Just need a bit of advice pls
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Hi all, have been here a while now (is it called lurking?) Anyway, I currently run a Jag XKR-S (last of the old shapes) on a 55 plate. Great car, had it about 18 months and still love driving it every day. I have an opportunity to possibly exchange for a 355 Berlinetta. I know it's probably trouble, but full MD service stamps and has done 12000 miles.
So my question is, ignoring insurance and fuel, does anyone have any insight into how much it would cost annually to run a 355?
Cheers...Joe
So my question is, ignoring insurance and fuel, does anyone have any insight into how much it would cost annually to run a 355?
Cheers...Joe
There was a thread somewhere, Ferrari section I think, about the running costs of an old 'affordable' Ferrari. Maybe you should do some reading on that matter.
I don't know how much you are willing to spend, but Ferrari running costs are much higher than Jaguar's...I think a simple service is never under £4000.
I don't know how much you are willing to spend, but Ferrari running costs are much higher than Jaguar's...I think a simple service is never under £4000.
carguy88 said:
There was a thread somewhere, Ferrari section I think, about the running costs of an old 'affordable' Ferrari. Maybe you should do some reading on that matter.
I don't know how much your willing to spend, but Ferrari running costs are much higher than Jaguar's...
OK thanks will have a search. The XKR-S isn't that cheap having Brembo brakes - I've just had new disks and pads on the rear, coupled with replacing front bushes was thick end of £2K. I know the 355 will be expensive if things go wrong, just trying to gauge consumables and servicing...I don't know how much your willing to spend, but Ferrari running costs are much higher than Jaguar's...
carguy88 said:
There was a thread somewhere, Ferrari section I think, about the running costs of an old 'affordable' Ferrari. Maybe you should do some reading on that matter.
I don't know how much you are willing to spend, but Ferrari running costs are much higher than Jaguar's...I think a simple service is never under £4000.
Hang on a second - 4K! really!I don't know how much you are willing to spend, but Ferrari running costs are much higher than Jaguar's...I think a simple service is never under £4000.
ziggy328 said:
Hang on a second - 4K! really!
No. Not really.Taking into account that some cars fare better than others, luck and all the other variables, as a rough guide look at £1500 - £3000.
Obviously this all depends how many miles you do and when the big engine out cam belt service falls (this can be done for £1500 - £2000 at many good indies).
Some years will be better than others but, after ten years running two V8 F348s and currently a V12 Testarossa, it's not far off. They are not as scary as people think.
Good luck, although there's no way I would buy a 12k mile car. There is never a truer adage than the more they are used, the better they drive. At 12k you will be paying a hefty "low mileage" premium which will go as soon as you put miles on it. You are going to put miles on it?
al
burriana said:
No. Not really.
Taking into account that some cars fare better than others, luck and all the other variables, as a rough guide look at £1500 - £3000.
Obviously this all depends how many miles you do and when the big engine out cam belt service falls (this can be done for £1500 - £2000 at many good indies).
Some years will be better than others but, after ten years running two V8 F348s and currently a V12 Testarossa, it's not far off. They are not as scary as people think.
Good luck, although there's no way I would buy a 12k mile car. There is never a truer adage than the more they are used, the better they drive. At 12k you will be paying a hefty "low mileage" premium which will go as soon as you put miles on it. You are going to put miles on it?
al
what Al said Taking into account that some cars fare better than others, luck and all the other variables, as a rough guide look at £1500 - £3000.
Obviously this all depends how many miles you do and when the big engine out cam belt service falls (this can be done for £1500 - £2000 at many good indies).
Some years will be better than others but, after ten years running two V8 F348s and currently a V12 Testarossa, it's not far off. They are not as scary as people think.
Good luck, although there's no way I would buy a 12k mile car. There is never a truer adage than the more they are used, the better they drive. At 12k you will be paying a hefty "low mileage" premium which will go as soon as you put miles on it. You are going to put miles on it?
al
I can never see the point of keeping 2 kidneys , that's just plain greedy 
. Depending on how you drive the Fezza and miles done , if it's just a nice weather car doing say 3 to 4k miles a year I reckon the first service if all checks out ok is gonna be the most expensive around 3k mark ( you really want to have it checked out properly and get the car set up right ) , after that a yearly minor service will be around the 1k mark minimum from a good indy such as Grimaldi . Then add consumables on top of that ( tyres , brakes etc ) . If driven like it's your pride and joy then costs are not so scary , drive it a bit more enthusiastically and the costs start to creep upwards .
. Depending on how you drive the Fezza and miles done , if it's just a nice weather car doing say 3 to 4k miles a year I reckon the first service if all checks out ok is gonna be the most expensive around 3k mark ( you really want to have it checked out properly and get the car set up right ) , after that a yearly minor service will be around the 1k mark minimum from a good indy such as Grimaldi . Then add consumables on top of that ( tyres , brakes etc ) . If driven like it's your pride and joy then costs are not so scary , drive it a bit more enthusiastically and the costs start to creep upwards . ziggy328 said:
FreeLitres said:
Top lurking Sir!
Get the Fez - you know it makes sense.
Yes OK but I'd quite like to know the answer to my question first before I end up having to sell a kidney for a service..Get the Fez - you know it makes sense.
Yep - In would avoid one with 12k on it if you want to drive it. These cars need to be driven. So many problems occur when they have not been and someone buys one. Maybe factor in £5-£6k emergency plan for the 1st year for things that will go wrong (items that will not become apparent until you have put mileage on).
I would strongly suggest buying from an Indy such as The Ferrari Centre or Walker Sport etc. I have got my F Cars from the former and the 1st years warranty is exceptional. Any little or big niggle was fixed and without fuss. Well worth the premium for peace of mind.
You will also love the 355 and love it everytime you drive her. She will have soul and you will feel amazing. Something that a Jag/BMW/Merc/Porsche eyc cannot get close too.
Go for it!
I would strongly suggest buying from an Indy such as The Ferrari Centre or Walker Sport etc. I have got my F Cars from the former and the 1st years warranty is exceptional. Any little or big niggle was fixed and without fuss. Well worth the premium for peace of mind.
You will also love the 355 and love it everytime you drive her. She will have soul and you will feel amazing. Something that a Jag/BMW/Merc/Porsche eyc cannot get close too.
Go for it!
ziggy328 said:
Hi all, have been here a while now (is it called lurking?) Anyway, I currently run a Jag XKR-S (last of the old shapes) on a 55 plate. Great car, had it about 18 months and still love driving it every day. I have an opportunity to possibly exchange for a 355 Berlinetta. I know it's probably trouble, but full MD service stamps and has done 12000 miles.
So my question is, ignoring insurance and fuel, does anyone have any insight into how much it would cost annually to run a 355?
Cheers...Joe
Hi Joe, in order to answer your question accurately would need to know a little more.So my question is, ignoring insurance and fuel, does anyone have any insight into how much it would cost annually to run a 355?
Cheers...Joe
Are you the able to do any of the work yourself ? or are you the type that would put your car into a main dealer to change the brake light.
I am not trying to put you down if your that type (you was probably more klever than me at skool) but it does make a difference if you can source your own brake pads, discs, etc and fit them.
Ditto the likes of what to do if the slow down light comes up.
Have a read of my threads, first thoughts, more thoughts, and further thoughts for some info.
What part of the country are you in ?
Whats your budget ?
My annual service (first for me) was £700, cambelt service should be circa £1500 both at independants.
I would strongly recommend talking to The Ferrari Center in Maidstone for some advice on service costs that you are likely to encounter, not sure I go along with this low mileage = trouble thoughts either, at the end of the day its a mechanical instrument that could sit forever albeit better to run and drive on a regular basis.
Parts are expensive but most of the electrics etc are Bosch that can be sourced elsewhere by part number, as can most if not all other parts.
Hope this helps.
Hi Joe, in order to answer your question accurately would need to know a little more.
Are you the able to do any of the work yourself ? or are you the type that would put your car into a main dealer to change the brake light.
I am not trying to put you down if your that type (you was probably more klever than me at skool) but it does make a difference if you can source your own brake pads, discs, etc and fit them.
Ditto the likes of what to do if the slow down light comes up.
Have a read of my threads, first thoughts, more thoughts, and further thoughts for some info.
What part of the country are you in ?
Whats your budget ?
My annual service (first for me) was £700, cambelt service should be circa £1500 both at independants.
I would strongly recommend talking to The Ferrari Center in Maidstone for some advice on service costs that you are likely to encounter, not sure I go along with this low mileage = trouble thoughts either, at the end of the day its a mechanical instrument that could sit forever albeit better to run and drive on a regular basis.
Parts are expensive but most of the electrics etc are Bosch that can be sourced elsewhere by part number, as can most if not all other parts.
Hope this helps.
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Hi thanks for this. I'm not too bad at attempting things myself when I have the time. Not certain I would want to mess about with the really oily bits in a 355 though. I'll have a read through your threads.
I'm on the outskirts of London and I wouldn't want to go above say £45K. I'm quite choosy on colour too as I would only really want either a black/dark blue or light blue one. Bright red and yellow are just too loud and shouty for me.
Joe
Are you the able to do any of the work yourself ? or are you the type that would put your car into a main dealer to change the brake light.
I am not trying to put you down if your that type (you was probably more klever than me at skool) but it does make a difference if you can source your own brake pads, discs, etc and fit them.
Ditto the likes of what to do if the slow down light comes up.
Have a read of my threads, first thoughts, more thoughts, and further thoughts for some info.
What part of the country are you in ?
Whats your budget ?
My annual service (first for me) was £700, cambelt service should be circa £1500 both at independants.
I would strongly recommend talking to The Ferrari Center in Maidstone for some advice on service costs that you are likely to encounter, not sure I go along with this low mileage = trouble thoughts either, at the end of the day its a mechanical instrument that could sit forever albeit better to run and drive on a regular basis.
Parts are expensive but most of the electrics etc are Bosch that can be sourced elsewhere by part number, as can most if not all other parts.
Hope this helps.
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Hi thanks for this. I'm not too bad at attempting things myself when I have the time. Not certain I would want to mess about with the really oily bits in a 355 though. I'll have a read through your threads.
I'm on the outskirts of London and I wouldn't want to go above say £45K. I'm quite choosy on colour too as I would only really want either a black/dark blue or light blue one. Bright red and yellow are just too loud and shouty for me.
Joe
ziggy328 said:
Hi thanks for this. I'm not too bad at attempting things myself when I have the time. Not certain I would want to mess about with the really oily bits in a 355 though. I'll have a read through your threads.
I'm on the outskirts of London and I wouldn't want to go above say £45K. I'm quite choosy on colour too as I would only really want either a black/dark blue or light blue one. Bright red and yellow are just too loud and shouty for me.
Joe
If you are able to at least do some of the work yourself then you are part of the way there.I'm on the outskirts of London and I wouldn't want to go above say £45K. I'm quite choosy on colour too as I would only really want either a black/dark blue or light blue one. Bright red and yellow are just too loud and shouty for me.
Joe
After the Jag I doubt you will have any real shockers but as others have said before be prepared for the odd spanner to be thrown in the works.
Regards
Am late to the party, but see my garage for costs (note that £4k's worth or so are optional upgrades so not strictly necessary). I've also just had a cambelt service and bits which will probably come in at c.£1.5k which is not in the blog. Also looking at getting front resprayed and seats recovered which will likely be the same amount again.
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