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Newbie-Salt Lake City Shop Recommendation

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  1. UT308GTS

    UT308GTS Rookie

    Jul 14, 2023
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    Kevin Kevin
    Hello, I'm a total newbie to this forum and Ferrari's. To date I collect muscle cars and an occasional Porsche. Last week I purchased a 1985 308 GTS with 45K miles. It was in storage from 2008-2022. The owner had the oil, spark plugs, tires and filters changed last year. The car is being shipped to SLC, UT (where I live). I'm told it needs a major service, which includes a timing belt. The last major service was 1993. I'm looking for recommendations on an independent shop with 308 experience in the Salt Lake City area. Thanks. Looking forward to being part of FerrariChat.


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  2. UT308GTS

    UT308GTS Rookie

    Jul 14, 2023
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    I'm striking out finding a shop that will complete the major service on my1985 308 GTS in Salt Lake City. Does anyone have a recommendations for a shop in Denver, CO or Las Vegas?
     
  3. chas-3

    chas-3 Formula 3
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    Two independents in the Denver area that are well known. Maranello Motorworks ( https://www.maranellomotorworks.com/ ) in Northglenn and Scuderia Rampante (Google it for website) in Erie (North of Denver).
     
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  4. James in Denver

    James in Denver Formula 3

    May 23, 2006
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    I have used both Maranello (my current shop) and Scuderia (previously used). Both great but would recommend Bill at Maranello. Bill is a bit more personable than Scuderia. Scuderia used to be higher demand, and therefore, harder to make an appointment with. That said, Scuderia knows the 3x8 platform very well AND their business is set up better to receive and ship just based on their facilities (from my understanding, haven't used them since they moved).

    Edit to add: Both are about 30 min drive if flying in from DIA.

    https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Denver+International+Airport+(DEN),+8500+Pe%C3%B1a+Blvd,+Denver,+CO+80249/Maranello+Motorworks,+10750+Irma+Dr+unit+3,+Northglenn,+CO+80233/@39.8869062,-104.9857148,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x876c7f2a98ff44ff:0x49583bb435b59c6a!2m2!1d-104.6764474!2d39.8563544!1m5!1m1!1s0x876c76982c163c63:0xc1ee4517c421e476!2m2!1d-104.9652319!2d39.8923768!3e0?entry=ttu

    https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Denver+International+Airport+(DEN),+8500+Pe%C3%B1a+Blvd,+Denver,+CO+80249/Scuderia+Rampante,+1011+Carbon+Ct,+Erie,+CO+80516/data=!4m8!4m7!1m2!1m1!1s0x876c7f2a98ff44ff:0x49583bb435b59c6a!1m2!1m1!1s0x876bf595477e30a5:0xe2c22a9a6c461b06!3e0?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimpIL9gt-AAxXfO0QIHRJzCHYQ-A96BAgWEAA&ved=2ahUKEwimpIL9gt-AAxXfO0QIHRJzCHYQ-A96BAgXEA4
     
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  5. UT308GTS

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    Jul 14, 2023
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    Thank you. I will call them.
     
  6. UT308GTS

    UT308GTS Rookie

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    Perfect. This is the second referral for Maranello. I will reach out this week. Thank you.
     
  7. UT308GTS

    UT308GTS Rookie

    Jul 14, 2023
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    Great referrals. Bill is a knowledgeable guy and great to talk to about the car. I'm on his schedule. Thanks again for the referrals.
     
  8. JDT

    JDT Formula Junior
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    Maranello is awesome and Ryan over at BlueChip is also amazing. Ryan is closer to me so I lean on him and the BlueChip team more often.
     
  9. James in Denver

    James in Denver Formula 3

    May 23, 2006
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    Never heard of BlueChip myself, thanks for that. I'll look them up. I do like Bill and really trust him, so Maranello is the place I'll personally go. Funny because I'm like 2 miles from FoD.
     
  10. JDT

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    Ryan used to be at FoD, and left there to do his own thing with Blue Chip. He's insanely thorough, which is why I like working with him. Bill is awesome too, just a bit of a haul for me. I live a couple of miles from FoD myself.
     
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  11. James in Denver

    James in Denver Formula 3

    May 23, 2006
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    I think I've met Ryan a few times at FoD. I'll definitely check his place out. THANKS! --- James
     
  12. UT308GTS

    UT308GTS Rookie

    Jul 14, 2023
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    Kevin Kevin
    I bought my 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS at auction. After 20 years in storage the exterior was in great shape, the mechanical condition was questionable at best. It needed a major service with new belts and hoses. Paul’s knowledge and attention to detail brought this great car back to life. The number of issues he found and repaired transformed my car. Shady mechanical work from the past he recognized and repaired. Saving me future problems and thousands of dollars. Parts no longer available he found in other countries. I can’t believe this is the same car. Do yourself a favor and take your car to Euro Planet. Paul’s honesty and communication is impossible to find these days. He kept me informed the entire time. He sent pics and videos of the progress. A++
     
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