1992 Ferrari 348 ts from UK and Ireland - Comments

Engine overheated.

Center console gets sticky with age.

Since buying the car in February, it seriously has not disappointed me. It is everything you imagine driving a Ferrari to be, and more.

OK, it is not as well built as a Porsche (Previous car) and just shutting the door tells you that. In fact, its embaracingly tinny, and sometimes passengers shutting the passenger door point this out!

But on road its like a go-Kart on rails and is frighteningly quick. Very bumpy and not particularly comfortable, but if you want comfort, you don't buy a Ferrari.

Everyone looks at it driving down the street, and people point.. (which is weird) but cool.

At the end of the day it's a only car. As long as you don't drive it everyday, and don't put too many miles on it, it's definitely more affordable to run than you think.

My Porsche 944 S2 (cab) often cost me £800 for a service, and apart from the cam belt service on the Ferrari (approx £1300) its not much more expensive.

If your um ming and areing about going for one, just do it. But take your time, a scruffy one won't have been looked after and there are plenty of good clean examples around, and you'll know a good one when you see one.

Wicked car, Boxter/348...? 348 please mate.

Steven,

I am considering buying a late 80's or early 90's Ferrari. I have the money, but need to build up my courage. Your comments help me make a decision. I've been on the Ferrari bandwagon ever since thay took control of winning at Formula One again. I have seen a lot of good used ones out there and I'm sure i'll find one soon.

I bought a 1993 348TB with 21k on the clock in October 1993. I've had a fantastic time with it ever since and am deeply in love. I get quite annoyed when people point out the many many flaws in the 348.

The best way to buy one is to take someone who has already owned a Ferrari (or preferably more than one) with you. That way you might stand half a chance of making a rational decision as opposed to becoming your 7 year old self in possession of £35k & a drivers license.

1) Make sure the spring platforms on the suspension have been replaced (there was a recall on them for this, but Ferrari now deny all knowledge as they will no longer carry out the work on warranty).

2) Make sure the cambelt service has been done, hopefully the clutch as well - recently.

3) Ask the dealer to throw in a nose respray - -the cars get lots of stone chips etc & its nice to start off clean.

4) Check your electric windows carefully, these regularly go wrong.

I've found the car to be incredibly reliable although we are doing our first major trip 2,000miles across Europe in August & I'll confirm if its up to it after that.

I still feel proud every time I look at it, to me its prettier than the redtop & 355. I don't understand people who say it isn't quick - go drive it and nail it through second & third gear... if you dare keep your foot down!

Dijon.

Have owned my 348 ts for two months now and it has spent as much time off the road as on due to the previous owner trusting a certain unofficial Ferrari dealer.

They installed a pattern starter motor and gave me a load of rubbish as to what the problem was, They did as an admission of guilt send a replacement clutch to spain am still waiting for labour charges to be refunded along with costs for replacing the oxygen intake filters they bremoved and the sensor cabling they altered to stop the warning lights coming on!!!

I now have a clutch that was supposed to be new 4k miles ago and now worn out???

Guess I will see them in court then will publish their names far and wide.

When it has been able to hit the road it is the coolest thing on the asphalt.

People come and take their pic next to it.

People drive up behind me fast just to sit there and look (do same myself to see a good car) lol.

It now lives in Spain where the climate is better suited so don't get too much water in around top corner of doors.

Still have my Porsche 944S2 that's an everyday car.

Thousands of miles away, but we own almost similar vehicles.

I too a Porsche s2 cabriolet daily driver and my new love in my life (hope the gal not reading this) a 94 348 spider.

P.s Do not give up either car, too different animals, but oh such fun beasts.

Ciao tutti.