612 considerations

[cornershop]

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2005-ferrari-6...

I think is being sold by TargaFlorio cars in Chichester

[cornershop]

I don’t know how much a windscreen costs for a 612 but the costs below eye watering for relatively common items.

Think I’m going to have to ‘tap out’ and look for something more affordable!!

“Its most recent routine maintenance was carried out in July 2020 at 29,077 miles by Ferrari main dealer Meridien Modena. This including changing the power steering fluid, F1 transmission oil, the brake fluid and the cam cover gaskets; while the brake fluid reservoir servo pipes, parking sensors and windscreen where also replaced, at a total cost of £13,000”

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2007-ferrari-6...

[johnnyreggae]

Probably three grand for the service five grand by the time the windscreen is fitted (insurance job usually) and another five grand of fettling (which is the order of magnitude previously suggested for surprise bills)

[jtremlett]

There's a reason many of these cars don't visit main dealers and it isn't because their hourly rates are particularly uncompetitive. It's because you end up with a massive bill from all the sundry "little" things that apparently need doing.

[cornershop]

cornershop said:

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2005-ferrari-6...

I think is being sold by TargaFlorio cars in Chichester

Ended at £53600 included buyers fees

I think the auction route maybe my only chance of owning one - 2 have gone in the £50k region which should leave enough for a decent emergency fund.

And yes, I think finding a ‘the man’ who can keep on top of things at a reasonable labour rate is key.