When is high mileage a real issue?

A well maintained engine will last. I know of 2 local cars here that have over 50k (one is 57k and the other in the 70's, might be pushing 80k by now).
And there is a member here from northern Cali with over 100k (drop him a pm and see how his car is doing, it's doing great from what it seems. User name is PinoyP, he has a hot looking black TS

Maintenance is key on these cars

 

like all things mechanical there is no secret, keep 'em working and serviced as per the maintenance schedule using the correct parts and procedures.

nothing worse than having some garage queen that only comes out on high days and holidays and has been 'tinkered' with.

 

This question is regularly asked about each model so for example this thread shows several cars above 100 000 - same applies to 308/328/355/456 etc etc etc

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=277836

 

A properly, well maintained 50K mile 348 is better than a the opposite of that in a 10K 348 (or for any model for that matter).

In my opinion, proper maintenance, on schedule, trumps high mileage 8 days out of 7

 

My 348 has almost 58k miles.

Once sorted out, no issues.

Kai

 

Steve (TheOnlyEst) has over 70k from what I recall during his gearbox rebuild not too long ago

 

only a "perceived" issue when you go to sell.

 

yes thats true

 

I agree.
If you're selling, the mileage is too high.
If you're buying, the "low mileage" costs too much.

The reality is that a decently maintained car will last many many years. How many miles a year are you going to put on? Is it gonna blow up during the course of your ownership? How many years at the average of 2500-3000 miles per year is it gonna be til then?

 

"When is high mileage a real issue?"

when your wallet runs out and you cannot afford to annual services and majors every 3-5 yrs etc...

 

+1

 

My 348 will have 45K on the clock soon, and it runs like crazy. The secret is, IMHO, that the previous owner drove the car, hard on occasion, and serviced it properly. If it had been a garage queen, even with servicing, I'm not sure it would be the same story. It's like your body -- if you don't work out for 20 years, the abs disappear and a flight of stairs can become a real nemesis! So, it takes time (and sometimes money) to get back in shape. I wouldn't fear a higher-mileage, well maintained 348 at all.

 

Agreed. Carbon buildup in the cylinders is a major problem in a car that doesn't get regular Italian tune-ups.

 

"When is high mileage a real issue?"

When you let it affect your thinking!

 

I agree with this

 

My 355 has over 100k miles on it. Never caused me much in the way of problems in the 8 years of owning it.
But still no matter how many owners with high milage stand up and be counted, this high milage question gets asked again and again.
High milage 355s rock and can go on and on if looked after. My 355 spider may not be worth much as a 10k mile gararge queen. But it looks exactly the same, sounds the same and runs as good if not better than a 355 worth 10-20 grand more.

 

I love the above post! My car has many more miles and smiles to come.

Rob

 

These cars were meant to be run at red line!

I have had everything from a 308 to an F40, with a little TR thrown in for good measure. I also owned Chupacabra's 348 for 20 years. I have driven them all, rather than park and polish. They have done track days, and hillclimbs.... trips and grocery runs, and the more I used them the better they ran. They were always over maintained. And they were always cared for....... and they always ran like scalded cats. But beyond everything else....... they memories they made are irreplaceable.

 

Amen Brother, preach the gospel!

 

Funny you brought that up... this happened yesterday...
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Nice...and a perfect example of a 348 with such mileage still running like a mint

 

I know of a rental place that had a Gallardo with over 80K on it ... they said it runs better than any other car.

 

I'm having this discussion about a particular high mileage 355 I'm considering. What's the worst I could be facing? If the engine has leak down issues and low compression? I'm going to get quotes from local mechanics to see what the cost of a rebuild would be.

 

If the leakdown and compression numbers check out, then I wouldn't worry about the mileage.