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Discussion in '348/355' started by xavior, Mar 12, 2007.

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  1. xavior

    xavior Formula 3

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    #1 xavior, Mar 12, 2007
    Well, 4 months into my ownership and I have to send my car in for the big one. Clutch is slipping very badly and timing belt has been there since 99. For 100K I expected my dealer to do a little more to help me. but i guess not. I will drop it off at the shop maybe next week. This really sucks. But hey, if you cant afford the maintenance, Then don't buy a 355. I just never expected 4 months later to be dropping 12K. Turn around time for this is 2 months. Japan needs a real Ferrari dealer here.... I should open Ferrari of Japan lol
     
  2. UConn Husky

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    #2 UConn Husky, Mar 12, 2007
    get outta here, 2 months? Wow that sucks, prime driving season is upon us. It's up to you...but same situation here. Need a clutch and major was 3 yrs ago...but going for just a clutch for now. There's really no labor savings doing both together, so you could just do the clutch now, wait a few months, then do the major. But you are over the magic 3 yrs so it depends on how you feel your odds are...
     
  3. xavior

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    #3 xavior, Mar 12, 2007
    I was thinking about that but 6 years and the last owner lived close to the ocean. i am a little worried. I am surprised it lasted this long.
     
  4. UConn Husky

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    #4 UConn Husky, Mar 12, 2007
    yikes, I misread. Yes, unfortunately the previous owner squeezed it for all it was worth. Do 'em both I guess!

    And relatively speaking, you guys are all pretty damn close to the ocean :) :) :)
     
  5. xavior

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    #5 xavior, Mar 12, 2007
    True. But he was like on the beach, I am about 100 miles in. So yeah... lol
     
  6. Rifledriver

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    #6 Rifledriver, Mar 12, 2007
    This time a year I suspect any of the good shops have at least a month backlog, if not 6 weeks. 2 months ain't bad in March.
     
  7. No Doubt

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    #7 No Doubt, Mar 12, 2007
    Buy Pap348 round trip airfare and your parts, he wants to see Japan.
     
  8. xavior

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    #8 xavior, Mar 13, 2007
    Pap is always welcome!!
     
  9. PAP 348

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    #9 PAP 348, Mar 13, 2007


    I love Japan.............even though I have never visited the place. :D
    Looks cool in the movies though. :):)
     

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