355 questions...
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hey guys,
just been poking around the 355 classifieds....seems there are quite a few decently priced cars with decent miles too!
just wondering if any of the owners out there could give me a little colour on what maintenance/running costs etc etc should be like a year?
any certain aspects i should be looking out for/avoiding?
cheeeeers
just been poking around the 355 classifieds....seems there are quite a few decently priced cars with decent miles too!
just wondering if any of the owners out there could give me a little colour on what maintenance/running costs etc etc should be like a year?
any certain aspects i should be looking out for/avoiding?
cheeeeers
355 questions again...
The editors did a fantastic 355 buyers guide last year and I'm sure they'd be overjoyed if someone looked at it - or could find it.....
Hidden in 'features' http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=2229...
The editors did a fantastic 355 buyers guide last year and I'm sure they'd be overjoyed if someone looked at it - or could find it.....
Hidden in 'features' http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=2229...
Edited by johnnyreggae on Wednesday 1st June 10:23
This link is useful: http://www.the355.com/mambo/content/blogsection/8/...
It covers most of the common issues with 355's
The only issue i've heard about that doesn't seem to be covered is that original wheel inserts can crack, and in the worst case can result in a wheel coming off (I stand to be corrected but I recall a PH'er had this happen some time ago). I've had replacement inserts fitted - supplied by Hill Engineering from memory
It covers most of the common issues with 355's
The only issue i've heard about that doesn't seem to be covered is that original wheel inserts can crack, and in the worst case can result in a wheel coming off (I stand to be corrected but I recall a PH'er had this happen some time ago). I've had replacement inserts fitted - supplied by Hill Engineering from memory
servicing costs can be expensive - I've just had my 3 year cambelt swap including annual service. Sadly also needed a clutch replacement too as that had been contaminated with a leak from the engine..
Main dealer price (incl full detail and wheel refurb) - £7k incl VAT.. Others have led me to believe I could have saved £2k of that by going independent specialists, but hopefully next year's service will be under £1k
355s are a load of fun, but do allow for the fact that when things go wrong, they are expensive to maintain!
Main dealer price (incl full detail and wheel refurb) - £7k incl VAT.. Others have led me to believe I could have saved £2k of that by going independent specialists, but hopefully next year's service will be under £1k
355s are a load of fun, but do allow for the fact that when things go wrong, they are expensive to maintain!
xPOW said:
servicing costs can be expensive - I've just had my 3 year cambelt swap including annual service. Sadly also needed a clutch replacement too as that had been contaminated with a leak from the engine..
Main dealer price (incl full detail and wheel refurb) - £7k incl VAT.. Others have led me to believe I could have saved £2k of that by going independent specialists, but hopefully next year's service will be under £1k
355s are a load of fun, but do allow for the fact that when things go wrong, they are expensive to maintain!
I had cambelt service, new rads, replacement clutch, full service and some other bits and pieces done at a very well respected independent who even emails pics of the work as it progresses to you for just under £4.5k inc VAT and yes they were all Ferrari parts and the guys are all ex Ferrari main dealer, so there is loads of money to be saved sometimes! Main dealer price (incl full detail and wheel refurb) - £7k incl VAT.. Others have led me to believe I could have saved £2k of that by going independent specialists, but hopefully next year's service will be under £1k
355s are a load of fun, but do allow for the fact that when things go wrong, they are expensive to maintain!
In the buyers guides, I never see mention to the front wheel hubs.
These were subject to a recall which Ferrari will no longer honour.
They corrode (go all flaky and white) and can be dangerous.
Its about £2k to fix if you can find second hand replacements and lots more from Ferrari.
Have them checked before you buy!!
These were subject to a recall which Ferrari will no longer honour.
They corrode (go all flaky and white) and can be dangerous.
Its about £2k to fix if you can find second hand replacements and lots more from Ferrari.
Have them checked before you buy!!
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