Cost of maintaining a modern Ferrari

[Chills]

Originally Posted by Rail26

I wonder if this is true? My Box is a daily driver and I don't know why other people don't use there car as a daily driver (except for the obvious fact of kids, etc). It gets great gas mileage, is comfortable, looks good and is fun to drive. I don't care about racking up the mileage because I bought the car to drive...not to sit in the garage trying to "protect" my investment (worst investment in the world).

My rule for any car I will buy is it has to be a daily driver.

I couldn't agree more. I bought my Boxster to drive it, not to sit and look at it in my garage. It is my only car and I drive it everyday. I'll soon have a back up car for the days when Chicago weather isn't at it's best, though.

I know many of the Pcar owners here in Naperville drive their's on a daily basis. At the train station I see a yellow late model Carrera and a black mid-90's 911 everyday in the parking lot.

[drburton]

Some of us have good reason not to drive the car daily, and it's not so the car can be a 'garage queen'

My boxster is our third car and I drop off the kids at school every morning then park at a train station. Kids don't fit in the boxster, and I don't really want to leave it at the train station. Not to mention the Touareg is a more comfortable ride for commuting purposes in traffic.

Also, to the point made earlier, since I'm not commuting in the car I really enjoy the moments I have to drive it - no destination, just a great way to unwind.

[denverpete]

Personally, I drive mine every day there isn't snow on the road. Sure there are days stuck in traffic when I wish I had an automatic, but most days I can't wait to jump in for my commute home. No twisties or anything - just enjoying the car. It's why I bought it. As to those who use it for weekends or occasions - good for you. That's probably why YOU bought it.

Now, as to the 355. I'm certainly no expert, but I've seen quoted 0-60 times of around 5.3 seconds. Nice car, and it's a Ferrari, but it'd get it's clocked cleaned by a 2006 Boxster S. So, in the end you'd just be paying for prestige. Now the 360 is a whole 'nother story....

[rbellezza]

Originally Posted by denverpete

Personally, I drive mine every day there isn't snow on the road. Sure there are days stuck in traffic when I wish I had an automatic, but most days I can't wait to jump in for my commute home. No twisties or anything - just enjoying the car. It's why I bought it. As to those who use it for weekends or occasions - good for you. That's probably why YOU bought it.

Now, as to the 355. I'm certainly no expert, but I've seen quoted 0-60 times of around 5.3 seconds. Nice car, and it's a Ferrari, but it'd get it's clocked cleaned by a 2006 Boxster S. So, in the end you'd just be paying for prestige. Now the 360 is a whole 'nother story....

I am not sure where you got the info but ......
Performance wise 355 and 360 are very close....
355 clocks at 4.5sec. 0 to 60.... and about 185Mph top speed.
I assure you there is not Boxster 06 or even 07 ( not boosted up ) that can even be close.
I have a Boxster S, which i truly love, and i used to own a Ferrari 328GTS in the past, i drove the 355F1 several times, i know what i am talking about.
Anyway, all of you guys are right when you talk about driving daily.
Ferraris are not daily driving cars... and very expensive to mantain.
A blast and a privilege to own one.... simply fantastic.

[PSP]

It's not the cost of the car, it's the cost of the maintenance that freaks out most Ferrari newbies.

As stated, the 30,000 mile service on a 1984-91 Testarossa is an engine-out service that typically costs around $7,000 from an independent mechanic. The biggest problem is replacing the cam belts which are located on the front of the engine, but for almost everyone the "while I have the engine out" syndrome kicks in, so you end up rebuilding the water pump, clutch, etc. It's not unusual for the major service to surpass $10,000

BTW, the 30,000 mile service is actually 3 years / 30K miles - whichever comes first. A TR with 50,000 miles is considered a high mileage car.

....and 355 maintenance prices are similar.

[Dr. Kill]

Hmm, maybe the best bet is to go with a Panoz - there is nothing like the cost of maintaining Ford parts. You could do your maintenance at Pep Boys.

[IowaS]

Originally Posted by Dr. Kill

Hmm, maybe the best bet is to go with a Panoz - there is nothing like the cost of maintaining Ford parts. You could do your maintenance at Pep Boys.

Just buy a mustang and save yourself some coin...

[UroTrash]

GUYS!!!


PLEASE don't tell me you are actually considering buying one of these heaps?

If so you have obviously never read: "UroTrash's Guide to Not Buying a Ferrari"

Here:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/velostrada/issues/200505/Analysis%20Paralysis.pdf


Or if that doesn't work, here, last article on the page:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/velostrada/issues/200505/contents.htm

[SD987]

I definitely think the F430 convertible is the bee's knees, but is anyone else as excited about the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster as I am? For 120-125k (anticipated price) I think it's much more realistic (for most at least) than a Ferrari that costs 2-3x as much.