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I've owned a 1994 456GT with manual 6 speed gearbox since March 2008.
I was impressed by the colour (Metal Gun Grey), the shape and condition of the car, the sport exhaust (very nice sound), the fact I could fit in the car because of my body length.
It drives great. My car had 47000 km's when I bought it and I have driven 6000 km's since than. Quite some problems came to the surface. Before I got it, the dealer gave it a major service, which was part of the purchasing price. Even after this the following problems occurred.
The air conditioning stopped because of dirt in the cooling system of the motor, which came loose and blocked the valve that regulates airco/cooling water mixture.
The electric seats stopped moving partly.
The door windows had to be adjusted because of strange cracking and wind noises.
The rear shocks leaked and the rear springs did feel very week. The shocks and springs are replaced and the front springs are adjusted to put the car at the right height. This makes a big difference in driving.
The right pop-up light came loose and the wiring caused some trouble.
The front window was replaced because of a crack.
The oil temperature was stayed very low under driving; changing the motoroil thermostat solved this. Happily all the repairs have been done under warranty by the dealer.
My advice; buy a car at a dealer with warranty (be persistent in getting this when problems occure, pay some more and drive as much as you can with it because hidden problems that see the daylight.
Despite all problems, I adore the car and it excites me every time I drive it.
2001 Silver 456 GTA,.
The 456 is a great GRAN TURISMO.
Pros:
Good handling, great engine, Great design (Pinifarina), at its time the only Ferrari faster was the F40, 4** hp. Great automatic trans.
Cons:
Very delicate, problem with door seals, car stereo went bad, faulty air condition, problems at 15,000kms with tension pulleys, inner plastics went sticky..
Others:
Considering removing the catalytic converter? Anyone has tried?
I own three 456 Ferrari's currently and let my children use them daily (ages 25 to 16). The fun with all Ferrari's is driving them. The fractional cost of ownership is more than many other cars, but well worth the enjoyment.
The window regulators go out because the 456 door window is so large, passengers often push against the window when closing the door.
The cars can be purchased today very inexpensively, they run well and will continually give you great pleasure. I hope you buy one.
I am currently looking at buying a 456 Manual trans - I own a Z06 2002 --- I was very surprised to see an earlier comment comparing a Z06 to a 456 - surely they are completely different animals - one with a remarkable pedigree?
I have a 1997 456 gta. The oil seal broke and it cost $3000.00.
Purchased a 2000 Silver 456M with only 14,500m on odometer. This is my first Ferrari and currently own several Mercedes. Appreciation and joy of owning a 456M must exceed cost of ownership otherwise you'll quickly become frustrated. Have spent $2500 in maintenance while driving only 1,000m. Air mass flow meter went bad, yet dealer was able to send out part for refurbishing at 1/4 new cost. Some vibration problems at speeds >95 mph and I suspect $$ repair looming. Fine touring GT and true gentlemen's Ferrari. It turns heads like no other car I've owned.
153 the Z06 is a remarkable great supercar. I have the reg C5 model convertible; very fast and bulletproof. The new 638 hp Z06 is a blast
Ferrari rocks.
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