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Hello and hoping to join the club!

Discussion in '348/355' started by DASV8, Nov 1, 2021.

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  1. DASV8

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    #1 DASV8, Nov 1, 2021
    Figured I’d finally say hello before posting my WTB in the classifieds. Joined well over a year ago when I was starting my search and researching F355 GTS’s. Then we kind of “happened” into a much bigger house and now that my Ferrari budget is built back up… I’m looking at 348 TS’s as F355 GTS’s have gone ballistic.

    I just had one sold out from under me so getting very serious now.

    About me, I’m a gear head that’s played with and raced BMWs for years. Typical child of the 80’s who was car crazy and is now chasing the dream of turning an Italian poster into real life.

    I work in the tech space as an automotive engineer and enjoy getting my hands dirty in the garage, although I am not looking for a project with this purchase (I have plenty of those already!).

    Appreciate any leads on 348/355 targas and looking for a very well kept driver in exceptional condition. I like to think I’m very well versed in quirks and common issues across the platform now.

    -Eric


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  2. Robb

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    #2 Robb, Nov 1, 2021
    Welcome to the party.

    No finer owner enthusiasts than all these represented in the 348, F355 section.

    Robb
     
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  3. steved033

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    #3 steved033, Nov 1, 2021
    Welcome aboard! 348 is definitely an engineer's car. Several of us are in that profession...

    Any particular color combo you're looking for?

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  4. DASV8

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    #4 DASV8, Nov 1, 2021
    This being my first F-Car… Rosso Corso over tan


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  5. steved033

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    #5 steved033, Nov 1, 2021
    Good call! I've got Rosso and Nero. I'd LOVE grigio, but it'd have to be a euro car, or an '89. I love normal seatbelts.

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  6. DASV8

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    #6 DASV8, Nov 1, 2021
    So interestingly, I bid on the ‘89 Rosso over Nero on BaT. The winning bidder backed out and I was connected with the seller. We chatted and I decided to pass as it appears a solid driver but I’m looking for something a little more polished, and prefer the tan. Willing to pay up for the right one. That’s when I started pursuing another car I was looking at and had a flight to fly in and buy tomorrow AM but found out it sold today. Bummer.


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  7. bjwhite

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    #7 bjwhite, Nov 1, 2021
    Rosso is fine, but man don't do tan. haha. I'll never understand how folks think that's the "classic go to" color. :)

    Then again, given my color combo, what the hell do I know? ;)
     
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    #8 bjwhite, Nov 1, 2021
    There was a gorgeous grigio on red car here a few years ago. The owner did some, uhm, custom touches to it. Tinted lights and grey wheels and stuff if I remember right.

    Before he did all of that I loved the grigio on red, same color combo as my 400i.
     
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    #9 steved033, Nov 2, 2021
    There was a stunner of a Grigio/Grigio that got bought recently and interior changed to burgundy. (Not my car, so I'll keep my opinion to myself). When I was first looking, there was a blu sera/Grigio car that I should have bought... that grey interior is so awesome.

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  10. Ferrarium

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    #10 Ferrarium, Nov 2, 2021
    Good man! Best of luck. I just love mine and I love working on it.
     
  11. DASV8

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    #11 DASV8, Nov 2, 2021
    Appreciate the warm welcome!
     
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    #12 steved033, Nov 2, 2021
    PM'd you.

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  13. Culprit

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    #13 Culprit, Nov 2, 2021
    Nice! Enjoy the hunt. First time I sat in an F355 was at the Toy barn in Dublin.
     
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  14. bjwhite

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    #14 bjwhite, Nov 2, 2021
    Yeah, I commented in his thread on that one. He used the 355 style color burgundy and not the 348 proper red. Wouldn't have been my choice, I prefer the true red.

    I remember that blu sera/grey car. Was on eBay for a while. I tend to notice all blu 348s as mine is blu sera.
     
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  15. Ira Schwartz

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    #15 Ira Schwartz, Nov 2, 2021
    I'm partial to grigio/red too . . .
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    #16 bjwhite, Nov 2, 2021
    Oh Ira! My heart! ;)

    Wish I could be the next caretaker of that gorgeous car.
     
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    #17 Zamboniman308, Nov 2, 2021
    If you include the 355 spider, you can maybe score a better value. Trading lower, seems to be more inventory, still 100% 355.
     
  18. A348W

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    #18 A348W, Nov 2, 2021
    Can’t beat Blue Chiaro over Crema, mines for sale, shame it’s on the other side of the pond!!

    Likely regret selling; as it’s a great drivers car. Picture just because we all like pictures!!!

    Good luck in your search.


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    #19 DASV8, Nov 2, 2021
    Does it ever see any track time? Simply gorgeous. Aside from some low speed laps in a Cayman, all my track experience is FR layout and I wouldn't be able to own one without getting a taste...
     
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    #20 DASV8, Nov 2, 2021
    Stunning! If you were on the right side of the pond and your steering wheel was on the proper side we'd be seriously talking :)
     
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    #21 DASV8, Nov 2, 2021
    Very valid point and one I have contemplated. The F355 Spyder is beautiful and you get the open air sound of that sonorous engine, but I think I'd be compromising too much on what I wanted originally. I've actually come around on the 348 TS and is now a front runner. Of course I wouldn't kick a SS or CH out of bed!
     
  22. Ira Schwartz

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    #22 Ira Schwartz, Nov 3, 2021
    THANKS to you both. Yes, it's a Factory Challenge car that ran the Ferrari Challenge Series in '94 and '95 before being relegated to track day duty. I rarely drive it, but it'll be on track at Sebring next Tuesday and Wednesday at the FCA Annual Meet if all goes to plan.
     
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    #23 bjwhite, Nov 3, 2021
    I bought mine from the UK, but luckily mine was originally delivered to Germany so is LHD. :)

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