348/355 as 2nd chair daily

Dave,
I almost went through the same choices (minus the 360). I have been a Porsche guy for 15 years and owned three of them. I decided to switch to Ferrari this time. My order was first the 996TT if I had stayed with Porsche, I tried it, its ammazing but did not have the looks I wanted. The dealer I tried it at was pushing a Lotus Esprit Turbo on me. Very clean and in the $50's, but it (looks) just did not do it for me. My aim was the 355 until I started reading a lot of the 355 maintenance issues. I love the look but have no time for the maintenance. Then moved to the 348 which is gorgeous, I love the blades on the side and the front look, but I like the the rear of the 355 more. For about $15-20K less, I could live with the slight difference in looks between both.

So I started the quest for a 348 TB, found one that was maintained like a princess... wasted no time and bought it right away. I will be receiving it in 10 days!! Very happy with the choice.

I hope this helps you in any way.
Dean

 

It most cases

 

I've owned both, the 355 is superior and the cost to maintain is about equal. I actually had many more issues with the electronics of the 348. Both are fun cars.

 

Dave, let us know what decision you make.
Good luck.
Dean

 

why turbo Porsche of course....
I drive one every almost every day.
Probably don't have to explain why.
also own Ferrari.

 

I bought one in January and can't wait to trade it for a Ferrari - a TR or 355. The 996 TT is brainless, a great accelerator and deccelerator, but kind of dull if u want an experience. As a daily driver, u get bored. Do u really need a rocketship to drive to and from work? If u want a near-sports car (they say it's a "GT" car) built like a tank, get a TT. If u like to impress ppl at the stop light, get a TT. If u have a low tolerence for maintenance, get a TT. If u want to disappear in a crowd (like my neighborhood) get a TT. If u have a soul, get a Ferrari, any Ferrari.

 

I had a similar list - even tried to buy an Esprit TT but the dealer and I couldn't agree the depreciation schedule

I went with a 348 spider - up here in Canada 355's are still depreciating at a rapid rate. they've probably taken most of the hit of the 360's on the market but my crystal ball is heavily cracked.

 

I would not worry about things like depreciation. I would just get the car I liked. No offense but if you are worried about what it will be worth when your done with it, or what it will cost to operate it, you can't afford it anyway. These cars are toys designed for our driving pleasure. Just go get the one you like, drive the wheels off of it, accept the cost of driving it, and sell it for whatever you can get when your done with it. The cost will be insignificant in comparison to the pleasure you will get out of driving it. Life is short right!