# \#ferrari

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## [Is it Worth buying an old Ferrari that is cheap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-an-old-ferrari-that-is-cheap/198971)

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**Author:** [@aslamaqib307\_192690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aslamaqib307_192690)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-an-old-ferrari-that-is-cheap/198971 "2025-02-05T20:34:14Z")

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I have never owned a Ferrari but was recently interested in looking through Ferrari models and got to know there are plenty of cheap Ferraris available that you can get under $100,000. The models are obviously old and we…

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## [That was quick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-was-quick/183420)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-was-quick/183420 "2022-04-06T03:53:31Z")

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## [No problem I can fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-problem-i-can-fit/178603)

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**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-problem-i-can-fit/178603 "2021-08-08T23:14:27Z")

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what was he thinking? or maybe he wasn’t. Ouch: Ferrari Roma Stuck On Narrow Italian Street (motor1.com)

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## [Opening it up on the Autobahn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-it-up-on-the-autobahn/163148)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-it-up-on-the-autobahn/163148 "2020-04-21T19:09:38Z")

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A Ferrari owner took advantage of the now-deserted Autobahn, and took his La Ferrari up to 230 mph.

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## [Ferrari or not to Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-or-not-to-ferrari/47803)

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**Author:** [@owaite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owaite)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-or-not-to-ferrari/47803 "2019-05-19T13:38:34Z")

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Hi Guys, What sort of maintenance issues might one expect to encounter with a mid-90's Ferrari with low, but I imagine hard earned miles? I've heard these cars are special beasts and require all kinds of special treatm…

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## [Can engine run with one timing belt broken? (2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-engine-run-with-one-timing-belt-broken-2007-ferrari-612-scaglietti/132462)

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**Author:** [@JerryDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryDavis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-engine-run-with-one-timing-belt-broken-2007-ferrari-612-scaglietti/132462 "2019-01-12T00:59:56Z")

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Can a v-6 or v-8 engine with double overhead cams still run, albeit poorly, with one timing belt broken? Or, is it really injurious to continue to run the engine to limp into a service location? Is AAA the only answer?

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## [Why I avoid valet parking situations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-avoid-valet-parking-situations/111665)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-avoid-valet-parking-situations/111665 "2018-02-01T20:18:40Z")

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… and my car is not anywhere near the same league as this one!

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## [The case of the short-lived Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-short-lived-ferrari/106366)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-short-lived-ferrari/106366 "2017-07-30T16:45:44Z")

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Easy come, easy go? :hushed:

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## [How to sell luxury cars in Singapore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-sell-luxury-cars-in-singapore/104849)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-sell-luxury-cars-in-singapore/104849 "2017-06-13T02:09:46Z")

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:hushed:

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## [If you're in the market for a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-in-the-market-for-a-car/103583)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-in-the-market-for-a-car/103583 "2017-05-07T18:00:41Z")

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...this one just might be available! :relaxed:

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## [Before you rush out to buy that Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/before-you-rush-out-to-buy-that-ferrari/100685)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/before-you-rush-out-to-buy-that-ferrari/100685 "2017-03-04T04:49:50Z")

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...you might want to read this. :wink: :rage:

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## [Ferrari Bumper dent - how much to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-bumper-dent-how-much-to-fix/75905)

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**Author:** [@orangecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orangecat)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-bumper-dent-how-much-to-fix/75905 "2012-12-04T02:34:09Z")

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About how much can one expect to pay to fix a small dent (about an inch) in the front bumper of a Ferrari (I think it's a California but not 100% sure, don't know the year)? Not much detail, I realize, but a ballpark fi…

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## [Ferrari grinding in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-grinding-in-reverse/60314)

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**Author:** [@jstarr1031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstarr1031)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-grinding-in-reverse/60314 "2011-03-13T13:39:29Z")

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No doubt it is the synchromesh! The solution: simply ease it into second gear, then slide it into reverse! This will keep you going for many more miles, until the transmission actually goes kaput!

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## [Buying a Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-ferrari/46652)

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**Author:** [@jal92604](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jal92604)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-ferrari/46652 "2010-04-22T15:10:55Z")

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I am currently trying to buy a ferrari 355 F1 Spider. Does anyone know of any issues I should look out for when buying a ferrari?? Any help or insight would be helpful. Thanks

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## [Brakes, murder, and a red Ferrari convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-murder-and-a-red-ferrari-convertible/32117)

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**Author:** [@sgoldenbaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgoldenbaum)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-murder-and-a-red-ferrari-convertible/32117 "2009-06-22T19:26:11Z")

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I have a problem. I need to kill someone with faulty brakes. I write the Seaside Knitters mystery series (Penguin/NAL) and am in desperate need of good solid information on Ferrari brakes Here's the setup in …

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## [Repair estimates for exotics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-estimates-for-exotics/29104)

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**Author:** [@Just\_Cruzin\_Thru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Just_Cruzin_Thru)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2009, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-estimates-for-exotics/29104 "2009-04-13T23:27:57Z")

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Is anyone aware of a website that you can check for repair costs for exotic cars? I've found sites that give info for everyday cars, but can't find and for cars like Maserati's or Ferrari's. Just wondering. TIA
