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This is idle curiosity.
I'm well aware that one of the common issues affecting 430s is the manifolds cracking. There is a thread on PH started by somebody looking for a 360 - and another poster has said that one of the common issues with 360s is the manifolds.
I questioned that, and said I...
I'm becoming increasingly convinced I should sell the 360. Not entirely made the decision yet, but perhaps at 85-90%.
It was getting limited use before anyway - because it's a pain getting it in / out of the garage, and although it was far more fun - it was simpler to just use the Aston.
Now...
Used the 360 this morning - only the second time since August, and it seems the car is punishing me. Windscreen washer isn't working - sounds like the pump isn't even running. The headlight washers do work though - is that a separate pump / fuse?
How easy is it likely to be to fix this (I'll...
Thought I'd give an update on my experiences after a couple of weeks of ownership - will update in future too.
First some pictures :
I mentioned on the other thread that the finish on the wheels isn't great - McLaren Ascot will refurb them fully when I'm happy for the car to be off the...
Just in case anybody is interested.
Aston - 4.3 V8, 47k miles - full ad here : https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/aston-martin/v8-vantage-coupe/aston-martin-v8-vantage-4-3-manual/9791800
Alfa - full ad here ...
Ferrari 360 Modena, manual, 35k miles, £56,995
Subject to a test drive in a couple of days, I will be part exchanging my 360 for a McLaren. However, I'd rather sell directly to somebody who wants one - I get a better price, and they get a bargain. The car is priced to sell and I'm sure it's the...
Noticed yesterday that I have a slight leak. For some reason, I can't post a picture - although it lets me choose a file there is no 'ok' or 'upload' button so I can't actually upload the photo. But it's actually the same picture as in the first post of my engine issue thread.
It looks like the...
Bit annoying so soon after my other problem - although I think it's always done this very slightly, but now seems worse.
As the driver side window closes (e.g. after closing the door), the top of the window at the back (roughly above the door handle) is catching the edge of the rubber seal -...
I collected the 360 from its annual service today. I then drove it directly to the paint shop (~33 miles) because they are repainting the bumper they did last year (I wasn't happy with the finish).
About 1 mile from the paint shop, I changed from 3rd to 4th at about 5k rpm. As I let the clutch...
Took the 360 out in the sunshine today, but didn't get very far before I noticed the check engine light.
I have a code reader (one with a screen, not the plug in dongle type) but it says no codes are stored (actually, it says no emissions codes are stored).
I had to use the reader on the Alfa...
Been meaning to get this done for ages - car gets a bit nervous above 140mph, and I've just discovered that the inside of my front tyres has worn much quicker than the outside. Enough so that my fronts are technically more worn than the rears, which is clearly not the correct way around.
I know...
Since I saw the "Supercars and Road Trips" thread, it seemed like a good place to ask for some advice.....
This year, I will officially be old (milestone birthday). My tentative plan was to celebrate it by taking the 360 to Europe for a month (or maybe even 6 weeks) - assuming my company will...
Apologies that this isn't going to include much detail - it's being sold by a friend of the girlfriend. However, I know it's a decent car (I've been in it) and they are running out of time (returning to their home country) so if anybody is considering one of these you may get a bargain.
It's an...
I mentioned on the insurance thread that - yesterday - a rather elderly lady decided to exit a roundabout from the wrong lane - ignoring the fact that my 360 was in the way. Her insurance company called me last night and said that she had admitted liability and they accepted that they would be...
Firstly, because I took the 360 out yesterday thinking the roads were dry. Which they weren't, so it wasn't that much fun anyway since it was pretty slippery.
However, the real stupidity was when I pulled onto the g/f's driveway. I know that the entrance is a bit steep for the Ferrari, I know...
And I mean properly new.
Much as I like the Alfa Spider I bought in March, I am getting a bit sick of it having to go back to the roof specialist every other month (although this time, despite having failed on me twice in succession, it's worked perfectly for them hundreds of times all...
It's renewal time, and my renewal seems reasonable via Pace Ward (Zenith).
Market value (not agreed) but with the Ferrari based on £70k, Vantage on £33k (probably a bit low), Porsche on £8k and Alfa on £8k - premium £1,586.
I've phoned a couple of companies, and AIB insist I should have a...