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Discussion in '348/355' started by dasadrew, Aug 12, 2005.

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  1. dasadrew

    dasadrew Formula Junior

    Aug 1, 2004
    683
    Germany
    Full Name:
    Drew H.
    #1 dasadrew, Aug 12, 2005
    Yes, they can be driven! I bought mine last December but, due to working out of country, lousy weather when in country, etc., etc., since then until last week I hadn’t even used up the first tank of fuel.

    I’ve just moved the car down to the South of France now for a few weeks. After only ever having driven 400km in it, I got in at 9h in the morning, the trunk was crammed full with bits and pieces, the passenger seat carried some fruit for munching on the way. I drove through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, across mountain passes, along Autobahns, during day and night, through towns and villages, did about 35 hill starts during multiple contraflows on a mountain pass roadworks, through thin mountain air, through hot and humid valleys. I covered about 1200km in 13,5 hours and stopped just two times for fuel (one stop being used for a cup of coffee).

    Next day I got up as normal and drove the car into work. I am a BIG guy and not really genetically engineered for a sports car but I had less stiffness or aches than in lots of other “practical” saloons.

    The car performed excellently all the time without a single problem and I’ve never covered a distance like that and finished it just wanting to get back into the car again at the first opportunity! :D
     
  2. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Mar 21, 2005
    15,291
    FL / GA
    Full Name:
    Bill Tracy
    #2 BT, Aug 12, 2005
    Nice! I hope Chaa reads this.
    BT
     
  3. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Jun 18, 2004
    6,400
    London, England
    Full Name:
    Sy
    #3 angelis, Aug 12, 2005
    Unlikely......he's having a nap after driving a car for 5 minutes without power steering.
     
  4. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

    Feb 10, 2004
    2,257
    Mid-Ohio
    Full Name:
    Kevin
    #4 Kevallino, Aug 12, 2005
    I have been using mine as a daily driver for the last several weeks, plus taking it out on the weekends for 100+ mile "Sunday drives". My office is quite close to my home so I have extended my usual 6-block commute in order to get all the fluids up to temp but the car seems to be enjoying the use and of course I'm enjoying using it.

    Would rather be using it in the South of France, however....

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  5. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 19, 2001
    22,614
    The Brickyard
    Full Name:
    The Bad Guy
    #5 ernie, Aug 12, 2005
    Hahahahahhaaaaa!!!!!! Your a bad man.
     
  6. ccantrell

    ccantrell Karting

    Feb 23, 2004
    86
    Crossville, IL
    Full Name:
    Chris Cantrell
    #6 ccantrell, Aug 12, 2005
    I just bought my first F car yesterday and it happens to be a 348TB :)

    WOW, how could anyone not "want" to drive these everyday! I am planning on driving mine on a very regular basis even if it does cost me for more maintenance. I don't see how anyone can buy one of these cars to park or drive 100 miles a month. I travel a lot and my only concern for it being my only daily driver is I don't want to park it at the airport to be enjoyed by all the idots who don't take car of their own cars.


    -chris
     
  7. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Apr 9, 2004
    2,991
    Palm Beach County, FL or Nassau County, NY
    Full Name:
    Dave
    #7 348SStb, Aug 12, 2005
    I've put 10,000 miles on my car in 18 months.

    I drive it all the time... not a single "Check Engine" light. I've never even seen what a "Slow-Down" light looks like since I've owned the car.

    No leaks, no problems.

    :) (knock on wood)
     
  8. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 19, 2001
    22,614
    The Brickyard
    Full Name:
    The Bad Guy
    #8 ernie, Aug 12, 2005
    Congrats and welcome to the 348 brotherhood.
     
  9. ccantrell

    ccantrell Karting

    Feb 23, 2004
    86
    Crossville, IL
    Full Name:
    Chris Cantrell
    #9 ccantrell, Aug 12, 2005
    Thanks! Can't wait to get her on the road in the mountains this weekend!! The grin just becomes more permanent as the day goes on! LOL.
     
  10. chaa

    chaa F1 Veteran

    Mar 21, 2003
    5,058
    #10 chaa, Aug 12, 2005
    **** me, you again:D
    I am assuming ya apology for your attack on me in last weeks thread, is in the post then:)
     
  11. chaa

    chaa F1 Veteran

    Mar 21, 2003
    5,058
    #11 chaa, Aug 12, 2005
    What kind of wimp do ya think i am ya git. I can drive with out power steering. I have driven a Smart car ya know:D
     
  12. Dale

    Dale F1 Veteran

    Oct 7, 2003
    5,211
    uk
    Full Name:
    Dale Juan
    #12 Dale, Aug 12, 2005
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  13. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

    Dec 24, 2004
    2,460
    Maryland
    Full Name:
    Darron
    #13 MDshore348, Aug 12, 2005
    drive mine all the time -no problems!!!
     
  14. angelis

    angelis F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Jun 18, 2004
    6,400
    London, England
    Full Name:
    Sy
    #14 angelis, Aug 12, 2005
    Your kids let you borrow it?
     

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