Re: 355 Advice [Ferrari Digest, Vol 24, Issue 43]
From: Charles Perry (charlescarolina-sound.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:14:53 -0700 (PDT)
Actually there seem to be a fair number of independent mechanics out
there now that have the SD-2 laptop, which used to be the diagnostic
tool which married you to the dealer.

I'm not sure if the SD-3 is 'publically' available, but I think that one
started with the 360, so you can still use independents for most things.

I have no problem with paying the dealer for their extra resources and
training when necessary, but my nearest one is four hours away, so it's
not very practical for me.

-- charles
 

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From: BRIGANDBAR [at] aol.com [mailto:BRIGANDBAR [at] aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:19 PM
To: Charles Perry
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 355 Advice [Ferrari Digest, Vol 24, Issue 43]

Probably not what one would prefer to hear, particularly given the
hostility to 348 series cars on the list, but is there a particular
reason for searching exclusively for a 355 series or is there just one
particular car in question that is being sought (sorry, but I've missed
part of this  discussion).
 
I spent so long agonizing over my Ferrari purchase that I think I may
have missed a model changeover in the process. I received much sage
advice from Tom Reynolds, Clyde, and a number of others, but one of the
most memorable comments  was that the "348 series was the last one that
was not 'married to the dealers'  for maintenance and repairs. I'm sure
that there are a number of independent  shops, but if you don't live
near one, and don't wish to budget for an FNA  dealership's rates for
service and repairs, this might be a major consideration.  It was for me
as the nearest shop specializing in Ferraris is more than 60 miles  from
here and dealers are in Indianapolis and Atlanta (4+/- hrs. 
in either  direction).
 
And, of course the Spyder has a good, old-fashioned, manual top that
gets put up and down with a little more inconvenience but significantly
more reliability.
 
Dr. Steve

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