Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 550 cost of ownership?

[Brian E. Buxton (BrianBuxton]

The problem with that 550 was the owner took it to the dealer with an 
open checkbook and the service dept, was happy to take advantage o the 
situation.  If two rear tires are $800.00 there is no way a fluid and 
filter change (a 15K service) should cost $1,500.00+.

Brian




Dave Craig wrote:

> First off, this is meant as no disrespect to Michael Sheehan.  He was just
> documenting what some other guys were actually doing.  I respect Michael's
> opinion a lot and view him as a very valuable member of the Ferrari
> community.
>
> Ok, around 2 years ago we had a discussion about the 550.  At the time it
> was said by a few owners and others that the 550s and 575s were by far the
> most daily drivable Grand Touring 2 seater Ferraris ever made.  It was also
> pointed out that the maintenance was actually cheaper than the maintenance
> on the V8 counterparts due to the ease in which the timing belts could be
> changed and general engine access.  And that the maintenance costs are way
> way cheaper than the maintenance costs on an older V12 car (the specific
> example was the TR and 512TR series of cars).  This was also confirmed by a
> few Ferrari dealerships that I have been in.  I was told that the 30K
> maintenance on a 550 is significantly cheaper than the 30K on a 360, 355,
> 348, or even a 328, not to mention a TR or 512TR.
>
> So, either this car is not indicative of the typical 550, or these guys just
> had way more money than brains (this is the answer I pick).  
>
> Ok, since it has been a little while since this was discussed, is the 550
> cheaper, basically the same, or more expensive to own than any other Ferrari
> and why? 
>
> Dave Craig
>
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