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348 or 355 ?

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by thejollyclub, Jul 3, 2007.

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  1. thejollyclub

    thejollyclub Rookie

    Jun 22, 2007
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    hi guys,
    after years of saving i am in the position to buy my first ferrari,i like the look of the 348 but wonder if the 355 is a better car.i would like one with a removeable roof is this called a ts ? and is it possible to buy a 355 f1 ts ? and do the f1 gearboxes give much bother ?
    hope someone can help with my dilema
     
  2. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran
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    Depends on how much £££ you want to spend.

    Better to get a good 348 than a bad 355.

    348 has less things to go wrong with it and the engine is supposedly more bullet proof.

    348 is a harder car to drive than a 355 with less electronics

    Major consideration is what your occupation is. If your a hairdresser, flower arranger or Dale Winton, you should get a 355.

    :D

    see www.club348.com & www.the355.com for more info.
     
  3. Hud

    Hud F1 Veteran
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    Hi and welcome

    Loads of very helpful advice on this topic on the 348/355 section of this forum.

    good luck.
     
  4. wobbler

    wobbler Karting

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    Mate of mine is selling his
    355 GTS F1 rosso/creama
     
  5. Hazy

    Hazy F1 Rookie
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    #5 Hazy, Jul 3, 2007
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    355 is a better car, but as Sy said as long as its a good one.

    I know the owner of this beautiful 355 GTS F1 and its for sale, pm me if you are interested, I'll give you his number
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  6. Kam

    Kam Karting

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    Have to say the 355 is a far superior car. I've owned a 355 and my brother had a 348 so I've driven both in anger.

    Do a search and you'll find my recent thoughts on both cars but if you've got the extra cash get a 355. The cost difference is not as big as you think.

    The car Hazy and Wobbler are talking about is a brilliant example. I've actually driven the car as it belongs to a friend.

    It has the added bonus of being a Fiorano Handling pack car which means better brakes and suspension.

    Here's the info from the CS website, you'll see what I mean about it being a bargain.

    1998(R) 355GTSF1
    Rosso Corsa, Crema interior
    37,000 miles
    MoT Feb 2008
    Fiorano Handling Pack (drilled brakes/red calipers etc)
    X-ost sports exhaust
    CF F1 paddles and cills
    Fire extinguisher
    Full service history (7 main dealer and 2 known independant)
    Cam belts/full service carried out April 2007

    Will be goin on dealer forecourt in 2/3 weeks time at £45k

    Private sale £40k ono
     
  7. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran
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    Could you expand on this please. I can't be arzed to search threads. :D
     
  8. Hazy

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    I would, but I have to go home in an hour :D:D:D
     
  9. jrs

    jrs Formula 3

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    Its common knowledge , no need to do a search :D
     
  10. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran
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    Bollacks.....

    :D
     
  11. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    manual 355 gtb, nuff said ;)
     
  12. johnish

    johnish Karting

    Jun 21, 2004
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    I owned a 348 ts, leaked like a sieve. I preferred the 355 as it stayed dry. It drove better too. The only downside was using the paddles in traffic, neither I nor the car enjoyed that, but on the open road, no contest, the 355 was the better car.
     

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