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FF ownership after 6+ years

Discussion in 'FF/Lusso' started by ttforcefed, Sep 1, 2018.

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  1. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Aug 22, 2002
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    Dec 15 2011 - delivered

    7/25/2012 - 3701 miles
    campaign #367 and annual service
    $0

    9/14/2012 0 4,446 miles
    check engine light - gross and small evap leak messages present
    repair r/f rim
    campaign #371
    $710.61

    12/13/201 4458 miles
    annual service
    $0

    4/17/13 - 9,360 miles
    gas door doesnt always open
    repair damaged snow wheel and snow tires
    detail
    $1,945

    7/16/13 - 10,358 miles
    bluetooth and FM stereo cut out randomly
    dead battery
    detail
    $372

    11/12/13 - 12,023 miles
    2 year service
    $0

    9/24/14 - 15,653 miles
    annual service
    fix metal cavallino on front bumper
    $183

    6/15/2015 - 19,665 miles
    drivers seat ventilation says its on but its not
    repair right rear wheel
    $446

    10/20/2015 - 20,263 miles
    annual service + brake system fluid and AC Control belt
    $0

    8/23/2016 - 24,300 miles
    mount and balance 2 front tires + alignment
    $2,087

    9/30/2016 - 24,400 miles
    rattle between 25 and 50 mph - retorqued both rear axle nuts
    annual service
    PTU gear oil service
    $937

    4/26/2017 - 24,567 miles
    mount and balance 4 new lusso wheels and tires
    detail
    $6,735

    9/29/2017 - 25, 506 miles
    check engine light - replace secondary air valve
    drivers side ventilation says on again but its not
    $1,321

    2/13/2018 - 26,100 miles
    found erroneous errors in engine control, nqs modules.
    replaced battery
    new plugs
    $1,825

    5/21/2018 - 26,200 miles
    check engine light on - replaced crushed VAC hoses under intake
    manifold, replaced secondary air hoses
    $697

    Since it was delivered i believe i have used 3 sets of oem FF wheels, a set of f12 wheels and currently have lusso wheels and sets of tires in each obviously. The original FF and f12 wheels are almost impossible to give away.

    Outside of normal service i added a full novitec exhaust and ECU and a completely upgrades stereo.

    Currently have 28,200 miles and the annual service is scheduled for October 1.
     
  2. Bundy

    Bundy Formula 3

    May 18, 2011
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    Cool summary. I am still on the original wheels, and simply swap snow tires onto those rims.

    The only significant recent expense on my 2012 FF has been the annual $5,xxx that I spend on the yearly warranty extensions for peace of mind. So far, nothing has failed so might be a silly expense. IIRC, this warranty can be extended for a total of 20 years.


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  3. timjen88

    timjen88 Karting

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    Curious on the PTU gear oil service for $937; my FF just had it's yearly and they drained/changed the PTU oil as part of that service. Was your service due to an issue that they charged you? I've got 15k miles. Thanks.
     
  4. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    They didnt charge me for it. They charges me for retouriqing the 2 nuts

    It looks like just apart of the service


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  5. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Im anti extended warranties. I self insure lol


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  6. Bundy

    Bundy Formula 3

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    I’m at 17,000 miles btw. Goal is to pass 100K. Love the FF!

    LOL. Me, too. This is the only one I’ve ever purchased.


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  7. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Ha yeh its like buying a generator for the house! Once you put it in u will never lose power again!


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  8. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    20 years? I thought only 12 max, right?
     
  9. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    Lol, we are not buying it for the car. We are essentially self insuring from our wives' nagging about "I told u so. I told you not to buy a Ferrari". In this case, we can still keep buying whatever we want because she will be like "wow only 5k covers everything a year. It's so cheap." Then we say "yeah, McLaren does not do that and do you want to check out the aperta later today?" She will then be like, "okay, let's go."

    I think I am getting delusional now. Lol
     
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  10. Bundy

    Bundy Formula 3

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    My dealer repeatedly said 20. I was surprised, too.


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  11. gh0st0

    gh0st0 Formula 3
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    Wow
     
  12. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Thats includes the price of the wheels


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  13. Gum12345

    Gum12345 Karting

    Jul 8, 2017
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    Sure sounds like a pair of expensive nuts. :p
     
  14. Andy348

    Andy348 Formula 3

    Nov 4, 2007
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    Total is $10,523 without the Lusso rims, or $0.40/mile. Seems inexpensive, but hearing that a headgasket job would be $50K kinda throws that notion away.

    Didn't realize you had the Novitec ECU. There seems to be very little discussion about it here. I think it was rated at 700hp.. Do you notice a lot of difference before/after?
     
  15. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Yes its very noticeable. The thing hauls ass!


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  16. crinoid

    crinoid F1 Veteran
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    Is the 710.61 cost on this one the price for repairing damage to the stock wheels?

    9/14/2012 0 4,446 miles
    check engine light - gross and small evap leak messages present
    repair r/f rim
    campaign #371
    $710.61
     
  17. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Yes


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  18. iloveferrari

    iloveferrari Formula 3
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    That's what she said! :p
     
  19. RamsHmb

    RamsHmb Formula 3
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    Great summary. My wife has had hers for 4 and a half years...surprise bday gift for her 40th. She was driving a Prius one car before this one :). I wanted to trade it on a new lusso and she said, you are not touching my FF...so great for a gear head husband to hear. She is only up to 13k miles but I am doing the drivetrain warranty too...and it’s the only one I have ever done. I am on the new model drug w F so mine don’t hit the expiration but think I will keep my 812 indefinitely. We’ll see ;)
     
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  20. GM_FFX

    GM_FFX Rookie

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    Is there anything specific you'd have checked if you were to buy a used one today?
     
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  21. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Not that i know of


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  22. otakki

    otakki Formula 3

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    When you replaced the battery earlier this year, was it with an aftermarket or an oem battery?
     
  23. ttforcefed

    ttforcefed F1 World Champ
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    Not sure to be honest...


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  24. CptJoe1983

    CptJoe1983 Rookie

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    Man what a great post, someone linked me to this from my post. A local guy near me is selling a 2012 ff with 27k miles on it. Iv never owned a Ferrari and just got rid of my Maserati granturismo Mc. It seems if i set aside 5k a year for repairs and maintenance that should cover everything huh? I'll be using an Independent mechanic who uses all certified parts. Many other Ferrari owners in my city use him. So he's got a good reputation
     
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  25. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    I like this, few people can say they've kept one that long.
     

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