Cali T Running Costs
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Hey Guys,
Off to take a look at these today, I drove an old Cali last week and loved it but the interior looks a little dated.
It would be my first Ferrari so just wanted to know what to consider as the running costs. Am I right that all Ferrari's have 7 years warranty and service included?
Does that mean if I want a car on a 2-year deal if it's less than 5 years old warranty and servicing are covered the whole period?
Outside of the warranty, I assume we got tires ( I assume around £1k for 4? ) what about brakes and/or discs? Anything I'm missing?
Off to take a look at these today, I drove an old Cali last week and loved it but the interior looks a little dated.
It would be my first Ferrari so just wanted to know what to consider as the running costs. Am I right that all Ferrari's have 7 years warranty and service included?
Does that mean if I want a car on a 2-year deal if it's less than 5 years old warranty and servicing are covered the whole period?
Outside of the warranty, I assume we got tires ( I assume around £1k for 4? ) what about brakes and/or discs? Anything I'm missing?
chrisbell08 said:
Ahh ok,
Do all Ferrari's from the main dealers come with a 2-year warranty or do you have to negotiate this?
How longs the manufacturer warranty if not buying from a main dealer?
Chris, brakes are carbon ceramic on all California's. They will be checked as part of the 190 point inspection, they should last a long time. If they need replacing its about £10k for all four corners which is eye waveringly expensive.Do all Ferrari's from the main dealers come with a 2-year warranty or do you have to negotiate this?
How longs the manufacturer warranty if not buying from a main dealer?
Lee Jones Jnr said:
covered in the way he wants?
That depends on what he wants (or rather, expects). OP: I wouldn't assume Ferrari's extended warranty to be as comprehensive as from new.As with any Ferrari there are probably horror stories of various big bill failures. I would think the most likely failure candidate, not covered by the Ferrari warranty - wear and tear*, is the shocks.
Assuming they're similar to the shocks on the Cali and 458, and whilst they aren't certain to leak, if they do fail it's recommended to replace in pairs (~£4-5K a pair). In which case best to hope that two haven't failed at either end of the car (as occurred with another PHer's 458 - 4 x new shocks required).
Absent servicing costs I'd still bank a couple of grand a year (especially if all work is expected to be undertaken at a main dealer) to deal with any unexpected non-warranty issues. Best case, and entirely possible, is that it isn't needed at all.
Long and short of it - if you can't stomach (or afford) to have an unexpected few thousand pound bill (or bills/in total) every now and then, don't buy a Ferrari.
See also FNE PR's post re: extended warranty
FNEPR said:
Here are the actual warranty costs for the Ferrari New Power Warranty, covering 5 years to 12 years, and the New Power 15 for cars from 12 years to 15 years old. There are also reduced fees for renewal of warranty, and reduced even further for claim free renewal of warranty.
For a 458 Italia, and any other car registered after April 2011 when the 7-year Genuine Maintenance programme was introduced, you should also consider the "Main Power" or "Main Power 15" which also extends the vehicle's
scheduled maintenance plan beyond the initial 7-years included with each new Ferrari.
And, to be completely transparent about what is covered by the New Power (5-12) and New Power 15 (12-15), here are two pages from the official Ferrari warranty brochure which is available through the official Ferrari dealer network.
Hope it helps understand the costs and which components are covered by the New Power warranty - much more than just engine and gearbox, also includes air conditioning compressor and power window motors, etc.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Ferrari family very soon.
*Suspension and steering - (oil seals and oil leaks in general are excluded)For a 458 Italia, and any other car registered after April 2011 when the 7-year Genuine Maintenance programme was introduced, you should also consider the "Main Power" or "Main Power 15" which also extends the vehicle's
scheduled maintenance plan beyond the initial 7-years included with each new Ferrari.
And, to be completely transparent about what is covered by the New Power (5-12) and New Power 15 (12-15), here are two pages from the official Ferrari warranty brochure which is available through the official Ferrari dealer network.
Hope it helps understand the costs and which components are covered by the New Power warranty - much more than just engine and gearbox, also includes air conditioning compressor and power window motors, etc.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Ferrari family very soon.
mercGLowner said:
Chris, brakes are carbon ceramic on all California's. They will be checked as part of the 190 point inspection, they should last a long time. If they need replacing its about £10k for all four corners which is eye waveringly expensive.
Right ok, but that's going to be similar cost on any car with carbon ceramics right? Just done a bit of googling on this one and as they're designed to last a car with 10-15k miles shouldn't be an issue anyway as you said.So seems like a 2 year deal with a 2-year warranty on a 2015-2016 car shouldn't give me too many nightmares about £10k repair costs....
Taffy66 said:
Ferraris Magnetride dampers can be easily repaired to as new condition at a fraction of the cost of replacing them with new ones..Its just basically the seal that goes which is easily repaired.
For benefit of the OP (and future PHers) would it be possible to confirm:1) The approximate cost?
2) Who provides this service?
3) Are there any forum postings (PH or otherwise) relating to this having been undertaken on their 458/Cali/Cali T? (re: turn-around time/etc)
4) Is this only relevant to Magneride shocks?
I don't doubt this is possible (as with other shock rebuilds), although per the ceramic refurbs (SICOM?) - there seemed to be lots of "no need to replace, they can be refurbished at a lower cost" posts, though sometimes lacking in detail. Only for months later people posting (Fchat/CS/PH) that they're still waiting for their discs (and/or money) to be returned, with their discs/money being held in another country (apparently the supplier's priorities had been elsewhere at the time, i.e. F1 work).
chrisbell08 said:
Taffy66 said:
Ferraris Magnetride dampers can be easily repaired to as new condition at a fraction of the cost of replacing them with new ones..Its just basically the seal that goes which is easily repaired.
Doesn't all work need to be done at Ferrari or the warranty is void?I haven’t read all replies so forgive me if there is some duplication. I have owned 2 T’s and one of the N/A ones.
4 year warranty, renewable for year 5 with same cover for 4k inc vat. Or you can go for the extended warranty for a bit less can’t remember exact number
Brakes are CC so should never need replacing. If you are going for a car out of warranty, try hr Owen london (Garry O’Dea). They usually retail them with 2 year warranty
4 year warranty, renewable for year 5 with same cover for 4k inc vat. Or you can go for the extended warranty for a bit less can’t remember exact number
Brakes are CC so should never need replacing. If you are going for a car out of warranty, try hr Owen london (Garry O’Dea). They usually retail them with 2 year warranty
Bought a 2 year ferrari power warranty for my 2012 non turbo California for about 5 grand. It has just paid for itself as the car started jumping out of gear - was just a small sensor needed replacing but it Is an engine out job so would have cost a Small fortune. Also this warranty covers the roof mechanism which can be very costly to fix / replace . My mate (ex Ferrari guy ) said ‘ if you can’t afford a warranty then you can’t afford a Ferrari ‘ - good advice in my case !
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