A look into the REAL cost of owning Ferrari...

[RC45]

Not sure if this website is already known to the F-Carfans at JW...

http://ferrari.stevejenkins.com/

It is a very interesting read, with some cool PDF's of brochures and service manulas etc- as well an accurate listing of the lifetime costs of owning a 328, 348, 355, 512 and an F40.

Nice to see the orginal window stickers and bill's of sale and receipts etc.

[Caplax40]

I love entry number five for the 328:

Zipper on trunk luggage cover
had come undone. Cover was
removed, zipper was
disassembled, repaired, and
cover was replaced................. $68.

The guy actually decided that such a thing warranted a repair, drove his car in for this service, told a rep about it, and they fixed it. For $68. Man, some things you just gotta do for yourself, to keep some elements of manhood in ya.

[ZfrkS62]

interesting info. Thanks RC

*note* the tech that did the head recondition on the F40 had a healthy paycheck. If you figure the tech makes a little less than 1/3 the shop labor rate (depending on experience), i;m guessing on the hours flagged for the job here, but i'd say its a safe bet he made a little over $2,000 on that job alone :shock:

[666fast]

Heh, minor service=$15k

[Caplax40]

Originally Posted by 666fast Heh, minor service=$15k

where's that?

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by 666fast Heh, minor service=$15k

Check that again 666. i tink it actually says major service

[SilviaEvo]

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62 interesting info. Thanks RC *note* the tech that did the head recondition on the F40 had a healthy paycheck. If you figure the tech makes a little less than 1/3 the shop labor rate (depending on experience), i;m guessing on the hours flagged for the job here, but i'd say its a safe bet he made a little over $2,000 on that job alone :shock:

thinking of working for Ferrari now? it makes me happy that a lot of these are dealers and stuff are from our area!

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by SilviaEvo Originally Posted by ZfrkS62 interesting info. Thanks RC *note* the tech that did the head recondition on the F40 had a healthy paycheck. If you figure the tech makes a little less than 1/3 the shop labor rate (depending on experience), i;m guessing on the hours flagged for the job here, but i'd say its a safe bet he made a little over $2,000 on that job alone :shock: thinking of working for Ferrari now? it makes me happy that a lot of these are dealers and stuff are from our area!

The volume of Ferrari's vs BMW's doesn't exactly scream stable income

[666fast]

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62 Originally Posted by 666fast Heh, minor service=$15k Check that again 666. i tink it actually says major service

Meh, major, minor, still an assload of money for a tuneup.

Usually, $15k in work means send it to the scrapyard, I'm getting a new car.

[Yablokov]

i cant find how much itreally costs ><

[graywolf624]

The volume of Ferrari's vs BMW's doesn't exactly scream stable income

Trust me ferrari techs pull in at least 50-70 grand a year. Hell most exotic or luxury cars have absorbenent labor costs, though not quite as high as ferrari. I know for a fact mercedes rates are outlandish.

[adamwich]

Thanks for the link! 8)

[ZfrkS62]

Originally Posted by graywolf624 The volume of Ferrari's vs BMW's doesn't exactly scream stable income Trust me ferrari techs pull in at least 50-70 grand a year. Hell most exotic or luxury cars have absorbenent labor costs, though not quite as high as ferrari. I know for a fact mercedes rates are outlandish.

The majority of experienced BMW techs in larger dealerships have 6 figure incomes

[graywolf624]

The majority of experienced BMW techs in larger dealerships have 6 figure incomes

True but are you arguing you have to make 6 figures to have a steady income. If so man If you have a steady income Ill trade jobs with you.

[ZfrkS62]

no, i'm just saying that Exotic cars don't necassarily provide the best living