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No 458 Parts Inventory - Is This Normal?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by F458Spider, Aug 11, 2017.

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  1. F458Spider

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    #1 F458Spider, Aug 11, 2017
    My 2015 458 Spider sprung a leak that has been diagnosed as a blown seal on the left front shock (apparently unusual). At first I was told a shock is coming from Italy and would be a week to 10 days. Strange that they don't keep inventory of shocks in the US, but ok. Then a couple days later Italy notifies the service department that they are also authorizing them to order the actuator for the lift system, which piggybacks the shock itself. The actuator is currently listed as “unavailable” both in the U.S. and at the factory.

    So Ferrari keeps minimal to no inventory of parts for one of their most popular models ever. I pay huge dollars for a new car (which I appreciate includes warranty and service) but then when a part is needed, it's not available and I'm without a car during the driving season.

    Is this normal? I purchased the car new from the dealer. I have no problem waiting a week or two, but I'm worried this is going to drag out a long time. If we are buying a $300k+ cars, shouldn't we get the equivalent in service and inventory stock? They can't have at least one of each part in the US?
     
  2. 2NA

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    #2 2NA, Aug 11, 2017
    Welcome to Earth.

    Your experience is not a rare occurrence.
     
  3. F458Spider

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    #3 F458Spider, Aug 11, 2017
    Bummer, thx. Same with Lambo and McLaren?
     
  4. markcF355

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    #4 markcF355, Aug 11, 2017
    Welcome to the Ferrari mystique.
     
  5. 2NA

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    #5 2NA, Aug 12, 2017
    These are boutique car companies. Don't expect too much.

    The lift systems on Lambos have been problematic since they were introduced. I think the Ferrari is similar. The shocks are being asked to do something they really weren't designed for. You can reduce the chance of a leak by making sure it's in the down position when parked. Also avoid hitting speed bumps too fast when it's up.
     
  6. dflett

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    #6 dflett, Aug 12, 2017
    It seems to be a modern trait with other manufacturers. A friend needed a new door for his 2016 FType. None in the US. None at the factory. It took four months to locate one in Europe. Jaguar NA ended up compensating him for lack of use.
     
  7. TheMayor

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    #7 TheMayor, Aug 12, 2017
    My understanding is its worse for McLaren. Almost all Mac parts have to come from the UK as they have no warehousing in the US. Often parts are back ordered.

    These are not like Chevys or Fords or Toyotas. Most people who own a Ferrari have 4 other cars. So, being down a few weeks isn't a big deal for most.

    Try that in a family car and people will scream bloody murder. I used to own an auto repair shop that for a short period of time, worked on Honda's. Honda people think that if you drop the car off needing a new engine in the morning, they expect it back cleaned and pressed by 5 PM the same day. :)
     
  8. ChuckStyl5

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    #8 ChuckStyl5, Aug 12, 2017
    it is a limited production vehicle compared to anything else out there -- Try getting a California top pump ... Took about 2 months
     
  9. j9fd3s

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    #9 j9fd3s, Sep 1, 2017
    If it makes anyone feel any better in the bad old days we used to have a 6 month wait for sheet metal, from Ford.
     

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