Service Questions
Mar 16, 2011 | 04:58 PM
#32
Teamspeed Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,090
From: San Diego
I find it a little strange that a guy that already has a GT2, and is thinking about buying a Scud, is put off by a potential $5K service...
I was told and was under the impression that due to the 430 having chains vs. the 360 having belts, that the 430 would be much cheaper to maintain in the long run, and that as a buyer, you would be money ahead to spend more upfront to get a 430 instead of a 360 due to the cheaper maintenance, so long as you held the car for a few years.
But I don't own a Ferrari...
I was told and was under the impression that due to the 430 having chains vs. the 360 having belts, that the 430 would be much cheaper to maintain in the long run, and that as a buyer, you would be money ahead to spend more upfront to get a 430 instead of a 360 due to the cheaper maintenance, so long as you held the car for a few years.
But I don't own a Ferrari...
Mar 16, 2011 | 05:01 PM
#33
Rolex Fanboy
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8,638
From: In a dream....please don't wake me
I find it a little strange that a guy that already has a GT2, and is thinking about buying a Scud, is put off by a potential $5K service...
I was told and was under the impression that due to the 430 having chains vs. the 360 having belts, that the 430 would be much cheaper to maintain in the long run, and that as a buyer, you would be money ahead to spend more upfront to get a 430 instead of a 360 due to the cheaper maintenance, so long as you held the car for a few years.
But I don't own a Ferrari...
I was told and was under the impression that due to the 430 having chains vs. the 360 having belts, that the 430 would be much cheaper to maintain in the long run, and that as a buyer, you would be money ahead to spend more upfront to get a 430 instead of a 360 due to the cheaper maintenance, so long as you held the car for a few years.
But I don't own a Ferrari...
Mar 16, 2011 | 06:40 PM
#36
Teamspeed Pro
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,813
From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
It's that much now? My fathers engine out service was about half of that about 5 years ago. Can't believe how much it is.
Mar 16, 2011 | 08:51 PM
#37
Teamspeed Rookie
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 11
360 does not require engine removal for its major service or belt replacement, it can be properly done in the car.
355 timing belt service done correctly and all fluids/cam indexing will run you 5-7k providing there are not unexpected surprises such as manifolds, clutch, F1 concerns. Unfortunatly many times the additional items just get included and the true cost of a major service gets exagerated.
430 service alternates between two levels based on time or mileage and they alternate every other year between $800-$900 for the lowest level and $1800 for the larger of the two service. tires, brakes and other consumables would be additional. When comparing services make sure you are comparing apples to apples many shops will low ball and only do partial services or only bleed the calipers and not the abs and traction control circuits.
Right Mark?
355 timing belt service done correctly and all fluids/cam indexing will run you 5-7k providing there are not unexpected surprises such as manifolds, clutch, F1 concerns. Unfortunatly many times the additional items just get included and the true cost of a major service gets exagerated.
430 service alternates between two levels based on time or mileage and they alternate every other year between $800-$900 for the lowest level and $1800 for the larger of the two service. tires, brakes and other consumables would be additional. When comparing services make sure you are comparing apples to apples many shops will low ball and only do partial services or only bleed the calipers and not the abs and traction control circuits.
Right Mark?
Mar 16, 2011 | 09:26 PM
#38
Teamspeed Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 23,875
From: Orange County
360 does not require engine removal for its major service or belt replacement, it can be properly done in the car.
355 timing belt service done correctly and all fluids/cam indexing will run you 5-7k providing there are not unexpected surprises such as manifolds, clutch, F1 concerns. Unfortunatly many times the additional items just get included and the true cost of a major service gets exagerated.
430 service alternates between two levels based on time or mileage and they alternate every other year between $800-$900 for the lowest level and $1800 for the larger of the two service. tires, brakes and other consumables would be additional. When comparing services make sure you are comparing apples to apples many shops will low ball and only do partial services or only bleed the calipers and not the abs and traction control circuits.
Right Mark?
355 timing belt service done correctly and all fluids/cam indexing will run you 5-7k providing there are not unexpected surprises such as manifolds, clutch, F1 concerns. Unfortunatly many times the additional items just get included and the true cost of a major service gets exagerated.
430 service alternates between two levels based on time or mileage and they alternate every other year between $800-$900 for the lowest level and $1800 for the larger of the two service. tires, brakes and other consumables would be additional. When comparing services make sure you are comparing apples to apples many shops will low ball and only do partial services or only bleed the calipers and not the abs and traction control circuits.
Right Mark?
Guys, this man knows his stuff and has helped me out in the past.
He is a major asset to the forum.
Mar 16, 2011 | 10:25 PM
#39
Thread Starter
| Teamspeed Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 299
AXXLROD, Its not that im put off by the service. I have had many Porsche's and am alittle shocked. I just read the current issue of Forza someone in the shop talk section was taling about 360 transmissions. A replacement actuator is $16,000!!! Im not comparing cars but I think its over the top.
Mar 16, 2011 | 10:27 PM
#40
Teamspeed Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 23,875
From: Orange County
AXXLROD, Its not that im put off by the service. I have had many Porsche's and am alittle shocked. I just read the current issue of Forza someone in the shop talk section was taling about 360 transmissions. A replacement actuator is $16,000!!! Im not comparing cars but I think its over the top.
Stick with Porsche.