Figure $4-5K per 5 year maintenance plus about $2k for miscellaneous fixes per year on average. So budget maybe $3k per year total? Just my experience. BT
This is right for me so far, but I am hoping it will go down a bit. Plus, you can save some money if you can do normal fluid changes and stuff on your own.
I average 5000 Miles a year. Over 3.5 years of ownership I have spent close to $1.00 per mile. This includes 1 major service, 1 minor service, oil changes, 2 sets or rear tires and 1 set or fronts, gas and insurance. The car has never left me stranded. Amazing car to have if you get a good one
My exacts thoughts, the 348 is so much fun for the money, and a very reliable machine when well maintained, buy one!!!! Stephane Scaledetails
what are the suggested Maintenance intervals... do i have to follow that book that came w/ the car...or should i just do every 5000 miles? what do you guys suggest?
Most 348 owners have pretty good luck if they apply Stabilant 22a to all of the eletrical connections, change their oil at or before every 5,000 miles, and change their timing belt at or before 5 years time (or 30,000 miles...but few people drive their 348's that far in 5 years). If you've read the 348 Primer's section on how to start your 348, follow it, and keep proper air in your tires, then the above schedule (plus replacing brake fluid and pads every 5 years or so) will get you through years of enjoyable ownership and thousands of miles of awesome 348 driving. It's not that complicated. I mean, change or clean your air filter once every few years...ditto for your tranny fluid...your windshield wipers...and you've pretty well covered your typical 348 bases. Then every decade or so you can have your shocks rebuilt and new bushings installed...you may even have to replace a boot cover or two in that time...ditto for some of your light bulbs. Your carpet and seat leather will wear a bit to show the world that you are actually enjoying your 348...replace per individual taste. Same goes for A/C comfort in regards to recharging the system.
