http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150091895630&fromMakeTrack=true I know I've heard that you should purchase the later models, what year starts the "later models"? I would think 41K is OK with the rights records and maintenence, right? Is the 45K a Major? What does the 45K consist of? What other records should they have along with the stamp in the book? What is the low and high someone should pay for this car?
I was wondering the same thing. I wish that car was in Cali. Hey Greg Z., my father was from Marksville La. Spent most of my chilhood summers there. Are you looking for a 348 also? Good luck. Bee Jay
Well, later models mean the last years. If you're in Europe this does not pose as much a concern because they got more cars than we did in the later years. For example, in 1995 all we got were 348 Spiders (and 355 everything else). In 1994, it was mostly Spiders, 15 Series Speciales and maybe a mixed bag of other stuff. In 1993 (and late 1992), there was more selection, 100 SS cars, but no Spiders and you could get Challenge cars. In Europe they got those Competizione cars, the lucky ratbastards! My preference was Spider, Challenge, SS. These cars all represent the most modern versions of the 348, but in differnt ways. I know nothing about other 1994 coupes, but 1993 and earlier are going to have those issues we talk about unless they are Challenge or SS models. Many of the earlier cars have been updated anyway, so don't let the year sway you on first blush.
The fair market value of this car all depends on when the last COMPREHENSIVE 30K service was done. 5 years ago? Then that car, with the miles, isn't worth much more than $35K, because you're getting ready to sink $7-8K in it to bring the service up-to-date. When I say "Comprehensive" 30K, that means belts, tensioners, rollers, water pump, etc. If they short-cut'ed the deal (and many do), I would consider it not to have had an adequate 30K service, so the $7-$8K deduction still applies. If it's had a recent (last 18 months) comprehensive 30K service, then it's a $42-43K car. Tops. Why? Because you can go out and get that same car with half the miles for another $5-8K. Check the "348 Values" thread for some comparisons. I haven't yet done a complete roster of the transactions - I'm waiting for a few more volunteers so we can have some statistically meaningful data. But it will still give you a starting point. Finally, as for your question of "Is 41K miles OK", I guess it depends on how you define "OK". If you're concerned about reliability, you have zero to worry about. These engines are bullet proof if taken care of properly. As for resale? Forget it. You pass that 40K mark and it's a big-time hit on the car's value. Ask me. I had a 40K mile red/black 348ts that I sold with a fairly fresh 30K for $42K, and it was a pristine example with fresh 355 rims and new tires. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but getting rid of one of these past the 40K mark is a real b****. Good luck.
By this, I assume you mean from the factory? So, the biggies are: 1. Motronic 2.7 2. Exhaust system (gives you 12 Hp in USA and 20 Hp in Europe) 3. Either SS or Spider rear wheels (25mm wider) or aftermarket 25mm spacers on stock wheels. 4. Challenge or SS springs 5. SS, Spider or Challenge transmission gear set (slightly more aggressive) 6. Challenge ECU What else, guys? For aftermarket, those and more, like 355 wheels and tires, Tubi or other exhaust, replacement catalytic converters among others.
This is what I mean, you said the earlier cars usually have been updated. I presume this means that some of the stuff on an early 348 was not up to par and ferrari fixed them in the later years but the consumer can purschase these parts from a newer 348 and update the older one?
