RE: Ferrari 512 TR: PH Fleet

[RyanTank]

Madkat said:

Give that Maserati a wash for Christs sake!

First thing I notice too


Chris, I had a bill for £400 for Injector work on my old Mk2 Focus TDCI, so your bill of the same amount isn't so bad.
Ok so it was for 2 injectors to be replaced on the engine, but wanted to try and soften the blow a bit

[ES335]

As with the Cayman poster, experience doesn't bear out the "reliable" Porsche myth. Since buying a 03 Turbo in September of last year its cost in Euros the following - ATF fluid and filter 377, turbo seals and gaskets, heatshield studs, plus four lambda sensors 2,250; new front chin spoiler 270 (they break all the time - effectively a consumable); replacement coolant hose and coolant after a catastrophic failure on the motorway 150 miles from home 900. That's all on the supposedly reliable turbo. And my previous turbo cost a dealer 8,000 euro to get to the bottom of a boost/fuel supply problem which was starting to rear its head when I sold it. Maybe I should get a Ferrari.....

[MaserBob]

This looks good value to me. Recent service bill on my granturismo was £8k. No problem at all with the car - just consumables - likes tyres, discs and pads all round. One too many moutain passes in the summer - still won't put me off doing it again this year.

[Craikeybaby]

peatmoor said:

I lose track of what he has - the 512TR I'd completely forgotten about! Anyone keeping track of his current collection? I love looking at everyone's garage section so disappointed not to see one on Chris' profile

Audi S4 Avant
Ferrari 512TR
RR Autobiography
Ferrari FF

What have I missed?

I agree, I really like looking at people’s garages and seeing what they drive/own.

[gck303]

EricE said:

leedsutd1 said:

was it nearly 4k for 1 radiator and 2 gaskets or have I missed something?

no, i think it was nearly 4k for 1 radiator and 2 gaskets with a sizeable classic car discount.

I guess that there was no consideration to having it re-cored or repaired. I wonder if it is possible to get a re-manufactured one?

Somehow I think that is just not a main dealer's style.

[pcn1]

What's the main dealer hourly rate against the respected indie's of the Ferrari scene in the uk ?
In Porsche circles it's often cited the main dealers only know the newer cars, air cooled cars they never see and probably wouldn't want to touch !

[M3John]

Chris Harris said:

Been for a drive. Motor absolutely belting now. All forgiven.

[markcoznottz]

gck303 said:

I guess that there was no consideration to having it re-cored or repaired. I wonder if it is possible to get a re-manufactured one?

Somehow I think that is just not a main dealer's style.

Yep, recore or get someone like pro alloy motorsport to make an all alloy replacement.

[shoestring7]

iloveboost said:

peatmoor said:

I just love the fact that no matter how bad I feel about my car addiction, Chris makes its all ok (relatively speaking). Its the complete honesty I love, like an Alcholics Anonymous confession to a group of similar alcoholics nodding in unison - of course without the life ruining effects!

I lose track of what he has - the 512TR I'd completely forgotten about! Anyone keeping track of his current collection? I love looking at everyone's garage section so disappointed not to see one on Chris' profile

Audi S4 Avant
Ferrari 512TR
RR Autobiography
Ferrari FF

What have I missed?

I think as others started posting:
E30 325i rally car with spare Alpina 2.7 block.
E28 M5
I think he has but can't confirm:
AX GT
Land Rover Defender
205 Gti
I watched a video on Drive where I'm pretty sure he showed his garage and what was in it at the time. A bit like Harry Metcalfe from EVO has done in the past on the EVO youtube channel.

There was also a:

Cayman 2.7
Porsche 2.4T/Tuthill ST hotrod

SS7

[tbc]

So from that article all we've been taught is how expensive

Come on, some detail is all we ask for.

How much you paid?

How much it cost a year to run?

Bork factor?

is it too much to ask

[ferrisbueller]

I think the point here is that the 4k spend will be offset by the increase in value. The car is basically more than paying for itself. Perfect situation really, if you can pick the right cars to get into. And stump up the capital, obviously.

Two V12 nags on the fleet. Huge man points.

[BBS-LM]

I feel your pain, we have all done that, been there, but maybe not with supercars, I really would have kept that 911 GT3 RS 4.0?

[jerrytlr]

Chris - that's small change.

I've just had my V8 Esprit 'serviced', which turned out to mean in practice

- exhaust heatshields replaced (engine out job)
- full C service including new cambelts
- turbos both needed reconditioning
- all new oil feed pipes etc for turbos
- new clutch
- skimmed flywheel
- a few bushes replaced in the suspension
- couple of perished fuel pipes replaced
- IAC replaced

All done by main dealer (Stratton Motor Company, who have been great, and very reasonable regarding what they have charged).

You can make your own guesses re what this lot cost. Sadly I don't have the appreciation argument to offset the pain....... :-(


Looking forward to picking it up though ;-)


Cheers

Jerry

[mark beavan]

Saw a 512 heading up the Wye Valley towards Monmouth this afternoon; it quite made my day, seeing one being used.

[MycroftWard]

robinessex said:

Step 1. Buy old classic
Step 2. Fit out garage
Step 3. Source cheaper bits
Step 4. Fix in bits yourself
Step 5. Go for a blast !!

Well, that's my mentality when it comes to classics and cars generally, I like to DIY it, though at completely the opposite end of the cost spectrum to Chris' TR. I've a XJ40 Sovereign 3.6 manual, cost £500 to buy, £150 to insure, parts are literally pocket change, I had fun rebuilding this and that on it, modified the suspension, etc. Okay, it's not fast but it is a fun retro to own and drive. But, owning a classic Ferrari must be a totally different proposition, I think I'd be scared to breath on it let alone hammer along at full chat. And I don't s'pose DIY servicing does much for your resale value on one of those...

[Ipelm]

Those old car blues,
woke up this morning
Took the Lotus for £200 service,
departed with a bill for a grand.
Those old car blues
Just gotta keep truckin on
Just feelin that lurv.

[carinaman]

It sounds a lot, but given the deal done on this 'mishap':

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...

If you average it over that incident and this service it doesn't sound quite as expensive. That little fire reminds me of the Escargot Flambé article in CAR that NomduJour posted in the 2CV thread.

If this Ferrari didn't have little strops then there wouldn't be as much to write about. From Le Pain to The Pain is bread and butter stuff for car hacks.

[bigaoi]

iloveboost said:

[...] 205 Gti [...]

XS, surely. Any news on the XS ? Does it still work and induce grins ?

[jeff8407]

Thought about a Ferrari. Bought a 1995 NSX with 24000 miles on it in 2004. Ten years and 160000 miles later the only non routine service has been a faulty AC compressor. The only downside, I am on my second timing belt at $460 to change.

[gvij]

Its a millionaires toy that's what a mag I read as a kid reakoned about the 512, nothings changed. No one in their right mind would spend 4k on a radiator and a few bits, that's insane. Ps that's coming from someone who is a millionaire and intends on staying one!