V12 costs!

[Francois de La Rochefoucauld]

Morning all.

There have been a fair few threads over the years about the running costs of V12 Ferrari's. I though it may be useful to add a little of my own experiences in this regard.

I've got a GTC4 Lusso. I clonked the rear diffuser coming out of my driveway a few weeks ago (pics below). An easy fix I thought. New diffuser and off we go. Not so. It needs a whole new rear assembly, bodywork and all. I've just had the estimate back from the the bodyshop. £14k! That includes 49 hours of Labour at £6k! So there you go. I'll be claiming on my insurance, I'll keep you updated as to how that conversation goes.

Edited by Francois de La Rochefoucauld on Tuesday 1st November 10:43

[Francois de La Rochefoucauld]

I've market up the photos above to highlight the damage. The third image shows the area of the damage to the diffuser and the whole section of bodywork that needs replacing.

[Francois de La Rochefoucauld]

In reply to the comments.

Yes, I presume the V8T would require the same remedial work.

I certainly am glad that I won't be paying for it (I hope).

Well yes, it is a small piece of body work you can't see, but I paid £190k for the car and I'd like it pristine!