F355 Vs. Diablo in the war of Repair costs?

No timing belts to replace.

Normal maintenance items like any other car.

The clutch requires an "engine out" to replace ($10K) and if you like hard launches will wear out quickly. If you are careful it will last many thousands of miles.

The early cars had a chain tensioner that required updating. It would be prudent to check into that when looking at a '92.

If the car's been cared for there's no reason to expect trouble. If it's had a dozen owners and had the hell beat out of it by each of them?

Just like a Ferrari, if something breaks it will be expensive.

If you like attention, you'll get plenty driving a Diablo.

 

sorry to go off topic, but you let your 99 F355 go for $38.5?!?! Please tell me that was the mileage and not the sale price

 

I'd buy back the 355...wouldn't have to even think about that one.

 

Oil lines like to fail on Diablo's. Repaired a cylinder head on one that starved for oil.
A single bare replacement head was like 8k, and I'm not even sure it was available anymore. And NO used heads were around either.
Lambo labor and parts make Ferrari repairs look cheap!

 

Oh...and not sold the 355 to begin with...forgot to add that ;-) If you wanted a Lambo you should have bought one to begin with but it appears someone stole an Fcar when you let your go so cheap!!! Man, wish I'd have seen it....good luck on whatever you decide but you'll always have that Fcar sound churning away in your head....I couldn't ever go to the dark side....but that's just me. ;-)

 

I think us 355 owners understand the cost of a major. Regardless, I disagree with your assessment. I think a fully serviced 355 is a $50k+ car. Someone got a STEAL!!!

 

Agreed, I have a friend that just sold his 1997 Black Berlinetta for $67,000 (<20,000 miles, last major in 2007, Tubi headers, hyperflows and Tubi Exhaust, great car) so this does appear to be a great deal.

 

Hmmm, I think a few of us feel that way. If the car was presentable...I'd have been all over it. I hope he does NOT post pics...there'll be some crying if the car was anything at all. I still say GIVE AWAY at his sell price...

 

I'm actually happy that you got what you feel your car was worth though. As long as you're happy about the amount received, that's all that matters.

 

I've owned both. It all depends on how you treat your cars. The harder you drive, the more expensive the bills get.
I loved my 355 and I am looking for another one. If you can, get a later model Diablo. As the years went on, improvements were made and the car became better.
Take your time looking for a Diablo. Look for service records. Educate yourself on what to look for and what to ask with respect to repairs and upgrades.

There is only one problem that you cannot avoid when enjoying a Lamborghini..... it really takes the wind out of any Ferrari experience you may have had!!!

Sorry F-Car guys!! I still own a 430 spyder, its a great car but driving a Lambo is just something out of this world. Everything is an experience, from the v12 sound to just filling the car up at a gas station. WOW!! Just getting in by opening the sissor door and hearing the "ooohhh" around you...... You may never go back to Ferrari life again

 

Ok here is what the NADA says on 355s all models right now.

FYI they show the spider the highest of all the models in all cases.

1995 Low 42,200 - 77,800

1996 Low 51,200 - 87,300

1997 Low 53,700 - 86,200

1998 Low 58,900 - 84,800

1999 Low 62,500 - 112,000

I think there are all fair prices?

 

Those are fantasyland prices

 

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i know 2 guys that are sill orginal owners of 355s...they will keep there cars in the garage covered until they dry rot before selling for anything south of 85 grand for 97, and 98 355Bs.

though i respect prices are soft, but dont be fooled that you can find a great car for $50,000 ... taste and level of condition is different from eveyone .... how many of these cars selling that low still have original tires ?? or better still Khumo $60 tires ?? you get what you pay for... dont be fooled.

 

I think the first column is spot on. The second column, not so much haha.

 

As long as my insurance pays close to those prices if the car is totaled, I'll be very happy.

 

First column seems a little high as well. Not crazy high, but a little. Second column is fantasyland.

Ive been closely watching 348/355 prices as I am considering getting another one in the next couple months IF I dont get another Viper.

 

Huh. Either that was a 100-point concours car, the buyer thought there was cash stashed in the trunk, or your friend is exaggerating a bit. This is ALLLLL the money for a 1997 F355.

But.....let's not turn this into a 355 market discussion thread. To the OP....do your homework. As you experienced firsthand, you avoided the major upkeep USUALLY required with a 355. If you get a good Diablo, you will be able to do the same, as if well kept, they are quite reliable. If not.....expect it to cost more than a boat with a hole in it.

 

$38.500 for a '99 355 wow! Lucky guy who bought it !!! I love the Diablo, talking about a head turner ....

 

Not anymore...not even close. You could shave about 15k off the low end and 20k off the high on those prices...that might get you closer to real selling prices.

 

Don't we call it Fleabay for a reason? Most good cars change hands privately, and never affect stats on the internet that most people have access to. I personally think a better way of seeing what market value for GOOD 355's is to compile a list of prices that authorized dealers are getting for the cars. Not to say that all 355's at Ferrari dealers are perfect, but they are probably better off than most of the ones on E-bay. I'm sure some would disagree.

Oh and why in the world do any of us care about any of this anyway? Even 3 years ago $70,000 wasn't that much to get to drive one of these bad boys. Get over it everyone. Who cares how much the d@mn car is worth, was it really an investment for anyone on here? I'm probably going to have $90,000 into mine when the stupid awesome thing is finally said and done, and it's led me on some of the craziest adventures that most would never believe. Not only that, but we'll never be that lame guy in the minivan with 3 whining kids looking at the guy in the 355 thinking "I could of... should of... would of..." I love that line, and I claim copyright to it dammit.