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Wade Nunez(FortuneMotors) (308nut)
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Username: 308nut

Post Number: 200
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 4:00 pm:   

I just sold a 90 348 TS with 23k and service done 1 year ago, the car was perfect as far as perfect goes. I got $52,500 for it.


Wade
Horsefly (Arlie)
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Username: Arlie

Post Number: 1092
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 2:36 pm:   

Maybe that's why most Ferraris spend most of their time in the shop with people whining about the cost of clutch replacements, timing belt replacement, 30k service, etc. Meanwhile, Chevrolet owners are driving around enjoying life.
If not true, go back in the archives and count the number of postings concerning frequent and expensive service required on the beloved Ferrari.

Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
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Username: Miami348ts

Post Number: 4510
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 3:00 am:   

what I am trying to say is that your Corvette clutch is probably out of the dump truck you were referring to if not directly related, it is certainly the same engineering and technology!
Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
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Username: Miami348ts

Post Number: 4509
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 2:59 am:   

Arlie,
- first of the clutch in a Hot Rod Camaro will not last longer
- second the clutch on a Camaro and Grandmas Grocery getter is a lot heavier than a Ferrari clutch, which does not matter on a Camaro as it will not move past 100Mph without losing parts.
- race cars, yes even your cherished Chevys, have their clutches redone after every race they do. The Corvette clutch inb the GTS cars are being exchanged after every race sometimes in between qualifying and the race.

High revs means high use and early replacement. I now I know, you don't know about that since the Corvettes dont turn more than 2000Rpms.

Crusing (Crusing)
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Username: Crusing

Post Number: 67
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 5:47 pm:   

Martin:

It is "Authorized" prices. I think it is way high too, just looking to see what a more reasonable price for the car might be.

I will definately keep you in mind on the Spiders.
Vincent (Vincent348)
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Username: Vincent348

Post Number: 172
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 5:25 pm:   

Good question...
Horsefly (Arlie)
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Username: Arlie

Post Number: 1082
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 5:20 pm:   

Pardon my interuption, but why are clutch problems such a big deal in Ferraris? Clutch technology has been around for 100 years. Can't Ferrari make a clutch in a $100,000 car that doesn't wear out after a few thousand miles? What's their problem? A clutch in a dump truck, Grandma's grocery getter, or a hot rod Camaro will last longer.

Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
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Username: Miami348ts

Post Number: 4504
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 4:07 pm:   

...but the one JScott was buying was the better deal. $ 63K what the $#@* is he smoking?
I can find you a 348 Spider for that!
Crusing (Crusing)
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Username: Crusing

Post Number: 66
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 2:34 pm:   

What is interesting about this car is the gentleman who traded it in was the person who owned my current 308 before me. The clutch on my car has over 30K miles on it and it is doing fine. Previous owner put 10K on it in a year. So I am not that concerned about the clutch being fried. But I saw the bill for the clutch and throwout bearing $5000 yikes!

I do not know if it has the updated ignition. It probably does.

The major was what the salesman said was the 15K service with the belts, not sure about the water pump. I do realized the necessity of having that done at the same time or else. The service was done by Ferrari of Seattle and it will not need the major for another four years.

Thanks for your responses, I looked at a 92 348 ts in Denver that J Scott ended up buying off ebay for $49K. It needed the major though.

Keep the opinions coming and thanks to those who have opined.
Byron (Bmyth)
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Username: Bmyth

Post Number: 604
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 2:14 pm:   

Crusing,
Major meaning 15k? or 30k? Were the belts done with the engine out? Water pump?

anyways, 19k is not too many miles. clutch done 500 miles ago doesn't mean much if it was driven hard for 500 miles (could wear out on you in 2500 miles)

I think you can expect to pay in the $53-56 range at a dealer, and possibly $48-50 privately.

Make sure you do a proper ppi at an independent if you are serious.

Craig A (Milo)
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Username: Milo

Post Number: 48
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 1:37 pm:   

oops...

Just realized that my last comment might highjack the thread. I'll ask that last question in a new thread.

Craig A (Milo)
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Username: Milo

Post Number: 47
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 12:59 pm:   

Do you know the build month?

I would tend to think that a 1990 model built in December wouldn't be that much different than a 1991 built in January. I think the later model 1990 cars get a bad rap because they are "1990" cars.

Maybe someone can expand on this idea. I know Ferrari constantly makes upgrades through a production run.
Craig A (Milo)
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Username: Milo

Post Number: 46
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 12:50 pm:   

The M2.5 ignition/injection system that was on the 1989 cars was changed to an M2.7 starting with 1990 cars specifically at chassis number 86406.
arthur chambers (Art355)
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Username: Art355

Post Number: 1472
Registered: 6-2001
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 12:40 pm:   

Year? If a 92, then the price is close, if an 89, 90 with the 2.5, 50k about right. If it's had the updates to the ECU, etc, higher end. Depends upon the specifics of the car.

Art
philip (Fanatic1)
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Post Number: 179
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 12:39 pm:   

I don't think I'd pay over 52K for a 1990.....unless it was phenominal....
Craig A (Milo)
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Username: Milo

Post Number: 45
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 12:31 pm:   

The major service is worth at least $5K which has about four more years on it. Most searches suggest that $52K - $59K is a good target for this car. The guys in Florida will no doubt have an opinion. :-)
Crusing (Crusing)
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Username: Crusing

Post Number: 65
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 12:11 pm:   

19K miles, new double plate clutch less than 500 miles ago, three owners, major 1 year ago. typical wear inside, very nice outside. Painted below. Thinking about it, but the dealer is going to be asking around $63K. I feel this may be 8-10K too much. Any opinions. Thanks.

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