I like 348 more than 355...

Great to hear of your new 348. I always liked reading about your 308.

Let's see pics of the new F-car. Welcome to the brotherhood.

Robb

 

I love my 348, had it out today. My 355's sit covered

 

Both are great cars, i chose the 348 as well. Wonderful and unique 26 year old car.

 

You can't go wrong with either.

The 348 and 355 are both terrific models.

 

Nothing wrong with your choice.

 

Looks stunning.

Robb

 

I share your sentiments, Patpong. The 355 is a wonderful car but I prefer the 348. It's the last true analog V8 Ferrari and the TR is the last true analog 12 cylinder Ferrari. If think that the two would complement one another very nicely. You have good taste in cars. Congrats on your latest acquisition. Enjoy in good health!

 

I didn't believe there could be some much difference from driving a 355 to a 348.Old school certainly but you know that's what's driving is all about for me.
Having just acquired a 348 gtb after 3 years of searching,I now know what they mean by driving,no electronics no steer just the raw car and the smile on my face.

 

Lol, well done.

 

Yep, great analogy! When CDs were introduced early in my musical life I thought they were awesome-- digital accuracy combined with the convenience of a cassette tape. When the 355 first appeared on the cover of Autoweek I thought it eclipsed even the iconic Euro 308 I lusted after. When the F1 version came out I had the privilege of being asked to give track rides in one on a fairly regular basis. I thought it was oh-so-cool.

But over time it became apparent that a certain amount of the entire experience was being lost to the digital nature of CDs and the increasingly intrusive driver aids in modern cars. Cleaning the album and dropping the needle on my manual turntable is a ritual, as is the starting and driving procedure in earlier cars like my 348. Even better is flipping the switch for the fuel pump and listening for it to slow as the carburetor bowls fill, but those older cars typically don't offer niceties like ABS and halfway decent AC.

The 348 is unique in that it is the most modern V8 car that still offers that old school "man's car" sensation that Ferraris of yore had in spades. It's like my turntable (one of those heavy piano black Sansuis from the late '70s/very early '80s)-- it's both modern and vintage at the same time... the best of both worlds.

 

Welcome to the 348 Brotherhood.

 

congrats on the new 348

 

I like both cars, but I prefer the 348.

 

Come on now, I would not go that far. 348 is all analog. 355 is analog with some comfort features like power steering.

Digital is a Lexus that parks itself. A Porsche that corrects for lane position. A Volvo that stops before hitting a pedestrian.

 

I was thinking the same thing. To me digital is when you have a computer do the shifting for you, the VSC ECU work the handling, computers handle rev matching, etc.

Yelcab, as a person that also owns both, what would you list as your 'pros' and 'cons' of the 348/355?

Cheers

 

congrats!!!

I'm only familiar with the Tipo 119, but I've been happy with it. I believe the stock Tipo 129 is otherworldly at the top end, but at the cost of some long end torque..

So that's always another trade off....like other here, I echo the sentiments - both glorious - I would consider myself blessed with either.

Cheers

 

AMEN!!

 

I too prefer the 348 to the 355. The over assisted steering feel and lack of the low end torque in the 355 make the 348 a no brainer inmo. Not to mention the 348 has less issues to deal with.

 

welcome to the Brotherhood.....i startes a similar thread 4 years ago....so i completely get what you mean

 

I prefer the F355 for it's styling, 6 spd gearbox, additional power, and the higher rev limit. I don't mind the power steering as it weights up nicely when pushed. I have other manual steering cars in my stable to enjoy when I want a more raw experience. I do love the 348 too and if I had room I would get one.