HELP! TWO 308 PARTS FOR $4,500 !!! where can i get cheaper parts ?

Gary, Ferrari is not in the habit of letting customers shop around for cheaper parts so they can install them.
It seems to me, your choices are...

A: Let the Ferrari dealer install the parts.

B: Find a repair facility that can perform the proper repairs for less.

C: Shop around for the best prices on parts, and perform the repairs yourself.

D: Sell the Ferrari, and buy a car you can afford.


Will your insurance not cover it?

 

Dave, FerrariUK, site sponser.

 

gary308gtb,

We stock all those parts :-

#105340 $23 each
#104429 $742
#107441 $616
#103170 $57 each

Plus shipping etc.


MW

 

GARY,

I will pass this over to Jeff Howe, the Ferrari Classic Parts Manager here at Ferrari UK and he will advise you accordingly.


MW

 

You can try GT Car Parts Bill Young (623) 780-2200 Fax (623) 780-1200

576 W. Lone Cactus Dr Phoenix, AZ 85027

 

I second the notion about calling TRutlands and getting the parts there---

[email protected] or 770-493-8852

tell him--charles sent you

 

I believe there are some suspension wishbones on "E" Bay. Haven't a clue as to the quality.

 

dude i just bought a " CURBED" 308 from a Fchater, must be a bad luck bug running around!!!! shame you are so far away, id love to have another!!!!

 

No insurance???

These cars are VERY expensive to damage. Only MILDLY expensive, otherwise!

As my Porsche buddies reminded me once, NONE of them are engineered to hit concrete.

Good tips on this thread, follow up!

I've used both T Rutlands and GT Car Parts over the years.

 

I'm sorry for your situation.

That kind of money buys a lot of track time, or a lot of professional instruction, which could help prevent losing control of your car on a public road.

Do you have collision insurance?

 

Sorry to hear of your accident. In my experience, never accept the price from a dealer as the last word. So far, I've always found much better prices elsewhere on every part I've ever bought for my 308. For eg, Iwas quoted a dealer price for a hood at $1700. I found a brand new one at Ferrari UK for $350! Some of the suppliers suggested are all good ones. I can add to the list George Evans and Dennis McCann in Ohio. Best of luck with your repairs.

 

So, you're the guy who got to it before me!! I was going to buy it that night, but you beat me to her!

Hey, best of luck with it!! Post pics of your repairs/restoration.

Maybe youll be down this way sometime!

 

Gary -

You can order these online at www.owners.ferrari.com if registered or to me by email if not.

I will need your full address details in order to get a shipping cost.

Thanks.

 

thanks Gabriel, will post pics when she gets here in 3-4 weeks. paid for in full , insured and on a transport next week!!! (grin) " Marrone" with " Pelle Testa De Moro" interior. GTS... hee hee. long live carbs!!!!!!!!

 

Look at www.ferrariservice.ws That is Michael from Ferrari Service Costa Mesa(Ca.,USA). He has 5 or 6 parted out 308s. You can get anything at a fraction of retail. He has even sold parts from 70's and 80's Ferraris to the dealers for their customers.

By the way ....I'm the other Mike at FSC

 

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You can look at http://www.eurospares.co.uk/
They have used spares also...
Guido

 

Gary--i checked at TRutlands for you and everything is in stock and the prices they gave me were SIGNIFICANTLY lower than you were quoted.

email Ted at [email protected] (770) 493-8852

 

Not to sound sarcastic... but.

It's a $150,000 car that's now only worth about $30,000-35,000. A CORRECT set of tires for an early 308 is still $800, a tuneup is still $4,000+ or whatever they cost, brakes, parts, etc are all still very expensive.

Do ye not forget that. The car still needs the maintinence, if anything more so as it's aged, that it did when new.

And parts don't get cheaper as time goes by. It's still a Ferrari. This is why they are called "Exotics".

 

Not to pick nits, but it's actually a $35,000 car in 1978 (that adjusts with inflation to about $100,000), or a $25,000-30,000 car in 2004. Of course, if one can afford to buy a $100,000 Ferrari, one probably won't be driving a 308. And the most expensive tires I find at Discount Tire locally are $90 each. Mounted & balanced with new valve stems. I couldn't find anything more expensive at tirerack.

And there's nothing that says you have to grin while the dealer's giving it to you, as proved by this thread! This site's good resources can save owners enough to pay for a subscription and pay the broadband bill easily!