Ferrari 348 GTB or Loaded 2SS?

carsismeZ06 · 03-10-2009, 03:43 PM

There's an ad around where I live for a 1990 Ferrari 348 GTB for 44,900 with lower miles. I figure I could either get that, or a loaded Camaro with some aftermarket stuff. I've always wanted a 348, and the only problem is that it's red, so I'll look like a d***. I'm willing to take that chance though!

Crowley · 03-10-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

There's an ad around where I live for a 1990 Ferrari 348 GTB for 44,900 with lower miles. I figure I could either get that, or a loaded Camaro with some aftermarket stuff. I've always wanted a 348, and the only problem is that it's red, so I'll look like a d***. I'm willing to take that chance though!

I say go for it if that is want you want .... who cares if your a d***

lol

Crowley

GrnMchin · 03-10-2009, 03:53 PM

Just an FYI my brother owns an 89 512 and the cost of repair is huge. He had an oil leak and the seal was $50.00 the labor to fix it was almost $2000. Just keep that in mind. Don't get me wrong Ferrari are way cool, but that's some of the reason's that you get them cheep is due to cost of repairs and ongoing maintenance. He does a lot of the repairs him self and loves the car, but he even said that it's the more costly performance car he owns and that's comparing the 911 he races.

1320junkie · 03-10-2009, 03:55 PM

If you have the money for the upkeep go for the Ferrari.

carsismeZ06 · 03-10-2009, 04:15 PM

I was thinking about the repair costs and everything too. I think it would be fun though. I definetly would want to upgrade the drivetrain for reliablility. If I got it I would want to drive it at least once a week, and maybe more in the spring/summer, possibly some light track time.

1_2Many · 03-10-2009, 04:24 PM

You have no idea what you would be getting yourself into. I nearly bought a mint condition 328 GTS with only 10k on it and I did a lot of investigating before I did. And boy am I glad. "Expensive to maintain" is a huge understatement.

Oil change will cost your a fortune. God forbid you ever burn the clutch out (which you will b4 20k miles) because they must pull the engine to replace...easy $10k job.

GrnMchin · 03-10-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

I was thinking about the repair costs and everything too. I think it would be fun though. I definetly would want to upgrade the drivetrain for reliablility. If I got it I would want to drive it at least once a week, and maybe more in the spring/summer, possibly some light track time.

Cool factor is big and summer driving is a must my brother car is one of two or three in WA and gets looks no matter where he drives he took his 512 to Portland for a Ferrari track day after he was done it soon became the summer time occasional drive due to cost brakes, tires, etc. and then picked up the 911 to use as the race car. I know nothing about 328's and my brother car was a limited import to the states and is semi collectible among Ferrari people also the reason it sees limited drive time.

tylermoore · 03-10-2009, 05:23 PM

buy american

Muscle Master · 03-10-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

You have no idea what you would be getting yourself into. I nearly bought a mint condition 328 GTS with only 10k on it and I did a lot of investigating before I did. And boy am I glad. "Expensive to maintain" is a huge understatement.

Oil change will cost your a fortune. God forbid you ever burn the clutch out (which you will b4 20k miles) because they must pull the engine to replace...easy $10k job.

Umm..., I don't care if I was rich, could not get me to by one, The only 2 exotics I would pay for is an Audi R8 and a Lamborghini Gallardo .. hand down

porcupinekiller · 03-10-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

There's an ad around where I live for a 1990 Ferrari 348 GTB for 44,900 with lower miles. I figure I could either get that, or a loaded Camaro with some aftermarket stuff. I've always wanted a 348, and the only problem is that it's red, so I'll look like a d***. I'm willing to take that chance though!

Or you could by a nice C5 Z06 with a few mods for less.

carsismeZ06 · 03-10-2009, 08:09 PM

Eh, the Ferrari sounds better though.

GatorBlue371 · 03-11-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

Umm..., I don't care if I was rich, could not get me to by one, The only 2 exotics I would pay for is an Audi R8 and a Lamborghini Gallardo .. hand down

Ironic. Basically the same car.

Id spend the money on a Z06 if you're into that type of thing and want to blow too much money. It will go better than the ferrari, and it wont kill you in upkeep.

Aren't you wondering why they sell ferrari's for so little??

*Mindz* · 03-11-2009, 02:04 AM

If I could find a 355 for the price of my 2SS/RS vert, I'd take the 355.

If you have always wanted a 348, get the 348.

*Milk 1027* · 03-11-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

There's an ad around where I live for a 1990 Ferrari 348 GTB for 44,900 with lower miles. I figure I could either get that, or a loaded Camaro with some aftermarket stuff. I've always wanted a 348, and the only problem is that it's red, so I'll look like a d***. I'm willing to take that chance though!

Wait they make it in other colors other than red?

03-10-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	Ferrari 348 GTB or Loaded 2SS? There's an ad around where I live for a 1990 Ferrari 348 GTB for 44,900 with lower miles. I figure I could either get that, or a loaded Camaro with some aftermarket stuff. I've always wanted a 348, and the only problem is that it's red, so I'll look like a d***. I'm willing to take that chance though! __________________

03-10-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Just an FYI my brother owns an 89 512 and the cost of repair is huge. He had an oil leak and the seal was $50.00 the labor to fix it was almost $2000. Just keep that in mind. Don't get me wrong Ferrari are way cool, but that's some of the reason's that you get them cheep is due to cost of repairs and ongoing maintenance. He does a lot of the repairs him self and loves the car, but he even said that it's the more costly performance car he owns and that's comparing the 911 he races. Last edited by GrnMchin; 03-10-2009 at 04:51 PM.

03-10-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I was thinking about the repair costs and everything too. I think it would be fun though. I definetly would want to upgrade the drivetrain for reliablility. If I got it I would want to drive it at least once a week, and maybe more in the spring/summer, possibly some light track time. __________________

03-10-2009, 04:24 PM	#6
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	You have no idea what you would be getting yourself into. I nearly bought a mint condition 328 GTS with only 10k on it and I did a lot of investigating before I did. And boy am I glad. "Expensive to maintain" is a huge understatement. Oil change will cost your a fortune. God forbid you ever burn the clutch out (which you will b4 20k miles) because they must pull the engine to replace...easy $10k job. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

03-10-2009, 05:23 PM	#8
tylermoore Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss/LS3 Victory Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kinston, NC Posts: 251	buy american __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/LS3 1998 Camaro Z28 A4

03-10-2009, 03:55 PM	#4
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	If you have the money for the upkeep go for the Ferrari.

03-10-2009, 08:09 PM	#11
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	Eh, the Ferrari sounds better though. __________________

03-11-2009, 02:04 AM	#13
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	If I could find a 355 for the price of my 2SS/RS vert, I'd take the 355. If you have always wanted a 348, get the 348. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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