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@pgtmr2713
Жыл бұрын
About $2-300 in tools, $175 engine crane, $100 for a decent jack. That's dollars. I'd have brought the 550 home, extracted the engine myself, brought the engine back to them for the repair. Sent the shell to a body shop for the rust repairs. Take your time, invite some friends, hopefully knowledgeable friends. Simply taking an engine in and out, is really not that challenging. Working on the engine would be a completely different thing. 12k lbs. for the job also doesn't sound like an unreasonable pricing either. Where's the drive after all that? The nirvana that makes it all worth it.
@thomaswatson9950
Жыл бұрын
One of the few people that make content on exotic cars like this that come across so genuine, honest and not 'flexing' your fancy car, for that you have my respect
@Boric78
Жыл бұрын
Its funny how being normal and knowledgeable when presenting makes you like the individual. I don't know Jay, but when I saw the introduction I was like "Oh no, I hope he doesn't have to sell it".
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alfredo!
@marcel1463
Жыл бұрын
I really like the honest introduction in this video. I watch this channel now for about 3 years and i really like the style the videos are made.
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcel!
@GregoryTKint
Жыл бұрын
That really takes me back... to 1998 or 1999, when I had the opportunity to drive a F355 from Brussels to Amsterdam and then the "Maranello" 550 back from Amsterdam to Brussels in the same day. When we got to Amsterdam, I felt knackered to be honest. But the return drive in the 550 was an eye-opener. There was no comparison, this thing felt solid, quick and refined. The gearbox felt like Swiss clockwork and I found the drive to be so much more pleasant. I had no idea what I was driving but I did know this car was unlike anything I had ever experienced. This experience also made me realise I am more of a GT kind of guy 🤷♂ When I stepped back into my Calibra (ok, don't judge 😉) later that day, it felt like a toy... and not in a good way. So, I completely get the nostalgia and love for the 550. Great to hear you are keeping it 👍 PS: At the end of the day, I was also allowed to take the F355 Spider for a quick spin (well back to dealer) and I much preferred that to regular one I must admit. PPS: Intro was rather fun and you managed to weave the advertiser in rather well 😂
@jamesonslow
Жыл бұрын
It's lovely to see someone "doing car ownership properly", by which I mean both doing your best to get your pride and joy in the best shape, but also then using it for its intended purpose. Nice job!
@matthewkvaughn
Жыл бұрын
You’re fantastic James. Not only are your videos and style exceptionally interesting and tailored specifically to my interests, you clearly are a great person. The fact that you seem so honest, trustworthy, and kind makes watching your videos exponentially more enjoyable and helpful.
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
That's so kind Matthew!
@jonnyfartpants
Жыл бұрын
Was just about to post almost the same.
@UTubeSL
Жыл бұрын
Spot on.
@Matt-go7ss
Жыл бұрын
That's nice of jays mum to comment 😂
@masturdate
Жыл бұрын
Oh he’s a big cuddly teddy bear 🥰
@brianbradford3363
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience after buying a 10yr old Alfa. Repairs and maintenance equalling my purchase price within 3 months. But after spending the money and having this done properly, I'm now enjoying a beautifully practical and sporty piece of Milano engineering. 10 months and counting without a fault and another 12,000kms + of use. 🇮🇹
@LordPrometheous
Жыл бұрын
Few car channels can keep me engaged, interested, and entertained when cars aren't being driven. This one does. Well done, Jay.
@nekite1
Жыл бұрын
That is an absolutely gorgeous car and worth all the money spent on it. The joy of driving one of those must be immense!
@sidneygriffiths5737
Жыл бұрын
Omg would love to get behind the wheel of one of these
@thomasmcwilliams6762
Жыл бұрын
you have a really good attitude towards everything that has happened with your 550. And like you said now you can really put the miles on it with all of these jobs done and enjoy driving this fantastic car!
@simonhughes7382
Жыл бұрын
Engine out job due to a cross threaded screw? Stuff of Ferrari/ supercar nightmares! Total respect for the way you've handled it and the attitude afterwards. Lets just hope you get some more fantastic miles out of it dashboard light-free :) Great update vid, look forward to seeing more.
@RedLP5000S
Жыл бұрын
The 550 Maranello is one of the finest Ferraris in their portfolio. I would do what it took to make her road worthy too, Jay.✌🏻🇺🇸
@andrewhurstcars
Жыл бұрын
Nice one James. As with any second-hand car, any running costs need to be viewed in proportion to the purchase price when new, no matter what the depreciation has been. A £150k V12 is always going to throw up some big bills over time.
@ghibli608
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I feel your pain. I used to own a Ferrari F355, a peach… until I added the maintenance costs. 46.000,-€ for covering 38.000 km. At some point I was done…. And am now afraid to take the plunge into Ferrari ownership again.
@paulgart
Жыл бұрын
Last Summer I bought a lovely 1982 400i GT which had been sitting in Italy for over 25 years and so needed a lot of mechanical work. I got it examined by Ferrari in Bologna and got a quote to replace everything and so bought the car with that quote in mind. Needless to say when the work started they found a few more things and so the bill ended up about €10,000 more than expected and that’s the thing with old cars and especially old Ferraris, if you can’t afford to look after then then don’t think about buying them. BTW, it’s a lovely car and spending the money on repairs was well worth it 😍
@tes77a
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the explanation and honesty of the costs. Have to say I was very lucky to see this car in the flesh twice in September and it is absolutely amazing, worth every penny to enjoy for many miles to come 👍
@ozeskiman
Жыл бұрын
Loved the full update James. Thanks to you, I started my 575M on the Classiche journey in mid 2021. I've got a tremendous AD in Melbourne, Zagame, and they have managed to source and replace every part except for the fuel return valves. I've chased dealers worldwide and they are NA. Ferrari has been asked constantly if and when they will be, with no forthcoming advice. The Classiche Program is in the final stages and hopefully I will also make the trip to the factory to get the red folder. Mine could possibly be the 1st 575M to be given the sign off. You mentioned a fuel smell. I've had a very low smell for a while and since all the lines were replaced it hasn't solved the problem. The dealer is at a loss. Do you know your cause?
@HighPeakAutos
Жыл бұрын
That’s really not bad. You can spend thousands fixing something that you hate (I do regularly). Enjoy you dream car.
@Pete...NoNotThatOne
Жыл бұрын
JayEmm, I am so sorry to hear of the recurring issues with this car, but I’m glad you’ve got it back now. I can sympathise, as I’ve been restoring a ‘89 RR Silver Spur for two years. I had it in paint and bodywork for a year and a half, got it back at the start of June. All excited, I decided to take the old lady out for a drive. Twenty k’s up the highway, the radiator expansion bottle split, depressurised the coolant system, and popped a head gasket. Literally fifteen minutes into my first drive. Car is in my mechanics now, waiting for the heads to be decked. I like the idea of going Dollars Per Kilometre, it makes me feel better.
@TraneFrancks
Ай бұрын
The tale of ownership, as painful as it must have been … what a stunning car. I love these so much. It's amazing that it's already got 100k miles on it. Well done, car!
@LeeK9R
Жыл бұрын
1:00 ''allow me to pay for it without having to resort to any crazy totally out of nowhere sponsored videos that aren't related to car stuff at all'' 1:36 ''I want to say a huge thank you to todays sponsor hellofresh'' LOL
@Wanderhirsch
Жыл бұрын
So good! I am happy for you James that you were able to take care of all the issues. The car is stunning! And your presentation style on point! Looking forward to the S2000 update, I hope you don't (have to) give up.
@JJ-zg1hh
Жыл бұрын
The 550 has cost a lot of money but it's value has no doubt soared as well. Money well spent in my view - just look at the results! Fabulous car.
@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13
Жыл бұрын
One of Ferraris greatest cars... They're never gonna make em like that again.
@WarriorsPhoto
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🍾🎈🎊🎉 on keeping your spirits up sir. You're a Zen Master. Now go enjoy your car. (:
@duncanmartin2626
Жыл бұрын
It cost the previous owner 17 grand before he sold it. It's just cost 25 grand for the last year or 2 in your care. When you come to do this update in 2 years time, what's the over/under on "maintenance" costs? £15k? Love the detail, and the honesty, can't wait for the Celica update (15k on a Celica - that thing is going to be special!).
@andybroer651
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are keeping your 550, I had a ride in one and always thought I might obtain one, however with kids I ended up with a Maserati Granturismo S and Cabrio S which have similar performance but also useable rear seats! I enjoy many of your videos and am happy you have 'made it' via youtube. Congrats! I'll be watching for more from California, USA.
@blueshark3098
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you for deciding to keep it after all the repair and maintenance work! That car is also one of my dream cars, and I'm glad you're enjoying it as a car, rather than treating it like a collectible asset. Good show!
@geoffnorton9279
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. A great lesson to future potential owners. Sorry to hear that it has cost you so much. A beautiful and now closer to pristine condition, classic Ferrari.
@neptune45
Жыл бұрын
I had one for 4 years from 2012 to 2016 it was costing me in service about $8,000 per year. Steering rack, ECU, Motor mounts, Sticky switches, air conditioning , the 4 year server was called the major at $12,000. But I do miss the car. I sold it when it when up in price and got a 458 italia which was only about $1200 per year to run it. Like a toyota. I still love the 550. The V12 just keep pulling.
@jeromeuk
Жыл бұрын
Finally someone giving true facts about owning an ageing sophisticated car. Purschase price is one thing, but the budget to keep the car on the road is something else. I have been there before, a lot of stress and pain in the process, which sadly takes some of the pleasure away. That is not only happening to others...it will almost certainly happen to anyone owning such cars.
@Inazuma68
Жыл бұрын
I guess it doesn‘t matter wich 10 or 12-cyl car you are driving. These things are always very expensive the sooner or later. I had the chance to drive one in the spring and I must say I was blown away how drivable it is and it is a quick car, perfect GT
@darrenhitchcox6345
Жыл бұрын
Ferrari ownership is never cheap. My dad had a 16000 mile 355 GTS F1 and the service cost on that went into 5 figures with clutch and a replacement subframe part. Stunning car, but the electrics only played part time !!!
@johnconcialdi5584
Жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a 1998 550M almost exactly the same spec as yours except the carpet. I got it with 8000 miles on it and now have 56K on it. It is my first of 2, the other being an F8 which I also love. Strangely we are in sync on cars as I also have an AP2 S2000 which is is damn near perfect with 50K on the clock. The 550M will always be special for exactly the reasons you cite. It's a gentleman drivers car. You are engaged with it and if you treat her well you get rewarded with immense pleasure. Treat her wrong and well, you know. I have had to replace the leather on my dash 4 times which is a bit annoying especially since she is always garaged. Other than little a things and a clutch change at 45K miles, a cracked rear window, cracked windscreen, failed air conditioning parts, hood shock replacement, rear package shelf leather restoration, control system for the AC replacement, cam seals, it's prefect. Did I just say that, my S2k and NSX never ever fail......Still love the car, I must be a masochist.
@Conan3145
Жыл бұрын
And that is a cautionary tale well told 😵💫. I read that a super yacht or biz jet owner can expect running costs at 10% of purchase price per annum with moderate use. I suspect amortising these bills per mile travelled will be best done over the next decade? 😳 A followup video on TCO at 3 years would be most welcome. 🙏
@rogerhudson2814
Жыл бұрын
That car just needs driving and loving. If any car should be a 'keeper ' it's that 550.
@sellsidedream8766
Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to share my full history file on my 550. Owned it since 2005 and it’s cost me much more than yours. Steering rack , fuel pumps , cat converter x2. AC x2. And the list goes on and on
@juniorbennett8219
Жыл бұрын
hard to take a large bill when your not expecting it ,bloody right keep it and enjoy hopefully no more surprises 🤔
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
Fingers firmly crossed!
@Quebecoisegal
Жыл бұрын
"He must have felt like a king, I know I do", loved that line. When I had a Morgan 4+4 I felt like an empress!!
@richardharrold9736
Жыл бұрын
The irony of having a food sponsor on a video about a car with "YUM" in its registration plate... Was that deliberate?!
@castel32
Жыл бұрын
It is a gorgeous elegant car. I remember seing on TV Michael Schumacher onboard one. Stunning. You will not loose a penny once it is all certified classic, I suppose. Love your videos and your normal person reactions and acknowledgement of being in a lucky position in life. Best of luck.
@Rogcljon
Жыл бұрын
Great news it's back as frightening as those bills sound seeing yours and hearing how good it still feels to drive if funds allowed I would buy one tmrw even if it did cost a grand a month 🤕 . Thanks for the update 👍
@cherylalbright2086
Жыл бұрын
Wow, great retelling of a Ferrari owners journey through maintenance hell.. Actually, it could've been much worse.. I totally relate to you regarding your dream Ferrari.. Mine has always been the 599GTB, finally found mine and took the leap last June. Now of course I had to wait about 7 weeks more to take her home, had to get custom paint job to re-do the racing theme she had worn previously. I still need to take her to my Ferrari mechanic to do a complete list of things that I want done to make sure I prevent major problems.
@ReeceT20
Жыл бұрын
Honestly understand how you feel, I think my car is cursed, had 3 people hit it in 10 months 😒 20k total in repairs now 😢
@johnmandragon4830
Жыл бұрын
Cripes! What car do you have?
@ReeceT20
Жыл бұрын
@@johnmandragon4830 BMW M240i, it's my first sporty car, so you can imagine my disappointment 😥
@johnmandragon4830
Жыл бұрын
@@ReeceT20 Oh mate, yes I can. Thing is it isn't the cars fault, it's the prats who keep hitting it. I hope you are claiming on the insurance, that is what it is there for after all!
@ReeceT20
Жыл бұрын
@@johnmandragon4830 yeah I've been lucky that they've all admitted fault
@JelloTypeR
Жыл бұрын
This is statistics in action. If you have an accident you’re much more likely to have another within 12 months and if you have a 2nd you can almost guarantee a 3rd. I believe the technical term is a sods law.
@Engines_For_Us
Жыл бұрын
Mate I don't own a ferrari and can't afford one but during the whole video I was interested and it felt so relevant. You are brilliant and genuine. Keep it up
@superbracey
Жыл бұрын
There's nothing more frustrating than being a petrol head without money. The amount you spent on fixing your car is just short of the amount I'm trying to save for my dream car - a Jaguar XFR. Every time I come into a bit of money and think I'm one step closer, there's a big big to pay for something else (when I say "big bill", we have slightly different perspectives on big). Great video as ever, always interesting content and you include some of my real world achievable dream cars (the XFR included).
@markdoyle6414
Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you are saying, I'd love to have 2k to spend on my cars but boilers, windows and kids will make sure that doesn't ever happen.
@modmod392
Жыл бұрын
James, your content is almost as great as your shirt collection 😊
@Bigpawes2
Жыл бұрын
Hello James just watched your stream on the 550 I have to hand it to you, regarding all you have done with the car, I think the sump problem must have happened since I owned the car. As you know I had it for approx four years without any issues other than normal servicing plus cam belt changes and new disks rotors. happy motoring from now hopefully🙂
@brett31979
Жыл бұрын
A beautiful car. Drive the wheels off it! My memory of a black one goes back to the late 90s. My friend and I were 19 and drove over to F40 Motorsports (Can you believe I have been driving past for 20+ years and not known that Wayne was the host of a tv show Chasing Classic Cars? Woooosh! Right over my head.) But on this day a black and tan one was being cleaned and prepped for a new owner to drive it away. We were down front by the road just walking the lot looking at all the cars. The new owner came out and he looked like a local weather man to us. He looked at us and asked, "Cool car, huh, guys?" We offered our sincere affirmations along the lines of "Absolutely. What an amazing car." To which the guy responded, "Too bad YOU'LL never own one," and proceeded to get in the car and drive away. We believe we may have enjoyed the last laugh because that same car - or same color combination 55 Maranello - was back on the lot for sale once more six months later. And so.... while I do appreciate the vehicles themselves, even as I gain the income to enjoy them, I have a general disconnect with the brand. And that despite a wealthy person's mechanic taking me for a lap around Lime Rock in a 250 once in the early 00s - which was a lifetime experience. I guess we can't blame the cars for the few owners whose only lack in life is character. I'm glad the rest retain their enthusiasm and passion for driving such as yourself.
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
I do my very best to try and fight against Ferrari owners like him. I think they're more common in the USA than here
@Clarkecars
Жыл бұрын
And this is why I own an XKR coupe. Even my 128,000 mile 1995 XJ12 is never a big problem. But then I do know how to do much of the maintenance and repairs myself.
@dwtrksvc
Жыл бұрын
I love your passion for the 550. It truly is a dream car. Yeah it doesn't have the Miami Vice, grab your attention like the Testarossa but nobody puts 20k a year on a Testarossa. 👍
@petervandermeulen6641
Жыл бұрын
In the end you have a great car knowing all that is right and future proof. Now its time to enjoy.
@RemlichtFilm
Жыл бұрын
I have a similar relation ship with my dream car, Lancia delta intergrale 16 v 😢 you’ve brightened up my day because now I feel that is cheap compared to the 550!
@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime
Жыл бұрын
Had a very similar journey with my XF. After obsessive maintenance including a gearbox service at 85,000 miles at 114,000 miles the gearbox decided to give out. It started missing gears on the downshift then the upshift and I went through all the cheap options, reprogramming then more reprogramming then a GSM but all to no avail and I had to get the gearbox completely rebuilt with a new Mechatronix, total bill for the rebuild alone was £5000. The bill smarted to say the least but it was still cheaper than replacing the car, anyway I drove out of the gearbox specialist thinking I had a sorted car. I didn't. The gearbox was still missing gears, so I took it back to the specialists and they diagnosed an air leak problem on the engine, to be precise an intermittent failure of the inlet manifold control valve and although it made no difference to the running of the engine they wouldn't look at the gearbox until the codes were clear. Another £800 later and I'm pulling out of the jaguar specialist and as I go to pull out on to the main road the gearbox dropped out of drive. I put it back but every time I slowed down it would drop out, I can't describe the mixture of rage and depression I felt. I tried to nurse it home but the more it dropped out of gear the more noise it made doing it, I genuinely thought the gearbox was about to sieze so I abandoned the car. When I eventually got back I was so incensed that I went on to auto trader and found an XJ 3.0ltr supercharged portfolio with only 16,000 miles on it so I rage bought it. My XF was recovered and the gearbox specialist said there was still an air leak code which wound me up no end given the last £1000 I've spent on the engine has been trying to solve that very issue, anyway I got in touch with my Jag specialist and they've still got the car and have said that they'll do the airleak free of charge (that's what building a good relationship with a specialist will do) but it's still waiting for that work to be done before the gearbox problems can be looked at. Meanwhile I'm thoroughly enjoying my new XJ. Best car I've ever had.
@ATomRileyA
Жыл бұрын
Think of it this way if you hang on to it long enough it will keep going up in value and you will make a profit :)
@leonardmills5003
Жыл бұрын
Well what can I say? This video was a lot more entertaining than I expected!
@furmanodell
Жыл бұрын
As a one time Ferrari owner, I love these stories.
@jackprick9797
7 ай бұрын
JayEmm, as someone interested in purchasing a high mileage 550, thank you for covering a couple of points I've been wondering about, namely 1) how reliable are these and what to look out for, 2) how does the car feel compared to a 430. For the problem of the cross threaded stud, the question I would have is, "why would someone need to be in there?" I wonder if the oil pump failure is related? Is the oil pump failure a common issue on higher mileage 550's? Regarding how the car feels compared to a 430, I hope you can articulate that more in other videos, and maybe you already did? Overall, thank you so much for covering the costs related to issues in detail. Hope you get plenty of time to enjoy your 550.
@JayEmmOnCars
7 ай бұрын
There should be more 550 content coming this year, and I'll try to address those topics then. As for why the stud came out in the first place, we may never know - I don't think oil pump failure is a particularly common issue
@tonymoreton7166
Жыл бұрын
I've reached the conclusion it's 20y old plus cars. My 360, M3 & wife's 987 Boxster have been running into similar (though less than these) hefty bills. Plus side is no depreciation and that irreplaceable NA sound. Enjoy that V12, you've earned it.
@global_nomad.
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing all the details.....loving the cost per mile logic...drive it more! happy to have been along on your journey, long may it continue
@kirisgarage8590
Жыл бұрын
I start to watch your videos from the beginning of your career because simply I’m a lotus owner Now you move from the lotus content but still something makes me to watch your videos 👍 thank you 😊
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting me on this journey!
@DermotCarroll
Жыл бұрын
I have been lurking for some time now!!! but i have to say that your reiews are brilliant.... i look forward to the video when you push the 550 ... and the wonderful sounds that will be there! i love the channel, and wish you the best!!!
@rogeradshead7345
Жыл бұрын
Another cracking report James, and a realistic view of the kind of unexpected bills these terrific cars can throw up from time to time. Like many others who have commented, I'm very happy to hear that you are keeping it: As an owner of a similar car, with similar miles, I'm keen to continue sharing in your experiences. I know of three people here in New Zealand that have sold their 550s and soon after regretted it: Two of them have bought their original cars back twice, the other one having re-purchased his once, and only one of the three isn't still the owner. All the evidence you need to know that you have made the right decision. BTW, what tyres are you running at present? There appears to be a worldwide shortage of the correct tyre sizes in any brand.
@jonnyyates7901
Жыл бұрын
You'll have to balance out by releasing 12k of 550 content over the next few years 😂 I've had a couple of calls like that in the past, makes you want to take a crowbar to it!
@michaelcole3998
Жыл бұрын
What a legend, I think I would have lost the will to live with a bill that big 😂. Pure total love and dedication..... legend
@xlr82u
Жыл бұрын
Have enjoyed following the 550 videos, good work and agree - enjoy it now you've got it sorted
@PatrickMcTie
Жыл бұрын
I applaud your love for the 550!! One of my all time favorite Ferraris as well. So happy to see such a gorgeous car, in great hands. Earned my subscription with this video.
@anestisgenk591
8 ай бұрын
I admire you for fixing the cars and they leave your hands in pristine condition. I wonder though If some break downs are inevitable and will be paid, or it is due to poor maintenance (to an extent, what extent?, it is).
@CyclicscoobyFlyer
Жыл бұрын
tbf, 12k doesn't look so bad when compared to the running costs of the DriveTribe M5 Touring... That's eye watering..!!!!! That said,, you've got a car that will do nothing but appreciate in value, plus it's your dream.... x
@albanana683
Жыл бұрын
Dude, I love you and your channel, but I myself, and probably 99.76% of your subscribers knew this video was on the cards. Glad it wasn't quite the catastrophe it could have been. Stay with your dream for as long as you can.
@markgtrheyes
Жыл бұрын
About the same costs as my old Aston vanquish cost . Your vid makes me feel better!
@johnmandragon4830
Жыл бұрын
Buy a 90's V12 Ferrari they said, it will be fun they said...... Glad you won't be selling it, you would be mad to, you can now have true confidence in it, well, as much as you ever can in an older car. When you come to sell it all this grief will pay off, yours will stand out from the crowd.
@craigstricklin
Жыл бұрын
Stuff wears out in high mileage machines. Sounds like it's pretty well sorted. Now you can drive it guilt free.
@gavinmcneill8646
Жыл бұрын
Love the jazz hands @22.20
@redemption-leadership
Жыл бұрын
Great video, loved the beginning 😅 and how you shared the reality of owning an amazing piece of automotive art. Hopefully a lot of your investment will returned in the value of the car.
@scottnaish-theheartpatient2016
Жыл бұрын
With all due respect sir "they are not investments " they cost so much ..owners are deluded in the beginning , the few models that appreciate are only sold to big spenders ! although they all look beautiful
@ckm-mkc
Жыл бұрын
I'm not surprised. According to an article in Sports Car Market (which tracks the collectible car market like you might stocks) a few years ago, the running costs for one of these is $20k per year, so by that measure you are ahead.....
@OriginalgEd
Жыл бұрын
Hysterical with all the sponsor ads arriving when you get the phone call! Great video.
@hexgraphica
Жыл бұрын
I don't think that many viewers will skip the chapters with James explaining things, well unless they're in a hurry
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to think so :)
@MrCarrera28
Жыл бұрын
I completely understand your decision to keep it and drive it; spending all that money means you have a well fettled and reliable Ferrari. Selling it now would mean that someone else gets to to enjoy the fruits of efforts!! Drive it, enjoy it and pretty quickly the visceral pleasure will, I am sure, overwhelm the momentary financial pain.
@TonyRule
Жыл бұрын
17:57 How do you know Meridian didn't do the damage to the sump stud? A quick look at the engine exploded pictorial shows that the scavenge pump pickup screen access appears to require the removal of the sump. If you're looking for missing ball bearings, that's the place you're going to look first. Also, being a dry sump, it wasn't going to leak there anyway because there's no oil level - it's continuously being pumped by the scavenge pump to the oil tank.
@dough740
Жыл бұрын
Having seen the work involved to replace the cambelt on a Giulia QV, I don't think you have overpaid for what you have. What a stunning looking car!
@jayjohnson3732
Жыл бұрын
I applaud your perspective. I too have had to fund some unplanned maintenance on a "somewhat" exotic car that is also a dream of mine. Not on the same level, but still something that was a dream. My Boxster. My bill was nothing like yours, but it still hurt. And it too was worth it.
@Joolz1982
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing always interesting to hear about stuff done. And better to know how the car is and fully checks / Serviced and once it is fully fixed, it is fixed.
@gordtulk
Жыл бұрын
24k in cost is an ‘Ahem’ investment. The car is worth probably as much or more now that all of those items have been dealt with.
@innotech
Жыл бұрын
back when I was only obsessed with mid engine supercars the 550 was a disappointment but over the years I have learned to greatly appreciate this car and actually love it much more than the modern ones
@catkin1671
Жыл бұрын
I liked the ad integration, 10/10 😂
@alexjaybrady
Жыл бұрын
My favourite of the cara in your stewardship. Absolutely love the 550
@heimatliebe116
Жыл бұрын
I love your positive attitude, JayEmm!
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gintonicmunich
Жыл бұрын
In 2003 I Made one of my best roadtrips from Zuerich to Genf, Paris to London in a 550. Enjoyable ride and my first time to drive a car faster then 300km/h. The owner traded in his 550 for a newer model for 35.000 Euros. I told him why he did not ask me to buy and he said; Alex, its not the purchase price with these cars...its the maintainance. Kept that in mind and stayed away from Ferraris since. Wise ?
@christennant8143
Жыл бұрын
James, in future I suggest you place a disclaimer at the start of your videos for us lovers of hot drinks. I was enjoying a very nice cup of tea and took a sip at the end of the intro, when the hello fresh advert appeared said sip of tea was evacuated via my nostrils and I was left wearing the rest of it leaving me laughing and in a rather warm, damp mess on my living room floor.
@markburton3306
Жыл бұрын
I had to get a cam chain tensioner replaced in my Audi V6. The bits were about £200 and the labour made me cry. It was something like 55 hours
@shahrukhbakar3248
Жыл бұрын
Now its time to make driving videos and small road trips to Wales and Scotland and Lake District.
@Trappygit
Жыл бұрын
I started what I call a 'rolling restomod' on my Fiat Coupé back in 2019. The idea was to turn it into a track day / fast road spec toy in time for the summer of 2020. Then a piston went all melty just as the world fell over. It went in for a rebuild and then the "while you're at it" jobs started along with all the modifications I could think of. The roll cage went in in the summer of 2022 after years of set backs, unexpected issues and rust in places where bodywork should have been. I should be getting it back mid November 🤞🏻 Total spend so far? A shade under £30k... Should have bought a 550...
@JelloTypeR
Жыл бұрын
30k on a fiat coupe? JHFC!
@Zerofightervi
Жыл бұрын
Also won Autocar's handling car of the year, I remember this because it just pipped the Lancer Evo V to the post.
@Ybeex
Жыл бұрын
this is real life stuff, thank you jay
@mariemccann5895
Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of its cost per mile that matters and the only way to reduce that after such large bill is drive more. I'm a convert!
@fit_pharmd4830
Жыл бұрын
My love for the 550 comes from the original Need for Speed, which I played religiously on the Panasonic 3DO (yes that was a gaming system of the early 90s.)
@davidfairbairn8
Жыл бұрын
Mate, that really is looking good even compared to when you got it. I’d say better. Wow, you should be so proud of everything you’ve done but that car yeah, should be proudest of that. It really is a present but future classic. Loving your recent videos, especially the old everyday common cars. Good work and pleased you’re lovin the 550.
@JayEmmOnCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David, much appreciated
@Scorpio1075
Жыл бұрын
Ferrari appreciates Hello Fresh for sponsoring this video! LOL 🤣🤣 That sponsorship transition was hilarious!
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