Which 80's-90's Ferrari model would put a 928-style smile on my face?
07-12-2010, 01:21 AM
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Maintaining a Ferrari can be more expensive than maintaining a 928 (hope my wife doesn't read that). There I said it. Especially considering most Ferrari owners pay shop rates and factory parts prices. But if you buy nothing but factory 928 parts from a dealer and do the work by the book, you'll be pretty near the cost of that Ferrari. I limit this to the 308/328 since the others are well known high maintenance. Approach it like we do on this forum, buying parts from independent vendors and lots of DIY, and you're going to be pretty close to 928 maintenance. I hope. 
With regards to the fuel hoses amd other hoses I also had all the hoses replaced soon after buying the car and I have to say I had no issues with this car at all.
If I buy another Ferrari it will be either a 348 GTB or a 456M.
07-12-2010, 02:53 AM
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I had an opportunity to drive a 328GTS for a short stretch, and thought it felt more like a glorified FIAT than some supercar. I really appreciated the opportunity, but I wasn't overly impressed.
It's the total opposite of a 928. Not very ergonomic, little torque, no power steering. It corners nicely, and once you rev the engine, you get decent power. But the thought of maintaining one feels more like a nightmare to me, based on what the owner told me.
IIRC, Engine needs to come out to replace timing belt; a major service can go into the 5-digits. Ouch!
It's the total opposite of a 928. Not very ergonomic, little torque, no power steering. It corners nicely, and once you rev the engine, you get decent power. But the thought of maintaining one feels more like a nightmare to me, based on what the owner told me.
IIRC, Engine needs to come out to replace timing belt; a major service can go into the 5-digits. Ouch!
07-12-2010, 10:36 AM
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07-12-2010, 12:49 PM
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Best Bang (Ferrari) for the buck:
550 or 456.
Mark A has/had the successor to the 456, a 612...he might be able to comment on the platforms capabilities compared to a nice stroker GTS??
550 or 456.
Mark A has/had the successor to the 456, a 612...he might be able to comment on the platforms capabilities compared to a nice stroker GTS??
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07-12-2010, 01:28 PM
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I agree with the 550 being a bang for your buck. You also don't have to take the motor out to do the timing belt services. Clutches go fast if you aren't careful.
07-12-2010, 01:49 PM
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The 456 is probably the best comparison to a 928 in terms of the design and intent, and they can be picked up for the price of a good GTS now.
07-12-2010, 02:34 PM
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07-12-2010, 03:56 PM
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Perhaps, but I don't think that's a significant proportion. Most people know they're not devious enough to pull off a felony. Some people don't know they're not devious enough. The rest are devious enough...
07-12-2010, 04:02 PM
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Sure beats having to pull the motor or cutting a hole in the fender just to replace a clutch master...
Everything is a tradeoff. Taking the clutch out of a 355 you can almost do without lifting the car. Where as most people cannot comprehend how to adjust an early 928 clutch.
