I am looking into buying a 2002 or so Ferrari and or Lambo and would like to know the maintenece costs for such a car. ( Oil changes, Tire rotations, etc.)
2007-03-02 04:41:32 · 6 answers · asked by Edwin 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
This is truly an if you have to ask then you really can't afford it. It is real hard to give and estimate, If you are going to take it to the dealer then review their hourly rates. If you are going to take it to an import shop ask around as to who is the best. The best isn't always expensive. I charge the same competitive rates to all, it is in the pricing of the replacement parts that skyrockets the price. Since they are imported sometimes I have lambo's in the shop for a month waiting on a part...like a solenoid I just can't use the Autozone one as it doesn't fit the package, it will run 75 bucks just for a simple headlight relay because I have to order it fom a broker.
2007-03-02 04:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, if you are concerned on the cost of ownership front, these are probably not cars you should be considering. I don't know what the Lamborghini service would run, though I imagine it would be similar to the Ferrari.
I've instructed at more than a few open track events, and have spent time talking with Ferrari owners about there cars (and on occassion enjoyed the wonderful experience of taking a few hot laps behind the wheel!). They are not inexpensive cars to own. Basic service would run in the $2-3k area, and major service would be in the $10k range.
Though that is honestly just the tip of the iceberg... you mention tire rotations? As most of these cars will use directional treads with wider rubber in the back, you do not rotate the tires. The tires used on a car like this are very soft and will not last long... if you drive the car even somewhat regularly, you may find you need to account for $3k as an annual tire budget. And because they are soft performance tires, when one wears out you tend to replace all four because you want to keep the grip levels similar at all corners.
And just think of the joy of driving it alot, when after you stomach the gas costs and costs of a few basic services a year, you discover an extra $12k for new brakes. There are alot of things you can do to keep the costs down with these cars, but they will never come close to being inexpensive.
2007-03-02 09:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Paul S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on which car from each company you are thinking of getting, but if you are actually rich enough to own these cars, then who cares about the maintenance cost
there is one Ferrari out there, it escapes me which one, but i heard that an oil change for it is the cost of buying 2 Lamborghinis(they didn't say which Lamborghini though)
2007-03-02 13:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by BlackSunshineSVT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my buddy has a gallardo and also a f430....both are beautiful cars and extremely fast. he is EXTREMELY wealthy and he told me that "the amount of money spent on maintaining these cars is RIDICULOUS" which im taking as TOO MUCH!!!
2007-03-02 05:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by alexazaria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your right arm or left nut depending on the car
2007-03-02 18:59:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, if you have to ask then you can't afford it!
2007-03-02 06:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by iggy315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋