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Ferrari 348: Obviously No Lotus Content
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:34 pm
by renmure
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
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:38 pm
by ed
sorry, no experience but loving your work!
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:39 pm
by Mandy
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.
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:46 pm
by renmure
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
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 10:22 pm
by Sanjøy
One of the main egos on seloc not sell up and buy a 348? Sure you could find a write up in the archives.
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 10:27 pm
by simon
Yep, Mandy's right speak to the hooligan
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 11:02 pm
by rossybee
Jim, there are a few 'rarri experts on blatchat - Mark Collins is one (aka F355GTS) - I could post something up if you want
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 8:58 am
by max1966
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.
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:44 am
by renmure
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
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:46 am
by Shug
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
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:48 am
by renmure
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
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:53 am
by rossybee
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
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:54 am
by The_Rossatron
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/
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 10:02 am
by Andy G
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
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 10:19 am
by rossybee
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