Clutch replaced: Date:
Overall drivetrain condition: Rebuilt items: Date:
Brake system condition: Rebuilt items: Date
Tire make: Mileage: Condition:
Matching spare tire: Condition:
Wire wheels: Condition:
Steel wheels: Condition:
Matching spare wheel: Condition:
Power steering: Power brakes: Condition:
Air conditioning: Working: Blow cold air:
Heater working:
Radio or sound system: Original: Working:
Instrumentation-malfunctioning or not working:
Any particular mechanical problem area:
Shop and mechanic that serviced car for current/most recent owner:
Telephone Number:
Driven regularly: If stored, how long:
On 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being best, how would you rate car's condition?
Do you have photos available to email or mail?
Current asking price: Firm: Negotiable:
For a seriously interested party, is car freely available for test driving and complete
inspections by both buyer and buyer's independent mechanic?
Would seller be willing to negotiate price or perform repairs as condition of purchase,
based on buyer's mechanic's inspection report?
Conclusion
Comments:
Buyer interest level:
Pursue: