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  1. johnk...

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    #1 johnk..., May 30, 2023
    Memorial Day Marked the 10 anniversary of the day my 355 arrived at my home. Since then I've put about 13k miles on it. Other than installing Tubi headers back on 2020, the only significant problem with it was a failed MAF. Along the way I did replace the inner CV boots, a couple of O2 sensors and the coils, but those are insignificant in cost and effort. And one set of tires. Some other things were replaced as well, like hood struts and some cosmetic work on the interior. But the car has not been to any shop in these past 10 years. It's been a joy to own.

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    #2 308 GTB, May 30, 2023
    Congratulations, John! Continue driving it in good health.

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  3. Mitch Alsup

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    #3 Mitch Alsup, May 30, 2023
    June 21 marks the 22 year of my F355 ownership. I have put 40K+ miles on it 5K+ on race tracks, and 6 or 7 sets of tires, 5 axel boots, 4 sets of brake pads, and 5 majors.........
     
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  4. PaulK

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    #4 PaulK, May 30, 2023
    What a cool thread and thank you for sharing. I commend you for taking care of her for 10 years and che la vostra felicità continui a crescere negli anni a venire! (May your happiness continue to grow in the years to come!)

    Post more pictures, everyone!
     
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    #5 KevZep, May 30, 2023
    Thank you for sharing the journey with the group, and by all accounts its a pretty smooth one too, minimal issues and no doubt lots of fun behind the wheel!!
    Nice colour too!! I do like that...

    I'm only up to 3 years with my 348TB, but I'm committed to the long haul so it will be 10 years soon enough....
     
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    #6 cuneo, May 31, 2023
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    #7 cuneo, May 31, 2023
    I should clarify… I’ve added 55k myself, the car now has 80k miles on it. I’d like to reach 100k miles added by me, not too long now.
     
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    #8 Jackie and bill, May 31, 2023
    Congratulations.
    18 years with my spider. 60k plus miles on.
     
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    #9 jjtjr, May 31, 2023
    Congrats on your milestone. I am at 7 with mine, and I can still remember jumping into it after it came off the truck like it was yesterday afternoon. I completed my first major over the winter and other than a few minor repairs, it has been pretty reliable. I really don't think that owning and DIYing an older Ferrari would be possible or practical for anyone without this forum, it is the most important asset. Thanks to everyone that supports this forum.
     
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    #10 PeteyP, Jun 1, 2023
    I'm going on 18 years with my 95 Spider
     
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  11. johnk...

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    #11 johnk..., Jun 1, 2023
    Happy to hear of other with long term ownership ans putting on the miles. They are cars, after all, and the joy is in driving them.

    Oh, and talk about me, Memorial Day weekend and Ferraris, Here is the delivery page from my 308 that I bought new in 1985. That one just turned 38! :)

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    #12 Redlyne_mr2, Jun 1, 2023
    Awesome man, congrats. I just realized I'm 10 years with mine, I've done 1 major, 1 clutch release bearing, new set of tires, a speedo potentiometer, new thermocouples, hood and engine lid struts, de-sticky and I want to say that's it. More reliable than some of my other cars, love these things.
     
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    #13 tres55, Jun 1, 2023
    No major services or belt changes in the 10 years?
     
  14. johnk...

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    #14 johnk..., Jun 1, 2023
    Oil and filter every year. Trans oil, coolant and brake fluid every 5. New spark plugs this year. Battery, not yet.
     
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    #15 tres55, Jun 1, 2023
    So to confirm, no belt change?
     
  16. judd10

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    #16 judd10, Jun 2, 2023
    16 years and just under 10k miles (25k total miles on odo). Two engine outs... oil change every 1-2 years... brake fluid change every 1-2 years. Lots of upgrades and no failures or breakdowns. I attribute a lot of the reliability to the Dave Helms gold connector kit that I had installed at my first engine out.

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    #17 johnk..., Jun 2, 2023

    No belt change. No engine out. No paranoia.
     
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    #18 Johnnieblack115, Jun 2, 2023
    Can’t tell if being facetious or not


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  19. cuneo

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    #19 cuneo, Jun 2, 2023
    No revs… just kidding John, congrats on two amazing Ferraris! Cool thread btw.

    I’ve done 3 Major majors in my 55k miles, due to mileage not belt age, just had another one done recently.
     
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    #20 johnk..., Jun 2, 2023
    True! I'll do them at 15k miles, when ever that happens.

    My 308 has 12 yrs on the belts, 5k miles. Not looking to do them anytime soon.
     
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  21. johnk...

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    #21 johnk..., Jun 2, 2023
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    No, you're right. Most of the time I cruising around New England at somewhere between 2 and 4k. And as I have said numerous time I generally shift no higher than 6K which is basically 1st to 2nd and occasionally 2nd to 3rd. For some reason 6k just feels natural to me. Makes for a smooth transition. I like smooth. But I do abuse the Cayman a bit. :D

     
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  22. cuneo

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    #22 cuneo, Jun 2, 2023
    Yes I agree actually, when I was younger I’d take it up there but now it’s around 6 or 7 for me these days mostly. Enjoy the upcoming NE summer! I’ll be in Cape Cod soon myself.
     
  23. RudyP

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    #23 RudyP, Jun 3, 2023
    Nice! 10 years is a good amount! I’m only around 4 years of ownership of my 355 but the 993 on the right has been with me for 12 years.
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    #24 Shorn355, Jun 3, 2023
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    #25 cuneo, Jun 4, 2023
    Sweet! I have a black 98 C2S also in SF Bay.
     
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