Mileage

[Chris355]

This is an impressive mileage; engine and gearbox are original.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a23026167...

[JayP1]

And there I was thinking all Ferraris are knackered after crossing 9,999 miles

[supersport]

I suspect there is much bks talked about Ferrari and mileage.

Why anyone would want a 15 year old car that hadn’t moved is beyond me.

[blueg33]

supersport said:

I suspect there is much bks talked about Ferrari and mileage.

Why anyone would want a 15 year old car that hadn’t moved is beyond me.

Totally. Not using them causes far more issues than using them does. I’m a bit nervous that lockdown and totally crap weather means that mine has done under 300 miles since September.

Edited by blueg33 on Friday 21st May 08:57

[davek_964]

blueg33 said:

Totally. Not using them causes far more issues than using them does. I’m a bit nervous that lockdown and totally crap weather means that mind has done under 300 miles since September.

Mine has done 5k since August..........

[blueg33]

davek_964 said:

blueg33 said:

Totally. Not using them causes far more issues than using them does. I’m a bit nervous that lockdown and totally crap weather means that mind has done under 300 miles since September.

Mine has done 5k since August..........

I've been chained to my desk - bloody teams meetings rather than driving to meetings, plus doing up an investment property means weekends are spent driving the estate car full of stuff

[davek_964]

blueg33 said:

davek_964 said:

blueg33 said:

Totally. Not using them causes far more issues than using them does. I’m a bit nervous that lockdown and totally crap weather means that mind has done under 300 miles since September.

Mine has done 5k since August..........

I've been chained to my desk - bloody teams meetings rather than driving to meetings, plus doing up an investment property means weekends are spent driving the estate car full of stuff

I'm at the other extreme - I even used mine to go to the tip a few weeks ago. Now that got some funny looks............

[blueg33]

davek_964 said:

I'm at the other extreme - I even used mine to go to the tip a few weeks ago. Now that got some funny looks............

I used mine to go for my covid jab - nice 30 mile trip each way on Worcestershire B roads

[ChocolateFrog]

25 sets of spark plugs? 200 spark plugs

What are they doing with them!

[Pothole]

Hoovie's has done over 100k miles

[Kyodo]

It's great to see a car being used. We all know that contrary to popular belief, Ferrari engines are robust and the cars will take the mileage as long as they're looked after. It really is the lack of use that causes problems.

davek_964 said:

I'm at the other extreme - I even used mine to go to the tip a few weeks ago. Now that got some funny looks............

I've had funny looks doing the tip run in my Boxster in the past, I can only imagine doing that in your McLaren! The best I managed in the 360 was Lidl.

Edited by Kyodo on Friday 21st May 10:16

[AndyC_123]

A 57k mile F430 would be sold for what, circa £60k? And I would think this at 157k would still fetch £40-50k?

Ergo my man maths makes the extra 100k miles very cheap.

[WCZ]

yep, a properly maintained high mileage ferrari is the best value for money
delivery miles are lovely but you lose so much when driving them

[JayP1]

Speaking of adding miles - will it ever stop raining!!??

[Spleen]

JayP1 said:

Speaking of adding miles - will it ever stop raining!!??

+1. My first track day tomorrow and just hope the fecking rain holds off. So boring, really. For the first time in my life I really do want to live overseas in a warmer climate, just totally fed up with it.

[johnnyreggae]

Spleen said:

[ My first track day tomorrow

Bedford ? Just take it easy enjoy & do not turn traction control off

[Spleen]

Goodwood, through the FOC. Looking forward to it!

[_Leg_]

JayP1 said:

And there I was thinking all Ferraris are knackered after crossing 9,999 miles

Nope, 27k on each of my 458 Spider and F12 and every time they go for service the techs comment on their excellent condition. I've had one minor electrical issue on the F12 fixed under warranty and one roof mechanism cable go on the Spider. Otherwise just tyres and one set of front pads (spider).

I dont get the 'too many owners' crap either. You can have one owner who doesn't give a toss or three owners that have cared for the car like it's the last one on Earth. Condition and history are far more important.

[therat]

johnnyreggae said:

Bedford ? Just take it easy enjoy & do not turn traction control off

How did you get on at Goodwood ?

[Chris355]

_Leg_ said:

JayP1 said:

And there I was thinking all Ferraris are knackered after crossing 9,999 miles

Nope, 27k on each of my 458 Spider and F12 and every time they go for service the techs comment on their excellent condition. I've had one minor electrical issue on the F12 fixed under warranty and one roof mechanism cable go on the Spider. Otherwise just tyres and one set of front pads (spider).

I dont get the 'too many owners' crap either. You can have one owner who doesn't give a toss or three owners that have cared for the car like it's the last one on Earth. Condition and history are far more important.

I don’t care about number of owners. People change their supercars very frequently these days and they often get flipped in the early years which notch up extra owners. I always focus on condition and history.