| Author | Message | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 864 Registered: 11-2001 |
ROFLMAO, Brian. That's hilarious. Good for you! Reminds me of that line in Strange Brew: "Brakes are gone - no sense steering!". Enjoy! doody | ||
| Brian Willis (Lmpdesigner)
New member Username: Lmpdesigner Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2002 |
I have a 1976 308 GT4 that I am using as an experiment in abuse: 1.) Mileage is at 89,000 miles. 2.) I have not replaced points, cap, plugs etc in about 45,000 miles.(Actually I have replaced nothing) 3.) I track day the car very often-but do nothing special to it. 4.) I change oil as required-Castrol GTX. 5.) I let the car sit for 2.5 years in a garage without preparing it for storage. I came back from England and started it up one day. Just put a new battery in it and fired it up and let it idle for 10 minutes to make sure it wasn't going to explode or puke it's guts out. I drove it around the neighborhood to make sure the brakes/clutch worked, etc. I then drove it for 700 miles that weekend. No problems other than a noisy bearing on an air pump-which I have ignored. The noise has gone away. 5.) I have owned the car now for over 10 years and the only thing that has ever broken was a hot water line going to the heater box about 8 years ago. I drove the car for 2 miles with the water gauge pegged to get home. I replaced the water line but didn't worry about anything else. Engine was not hurt!! 6.) I washed the car one day and got the forward bank of plugs soaked in water and hence they "shorted out" I drove the car after washing it, not knowing of this, and wound up dumping 4 cylinders worth of fuel into the exhaust, which wound up becoming red hot and acting like an afterburner! I only knew about it because some guy stopped me on the road when he saw flames coming out the exhaust. Total damage: I burnt the paint off of the exhaust! All of this is 100% true. The car is old, worn and clapped out and needs a new paint job and probably an engine rebuild, but---the bloody thing will not die!! My friends all ask me when I plan to get rid of the car or fix it--I say never--why jinx a good thing? Brian Willis | ||
| Paul (Pcelenta)
Member Username: Pcelenta Post Number: 279 Registered: 7-2002 |
72,000 on my 78 GTS...bought it 9 years ago with 41,000 | ||
| Jason Paro (Jason_79)
New member Username: Jason_79 Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2002 |
my 308 has 45k miles on her i bought her 2 yrs ago with 27,500 and I agree with jims point on the 40k mile ferrari with the crazy price tag. for example check out ebay 308's with the buy now prices. | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Junior Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 212 Registered: 5-2002 |
I test drove an 83 308 last year that had 75k on it. Car was still relatively tight. There is something positive to be said for cars that have been used. I just believe the mileage should be reflected in price for cars that are up for sale. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 695 Registered: 5-2001 |
Now that's a good one. | ||
| brian retter (Bri)
New member Username: Bri Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2003 |
does a 328 with 80,000 on the clock, engine never opened and 2% leak down count for anything??? | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
Junior Member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 194 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tillman, Very tasteful 328 you have. I guess your question is the same as mine. Is there a general point in mileage beyond the expected rebuild where "regular" Ferrari maintanence becomes a case of throwing good money after bad? @ 57K Keep going. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 423 Registered: 11-2001 |
David, I'm not concerned about resale, as I don't intend to sell the car. That's why I picked the one I did -- it was in great mechanical shape and very nice cosmetic shape, had enough miles on it to show it had been used, but wasn't a show car. I would feel guilty running the wheels off a 700 mile 328, but this one is perfect for me to use as a daily driver. I'm planning on running it until it needs a rebuild, rebuild it, and keep going. I may get another Ferrari (I did the 550 a lot!) but I wanted a 308/328 since I was 10 years old and so this is a keeper. Just my perspective. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 692 Registered: 5-2001 |
David, the same thing goes for the really low milage Ferraris. I would never, ever touch a 308 with 5600 miles. Not unless it was priced accordingly -(needs new everything) | ||
| Ghostrider (Threefivefive)
New member Username: Threefivefive Post Number: 42 Registered: 8-2002 |
Quote: The Honda is a piece of crap low horse power no balls gerbal powered tin box. No Rob, tell us how you really feel!! LOL!! Regards. | ||
| Erik R. K. Jonsson (Gamester)
Member Username: Gamester Post Number: 288 Registered: 11-2000 |
That is what service records are for! Parts wear, replace them... good as new! | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
Junior Member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 188 Registered: 10-2002 |
My question is, who would knowingly buy a Ferrari with 6 figure mileage? That kind of useage must bring as many maintanence issues as an >1000 mile 10+ year old car. It just seems downright scary. Racking up high mileage must be fun, but what becomes of these cars when they reach the resale market? | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Junior Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 217 Registered: 4-2002 |
My FL mechanic friend has two 308's. One with 105k, the other with 125k miles. Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 802 Registered: 7-2002 |
at home. will check in the am. thanks. | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 526 Registered: 8-2001 |
Jim: You have e-mail. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 800 Registered: 7-2002 |
Henry, again if you want to sell your TR for $45K email me. | ||
| PSk (Psk)
Junior Member Username: Psk Post Number: 230 Registered: 11-2002 |
That 275GTB has been loved to death ... every one of those 400,000 kms would have been soooo much fun. I want a car that I want to drive as much as that. Pete | ||
| RANDOLPH MADAMBA (Pogibm)
New member Username: Pogibm Post Number: 40 Registered: 8-2002 |
I dont know if this person is a FChatter his name is Mike Higgs'. He has a 1969 275 gtb with 400,000 kilometer which is about 250,000 miles on his odometer. | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 524 Registered: 8-2001 |
My TR has 64,000 miles on it. Of course, that was BEFORE I disconnected the speedometer.....HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 689 Registered: 5-2001 |
I think we have a winner... | ||
| Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Member Username: Joechristmas Post Number: 689 Registered: 3-2001 |
I have 110K on my 78' 308. | ||
| Charles T (Charles)
Junior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 92 Registered: 2-2001 |
The Ferrari speedo spec. states that they should only be manufactured to last for 3 years or 30K miles. After that they stop calibrating properly! | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2741 Registered: 8-2002 |
52k on my 78 | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2083 Registered: 2-2001 |
the 512TR has around 45k my 308QV has close to 60k | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Advanced Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 3237 Registered: 2-2001 |
I think Ferraris will last a lot longer than many think, in particular the newer cars. They have ridiculously intense service schedules and as long as the car is worth something people will be motivated to keep it running. Also, despite being somewhat of a pain to work on compared to normal cars, Ferrari uses A1 materials for everything. Even the most random parts are top of the shelf stuff. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 686 Registered: 5-2001 |
The one time I will actually believe the listed miles on a Ferrari for sale is if it says 100,000+ miles. No one would fib about that. | ||
| David A. Spear (Detailman)
Junior Member Username: Detailman Post Number: 59 Registered: 5-2002 |
95' 355 I bought with 55k and I and have 61 and change on it. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 475 Registered: 12-2002 |
Great to hear of 100k Ferraris. Thats exactly what I plan to take mine to  Some may shun it, but if I get a fun car, Im going to have fun with it --while keeping it properly maintained and in great condition -- but Im going to drive! | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 685 Registered: 5-2001 |
Mine has 82,000. Can someone with more then 100K on the clock (and with a car that has the extra digit on the odometer) post a picture of speedo? | ||
| Gary Reed (Gary_reed)
New member Username: Gary_reed Post Number: 24 Registered: 2-2002 |
A fellow NW region FCA friend of mine has over 103K miles on his 1987 328GTS. The engine's never had any major work done other than the usual- belts,clutch, etc. The heads have never been off. The car runs great!! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2557 Registered: 6-2001 |
You raise some good points there Rob. However, it wil be interesting to see how all the new high-horsepower european cars hold up in the long run. | ||
| Brian Keegan (4redude)
Junior Member Username: 4redude Post Number: 61 Registered: 7-2002 |
We have a Oct'96 production date 355 spider in the shop right now with 135k on it. The car is in fantastic condition! Looks like a 35k car. | ||
| Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member Username: Airbarton Post Number: 345 Registered: 11-2002 |
My 348 has 59,640 miles on it. It had 45K on it when I bought it last July. | ||
| Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
Junior Member Username: Ytoda928 Post Number: 73 Registered: 6-2001 |
Hit 57,400 and daily driver | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Intermediate Member Username: Newman Post Number: 1136 Registered: 12-2001 |
150,000kms, should be 175,000 by September 03, 79 308 GTB | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3889 Registered: 12-2000 |
For a driver Ferrari I wouldn't buy one with less than 3k a year. Mine is about right on target. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3888 Registered: 12-2000 |
The Honda reaches 100k in 6 years, the Ferrari took 16 years. The Honda is a piece of crap low horse power no balls gerbal powered tin box. The Ferrari is a cutting edge race bred performance machine. How many engines does a NASCAR team go through in a weekend? They're only pushing 700 HP, not too much more than stock versions. More aggresive with the engine, then more likely to need an engine rebuild sooner. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 790 Registered: 7-2002 |
what I find strange is that I would take any of your cars, but when I see one for sale online with more than 40K miles I shy away. Of course they want premium prices still. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2553 Registered: 6-2001 |
a rebuild at 100k? thats the milage at which my honda needed its 1st scheduled maintenance (well, 90k, but close. Belt changes, water pumps and other things one would expect from a ferrari, but is it that hard to build an engine that can last for 100k miles? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3886 Registered: 12-2000 |
52k and there's a 100k+ 328 in Dallas that just now is needing a rebuild. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1408 Registered: 7-2001 |
I rolled 44k last weekend, shuttling BobD around. 6k miles in 18mos. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 410 Registered: 11-2001 |
My 328 crossed 57,000 miles today, and I believe a local 308 has 90,000+ (and doesn't look like it!). While 57K isn't all that high, I was wondering how the rest of the fcars are doing? Any thoughts? |