348: 30K service now or later?

I would do it for piece of mind.........it's been 6 years.

 

Colin,

Do it now!

What's the difference? You'll need to do it anyway. What advantage will you gain by waiting?

But I thought this "new" 348 was already serviced?!

How is it? Do you have it yet? Pics please

 

Dave,
you might be confusing it with mine...........I just bought one serviced from San Diego.

 

Yeah - this thread http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49689 is what we're thinking of.

I'm confused.

Cheers
Kevin

 

Call Gary Bobileff at 858-622-1600. Ask his opinion. He's not one to "over-maintain" and will give you an honest, professional opinion. Tell him Rick Day sent ya.

 

Don't think I'm confusing Colin's (HuskerNtexas) car with yours...

HuskerNtexas said that the 1991 car would "have a fresh 30K service"...

Maybe we should wait for him to get back to us

 

Just do it now. That way all you have to think about is 1 how you are going to sneak off from work, and 2 which way you are going to point it when you do.

 

or regret it later . here is my cambelt on 299++k miles
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Service it... i just paid a painful 4 grand for 15 k service incl. water pump, new tires and polished wheels. i feel like i just had a colonoscopy and ready to live life again... can't wait to spring with my 348 ferrari!

 

How will they know if you went or not................just tell them you did.

 

Hi guys. I have a question about the cost of the 30k service. Could anyone give me any advice. Am looking into getting a '95 348 with 41k on it, but no records. Looks to be in great cosmetic shape. Was thinking about trying to negotiate a price reflective of my having to do a 30k service immediately upon getting it. What does the group think about this? Any general things to look for on '95 348s? I seem to be reading the '94s and '95s are pretty good cars.

 

The bank told you this after 9:05 PM? What bank do you use? I'd like that kind of access to my banker


re: the original question, yes, get it shipped directly to Norwoods and then drive it back to Waythehelloutwest, Texas

 

The major services should be done every 5 years regardless of miles accumulated in that interval. Rubber dries out and cracks. Call it an insurance policy on your engine. its been 6 years.. Do it.. Do it..
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Hi Frank,

I think you may want to start your own thread or search the archives on this topic. There is a wealth of information on this, as it has been discussed many, many times.

Just hit search and go to the "Advanced Search" option. Then, on the left, choose "Search Titles Only"; then type: 348 AND service. I did it myself and there's plenty there! Or enter any other key word that you think might be relevant (Just be sure to use the Boolean term AND so that all the words are included in the search results. Sorry if you know this stuff already!).

But, long story short, the engine-out ("major" or "30K") service on a 348 will run you several thousand dollars: if a private mechanic does it, the cost could be as low as $3,500; if a dealer does it, the cost will be at least $5,500 and as high as maybe $7,500, depending on what the car needs.

The Spiders ('94, '95) are the best of the 348s, but they still have the same potential for problems as the rest. Proceed with caution on a car that has no records! And with 41,000 miles and no service, I wouldn't pay more than $55,000 for such a 348 Spider. Send me a private message if you have any questions.