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Will the Ferrari 348 fit me?

Discussion in '348/355' started by MJTSUB, Jul 11, 2005.

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  1. MJTSUB

    MJTSUB Rookie

    Jun 13, 2005
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    MIKE
    I sat in a 88 1/2 328 GTS with 14xxx miles on the clock at Algar Ferrari today. I was hoping to get into a 308 or 328 but my head hits the targa top. Im not sure if there is more room in the GTB's but Im really sold on having a removable roof. Im 5'11". Im pretty well built since Im a personal trainer. I fit fine in the seats as far as bolster is concern but the only way I could get my head not to touch was to move the seat forward quite a bit and recline the seat. I looked like a gangsta in a rap video. Will the 348 give my more headroom? Id like to get a spyder or targa version.
     
  2. livingthedream

    livingthedream Karting

    Jun 3, 2005
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    Jonathon
    I have a feeling only you will be able to answer that one. Find one for sale near you and take a test drive. I'm 5'10" 200 lbs. (not a personal trainer, so you can assume less muscle and more butter), and I fit fine in my 348. Head room is a bit low, but I don't touch. Don't know if that helps....
     
  3. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

    May 21, 2005
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    I'm 6' 2". I have a 348 Spider. Plenty of headroom with the top up (even more, of course, when down!).
     
  4. MJTSUB

    MJTSUB Rookie

    Jun 13, 2005
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    Good to know. Thanks. I love the look of the 328 but I dont want to buy a car that I cant fit in. I guess Ill be waiting a little longer now to save more money to buy a more expensive car. Damn it the story of my life.
     
  5. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

    May 21, 2005
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    Didn't Tom Selleck fit in the 308 and 328?!
     
  6. brent Lachelt

    brent Lachelt Formula 3

    Dec 6, 2003
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    Mike I have a 1991 348tb. I have also had a 308 gtsi and a 328 gts. I'm 6'2" 217 lbs. I can tell you the 348 has a more roomer feel and more head room than the 308 or 328. It is also a much quicker car too.
     
  7. maquino

    maquino Karting

    Jun 22, 2005
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    I'm 6'0" and fit fine headwise in a 348tb. Do not try a 348ts, however. It has significantly less room than a 328GTS with its targatop behind the seats.

    Check the seats for comfort. The 348ts/tb seats were criticized by some for being too narrow. More comfortable seats came along with the spyder. I'm guessing that for maximum 348 comfort all the way around, you'll be wanting a spyder.
     
  8. LSU348

    LSU348 Formula 3

    Dec 19, 2003
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    I am 6'2 and fit quite nicely in my 308 GTB. I also fit well in 348 GTS and GTB models. I would have a bit of trouble wearing a helmet with the top on in a 348 GTS.
     
  9. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2001
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    "Didn't Tom Selleck fit in the 308 and 328?"

    No!

    They scalloped the seat for him, and his head still sticks way out of the top.
     
  10. traimpz348

    traimpz348 Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2004
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    I'm 5'11" 200lbs More muscle then butter, but not a fitness guru or anything...and I fit in my 348. In fact I think it's kind of comfortable despite what most people say. I can put the top behind me, but I'm too close to have fun driving the car.

    When the top is on my head will brush against the top if I have to move forward to turn on the air or something.
     
  11. jjstecher

    jjstecher Formula Junior

    Jan 21, 2002
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    Rochester Minnesota
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    John Stecher
    I'm 6'3" 225lbs and fit in my 348 with a helmet on without a problem....cant see why you cant fit.
     
  12. 348 Turbo

    348 Turbo Formula 3

    Jul 17, 2002
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    I fit in my 348 fine, but then again, I'm only 5'8".
    If anyone is having a problem fitting inside their 348 with the top stored behind the seat, I have your answer.
    I have a rare folding targa for the 348, (probably work on the 355 as well, not sure). It's a nice looking black top that attaches the same way the hard targa does, but collapses and stores on top of the rear window shelf. You can have the top off and still move your seat full aft.
    I've not used it in the 3 years I own it. I just bought it since it was very rare. I'd be willing to part with it. First $1000 gets it.
    If you watch eBay long enough, you might find one there as well, maybe cheaper.
     
  13. Kevallino

    Kevallino Formula 3

    Feb 10, 2004
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    I'm 5'11" - when I first got in a 328 GSs my head was up against the top and bent over but I like to sit up. No problems in my 348 spider but the top is down virtually all of the time...

    Cheers
    Kevin
     
  14. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

    Mar 2, 2005
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    When sitting in the 348ts and then the GTS, I found that the GTS (like the spider) not only has better seats but that there is more legroom and also headroom, as the seats are lower.

    Jas
     
  15. WarrenF355

    WarrenF355 Formula 3

    Dec 29, 2004
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    I'm 6'5" 235lb and I fit fine in a 348 Spider. Maybe I was so excited I couldn't tell my head was hitting but I don't recall any fitment issues. Never sat in a 308/28 but stood next to one and that was a funny picture!!
     

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