348-poor man's ferrari or good intro to ownership?
Discussion
I hear so many conflicting views over this model - some people love the styling and looks, other's hate them with a passion. The apparent 'un-driveability' is also a subject of much debate - I have heard owners rant on about how fantastic they are - they are just simply looked down on because the 355 is a better car (undoubtedly).
Get a well serviced 92 or later seems to be the way to go, with belts just changed and FFSH.
My personal view is that I like everything about this car especially the current market price, but have this niggling feeling that there's a reason why I shouldn't be getting one.... advice appreciated.
Get a well serviced 92 or later seems to be the way to go, with belts just changed and FFSH.
My personal view is that I like everything about this car especially the current market price, but have this niggling feeling that there's a reason why I shouldn't be getting one.... advice appreciated.
I recognise they're not the fastest out there compared to many modern cars - my P1 will most certainly have been a lot faster car on track I imagine. As for supras - considering they can be upped to 700hp+ not suprises there eh! Joe McMad from Madville those things... 
I did however think the sound of them is still pretty nice with a tubi sports system - not as good as a 355 (but then what other cars are). Do you really not rate the noise of the thing??
Cheers
I did however think the sound of them is still pretty nice with a tubi sports system - not as good as a 355 (but then what other cars are). Do you really not rate the noise of the thing??
Cheers
Hi Craig,
The car is a mint 20k miles late 92 lhd ts with a major service (all belts ie cam, fan, alt etc) just done. It has 4 brand new tyres and a 1 yr old clutch plus full fsh. It even has the proper scuderia shields (indented). The owner seems like a true enthusiast and the garage that just did the service were ranting on to me about how it was the best example they had ever seen etc...No rust at all - just a minor scuff in the front lower spoiler (£200 I am told to fix)
After my extensive research in the marketplace, including one dude who's off to prison as a reason for selling (!!!) I think I have found the best on paper hence am viewing tommorow.
I really want this car but have that niggling doubt that there's something my head is overlooking as my heart is so dedicated to buying it... hence the last minute panic!! Thanks for any tips anyway
The car is a mint 20k miles late 92 lhd ts with a major service (all belts ie cam, fan, alt etc) just done. It has 4 brand new tyres and a 1 yr old clutch plus full fsh. It even has the proper scuderia shields (indented). The owner seems like a true enthusiast and the garage that just did the service were ranting on to me about how it was the best example they had ever seen etc...No rust at all - just a minor scuff in the front lower spoiler (£200 I am told to fix)
After my extensive research in the marketplace, including one dude who's off to prison as a reason for selling (!!!) I think I have found the best on paper hence am viewing tommorow.
I really want this car but have that niggling doubt that there's something my head is overlooking as my heart is so dedicated to buying it... hence the last minute panic!! Thanks for any tips anyway
Well I bought the car! Cost me £26.8 Marc, which I was happy to pay due to the condition of it.
In reference to the 355 being faster - yes, after now having driven both, the 355 is imo a lot faster, although I don't really mind as the 348 is fast enough for now. If I'd wanted a quick car I would have stayed with the P1! Love the whole driving experience in the car and after 400km this weekend I am dead chuffed with it to be honest Boy, does that metal gearknob get hot when left out in the sun though!
Now my next quest.... a sports exhaust, as it does sound a bit muffled with those 2 big back boxes on. Can any of you guys recommend the best sounding one (tubi? Straight through David?)
Cheers
In reference to the 355 being faster - yes, after now having driven both, the 355 is imo a lot faster, although I don't really mind as the 348 is fast enough for now. If I'd wanted a quick car I would have stayed with the P1! Love the whole driving experience in the car and after 400km this weekend I am dead chuffed with it to be honest
Boy, does that metal gearknob get hot when left out in the sun though! Now my next quest.... a sports exhaust, as it does sound a bit muffled with those 2 big back boxes on. Can any of you guys recommend the best sounding one (tubi? Straight through David?)
Cheers
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