Buying advice for a 348

Hello everyone

I am considering to acquire a 348 as my first Ferrari.
I would be very pleased if some of you, Ferrari experts, can provide me some information to be considered when buying one of these. Some kind of buying guide for this model would be perfect for me.

I hope to be an active part of the community very soon.

Thanks a lot.

 

A quick search will reveal lots of the information you require.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217996&highlight=348+buyers+guide

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215594&highlight=348+buyers+guide

Best of luck and enjoy the search.

 

Where are you located?

 

Hey Jeff; do you know of a nice one for sale in Washington???? I'm always looking for something new

 

Hello my friends.

I am located in Spain but if a car in good shape is found outside Spain, I would buy it.

Best regards

 

As a European there is truly only one car to get there, a Competizione. This is the ultimate model of the 348 line. Fairly scarce, but not impossible to find.

 

Welcome.

Service history is paramount, you need to ask for documented service history and records. Don't fret too much about the mileage, as long as it was maintained properly then the best advice comes from Nike: Just do it

Copterjon here on FChat has one worth considering.

Good luck with your search.

 

I would say this is one of the best places to start as far as education goes:

http://www.my348.com/348.html

If looking to buy a new (to you) 348, then pay particular attention to the "pre-purchase inspection" section.

 

as a long time 348 owner and user, I'd also say an example that has been maintained correctly, used, nothing worse than having a car sitting around doing nothing for months on end.

Make sure there is a correct history with the car, not only a fully stamped maintenance card but also all the bills so you can see what has been done and the correct parts have been used.

For a first Ferrari I'd keep to a car that is as original as possible with out too many after market extras or modifications to make the car that bit more powerful/faster etc. In the main Ferrari know what they are doing and parts are selected for a purpose. Nothing worse than having a car looking like a tart from Bugis Street.

 

Research, Research, Research. There are a lot of neglected 348s out there. I agree with Blackspider. Well maintained (with records) and used on a regular basis are the key. These cars do not react well to sitting around.

 

Just like a well kept women; a good example should be tight, in feel and performance. No extra rattles or hestitations and always willing to please.