Ferrari & their crazy cost of 360/Stradale parts!

say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

2k?!?!?!?!?!!!!!

 

I don't know but it looks like Italian craftsman from a tradition of centuries of hand workmanship invested a lot of their souls in it.

 

for that much you could hire somebody to come teach you how to remake that in carbon fiber instead.

 

Bwah-hahahahahahahaha. Good grief... ~2% of the value of the entire car??? that's rich.

 

That is just wrong. It probably doesn't even cost them $20 to make.

 

Really demotivating for those of us who want CS/430S...

No wonder no one is tracking these machines... Read countless times about those who do but stop because the running cost is insane...

 

If injected mold - approx. 10-15K USD for the mold (5-8 if made in china) and maybe @1.71 for the part. If blow mold - less. Part paid for itself in the original production run... your spare is pure gravy.

 

That is absolutely sickening. I'm at a loss for words.

 

Ferrari makes cars for the first buyer, they have no interest in building goodwill in the secondary market. Most of those who buy a new Ferrari from a dealer wont keep it long enough to experience abusive replacement parts cost. That's just the way it is.

 

What is this part for? Obviously the cost is excessive, but it doesn't seem to be a part which needs replacement often (if at all)

 

looks like it is time to do a bit of hand fabrication with some sheet aluminum

rgds,
Vince

 

sorry, sorry, I cant help but look research/dig for answers when a good question comes up

 

fixed mine (broken tab) with some JB weld and a small metal braket
JB Weld: $3.99
Metal braket: $0.99
Not paying stupid Ferrari prices for a $10 plastic piece... Priceless!

 

..it's a silly plastic guard that is behind the brake and throttle pedal - serves minimal structural (ties to center console) and some "cosmetic" purpose...that is if you consider cheap plastic cosmetic!

 

I have a CS and drive it and treat it with kid gloves. But its things like this and other developments at Ferrari such as high production runs that will probably make my CS the last Ferrari I buy.

 

That is just plain stupid.

It's approaching 3% the cost of an entire used 360.

 

I feel your pain. But there will be no shortage of guys here who will say that you somehow don't deserve to own a Ferrari if you don't like the the repair/parts costs - I never did understand that argument.

 

That's actually a good point and probably the way to go, given that ridiculous pricing.
Makes Space Shuttle toilet seats look economical.

 

I think I know a prototype shop in Gilbert that can knock these out for about $100.

In the meantime, be careful where you stomp those size 12s!

 

The capitalist spirit will only take me so far before I start thinking in terms of abusive practices and exploitation.

I'm there now.

Mike

 

Bingo.

At least the part is available. Wait till the last 360/CS hits the 10 year mark and Ferrari is no longer obligated to stock parts for it.