Where to service in Florida?

I just dropped my 328 off at Central Florida Maserati/Ferrari for a full diagnostic of my car. They told me that I am due for a major and it's going to be $7,700. Seems a bit high to me. I passed on it and they are replacing all my fluids for $1200, and repairing a water and oil leak for $2,300. These prices seem a little higher then what I've heard from others. Just wondering where everybody is getting their service done and if there is some reputable service shop in Central Florida or Tampa area. Thanks in advance.

 

China has taken all the Ferrari techs....
Oh, I know, it is the weak dollar.....
No, no, it's Duane's fault....
Seriously, it does seem kind of high, but without the details I cannot really say.
BT

 

Wow that seems really, really high. I would urge you to shop around, I got a fluid service last year for around $200. Majors run about $4k in South FL. You could put that car on a flatbed both ways and still save thousands over those prices.....

 

For these quoted prices, it would be worth shipping to Ft Lauderdale and let Tim Stanford do the work.

 

Call Luciano or Dino Sanzogni (father & son Ferrari master mechanics) They are based in Sarasota FL. 941.756.4874

 

its not Tampa or Orlando, but if willing to go to Jupiter, call RS AutoSport at 561-743-6441, ask kto speak with Ryan. Mention FChat.

 

I've heard great things about this place: http://www.speedworksfrs.com/home.html

They're in Osteen, FL.

 

In the Tampa Bay area you can contact Frank Maderi in Clearwater at 727-735-7092, E-mail [email protected] or Massimo Modino at The Auto Legend in Oldsmar. Frank has an SD-2 for newer cars.

 

thanks bruce , i'm located off 19 , 15 minutes south of ferrari of tampa bay . forza ferrari!!!

 

JCM is lcoated in fort lauderdale... stand up crew led by jonny.... fair, honest, and reasonably priced. he's the guy all the local independent dealers go to.

 

Looked at car in that area and the owner highly reccomended these guys. Guy had a belt service from 2001 with a bunch of 'while were in there' stuff for less than 2k.

I did all the fluids myself last week for like $50. Then took the brakes to be bleed by my mechanic for a trade of a case of car care products i sell. $1200 is really high IMO and if i can do it anyone can.

 

I run European Motor Service in Longwood Fl, we specialize in service and repair of all italian sports cars. We were the original Ferrari dealership in Florida before Central Florida Maser / Ferrari.
Give me a call at the shop 407-831-9741 and I will work out the cost for the work you need. We service plenty of 308's and 328's so we can carry out any work you need for the car.
Our website is being updated but you can check us out at http://www.smartsportscars.com

Ask for Paul or Harvey and let us know you saw our name on this forum and we will sort out a good discount for you.
We are on 17/92 about a mile north of 434.

Thanks

Paul

 

In Orlando area: Speedworks Ferrari Service. Bill and Randy. Excellent people, excellent mechanics.

In Tampa/Sarasota: Lucianos (phone number mentioned above). Only great things to say about them.

In Ocala: Cavallino (not related). Have seen their work and looked good.

Major should run you less than $4K. Oil and Waterleaks could be anything from a main seal leaking to simply replacing a hose. Very hard to say what is a good price and what is too high. Fluid change fr $1200 sounds VERY high unless it is done by a 25 year old blond Swedish girl that is dressed only in an overall while you wait in the shop. $200 oil change with good oil, $100 tranny oil change, $100 radiator flush but what does take time is the 2h it takes a tech to squeeze the windshield washer till its empty. Powersteering fluid...none existant. Hydraulic fluid...non existant. If the brakes are part if that service add $150. Those prices are on the high end.

 

anyone know of any small shops in so florida?

dealt with will at maranello (closed) other than that i am out of info/..

 

Tim Stanford for all the older cars. Tim is a master of carb cars. I think he tunes them with listening to the carb. Old school.

Murry Bacchus in Hollywood for Lambo and Ferrari of modern years.

Anything race inspired ANSA Motorsports Miami

Small stuff and Porsche NGT Motorsports North Miami.

 

JP.............what about Jupiter? Too far?

 

Absolutely Tim Stanford!!!

 

thank you, folks.

 

Does anyone have an email address or website for Tim Stanford? Has anyone had service done at European Motor Service?

Thx,

Joe

 

Tim's old school, baby. No email or website. Call him, if the machine picks up leave a message, he returns the calls. (954) 764-7824

 

Jupiter, West Palm area - Orbit Racing is GREAT. Historically a huge Porsche performance shop, however I've seen nearly everything in their shop, including Ferrari's... great people and purely meticulous work.

Orbit Racing
561-840-2109

 

Thanks. Time to bring him into the 21st Century!

 

I repeat.

 

his original post is from 5/08. it is probably done by now.

 

johnny at JCM is the man.... honest stand up guy... 954 771 0435.. located in fort lauderdale.