Owning a Ferrari is a dream for many car enthusiasts. But as with any supercar, even the smallest repair can cost a small fortune. This was the experience of one owner who was offered an exorbitant quote by a dealership. Ferrari to repair a simple fuel pump problem.
Rather than put his hand in the wallet, he decided to start repairing it himself. After some meticulous research, he found Bosch parts, identical to the original Ferrari ones, and replaced the worn pumps, as well as the seals and clamps. Total cost of the operation? Just 300 euros (about $325). An impressive result when you consider that the dealer's price tag was much higher.
According to this do-it-yourselfer, the maneuver wasn't all that complicated: a little skill and patience were enough to get the supercar back on its feet. It has to be said that this Ferrari 360 Spider wasn't the first car he'd restored with his own hands. His YouTube channel, popular for its repair tips, illustrates just how much knowledge and curiosity can replace astronomical bills.
Of course, improvising as a mechanic is not without risks: a small mistake can turn into a big mess. Ferraris are renowned for their reliability (over 90 %s of all models ever produced are still running), but their parts are expensive and the slightest blunder during a home repair can quickly run up the bill.
Yet this owner's feat proves that, with preparation and the right tools, it can be done, maintenance costs can be reduced. Of course, not everyone can resort to this solution. In the case of a more serious breakdown, the cost and complexity of repairs have little to do with replacing simple fuel pumps. But for common breakdowns, and provided you know what you're doing, this story is a reminder that it's sometimes possible to avoid an exorbitant estimate by getting out the toolbox. In the end, this astute owner saved several hundred, even thousands of euros.
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Reliability ferrari...... when you see the logical mileage
In a car, there are many other parts that can age, of course engine mileage is important, but it's not the part that most easily shows signs of ageing.
It starts to be jealous
Nun ja, eigentlich sollte man meinen, wer einen Luxus-Sportwagen egal welcher Marke fährt, sollte das Geld für die Reparaturen haben.
Da diesem Ferraribesitzer die Reparatur zu teuer war, muss ich davon ausgehen, das er das Auto nur zum Protzen und Gross Angeben gekauft hat.
Sehr her, was für ein Toller Hecht ich doch bin, und lädt sein zum Abendessen ins McDonbald ein statt ins Nobelrestaurant.
Bei uns hier in Zürich gibt es eine kleine Garage, da stehen regelmässig teure MB`s, BMW`s etc., aber auch ab und zu Autos der Marken Bentley und Lamborghini`s herum.
Wo ist jetzt der Inhalt Ihres Posts? Wer Sportwagen fährt, muss sein Geld auch für überteuerte Reparaturen ausgeben, sonst ist er nur ein Protzer?
Ergibt für mich leider keinen Sinn. Leider wurde nicht genannt was Ferrari für die Reparatur aufgerufen hätte, aber ich gehe mal vom Faktor 10 aus. Warum sollte er sein Geld zum Fenster rauswerfen? Selbst wenn er genug Geld hätte wäre es unsinnig.