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I had some spurious error messages pop up when I got mine. Turns out if the battery is flat and hasn’t been charged it will start throwing up random errror messages as a way of letting you know. This direct from the Ferrari service centre technician I spoke to.
His advice - go drive it for 30 miles and then switch it off for at least 4 hours. If still getting issues then yes we will take a look at it but if battery is low driving it will recharge it enough to clear them. Or plug into a battery charger via port in the boot (trunk?)

he said 4 hours as apparently lots of systems talk to each other even after you’ve pulled out the key.

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Two things ... even with a new battery, leave it on the charger when you're not driving it. The car will be happier. This is much easier on the Cali T because they put a magnetic port under where the license plate is, but even on the earlier Cali it's worth the time. Also, if the brand new battery in your car is the Ferrari OEM one, that's not a good sign because those batteries are not so great. A lot of Ferrari dealers will put in an Interstate or Odyssey battery instead, and there's a reason for that.

When starting up, always wait a few seconds after you turn the key before you hit the start button (you will hear a few quick quiet beeps when it's ready), the various ECUs are all checking in with each other, and starting the engine before that process finishes can result in all kinds of weird errors that will disappear with a fresh start.

 

Another good tip is to close the top when you put the car in the garage.

 

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You got me beat

 

The spec on mine was done originally by Ferrari NA as a ‘press car’ to showcase the -30, so they added pretty much every option available.

 

I purchased from Long Island Ferrari and they I think are same ownership as Ft Lauderdale and my CPO was also delivered with a few sticky buttons. I have not complained yet.

Wondering if we should say something to Ferrari about this dealer group?


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You guys are pretty naive. Never buy from any South Florida dealer without inspecting the car!!! They will rip u off and enjoy doing it.

 

Wow. As a prospective first time Ferrari buyer this makes me think maybe it's not the brand for me.

Imagine my naiveté thinking the buying and ownership experience would be better than for a Ford.

Thanks for clearing the "halo" fog that was clouding my brain.

At least now if I decide to buy and own one I can have the right frame of mind for the task.

Thank you.

 

Read the threads here before jumping in. Tons of useful info. I would wager most have had a positive buying and service experience. But not everyone. And, given the costs involved you want to go into a Ferrari purchase decision as informed as possible.

Done right , the successful hunt for your first F-car us a great experience. Nerve wracking to be sure, but fun. If things go amiss, you'll be grumping, or worse, and no one wants to see a Grumpy Gus behind the wheel of a drop top Ferrari!

For what it is worth, our Ferrari purchase / service experience has until now far surpassed our Ford purchase! Good luck...T

 

Thanks for the perspective and encouragement!!

 

I bought an otherwise pristine car with 3400 miles on it and a perfect and complete service record. A few sticky buttons has not dampened my growing love for the Ferrari. You cannot help but smile when you drive the car.

My dealer is in Long Island not Florida and I imagine if I raise the issue they will make amends. I am too busy enjoying the car for kvetching right now.



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Just sold mine to the dealers

 

I found the comments interesting too. My dealer is in the Bay Area, California, and is amazing. Maybe do a little research on different dealers because I know some are great. Kind of f’d up that all aren’t…Ferrari should clip some wings

 

For someone thinking about getting their first F-car, I think it's worth joining the local FCA, going to C&Cs, etc. to get intel on your local sales and (especially) service options. These are finicky cars that can cost a lot to fix, if you aren't wrenching on them yourself. So, the relationship with a service provider is an important one...T

 

Meant to place window sticker

 

Corrected it for you.

No one should expect a great buying experience from a dealer on a used exotic. I ended up buying from private owners both times after a lot of bad interactions with dealers.

 

Transmission mount? Wear item equal to the engine mounts