What IS the most reliable Ferrari?
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07-07-2008 | 02:55 PM
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What IS the most reliable Ferrari?
I was curious to see if there was such thing as a reliable Ferrari. If so, which one was it and what exactly makes it different from others. I'd like to know what kind of costs one should expect to go along with this car. Out of curiosity because I bet it is still very expensive.
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07-07-2008 | 03:11 PM
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They all can be/are reliable if taken care of correctly.
My old boss had a 550 with 65K, not one issue. I have heard the 360/430 is very good as well.
Hell, there is a guy with a 40K F40 who hasn't had an issue.
It all comes down to upkeep.
My old boss had a 550 with 65K, not one issue. I have heard the 360/430 is very good as well.
Hell, there is a guy with a 40K F40 who hasn't had an issue.
It all comes down to upkeep.
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07-07-2008 | 04:17 PM
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Have owned numerous Ferraris over the past 20 years, I would have to say that the most reliable was the 355. That's not to say it's maintenance-free, though.
However, I've only been stranded once when the shift linkage in a 348 misaligned. Other than that, I've never had an issue. The more modern cars are even better. Never had an issue with my Barchetta or Stradale.
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However, I've only been stranded once when the shift linkage in a 348 misaligned. Other than that, I've never had an issue. The more modern cars are even better. Never had an issue with my Barchetta or Stradale.
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07-07-2008 | 10:29 PM
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Seems the general rule is that the car should treat you right if you treat it right...
On another note, I read that the 430's don't have timing belts but rather chains, so that might be something to consider.
On another note, I read that the 430's don't have timing belts but rather chains, so that might be something to consider.
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07-08-2008 | 06:40 PM
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Then you have no taste. 
The 400i in silver is amazing in person, it matches with my leg warmers and MO jacket.
You said most reliable not the best looking.
The 400i in silver is amazing in person, it matches with my leg warmers and MO jacket. You said most reliable not the best looking.
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07-08-2008 | 08:52 PM
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Most of the late model Ferraris that no longer use belts. F430, 599, etc... will be very reliable. With that being said, I've seen 360's with 75,000+ miles and they were fine. They just need to be serviced correctly.
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07-08-2008 | 11:24 PM
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The 360 set new standards for reliability, and they have proven themselves to be so.
As stated, the 430 now uses timing chains as opposed to belts, and that will further increase reliability.
And the 430 is following the reliability path of the 360 with the exception of it's new differential which sometimes creates a few problems.
The F1 seems to have premature wear issues as it has had with the 360.
So, the newer models (since 1999) are on their way to being great cars in terms of reliability.
As stated, the 430 now uses timing chains as opposed to belts, and that will further increase reliability.
And the 430 is following the reliability path of the 360 with the exception of it's new differential which sometimes creates a few problems.
The F1 seems to have premature wear issues as it has had with the 360.
So, the newer models (since 1999) are on their way to being great cars in terms of reliability.