Ferrari Mailing List: Re: OH CRAP!!! RE: My Car Ownership History...

[LS (lashdeep]

I think the thing to remember is that you can't generalize a marque with
regards to reliability. It used to be that a company would share a handful
of drivetrain and electrical parts across different platforms. Nowadays,
everything is outsourced and cars are made as partnerships with other
brands. Japanese competition has forced a lot of cost cutting and other
efficiency improving measures.

This means that within each marque, reliability and durability can vary
across different models.

Would I buy any new Ford product? A truck or Mustang, maybe. I'd pass on
most of the other Ford models.

The Nissan V8 engine has had some problems, but their V series V6 is one
of the most reliable engines in the world as is their KA series 4 cyl.


BTW- The GT500 uses the 8.8 rear which can take up to 1000bhp easily. Who
has driven a modern live axled car that was setup properly????

LS

--- Dave Craig <dave.craig [at] sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Lash,
> 
> No worries.  And nice burnout video!
> 
> It is interesting that everyone is still bashing Ford and your green
> Mustang
> seams Bullet proof.  Oh, there is a pun in there somewhere.  Obviously
> Ford
> has reliability as a high design goal.  
> 
> Combining different e-mails, my belief is that Ford probably didn't put
> the
> IRS in the Shelby due to the 500hp and not because of cost issues.  It
> wouldn't surprise me at all if this rear end turns out to be some
> derivative
> of the old nodular 9".  Now that was a rear end that couldn't be
> destroyed.
> 
> Dave Craig
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LS [mailto:lashdeep [at] yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:07 PM
> To: Dave Craig
> Cc: 'The FerrariList'
> Subject: OH CRAP!!! RE: [Ferrari] My Car Ownership History...
> 
> Dave, my ownership history below was actually for my one owner, dealer
> serviced, 67k original mile BMW 540i. I just put "Mustang" in the
> description to see what kind of replies I'd get based on prior knowledge
> of what type of car was being discussed.
> 
> Funny, most people said to keep it even though it was a heap. And that's
> how I feel about the BMW/Audi/VW cars I've had. I have enjoyed them
> regardless of how much work/repairs they've required. In fact, I like my
> B5 Audi more than the 540, even though I think it has more known problem
> areas...though most are very inexpensive to correct.
> 
> FYI-1997 Mustang Ownership Record (2 entries):
> 
> 223 Miles- Intermittent Foglight switch (dealer chimp installation screw
> up) 
> 
> 73xxx miles- ABS Light On, Code 63, Bad Ground at Bosch ABS Module,
> unscrewed, cleaned, re-attached $0
> 
> That's it...original clutch, water pump, radiator, not one drop of
> leaking
> fluid ever, original control arms and everything else save for
> consumables.
> 
> http://www.exhaust.tv/mustang/
> 
> My "Service Folder" for it has a bunch of receipts for aftermarket
> upgrades...not one repair of any sort after 10 yrs of ownership. I will
> never sell it.
> 
> My top 3 most reliable cars I've owned for at least 36 mos.
> 
> 1. 1997 Mustang Cobra (tie) 2 documented "issues"
> 1. 1990 Nissan 240SX (tie) 2 documented "issues"
> 2. 1976 Ferrari 308  3 "issues" (rebuilt cooling fan, bad set of points,
> A/C line split)
> 
> LS
> 
> 
> 
> --- Dave Craig <dave.craig [at] sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> > Lash,
> > 
> > It appears you are having similar problems to what I had in my last
> > TransAm.
> > I loved that car and felt invincible in it.  I drove it like it was
> > stolen
> > every single day.  I am the first to admit, I was very very hard on
> that
> > car.  I eventually sold the car at 60K miles because of issues; I felt
> > like
> > it was having a major breakdown every month.  I have missed that car
> > more
> > than any other car I have ever owned, I truly regret selling it.  
> > 
> > So, my advice is, if you really love the car, just keep fixing it or
> you
> > will regret it.  However, another option is to trade it for a similar
> > car
> > with lower mileage.  Or better yet, upgrade to the new Mustang Shelby
> > GT500.
> > It has to be the best deal out there.  $41,675.00 gets you 500hp.  I
> > know
> > there are a lot on this List that poo-poo domestic cars, but this car
> > can't
> > be touched by any other car manufacturer for similar money.       
> > 
> > Dave Craig
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: LS [mailto:lashdeep [at] yahoo.com] 
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 1:16 PM
> > To: Dave Craig
> > Cc: The FerrariList
> > Subject: [Ferrari] My Car Ownership History...
> > 
> > My 1997 Mustang Cobra service history:
> > 
> > 7,xxx Seat creaking, replaced passenger front seat track ($489)
> > 8,xxx Engine running rough, replaced ECU
> > 8,xxx Engine idling rough, check engine light, replaced ignition coil
> > 11,xxx Replaced right side brake lights
> > 11,xxx Replaced right side brake lights again
> > 17,xxx Transmission clunks when reapplying throttle, service trans
> > 19,xxx Trans clunk is louder, service trans, electronic control button
> 
> > faulty (Mechanics say that trans replacement is inevitable before 80k
> > $2000!!)
> > 20,xxx CD Player won't engage magazine, reset CD player, check wiring
> > 28,xxx replaced *ENGINE* by dealer, knocking, faulty top end and
> sleeves
> > 37,xxx Cooling system leak replaced water pump, broken plastic
> impeller
> > 39,xxx Cooling system leak replaced radiator
> > 43,xxx Vibration and clicking noise above 70mph, replace driveshaft
> > bearing
> > 45,xxx Door trim falling off
> > 46,xxx Radio display dead, replace head unit
> > 48,xxx Steering wheel creaking very, very loudly. Regrease column,
> > monitor
> > noise and fluid level.
> > 
> > What should I do with this thing?? I love it...
> > 
> > LS
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >  
> >
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