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Trev · 15th February 2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazinger

What about Testarossa's? Are they any better?

Ask Magnum

mifn21 · 15th February 2008, 04:33 PM

The F355 would be a better everyday car, but a Testarossa would be a cool car to own, but it has a V12 and is therefore much more expensive to run

I'd choose the Testarossa

banzai g · 15th February 2008, 05:29 PM

The Testarossa hada flat 12 !!! Lovely car ,
can pick yourself up a real bargain.
Total nightmare to work on tho !

gavman · 15th February 2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazinger

What about Testarossa's? Are they any better?

no

the TR had far too high a centre of gravity to ever be a serious driver's car, more out of the same mould as a lambo than current ferraris, apparently

basically a pimpmobile....used to be my fave when i was a nipper, dropped out of contention with the more i learned

Mazinger · 15th February 2008, 08:10 PM

^^^ Its odd that you are saying it has a high center of gravity when a flat engine's purpose is to lower it!!!

It does make some beautiful noises though!

gavman · 16th February 2008, 05:31 PM

just going on what all the scribblers said at the time

(much to my disappointment)

shadowninja · 16th February 2008, 11:17 PM

348: the switch gear is all Fiat, so expect it to break off in your hands. Handling is really the media getting carried away. It is better than most things of its time; it was just not up to par with the expected Ferrari handling.

456: be very careful. They might only be £30k now but they command £160k supercar running costs. eg The bonnet costs £12k alone. Servicing a Ferrari V12 is hellishly expensive. Something expensive is not very reliable either (clutch?)... search Pistonheads for further info.

There's a saying when buying a Ferrari: if you can't afford a £40k BMW, you can't afford a £20k Ferrari.

Mazinger · 17th February 2008, 10:13 AM

You can always make a carbonfiber/fiberglass hood, I think that a lot of parts will probably be cheaper to fabricate and perhaps be of better quality on those cars.

whiteSky · 17th February 2008, 02:28 PM

We had a 348 ts and a early F355.

The F355 was by far the better car!

With only 300hp on ts/tb's (later 320hp for gtb and gts) you should rather go for the 350Z.
We had just problems with the car... AC Control Unit failed twice and heated FULL without a chance to switch it off, quality was poor all over.

The F355 made no Problems during 7 years.

Keep in mind that you have to replace the timing belts all 2 years/20'000kms.

Beside the F355, the 328 is one of the "reliabel" Ferrais you can get for "small" money.

rasonline · 17th February 2008, 07:43 PM

When the NSX was launched there were a lot of comparisons to the 348. and the NSX was the car that most journalists said they would go for. The Ferrari 348 wasn't a great car on its own. Shared its styling with the Testarossa and that was more of its claim to fame.

My all time favourite Ferrari design is a F355.

metropolis · 17th February 2008, 08:28 PM

Never driven a 348 before but i have seen one on the scales and it is heavy car nearly the same as a 350z!

gtrlux · 5th April 2008, 12:52 PM

OK quick update, what about an 328 GTB Targa . . . Is it true you not need to remove the entire engine to change the oil filter

. . . . found a nice black one for my mate for around 5.000.000Yen, somebody knows if its worth??? . . . . I actually think it looks awsome, some sexy retro italian whore and well it comes in black as well

. . . . some body I not thrust told me once the 328 GTB is cheap in parts and servicing is easier then on a Nissan Micra???? Myth or is it really the most reliable Ferrari build before the Modena???

Thanks

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15th February 2008, 04:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
mifn21 GTROC Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,035	The F355 would be a better everyday car, but a Testarossa would be a cool car to own, but it has a V12 and is therefore much more expensive to run I'd choose the Testarossa

15th February 2008, 05:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
banzai g GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bushmills northern ireland Posts: 413	The Testarossa hada flat 12 !!! Lovely car , can pick yourself up a real bargain. Total nightmare to work on tho !

15th February 2008, 08:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mazinger GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UAE Posts: 291	^^^ Its odd that you are saying it has a high center of gravity when a flat engine's purpose is to lower it!!! It does make some beautiful noises though!

16th February 2008, 05:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
gavman GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: out there Posts: 1,990	just going on what all the scribblers said at the time (much to my disappointment)

16th February 2008, 11:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
shadowninja GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Surrey Posts: 445	348: the switch gear is all Fiat, so expect it to break off in your hands. Handling is really the media getting carried away. It is better than most things of its time; it was just not up to par with the expected Ferrari handling. 456: be very careful. They might only be £30k now but they command £160k supercar running costs. eg The bonnet costs £12k alone. Servicing a Ferrari V12 is hellishly expensive. Something expensive is not very reliable either (clutch?)... search Pistonheads for further info. There's a saying when buying a Ferrari: if you can't afford a £40k BMW, you can't afford a £20k Ferrari.

17th February 2008, 10:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
Mazinger GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UAE Posts: 291	You can always make a carbonfiber/fiberglass hood, I think that a lot of parts will probably be cheaper to fabricate and perhaps be of better quality on those cars.

17th February 2008, 02:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
whiteSky GTROC Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 49	We had a 348 ts and a early F355. The F355 was by far the better car! With only 300hp on ts/tb's (later 320hp for gtb and gts) you should rather go for the 350Z. We had just problems with the car... AC Control Unit failed twice and heated FULL without a chance to switch it off, quality was poor all over. The F355 made no Problems during 7 years. Keep in mind that you have to replace the timing belts all 2 years/20'000kms. Beside the F355, the 328 is one of the "reliabel" Ferrais you can get for "small" money.

17th February 2008, 07:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
rasonline GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South-East Africa Posts: 1,497	When the NSX was launched there were a lot of comparisons to the 348. and the NSX was the car that most journalists said they would go for. The Ferrari 348 wasn't a great car on its own. Shared its styling with the Testarossa and that was more of its claim to fame. My all time favourite Ferrari design is a F355.

17th February 2008, 08:28 PM	#26 (permalink)
metropolis GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brum Posts: 271	Never driven a 348 before but i have seen one on the scales and it is heavy car nearly the same as a 350z!

5th April 2008, 12:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
gtrlux Registered user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: at jmotors or in heaven Posts: 5,054	OK quick update, what about an 328 GTB Targa . . . Is it true you not need to remove the entire engine to change the oil filter . . . . found a nice black one for my mate for around 5.000.000Yen, somebody knows if its worth??? . . . . I actually think it looks awsome, some sexy retro italian whore and well it comes in black as well . . . . some body I not thrust told me once the 328 GTB is cheap in parts and servicing is easier then on a Nissan Micra???? Myth or is it really the most reliable Ferrari build before the Modena??? Thanks