Opinions please - 348 on eBay

I love the black. Recently upgraded black 308 for black 348. You won't regret it.

Definitely will need service. I think mid 50's minus major service.

 

Black on black looks sexy mate!! Go for it! The 348's kick ass! Cant help you with your A/C problem sorry.

 

Get something with more cylinders!

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90065

 

Mike,

I bought my 1991 348tb Red/tan almost a year ago. 30k service was 3 months old, 16,800 miles and a new tubi installed along with new tires. I paid 50k. You can and should do better price wise on this car. The a/c issue eventually poped up on my car. It is fairly common. There are several threads on this website that address the reasons and gives you fixes for it. Bigger a/c fuse, cleaning the a/c computer unit with contact cleaner/stabilant 22 etc. It was easy to fix and I have had no further problems. I wouldn't let that scare you. What about the clutch? Looks like a nice car.

 

$50,000 is way too high for that car. Ive seen it on ebay a few times and admired it. I love black (I ended up with Red this time around myself). $50k for a 91 Targa that needs an engine out service immediately (time) and has an A/C Compressor clicking on for no reason (could be a switch or a relay?!?).

Id pass at $50,000.

 

i seriously doubt you will get a decent 348 for under 50 k from ebay , there are too many poeple looking at any of the ebay cars by the time you see it , its not a "barn find" more like retail $or not quality . you have to go look in cars.com or like. -those are places that post ads that people place in local newspapers, they dont know any better ....

 

I think $43k - $45k if fair, if the PPI reveals only the major service needs to be done. That's going to cost $5k.

 

By having the clutch checked out during PPI you should be fine. At 27k miles it may have been replaced already. However, alot depends on how the current owner and the previous owner were with the clutch. At least nothing should be a suprise by doing the PPI. PS. What you are looking for is out there. You just need to be patient.

 

it looks like that the front grill is missing and there is a numberplate bracket mounted instead of the grill, but its difficult to see on the pictures because its black on black...

Regards, Georg

 

The AC item is not impossible to fix. I have brand new OEM Ferrari control units in stock.

http://ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?cPath=13&products_id=201897

 

On the clutch, I think the MOST important issue is frankly, whether the car has a twin disc or single disc clutch. Hell with whether it's new... that's absolutely unimportant.

If it's a twin disc setup, you're looking at about $3K in parts whenever you need a fresh one (twin discs, T.O. bearing, triple seals, etc).

If it's a single disc, you're looking at about $1200 in parts whenever you need a new now (discs, bearing, seals)

Conversion from twin disc to single disc requires a new flywheel -- another $3K. So, that approach only makes sense if you think you'll own the car long enough to go through 2 full clutches.


Those of us (myself included) driving twin disc cars are:

1. very careful with out clutches
2. trust fund babies
3. holding out breath most of the time.


-Daniel

p.s. You know where I stand on black 348's!!! http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/member.php?u=2663

 

It looks like the baby brother of my car. Including the single wheel rash. I can see the grill in one of the pictures. Looks like a nice car. I think it is a great deal at $44k. Good luck.
BT

 

I drove my car back to KC from NJ when I got it. If you need a co-pilot, give me a call.

 

I find it amazing that an 'FCA Board member' would let his car go 6+ years without a service. It sounds to me like his ego is bigger than his wallet. I think you're right to walk away.

 

Mike,
I'm almost positive that an fchat member owned this car and upgraded to a 360. He did alot of work to it including 30k service and clutch. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Ferrari-348-TS-15k-Miles-Great-Service-Nice_W0QQitemZ4605576696QQcategoryZ6212QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Which ones in particular are you looking for? Most of the older cars were under warranty at that time, and probably were subject to the upgrades and/or TSB's as they were still being serviced at FNA dealers. Juts curious which upgrades are on your hot list.

 

i didnt realize an FCA board member owned made it an especially sound and prime example of a car. ive seen some ragged out ,some nicely re-painted ,restored and some hardly driven cars at the fca events , doesnt mean they are entering the concours with it. they are just like any other fcar owner. all different. dont let that sway you in your decision either way . he knows that there will be someone eventually that will buy it for that price. its not ridiculous price, just more "retail"'than "trade in" value. itll be sold as soon as the sun comes out and the temps hit open- top weather.