carlos the jackal
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Friday, January 17, 2003 12:20 AM
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Hi
Can anyone offer advise regarding the differences between the 348 and the 355. Obviuosly the 355 is more expensive and modern (+80hp) however I am wondering if the 348 does'nt offer better bang-for-your-buck ? Has anyone out there owned both ? I have read that the 348 is difficult to drive on the edge however I do not intend to race. Are there any discernible maintenance differences ?
Thanks
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carlos the jackal
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efwun
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Friday, January 17, 2003 3:28 PM
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I looked at 348s briefly before deciding to get a 355. I don't want to insult anyone's car, but I don't think too many people will disagree that the 355 is a vastly improved car over the 348. Also, 348s aren't THAT much cheaper than 355s right now. The 348 has even more "pendulum" oversteer than the 355, which is a go-kart of a car!! The 355's oversteer is enormous fun, (if a little dangerous) while the 348 seemed like throwing darts tail first!!
As you noted, the 355 is vastly more powerful, and the return to a proper Ferrari tail light treatment and the elimination of the side strakes really makes the car's styling for me.
I mean no disrespect to 348 owners out there; mine is a personal opinion. Even though I now have an '01 550, I miss my 355 Berlinettas, particularly my '95. I hope to be able, in the near future, to afford one just to keep for its beauty and passion!! Brad
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BillBadurski
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Saturday, January 18, 2003 7:38 AM
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Excellent response "efwun". As with any decision of this type, go out and test drive the two models before making any decisions.
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William V. Badurski
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Installer
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Sunday, January 19, 2003 5:02 PM
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I have a 94' 348 spider, and love it. It's my 1st Ferrari, and I don't race. I like to go for a ride on a saturday or sunday morning (less traffic in NJ). I like the look of the strakes, makes it look more distictive. The 355 is a superior car, but for the price approx. $40,000 for a 97 355 spider (for a 12k mile car),you can't beat the 348 spider. I drive the car about 80 hrs.a year, thats 500 bucks less an hour for a 1994 348 spider with 12,800 miles. Thats just my opinion, Good luck!
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Patrick
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dennisl
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Monday, May 05, 2003 4:17 PM
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I would like to get a 348TS as a driver and want to know what I should expect, cost, maintenance etc and is there a particular model year better than others for a driver.
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dennisl
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Sunday, July 27, 2003 8:07 PM
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Can you tell me how much I can expect to pay for a 348ts in good condition...year and mileage,say 50,000 to spend.
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synchro
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Sunday, August 03, 2003 1:47 AM
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Five Valves per cyl and underbody aerodynamic venturi-like effects made the 355 a real departure from the rudimentry 3-series Ferrari ala 348.
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Canesfan
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005 12:50 PM
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I just picked up an 89 348 ts with 22k miles yesterday for $47k. It is great. Quick, distinctive, and the sound of full throttle accelleration with the windows down is addictive. I have read that the 348's from late 1990 on with the Bosch Motronic 2.7 injection is better than the first 348's made. I know of a 1991 348 TS with 19k miles on it for $46k locally. It is a great price but not the color I desired. You can find it by going through carfax.com. I found it after running a search on the 348 I ended up buying. Anyway, style is a personal preference. I don't plan to race people with 355's, so looking stylish and having fun are the main aspects of Ferrari ownership to me. If you could scratch up a few extra dollars, I think the 348 spyders are underpiced right now compared to the 348 TS / TB. My dad just picked up a 1994 348 spyder with 27k miles for $55k.
Good Luck!
BT
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'89 348 TS Go Canes!
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