Ferrari 348: Obviously No Lotus Content

renmure · Post by **renmure** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:34 pm

Anyone have any 1st hand or direct experience of the Ferrari 348?

We have been looking around for a wee while and whilst the initial target was a 355 they are still a bit out of budget range at the mo, where as the 348 seems a good buy. Having never owned a ferrari we will probably buy at a specialist and have looked into the servicing costs which, although we aint going to look forward too, we can budget for.

Its a bit of an information hunt at the mo and I am searchng through the usual forums on Pistonheads/Fcars etc (I am also sure I remember on the SE list reading that one of the members bought a 348) but any other input is appreciated.

Jim

Post by ed » Mon May 15, 2006 9:38 pm

sorry, no experience but loving your work!

Mandy · Post by **Mandy** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:39 pm

I think Jonathan Neale's Ferrari is the same as the one you are looking for. You could maybe PM him for some info as I dont think he always reads the forum.

renmure · Post by **renmure** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:46 pm

Mandy wrote:I think Jonathan Neale's Ferrari is the same as the one you are looking for. You could maybe PM him for some info as I dont think he always reads the forum.

Dun.

Thanks

Jim

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:22 pm

One of the main egos on seloc not sell up and buy a 348? Sure you could find a write up in the archives.

Post by **simon** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:27 pm

Yep, Mandy's right speak to the hooligan

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:02 pm

Jim, there are a few 'rarri experts on blatchat - Mark Collins is one (aka F355GTS) - I could post something up if you want

max1966 · Post by **max1966** » Tue May 16, 2006 8:58 am

A friend of a friend has had one for a couple of years, I could PM you his details if you are interested?
He is a bit of a spannerman and has probably tackled some of the DIY stuff and as far as I can make out runs the car on a tightish budget.

renmure · Post by **renmure** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:44 am

rossybee wrote:Jim, there are a few 'rarri experts on blatchat - Mark Collins is one (aka F355GTS) - I could post something up if you want

Hi Ross,
Think I searched through most of the Blatchat ferrari threads recently. If you have an email addy and he wouldnt mind an enquiring email then that would be handy. I am sure folk get fed up of 'what do you think of this car' threads when nothing ever comes of it.

cheers,

Jim

Post by **Shug** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:46 am

renmure wrote:
I am sure folk get fed up of 'what do you think of this car' threads when nothing ever comes of it.

cheers,
Jim

Whatever in the Gareth gives you that idea?

/freudian

renmure · Post by **renmure** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:48 am

Sanjoy wrote:One of the main egos on seloc not sell up and buy a 348? Sure you could find a write up in the archives.

Cheers.
I never thought to look in there, perhaps incase I ended up being advised to upgrade the Ferrari engine to a honda

Jim

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:53 am

Shug wrote:Whatever in the Gareth gives you that idea?

/freudian

Jim, leave it to me

Once I get somfin, I'll PM you here

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:54 am

Nice

Drove the Knockhill F355 last Tuesday - one seriously torquey motor (compared to anything I've driven at least).

Want one please.

You could ask around here:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Tue May 16, 2006 10:02 am

Hi Jim

I've been out in Jonathan's 348 and loved it. Didn't have anything like the pace of the 355 though!

I've been longing for a 355 for a while now

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Tue May 16, 2006 10:19 am

Yeah, but a 355 is in a different price league...

if you got a 355, some would say a 360 is better, and then onto a 430 etc

Sounds like Jim is doing his homework here & is budgeting for running costs too (which I believe can kept to realistic levels - but is never gonna be cheap

) so has found his level at a 348

Lucky dog