Those with experience, please share your wisdow, and help me avoid making a big mistake? I've restored US musclecars for years, so I can fix everything (except autotrans and A/C) my self. And these days parts for these simple cars are cheap and plentiful.
Now, I consider buying a 365 GTC/4 or a 412i. Why them? I think they're beautiful and affordable for me. I plan to drive the one I would buy almost daily 8 months a year, 10000km/year.
But when I read buyer's guides etc., the potential costs are scary. Please explain why. I understand that 12 cylinders/48 valves/16 quarts are more than 8 cylinders/16 valves/5 quarts when it comes to maintenance.
1. Are parts so much more expensive, per part?
2. Are parts also unique? Oil filters and brake pads, can they be bought OEM or do I have to beg my local Ferrari dealer to sell them to me?
3. Are parts available? If I bend a fender do I have to wait for someone to crash their car? What about a rear end? Or a camshaft? Or even wearparts like a waterpump?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Now, I consider buying a 365 GTC/4 or a 412i. Why them? I think they're beautiful and affordable for me. I plan to drive the one I would buy almost daily 8 months a year, 10000km/year.
But when I read buyer's guides etc., the potential costs are scary. Please explain why. I understand that 12 cylinders/48 valves/16 quarts are more than 8 cylinders/16 valves/5 quarts when it comes to maintenance.
1. Are parts so much more expensive, per part?
2. Are parts also unique? Oil filters and brake pads, can they be bought OEM or do I have to beg my local Ferrari dealer to sell them to me?
3. Are parts available? If I bend a fender do I have to wait for someone to crash their car? What about a rear end? Or a camshaft? Or even wearparts like a waterpump?
Any advice will be appreciated.