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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by Matt Fussell, Sep 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM.

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  1. Matt Fussell

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    #1 Matt Fussell, Sep 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM
    Hello everyone,

    My 2010 California gave me a EPB warming light so I took it to Foreign Cars Italia in Greensboro, NC. A few hours later, I received a video of the inspection, along with an estimate. They listed items that they say are immediate issues. They noted some light dust around the rear shocks (no liquid) and said they were leaking and that the sticky buttons should be fixed (I've done most myself). So, I got an estimate that totals somewhere around $21K to fix. Here's what they quoted...

    EPB ECU replacement - $6500
    Rear Shocks replacement - $8900
    Sticky Buttons - $5000

    This seems totally ridiculous to me. I know the sticky buttons are not an immediate issue and I don't think the rear suspension is leaking enough to be replaced just yet. I guess my question is are they trying to rip me off and does anyone know of a good place to take the car in NC they can recommend?
     
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  2. DavidPutty

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    #2 DavidPutty, Sep 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
    Shocks can be rebuilt for a lot less. New Ferrari ones are crazy expensive
     
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  3. JDT

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    #3 JDT, Sep 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
    The tariff on car parts is real right now as well. The rear shocks are around $5,200 for a pair (still insane) but then slap on a tariff of approximately $1,200 and you're getting close to that price with parts and labor.
     
  4. Sunshine1

    Sunshine1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 Sunshine1, Sep 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
    The rear shocks were replaced last year by my Ferrari dealer (2013 Cali). Parts and labor = $8,000.
     

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