I had to replace the brake rotors and pads, cost $1000.
I had to replace the rear tires, $300 a piece.
I broke a shift fork in the transmission which cost $2500 to repair.
I had to replace the rubber seals for the doors and Targa top to stop the water leaks, cost $1000.
I had a very difficult time getting the car to pass an emissions inspection.
This is without a doubt the most unbelievable car I have ever owned. The cars performance is the stuff legends are made of.
I have personally driven the car at 160 MPH without it even skipping a beat. At that speed the car handles the road better than my I30 did at 70 MPH.
It goes around a turn like it is glued to the pavement. The steering and suspension are so tight you can feel the car hit a pebble in the road.
The cars acceleration from a standing stop is amazing. Its acceleration on the highway is even more amazing.
Most people would probably hate this car. There is nothing soft or smooth about this car. It is not a luxury car like most people think, it is a performance car. Everything about it is hard and tight. It has very few options or accessories, and is not particularly comfortable on a long drive. The car does not even have cruise control. It is hard to get in and out of because it sits so low to the ground. The clutch is heavy and not easy to let out smoothly. Steering is manual as are the brakes and transmission.
Anyone who can appreciate the performance of this car will fall instantly in love with it as I did. There is nothing like a Ferrari. The looks you get at a stop light are pretty nice to. This car is my daily driver and I cannot imagine driving anything else!
You allege this is a daily driver. May I ask how many miles you have put on this machine? I am curious as to what amount of mileage is required for the maintenance you've performed on the vehicle.
I've owned a 348 for about 5 years. It's a blast to drive, but:
1. It leaks like a cheap sieve.
2. Rubber-like coating on many interior parts turns to a consistency of melted asphalt after some exposure to a warm climate. I had to remove a dozen or more cockpit parts (i.e., door release handles, ash tray, many console parts, sunscreen brackets, etc.) They cleaned up OK with alcohol, and then had them repainted. Not what you would expect with an expensive car.
You are a lover of Ferrari like many of us, I don't know what all the talk is about interior plastic I have had no problems at all. Maybe I'm just lucky.
I am interesting in purchaseing my 1st 348ts. My wife has a Hummer H2 and now I need my toy to out do her. Is there any reason anyone would not recommend this beautiful car? why is it that the ones I have seen have so little miles. If the car is so great why don't the owners use them more? please inform.. thank you Willy " Miami".
My 348TS has the same problem with some of the black interior plastic parts getting "gooey", especially the door handles. Maybe it's the San Diego heat. Otherwise the car is a gem. 20K miles, no major issues, no leaks (knock on wood).
The ferrari 348 spider is a extremely well handling car. the best way to describe it is to say its like a very large go kart with leather seats.100 mph feels like 50 mph. 150 mph feels like 90 mph. I drove this 348 from arizona to sanfrancisco only stopping for fuel. Very comfortable drive when you consider a car of such magnitude.
Excuse my ignorance, but is`nt 150 m.p.h. (or 240 k.p.h.), a little bit fast to be doing on a public road? What would happen if you hit a cow, or something? Ferraris would be exhilirating on the Autobahn- but even there, they now have strict speed restrictions. So I suppose my obvious question is: WHERE on earth can you realise the full potential that the Ferrari offers?
"I suppose my obvious question is: WHERE on earth can you realise the full potential that the Ferrari offers?"
There is a nice place called outback Australia. Many cars are tested there and it's so nice to pass the local Police with a wave at 160!
I had a 2001 Viper before I traded it in for a mint 1990 348 with only 10k. This car is refined, a bit harsh, but it is a real winner in my book. It get more looks than my Viper, earns more respect and is amazingly fun to drive. I am 6'5" tall and I still manage to fit. I love this car and so will you if you drive one!
Hi - I have a 1991 348TS...great car all around. I have read a few person above mention the plastic door handles and console having the rubber coating come off. I have to say that I am in that boat also. I tried to use "grip dip" a rubber coating you can brush on (used to dip screw drives and pilers for coating on the handles) and the stuff did not work. Can anyone E-mail me any ideas on a fix for this problem? Any creative ideas would be appreciated. I would like to save $1,000.00 and not buy the carbon fiber parts. Thanks: Jasongonter@hotmail.com.
Have a 1994 ferrari 348TS and love it! This baby winds up and goes like crazy, corners and sucks the road hard! Have had Porsches, Corvettes and Alfa romeos - the ferrari 348 is a thrill to drive and a pleasure to own. Have lots of miles on my car, but have had great maintenance and lots of cash input and worth every penny. Expect to pay lots for any maintenance and any parts and you won't be dissapointed in the end return on your investment. To all you Ferrari aficionados - good driving and god speed!
Autobahn has no speed limit, I go to Frankfurt every other week and cruising at 200 KMh is no problem and legal.
Is this car "really" a daily driver. My wife (the loveley Queen of the Reich) says I can get one, but she does not want me to have two cars. Hence, do you guys think I could really drive this daily without unexpected maintenance issues?
Tim.
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