[fer025]

Hello,
I'm about to buy a 2001 360 spider with 19000 miles on the counter.
The clutch was never changed before. The Ferrari dealer checked the wear and apparently it was only 40 % worn. Is it normal there is so less wear on that milage ? I don't want to have to change it rapidly. Thank you answering me.

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Welcome to FL, Fer025 and an early congrats for the purchase. To answer your question, my take is that if the previous owner was very careful and/or good driver taking good care with his/her driving habits. HOwever, with 19,000 miles, it seems like clutch change would be due soon. I am sure more expert opinions and comments would be forthcoming from the owners of 360. w/ smiles Jimmy

PS. You did not mention whether it it a manual or F1 model.

[champagne612]

Originally Posted by fer025

Hello,
I'm about to buy a 2001 360 spider with 19000 miles on the counter.
The clutch was never changed before. The Ferrari dealer checked the wear and apparently it was only 40 % worn. Is it normal there is so less wear on that milage ? I don't want to have to change it rapidly. Thank you answering me.

Welcome to FLife

You should be good for 10k minimal - which for most Ferrari's is a couple of years.

There are guys here that will help make the Ferrari ownership enjoyable.

Feel free to post some pictures

[Boxer]

Is it a F1 or a manual?

[Gcalo]

It is very hard to give an analysis of F1 clutch life as there are many variables.

40% is nearly 50% but those are just numbers.

There are more concerns w/F1 clutch mechanisms than just the clutch disk. So keep that in mind.

If it drives well and you would be happy with the car, purchase it knowing you'll need to set aside about $6,000.00 +/- for a future clutch replacement

[JazzyO]

Assuming we are talking about an F1, I'm with GCalo. Hard to say as there are many variables.

In most cases, you should be fine for quite a while with 19,000 miles and 40% worn, but just be prepared for a bill in future. If you're unlucky, that future may be soon. This is just life with a Ferrari, things like this happen. I lost my clutch pressure group on my 550 even though the clutch was just fine. It was a $4k bill.


Onno

[Gcalo]

F1's have tubing, actuators, software, etc. that age and can cause issues.

Just be atuned to this.

[fer025]

Thanks for the replys !
It 's an F1. Previous owner was a good Ferrari driver, the dealer did a test drive to check the clutch and said the car drives well. But now I know I must be prepared !

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by fer025

Thanks for the replys !
It 's an F1. Previous owner was a good Ferrari driver, the dealer did a test drive to check the clutch and said the car drives well. But now I know I must be prepared !

Where are you located ? Good luck with your search. w/ smiles Jimmy

[fer025]

I'm from Holland, Europe. Thanks