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Discussion in '348/355' started by koukos1, Nov 14, 2012.

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  1. SpiceV8

    SpiceV8 Karting

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    GTS of course
     
    SpiceV8, Nov 15, 2012
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  2. fxdwgs

    fxdwgs Formula 3

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    ......is of course the 348.....LOL

    //B//
     
    fxdwgs, Nov 15, 2012
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  3. climb

    climb F1 Rookie

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    The "best" 355 is the one that's had the major design flaws properly addressed by a mechanic with a great reputation. Look for one with SS valves, aftermarket headers, gold connector kit and new cats.
     
    climb, Nov 15, 2012
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  4. gatorgreg

    gatorgreg Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    You opened a can of worms!

    All of the 355's are great cars. I would say, Get a 355 that is well maintained. These cars are getting old and they are expensive to repair. Find one that has been taken care of. That doesn't mean find one with low mileage. They can be the worst.
    The best of the lot are the low production cars. GTS only 1500 made. Challenge cars 109.
     
    gatorgreg, Nov 15, 2012
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  5. Mikael_W

    Mikael_W Karting

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    I bought the GTS since it has the looks of the berlinetta but you can remove the roof in a sunny day.
     
    Mikael_W, Nov 15, 2012
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  6. bobzdar

    bobzdar F1 Veteran

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    2577 GTS made, the rare one is the F1 GTS (529 made). But, as Enzo said: "Convertibles are for playboys, coupes are for serious drivers."
     
    bobzdar, Nov 15, 2012
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  7. mr.steve

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    Yea he also originally said, "a horse should pull the cart". He was flawed at times :)
     
    mr.steve, Nov 15, 2012
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  8. SoCal1

    SoCal1 F1 Veteran Owner

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    Enzo could not remember all the bs he gave the public and more so to his employees LOL


    Intellectual intercourse was his best trait... :)
     
    SoCal1, Nov 15, 2012
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  9. chas-3

    chas-3 Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    "Which 355 is best?"

    Simple. The one in your garage. ;)
     
    chas-3, Nov 15, 2012
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  10. SoCal1

    SoCal1 F1 Veteran Owner

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    We have a winner !!!!! ^^^^^^


    :)
     
    SoCal1, Nov 15, 2012
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  11. Evoking

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    I was leaning toward GTS for the open air aspect. But do they flex so bad over bumps that it ruins the experience? What about with top on?
     
    Evoking, Nov 15, 2012
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  12. WATSON

    WATSON Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    SCORE! Best answer so far.
     
    WATSON, Nov 15, 2012
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  13. TomPDX

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    Given that my 348 TS had none and 355 spider has none, I'm gonna say no.
     
    TomPDX, Nov 15, 2012
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  14. TomPDX

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    Sorry to be flip, but this has been discussed 100,000 times on this site, and seemingly at least once a week. Just do a search, read up, and drive a few. There is no wrong choice with the 355, or the 348 for that matter. Both are fantastic cars. Good luck!
     
    TomPDX, Nov 15, 2012
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  15. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    Just e-mailed you, are these the wheels currently on the car......?

    Thanks
    Tom
     
    Enzojr, Jan 13, 2014
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  16. johnk...

    johnk... F1 World Champ Owner

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    Correct me if I'm wrong (don't worry, I'm not) but the switch to 5.2 was because of the requirement that all cars manufactured after Jan 1, 1996 and in use in the USA have OBD II, which included the notorious post cat O2 sensors.
     
    johnk..., Jan 14, 2014
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  17. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Yep you are correct. The switch to obdII killed a few cars off.
     
    phrogs, Jan 14, 2014
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  18. MalcQV

    MalcQV F1 Rookie

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    What's more important is to buy a car with good history and well maintained (as much as possible).
    2.7, 5.2 is quite irrelevant, ugly steering wheel or F1 down to taste. Steering wheel can always be changed.
     
    MalcQV, Jan 17, 2014
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