Hey Ferrarilovers! I have a Mondial T but want to get some company for my giallo beauty.... Thinking of a 348 ore 355. What are the main differences in driving,maintaining and so on? Weaknesses? Thank´s for helping
Use the "search" function, you will see several topics on this...one not too long ago actually (last week or so). Briefly, they both have their share of maintenance (neither is cheap for maintenance), but the best advise is to drive both and choose the one you like the best.
As I am sure you can imigane you are not the first person to come to this cross road, and you are not the first to ask for advice. This forum has plenty of discussions regarding your specific question, 348v355 is a 15 year old topic. For me, I would buy the 355, that's why I brought both the 355's I've owned. 348 is a cool car, 355 is a better car. Many will argue this and that about both models but that fact remains both are a nice place to be, both are not super fast by today's standards and both have the potential to empty your wallet, and your bank. The 355 took my breath away when it first arrived late 94 and it has been a dream of mine ever since. I love the way it looks, and I have looked at it a lot I love the way it sounds, I live the way it smells, I love the way it performs and most of all I love owning my dream. Remember if it breaks it can be fixed and if it has tits or tyres it's gonna cost you money. Take your time, read plenty, do the research and go into it with your eyes open. Once you are there it will be the best thing you ever did. I wish you luck in your search!!
348 costs less to buy for starters, and has less electronic features (f1 transmission, suspension settings, airbags, power steering) and valves to go wrong. Its the last "raw car" Ferrari built is the way to look at it. 355 is faster, (stock for stock anyways) but to me looks less exotic and more like an MR2 Turbo Like people have said, drive both, do some searches, and then just get your favorite.
Well since you have a Mondial T you basically have the same engine as the 348, with the Motronic 2.5. So if you are looking for more power you won't find it from the 348. Both cars have there ups and downs, but maintenance wise they are just about a draw. If you are looking for more power, and a more refined package the 355 is it. Drive both and then get what you like.
I agree with drive both BUT maintenance cost being a draw, come on get serious no way! 355's have valve issues that are now beginning to repeat themselves.
It's actually pretty simple. They all allow you to live the ultimate dream (308, 328, 348, 355, 360, 430). They all have wonderful style and performance for their day and age, all will stop everyone in their tracks as you drive buy. Unless you are particularly drawn to a specific model, you will likely buy the most expensive model that you can afford. I purchased a 355 because it was the best most expensive F-car that I could afford. I could afford a 308, 328, and 348, and 355. However, I couldn't afford a 360 or 430 for my 1st Ferrari purchase. I love my 355, for which I've had for over a year now with no major issues. If someone offered me a straight up trade for a similar condition 360, I would most likely do it in a heartbeat and would be convinced that I made the right choice. I admit that I have never driven a 360, so I cannot honestly comment on the driving dynamics. I trust Ferraris natural evolution history would guarantee the "next model up" as the better overall car. However, I would not buy a 360 as my next Ferrari purchase, because I believe the Jump up to the 430 was truly a significant jump, much like many believe the jump from 348 to 355 was huge. Bottom line, buy the most that you can afford, don't be stingy on maintenance, and enjoy the BEST DECISION IN YOUR LIFE, PERIOD!
True, and the 348 has it's Achilles heel, the oil pump bearing for the gear box. And just like fixing 355 valve issues, it is not cheap to rebuild a 348 gearbox that has chewed up some gears, because of bearing shrapnel that found it's way to the wrong place. And that is a 348 problem that has repeated itself. So like I was saying........ both cars have their ups and downs..........and the maintenance it's about a draw.
Hej Peter Mail me if you want to talk Ferrari 355 or 348 in Sweden. Dont believe everything you read here, the 348 brotherhood has a pretty strong voice ;-) BTW; I think it might be easier to find nice 355's in Sweden than 348's. A friend of mine has been looking for a 348 or a 355 so I have a pretty good idea of the Swedish market...
Still do not agree with you but this is IMHO, besides I thought it was the early 348's with dual clutch that had the issues with transmissions, hope I did not jinx myself... And in regards to a 355 being easier to find compared to a 348, this is true. Most of the 348's that have been well sorted out are staying in their homes. 355's on the other hand are not a dime a dozen, but if you do a search here last week or so there was a topic on how many more 355's are for sale compared to 348's.
I think what Ernie means is that although they do not encounter the exact same problems (ie 355 with header/valve issues and 348 with the gear oil pump issue), the money it costs to maintain either is relatively close.
In my opinion: 1) updated style bearing/s 2) properly staked ring nut/s with Loctite 271 applied to threads
Now Korean Stallion posts to a twelve year old thread about choosing a 348 or 355 to ask about oil pumps? Dude, what are you doing KS?
bjwhite - we are a collaborative network on Ferrarichat that helps each other. If you're a troll trying to manufacture drama, trauma and chaos just to call attention to yourself to validate your existence, why not find another platform to do so as we're gentlemen ferrari club owners.
You always attack when your called out for poor etiquette. That's how gentlemen respond to a valid question? For reference we've never seen you collaborate yet. We've only seen poor etiquette. Sent using FerrariChat.com mobile app
