[kulferrari]

Hello to my fellow Ferrari enthusiasts!

I've spent many years waiting for the day when I would finally take that leap and fulill the dream of experiencing Ferrari ownership. I have never been focused on a particular model although my sights have landed on various models based upon based upon my available funds. Consequently, "avalable funds" have a sneaky way of leaking away and being used up by other projects.

Well, those days are soon to be over. If all goes well with the PPI, I will be the proud owner of a 2004 360 Modena with 5800 miles. It is an immaculate 3 owner machine. First owner put 800 miles in in 6 months. Second owner had it for 6 years and ~3800 miles. The fellow I'm dealing with has had it going on a year and a half and is only selling it to make room for his 430 which he's taking delivery of in May.

The car is extremely well kept. The current owner is very particular about the treatment of his vehicles. I took it as a good sign when I first contacted him about and he told me I was welcome to come and look over the car and records any time I wish, however, if I wanted to ride I must be wearing "soft pants". He also informed me that although he was willing to take me out in the car, we would need to begin negotiations (non-binding of course) before he would let me drive. This may seem a bit obsessive but it told me he doesn't let anyone come around and joyride in his car . The PPI is this coming Tuesday and I fully expect everything to be in order (maybe some minor stuff of course). The only blemish on this car's history is a reported accident. The wonderful police force in his town pulled him over. The officer failed to put the patrol car in park and while speaking to him the patrol car was slowly creeping forward until it bumped the back of the 360, hitting the area of the license plate. The plate was damaged and some cosmetic damage underneath. No repairs needed other than some deatiling to fix the paint underneath the plate. Since it was a government vehicle, there had to be an accident report. I've seen the accident report, repair bills, and "repaired" area and this is a complete non-issue in my eyes.

I'm so jacked at this point I can't stand it. Looking forward to a nice long cruise with a big stupid grin on my face . I'm sure to turn quite a few heads as southern New Jersey is not exactly a hotbed of exotic car activity.

Thanks to everyone in at Ferrari Life. I've used a lot of the valuable advice provided in these forums and look forward to sharing my experiences.

[champagne612]

Congrats!

Sounds like you did your homework and the previous owner did too.

Look forward to seeing some pictures.

Keep in mind we all enjoy these cars - helping out others for me and lots of others here has become a pay it forward tradition.

[kulferrari]

Originally Posted by champagne612

Congrats!

Sounds like you did your homework and the previous owner did too.

Look forward to seeing some pictures.

Keep in mind we all enjoy these cars - helping out others for me and lots of others here has become a pay it forward tradition.

I hear you loud and clear. I hope to be a regular contributor over time. I certainly will be sharing my initial experiences with the car, the good and the bad. I keep thinking I'm going to jinx the whole deal by talking as if I own it already but nonetheless, I will certainly post pictures when the deal is done.

[wetpet]

congrats and enjoy the car and the life!

[Granucci]

congrats and welcome: Post pics if all works out

[Barry]

Welcome to Ferrari life kulferrari.

Congrats on the nearly done deal. Sounds like a very clean 360 you have found. Good luck with concluding the deal.

[kulferrari]

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to getting my ride next week and sharing the experience!

[brettgagnon]

welcome aboard, cannot wait to see pictures

[StefVan]

Very welcome to FerrariLife I looks like you did a very good homework and you known what you wants, very good! I wish you make the deal soon and you'll enjoy soon the exclusivity of these cars. Happy driving and stay around to share anything you want

[Andrew]

Welcome to FerrariLife, looking forward to hearing the updates.

[wintech]

Kullferrari-
Welcome! and Way To Go!

Your grin will develop muscle cramps in yr face but would you have it any other way? Every drive will be a new adventure for you.
I reiterate my colleagues requests.....pics and lots of them

Wintech

[JASApplications]

Congrats! Sounds like a great car! Looking forward to some pics when you get it!

[kulferrari]

I literally can't wait. I've come close to purchasing 3 times over the past 15 years but it's but now that it's potentially just days away I can't understand how I waited all of this time. My wife asked if I was going to disappear for a few days. I said of course not, I'll just be in the garage :-)

[kulferrari]

I didn't think it was actually going to happen but the deal is finally done! Proud owner of my very own 2004 360 Modena and I couldn't be happier. Spent nearly all day in the car. What a joy. Pictures to be posted when I can pry my hands off of the steering wheel.

[JazzyO]

Congrats!

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by JazzyO

Congrats!

+1. Welcome to the FerrariLife.

[Barry]

Originally Posted by kulferrari

I didn't think it was actually going to happen but the deal is finally done! Proud owner of my very own 2004 360 Modena and I couldn't be happier. Spent nearly all day in the car. What a joy. Pictures to be posted when I can pry my hands off of the steering wheel.

Congrats! Enjoy in good health

[Ferris Bueller]

Guys,
I have seen this car in person...Looks better then when it was new..paint is flawless and the leather is perfect.
Bob, you found one hell of a 360!. Very clean and looks beautiful
Good luck!