First Service (since I owned the car)...Whoa! $10K

I've got an invoice in my records for the last major on my car (an '86 328) and at an authorized Ferrari dealer the bill came to $9,000 for a similar amount of work.

 

Ah, that seems more explainable.

So, do you notice a big difference in how it runs now (other than the AC! )

And how much did they quote you for doing the suspension work? The manifold? Just curious to know why you didn't get that done at the same time. Well, for a reason other than you going "Good Lawd! $10,000!"

 

I did a 30 k service plus installing an 800 dollar hyperflow cat. Plus a lot of Airconditioner work and the bill was 6900. Im not sure you didnt get ripped...

 

what do those parts add up to? I replaced the condensor and compressor and got an 800 dollar cat. The whole thing was still 4000 cheaper.

 

did they kiss you or at least give you a reach around also?

 

Was this what you expected from the PPI report? I would have expected that at least the major items were not a surprise.

 

You would have saved LOTS of money if you didn't 'dick around' with the A/C system in your car.....if its a GTS, then you just wasted a ton of money on a system you'll never use with the roof off. The other stuff seems reasonable - major service, brake work, cooling work, air injection work.....some of this you could have done yourself and saved a few bucks, but your parts/labor bill is almost split 50/50.

 

Same here. The TBs only had 6800 miles on them, but were done 6 years ago. So to be safe I brought it to my mechanic for a major, and check everything else including the clutch ( felt a little off when I tried out the car ). Turns out I needed a new clutch AND flywheel. Final bill $7500.00. These are relatively simple cars mechanically. So I plan to do most of the work myself from now on.

 

Some thoughts...

The parts prices seem extravagant, but I am not sure what other dealers charge.

Plugs for 15$? 3$ at the store.

They cut your rotors, but didn't replace the pads?

Oil at 15$ a quart?

I can go on. I understand the need for a mark-up...but it seems extravagant. I don't think I would ever go to a dealer and say "Do everything." They listened to you.

When it comes to ferrari's, you have to use some discretion, unless money is no object. Certain things you HAVE to change in a timely fashion, oil/ fluids/belts/etc. Other things can be done in your leisure time, and for much less money.

Hopefully, your car won't need much for a nice long time... . But, it sounds like you are due for a clutch soon...

 

I live in South Louisiana. I'm with you on this one!

 

The good news is that you got your car back, it's solid, and now you can enjoy it! We can always make more money, but you'll never get your summer back.

 

You got raped on some of those parts. $15 for the plugs. NGKBP6ES, those are like $5.00 at NAPA. The belts for the accesories are less than half that, and you can find them local. The compressor is a $200 part and the YORK clutch can be swapped out for the Ferrari one. Should I go on???

 

Once a bill goes to $10,000 they should at least offer to let you get on top for a few seconds.

 

The clutch for the York is a Ferrari only part, brudda...

Give him a break, it's not so bad........

You can't take bacon and eggs to Denny's and tell them to cook them......

 

The most money you'll ever save is establishing a long term relationship with a good Tech, so IMO this was a very wise investment in your future enjoyment..

Debating service costs is endless here and depends largely on what part of the country you are in...

We have many shops here....some areas one or less!

 

Fill in your profile and we'll know where you are!

Then go drive ....enjoy......and savour the value of your expense!
You have to redeem it, in smiles per miles........

Come get your bumper Sean F.!!!!! LOL!