Ferrari 360 Maintenance Intervals
Discussion
Hi All,
I'm in the process of looking for a 360. I saw a really nice example earlier today but the service history raised a few concerns. I've noted basics on the car and it's history below. Can you let me know if this sounds ok or not.
Ferrari 360 Modena LHD
2000 V
16000km
Manual
Xenons
Electric Seats
Scuderia Badges
History
First service is Oct 00 in Italy (supplying dealer)
Second service was GrayPaul in Jan 03
and that's it?????
I thought all Ferrari's required an annual service, I know my old 355 did. Was there a big change in the service intervals for a 360. Aslo when are belts due?
Any help appreciated.
Kam
I don't neccessarily agree with avoiding what could be a good buy apart from a missing intermediate (2001) and a cambelt (late 2003) service and another intermediate service (late 2004). 18,000k is only 12,000 miles after all so all servicing will be time based rather than mileage.
However, you DO need to tread very carefully, expect some decent discount to compensate for the IMMEDIATE cambelt service and very thorough check over it now needs BEFORE you start enjoying it. Generally, an annual service independent of mileage is the minimum with cambelts every 3 years.
You should also establish precisely what work has been done by Graypaul including any warranty items and get this all documented before you buy. Above all else, validate the history such as it is and get the mileage confirmed - Cars sometimes have gaps in their history for a reason!
Do it right and you could end up with a bargain - Make a mistake and you will pay handsomely for it and then some.
Good luck
HTH
However, you DO need to tread very carefully, expect some decent discount to compensate for the IMMEDIATE cambelt service and very thorough check over it now needs BEFORE you start enjoying it. Generally, an annual service independent of mileage is the minimum with cambelts every 3 years.
You should also establish precisely what work has been done by Graypaul including any warranty items and get this all documented before you buy. Above all else, validate the history such as it is and get the mileage confirmed - Cars sometimes have gaps in their history for a reason!
Do it right and you could end up with a bargain - Make a mistake and you will pay handsomely for it and then some.
Good luck
HTH
Just make sure you deal with a good dealer..not like the 80% of the robbing bastards out there in London..!!
If you buy from one of the 80% then it don't matter what the cars been through and the service intervals are like...You'll get robbed anyway
Find the car, the spec you want and specify that you wish the vehicle to be checked out by a good independant..I know of two...out of London BTW, not far but worth it..good, respectable & cost effective people.
Trust me..T
If you buy from one of the 80% then it don't matter what the cars been through and the service intervals are like...You'll get robbed anyway
Find the car, the spec you want and specify that you wish the vehicle to be checked out by a good independant..I know of two...out of London BTW, not far but worth it..good, respectable & cost effective people.
Trust me..T
DJ Kam,
BigT speaks very wise words. I would be extremely careful buying a secondhand F car with, or without, history these days. An independent examination is a must (I also know of a couple of F mechanics who know their cars inside out and prepare cars for the BritCar and Pirelli challenge series')
YHM
BigT speaks very wise words. I would be extremely careful buying a secondhand F car with, or without, history these days. An independent examination is a must (I also know of a couple of F mechanics who know their cars inside out and prepare cars for the BritCar and Pirelli challenge series')
YHM
jhoneyball said:
Why do ferrari owners keep falling for this "cambelts need changing every 3 years" nonsense that Ferrari states?
Nonsense? Perhaps in your book - not in mine. Every manufacturer provides a service schedule designed to ensure safe operation when followed. They DO deteriorate with age; they DO sometimes break when this is not followed with disasterous mechanical consequences; and why risk a very major rebuild (perhaps even a complete replacement engine) for a part costing £30 or £40?
As a slight aside, Ferrari Maserati and their dealership do not require the cambelt idler bearing to be replaced when doing the cambelts. Eurospares do and so do I. Not paranoia - just sensible precautions.
With respect, if you can't afford to properly service a Ferrari (or any car for that matter), buy something else.
Cheers for the info guys. The dealer rang me yesterday and has offered to get the car serviced (& cambelted I think) as part of the package. I'm still a bit unsure but he said he would talk to the MD and get back to me.
I will always get an Fcar checked prior to purchase but my main concern with the lack of history is resale. Not everyone maybe willing to accept an engineers report as a substitute.
Re: the cambelt issue, whether you agree or not with the stated interval would you really consider buying a car if it hadn't had the belts changed according to the handbook. I'm sure you would use it as a good haggling point eitherway. I'm sure mechanically there is an argument whether is right or wrong but buying a car without the belts changed at the correct times is financial suicide for resale.
I will always get an Fcar checked prior to purchase but my main concern with the lack of history is resale. Not everyone maybe willing to accept an engineers report as a substitute.
Re: the cambelt issue, whether you agree or not with the stated interval would you really consider buying a car if it hadn't had the belts changed according to the handbook. I'm sure you would use it as a good haggling point eitherway. I'm sure mechanically there is an argument whether is right or wrong but buying a car without the belts changed at the correct times is financial suicide for resale.
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