Most Trouble-free Models after the 308?

328

 

Thats what I have been told by numerous folks. Pros included.


I still like the "crappy" 308 best.

 

Haaa!

For the $$s, a 360 is a lot of car. When something does break on these 'Newer' fcars it is some bank though

 

You could argue that any well maintained car should be good.

360 have cheaper servicing costs as the engine does not need to come out for any normal work. 430 has timing chains so no cam belts, so cheaper still.

360 and above has more electric gadgets, so could prove expensive if they go, ABS modulator springs to mind, but plenty of companies can refurbish them, rather than paying Ferrari for a new one. So although they may have cheaper maintenance costs, they may cost more if an electrical item goes bad.

Early model 360s have a few issues with recalls and poor parts, gearbox mount springs to mind, as do poor ball joints, as long as they have been replaced with the better parts then they are good. Not sure in the US if 360 owners fit better ball joints on 360/430, but we do in the UK, hills engineering units. Well, people who know better in the UK do.

Neil

 

Along with its brethen, the Mondial 3.2, and even less maintenance with the Coupe.

 

With an F1 the issue is having access to an SD or Leonardo so you get an idea what the computer thinks is wrong. With the 3-pedal, the SD or leonardo tells you what component is malfunctioning. E.g. if a motor is bad on the ABS unit a $30 bosch motor can be simply bolted on. More commonly a suspension light will come on and the diagnostic computer will tell you which acceleration sensor is bad. The part is simple to replace.

430's aren't poster children either. Think e-diff. If you have problems its the electronic diagnosis and repair that is $$$$.

Later models can be very reliable. I just turn the key and she goes every weekend. But the increase in performance comes with a cost. As cool as the 328 is, being out-performed in some circumstances by a Honda accord or mini van isn't flattering.

 

I had a 328 with 30K miles. If you drive that thing enough, it was nearly as reliable as a Honda. The only issues were the occasional leaky seals.

I currently have a 612 HGTS F1, and it has been trouble-free so far as well (fingers crossed). Just the TPMS replacement and those ball joints that wear out as well. All expected.