Long Distance 348 journey

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Author Message Dino Micalizio (Ingenere) New member Username: Ingenere Post Number: 34 Registered: 12-2001 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 7:15 pm:    I've had my 348 for 12 years. This car can do distances no problem. The only thin I need to do on a long trip is remember to roll a towel up and place it in my low back....I don't think those seats (specialle) were designed for long trips. Najib Amanullah (Najib) Junior Member Username: Najib Post Number: 182 Registered: 4-2001 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 3:04 pm:    Usually before a long trip in any car I would have the hoses, fluids and belts checked. This would apply to an F car as well. Other than that, it is generally a reliable car so enjoy. It could get a bit tiring over such a long journey though. I'm sure you'll see a lot of its kin in Monte Carlo. Frank Parker (Parkerfe) Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1303 Registered: 9-2001 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 12:24 pm:    I have done over 1000 mile round trip drives in my 348 on several occasions with no problems. Martin (Miami348ts) Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 2731 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 11:57 am:    Hey, my former neck of the woods, love to do that trip in a Ferrari! Martin (Miami348ts) Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 2730 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 11:56 am:    Just had a client drive from Miami to Wichita KS. That is easy that distance. No worries. The car can handle this easy. It is not made of sugar. Drive it, enjoy it and get a massage when you arrive ! Craig Williams (Craigw) New member Username: Craigw Post Number: 21 Registered: 4-2002 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 11:47 am:    thanks Ross. ross koller (Ross) Member Username: Ross Post Number: 263 Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 11:28 am:    craig, call me and i'll give you a decent itinerary. BobD (Bobd) Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 618 Registered: 3-2001 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 10:58 am:    Rhone, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Chateauneuf du Pape... whew, sounds like fun! Try a little Gigondas! Craig Williams (Craigw) New member Username: Craigw Post Number: 20 Registered: 4-2002 Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 10:53 am:    I am considering taking my '94 348 GTS down to the South of France in late Sep. Short of needing a new battery the car has never let me down(touch wood). It has just had an oil change & they say everything looks fine. My question is, should I have anything done to the car prior to the journey? It is approximately 1100 miles which I will cover over 2 days (probably around 2 x 5/6 hours straight, only stopping for fuel) Has anyone done this type of journey in their 348 and is there anything I should look out for? Thanks guys.