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I would go through the car and do all the routine servicing. Oil/filter change, air filters, gearbox oil change, brake fluid flush, etc. Hopefully you are mechanically inclined and can do it yourself.

Lots of YouTube videos to help you.

Nice car!


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Did you check the carfax history? Specifically for the miles reported. My vin check found something different.
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I would only be concerned about the belt service. Trading in a F-car at a Jeep/Dodge dealership is interesting.

 

These cars are pretty bulletproof unless they were totally neglected

 

Second that- but if there are multiple issues popping up and you are not willing to put in the multitude of hours doing it yourself just get another major done and you shouldn’t have much worries

 

No way, a belt service should be $3,000 max. My service records showed 2k for the service.

 

$10K for a belt service and a new clutch is about right, depending on if that included a new flywheel and throw out bearing. Just the belt service should be $3000ish. Check around where you live for an Independent shop, do not go to a dealer they are too expensive.

Any shop or someone with a Launch will be able to read your clutch wear very easily.


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If you remove the interior panel, you can loosen (but not remove) the belt covers and should be able to find the date code on the belts. That will give you the maximum age of the belt. For example, if its a 2012 belt, its likely 9-10 years since service.

I did my own work on a major service. I expect prices have increased some since then.
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Also an FYI - that car appears to have quit a few modifications throughout if you like that. Those seats are so nice, that I suspect they have been re-covered...

 

I'd say just get it done at a good indy for peace of mind and have them check over the car. We'll help you decided what needs done right away based on what they find. If you got that car for 116k all included you scored a great deal.

 

Nice looking car..Enjoy!

 

Congrats! If it’s a long-term asset, it will appreciate.

Very reliable Ferrari. Imo, they’re easier to work on than the common car now-a-days. Learn to do everything yourself, it’s really not that hard. Just utilize forums and ask people for help. Find a friend locally who may be able to help out. If someone else can do it, you can too (with the right tools)!


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That has been discussed at length on this forum. IF the variators have not been replaced and upgraded to the "new" style, then it should be done but it is indeed a one time deal as the variators are assumed to last 60k miles.

 

Major at a dealer for a 360 should be $4k max barring any significant issues- and since it's a manual you don't have to worry about F1 pump which was a pricey issue on some F1 360s.

My advice fwiw- you bought it right given the current market for any gated Ferrari- Take it to a proper Dealer- have them go through it and do a major+ anything else of significance- Then you have a baseline and can enjoy the car and then continue to maintain and document the maintenance properly going forward.

You can also go to Ferraris website - create an account and as an owner you can register it in My Garage so as it's serviced it's logged.

Unless you either already have or plan to invest in the necessary tools, equipment etc to be a DIYer then let the pros do it. Having a 6-figure project car is not a lot of fun.

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I would establish a relationship - as a priority now - with a local independent shop. I would do a full major service on the car:

- Drive belts. This is not negotiable. If you don't know for certain they were changed recently by a credible shop this must be done.
- All fluids and filters. Especially the gearbox fluid and filters.

How does the top work?

Check age of tires and make sure the brakes are 100%. Replace anything that needs to be done mechanically.

Then, start to work on how to sort the car cosmetically. Post some pictures when you get the car.

Report back on your test drive. How is 2nd gear?

Get a trickle charger and use it. If the battery isn't 100%, replace it.

Congrats on the car. I'm sure a bit scary, but 360s are good cars. Hope you have success with it!

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Good advice on the battery and trickle charger!


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Agree- That said, 360s have a battery cut off switch so use it.

And if you hard wire the battery tender do it so the switch does not need to be on to charge/float.

Cheers

 

All great advice- But IF you have a local dealer I would advise building THAT relationship as a priority and find/have an "independent" as a backup- or if a proper local dealer is not available or logistically feasible then an "independent" may be your only choice.

Compare rates and attitudes between the dealer and the independent- some dealers are awesome and their rates are same or comparable as "independents" (FoD is an example) / some suck and overcharge - some "independents are reputable and awesome (we have two in Colorado) / some suck and do crap work with no factory oversight or support.

This constant disdain for proper Ferrari dealers and love affair with "independents" amazes me and is specific to the Dealers and "independents" - its not that way everywhere.

Yes it's an older Ferrari- but it's still a modern Ferrari and requires specific tools, skills, diagnostic equipment and knowledge.

Cheers

 

Congratulations - she's a beaut. Love the blue stitching on the steering wheel and piping on the seats. Yellow calipers look awesome. Good luck sorting her out - mine had a terrific service history and it still cost me a few bucks when I got her, per the solid advice above. Cheers

 

Another thought on the dealer relationship is being able to get all records Ferrari has on your car. I didn't have too many records on my 430 when buying it (but it was inspected), and my service adviser traced it back to the original dealer, who then supplied them.

A good indy can save you lots of money as well, plus doing the simple things on your own if mechanically inclined. Just document your work and save receipts obviously.