A couple of months back I was looking at changing up for a 488 or 458 I have been thinking about doing this for a while, and I have seen 488 prices dropping and they are stunning looking cars, however, in a way I am glad I didn't.
It would appear that now the 488's are getting into used mileage for a Ferrari they are starting to show there true colours. Doing the rounds on the Ferrari forums there is some alarming recent experiences. A couple of examples: Rocker cover gaskets are very common failing item on most Ferraris, the engines get really hot, the gaskets go brittle, crack then leak. It happens in many cars this, however, In the 488 one guy as just been quoted $21k to have them done!! its a big engine out job apparently! The 458 is getting issues as well, like Timing cover leaks.
I mean, a Ferrari is not cheap to run, and most know that, tally that with the rising cost of everything and labour and they are getting next level!
Its not just Ferrari though, Malaren's do nothing for me, but looking at some of the repair bills and they will make you pull a whitey.
I know the German cars aren't without issue, but as a reliable means of transport and in some cases Sporty, they are pretty darn good !
It would appear that now the 488's are getting into used mileage for a Ferrari they are starting to show there true colours. Doing the rounds on the Ferrari forums there is some alarming recent experiences. A couple of examples: Rocker cover gaskets are very common failing item on most Ferraris, the engines get really hot, the gaskets go brittle, crack then leak. It happens in many cars this, however, In the 488 one guy as just been quoted $21k to have them done!! its a big engine out job apparently! The 458 is getting issues as well, like Timing cover leaks.
I mean, a Ferrari is not cheap to run, and most know that, tally that with the rising cost of everything and labour and they are getting next level!
Its not just Ferrari though, Malaren's do nothing for me, but looking at some of the repair bills and they will make you pull a whitey.
I know the German cars aren't without issue, but as a reliable means of transport and in some cases Sporty, they are pretty darn good !
