SR3SL Maintenance
Discussion
Hello,
I'm planning on buying an SR3 Street Legal. I would like to know first-hand opinion on real maintenance costs and requirements of this car. I don't quite understand the need of Life ECU to record (among other stuff) engine running time. Shouldn't the engine (Ford Diratec) be reliable enough to clock a lot of miles?
What about the gearbox? Any problems?
Summary: I would love to read your experience with the car.
Thank you very much.
I'm planning on buying an SR3 Street Legal. I would like to know first-hand opinion on real maintenance costs and requirements of this car. I don't quite understand the need of Life ECU to record (among other stuff) engine running time. Shouldn't the engine (Ford Diratec) be reliable enough to clock a lot of miles?
What about the gearbox? Any problems?
Summary: I would love to read your experience with the car.
Thank you very much.
Thanks a lot for your input, Gareth. I really appreciate the input.
So engine seems to be pretty realiable/cheap to keep up to date.
What about gearbox? Does it wear out with no track use? I'm planning of running the car 95% of time on moderate speed non-urban roads. Can I ask why did you get the gears replaced?
Any other issue you can think about the car?
Yes, I'm looking for a LHD car. I hope the running costs are smaller than the Ferrari but I'm starting to have second thoughts.
Cheers.
So engine seems to be pretty realiable/cheap to keep up to date.
What about gearbox? Does it wear out with no track use? I'm planning of running the car 95% of time on moderate speed non-urban roads. Can I ask why did you get the gears replaced?
Any other issue you can think about the car?
Yes, I'm looking for a LHD car. I hope the running costs are smaller than the Ferrari but I'm starting to have second thoughts.
Cheers.
What a nice car! I really love that livery. Congrats.
Great read about your gearbox, it's pretty interesting. Again I appreciate all your input.
Ferrari's "regular services" aren't that expensive at least in my book - about 1000€ per year or 10.000km. Not quite expensive for a 200.000€+ car. Any other non programmed services could be quite costly, though.
So, summarizing...besides a possible tricky gearbox and cracks in the cockpit bodywork...any other "don't-forget-to-check-this"?
I would keep you posted on my search, I owe you!
Great read about your gearbox, it's pretty interesting. Again I appreciate all your input.
Ferrari's "regular services" aren't that expensive at least in my book - about 1000€ per year or 10.000km. Not quite expensive for a 200.000€+ car. Any other non programmed services could be quite costly, though.
So, summarizing...besides a possible tricky gearbox and cracks in the cockpit bodywork...any other "don't-forget-to-check-this"?
I would keep you posted on my search, I owe you!
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