The ferrari 348 type f119 is a midengine v8 powered 2seat sports car produced by italian automaker ferrari, replacing the 328 in 1989 and continuing until 1995. You may remember this column, because i tied a tv to the roof of. Edit depending where you live in the world, a 456 might be an alternative to a 360 i. The prices and interest in the 348 challenge cars have risen, but considering what the 348 challenge represents in the history of modern ferrari, i think its extremely undervalued. Can a ferrari 458 italia or spider be used as a daily driver. To see ads from the june, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Why have we been ignoring the ferrari 348 challenge. I think we can all agree that excellent fuel economy is an important quality in a daily driver. I also waited over a year for this specific model series speciale to appear on the market rare, at only 100 made.
This in contrast to the 355 i own which, while completely daily driveable is. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is. Attempting to lean low enough to hand a cocacola to the diablos driver, our mcdonalds server almost tumbles out of. Like most special edition prancing ponies, competition tweaked roadgoing cars are made in low numbers for the true diehard ferrari fansoftentimes their sole existence stems from homologation necessity, meaning only the minimum for regulation requirements are produced. Ferrari 348 primer for new owners the original enthusiasts guide. The ferrari 348 spider elicits waves, honks, stares, and constant calls from nearby motorists and pedestrians alike. Not all ferraris are sliding, as later and less expensive models like the 360 coupe, 348 ts, 550 maranello, 456 gt and mondial all recorded an increase. The car was rarely used and in the best weather conditions. This 1990 ferrari 348ts vin zfffg36a4l0086653 is offered as a. We have 6 ferrari 348 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0. Introduced in 1989, the 348 was a major departure for ferraris successful roadgoing, midengine series of sports cars and it replaced two of the most popular ferrari models in history, the 308 and the 328. I commute into nyc everyday so there is no way that i would use my 458 italia as a daily dri ver. Oct 17, 2016 heres how you can daily drive a ferrari supercar duration.
Join the 150,000 fans who subscribe to our awesome email updates. It was purchased by the seller in 2004 from a dealer in washington state and was driven minimally over the next decade. I have put about 2200 miles on the car in 5 months. Either way, its good to see a daily driver with mods and a color other than. For the vehicle there is a regularly maintained service booklet only ferrari authorized repair shops maintained, all order and delivery documents and all invoices since the beginning. It can be, but its not something that should be planned on. Other than the ss, the only other 348 that appealed to me was the gts gtb. Ferrari 348 the ferrari 348 type f119 is a midengined, rearwheeldrive v8powered 2seat sports car by ferrari s.
Nov 11, 2016 i think thats been the case for the last year and a half. That being said, i think for me the best daily driver ferrari in nonsalted roads weather would likely be a 456 manual or 550. I have not driven either but i imagine they could be more laid back than the mid engine cars. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Welcome to you must buy, our daily look at the cars you really should be buying instead. Koenigcustomized ferrari 348 for sale twinturbo custom. Gone forever are those fifties and sixties ferraris in which the driver would exit. I think thats been the case for the last year and a half.
Also available is a workshop manual and various literature on. I live in my van, but my other car is a ferrari 348 with a bike rack. The hagerty price guide index of ferraris is a stock market style index that averages the values of of the most sought after street ferraris of the 1950s70s. The design helped centralize mass between the wheels it also explains the t designation. Although this one got away, ryan did a great job of responding and answering my questions. So, as a daily driver, its a car that is not designed to be driven under such conditions. The ferrari testarossa spider project unique being a chop top one off rat look ferrari maintaining originality and patina of this 1987 poster car. The ferrari mechanic tells me that all targatop 348s leak this way. This car for me has been a childhood dream come true, and is pretty much a daily driver.
This 1991 gmc syclone was jay lenos daily driver for years. That said, even amongst these modern driver classics, i still think the challenge is an undiscovered gem. It was a dashing detective in hawaii, rather than numerous le mans and f1 victories, that made ferrari a household word to the. Heres why the ferrari 348 doesnt deserve its bad reputation duration. The ferrari 348 type f119 is a midengine v8powered 2seat sports car produced by italian automaker ferrari, replacing the 328 in 1989 and continuing until 1995. Assuming that this is not going to be a daily driver. There are better, cheaper cars, and ones that dont have the stigma of one of the worlds most embarrassing brands. It comes from maranello attached to fewer pieces that can fall off. Also available is a workshop manual and various literature on the ferrari 348. The ferrari 348 marked a distinct departure from the 328 and 308 that preceded it, and it truly ushered the. On the other hand, i use it almost constantly on weekends exceptions for rain, busy parking lots and valets, and will often just take a drive.
Oct 30, 2018 this 520horsepower ferrari 348 is another wild creation by koenig, and its for sale. The ferrari feels more solidly built and understandably so. Driving across the usa to pickup a really cheap ferrari. So lets compare the ferrari to, say, the chrysler 200 v6, which is an outstanding vehicle for commuting from point a to point b, assuming that one of those points is the enterprise lot at a major international airport. Pre1994 outer front wheel bearings for 348s and for most ferraris made from the 1970s up through to the 348. Its sports orientation was best expressed on the track, as proven by the 348 challenge, which saw this car race on circuits in europe and the us. Aug 27, 2017 the 550 maranello was a big shift for ferrari back in the day as it revived the legacy of the frontengine v12 models of the past, with the company engineering it to be a usable daily driver. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at ferraris gestione sportiva f1 racing division. The 550 maranello was a big shift for ferrari back in the day as it revived the legacy of the frontengine v12 models of the past, with the company engineering it to be a usable daily driver. Give us some testarossa flare in the v8 price class, ferrari customers implored, and the 348 was. Can a ferrari 458 italia or spider be used as a daily. Nine months ago, in my firstever column as a bona fide jalopnik writer, i proclaimed. The f430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of ferrari v8engined berlinettas.
We have 6 ferrari 348 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 5 personal use cars. What i learned after 5,600 miles in a ferrari f355 spider. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. This koenigcustomized ferrari 348 is the most 90s exotic on sale right now. Is the ferrari portofino any good as a daily driver. Ordinary drivers morph into paparazzi, turning their digital cameras and video recorders on to film your every move as you drive by with the top down. Let me begin by saying there is no good reason to want a ferrari 348. The 348 was the first completely new model announced by the company subsequent to the death of enzo ferrari in august 1988.
Only one problem, it needs the engine out major service. A supercar with a top speed of 171mph and acceleration of 0100mph in 11. Standard antilock brakes afforded equally impressive. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. This 1994 ferrari 348 is a silveroverblack spider that was first registered in florida and spent time in several other states prior to its acquisition by the current owner in february 2019. Heres why you absolutely cant drive a ferrari every day. Heres why the ferrari 348 doesnt deserve its bad reputation. Others say its a crowning star on ferrari s stellar model lineup.
And everything feels a lot more modern than it does inside the vintage 308. Used and abused, driven and enjoyed as all supercars should be. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the perfect car. Tim found an 1992 ferrari 348 ts in excellent condition for a really good price.
Leakdown of less than 15% should be an acceptable daily driver, track use if you want. Feb 19, 2014 yes, a 458 can easily be used as a daily driver. It was the final v8 model developed under the direction of enzo ferrari before his death, commissioned to production posthumously. I drove a ferrari 348ts for a grand total of 6 hours yep, exotic rental in vegas. Of course you will need a dedicated parking spot wherever you are daily driving to. We drove a ferrari f355 spider on a 5,600mile journey from california to newfoundland. Like marmite you either love it or hate it 2003 ferrari challenge stradale my daily driver for over 8 years. Apr 30, 2017 the cheapest ferrari 348 gets the most expensive exhaust. Dangerous situations at the nurburgring bad driving, collisions and unsafe situations nordschleife duration. Heres why the ferrari 348 is better than you think autotrader. Read this full classic buyers guide article at motor trend classic. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. This 1990 ferrari 348 ts was sold new in illinois and remained in the midwest until 1994, when it was moved to florida.
Ferrari 348 service and repair manuals every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Displaying 5 total results for classic ferrari 348 vehicles for sale. The list below shows the cars that make up the index, while the graph to the left shows this indexs average value over the years. The real selling point of the 348, to me, though, is its driving. At the marque level, ferrari carries the most prestige in this hobby, so while the ferrari market faces headwinds, the name recognition, low production numbers, good looks, and rewarding. Allow us introduce you to a car that some feel has an appearance that can be characterized as a lovechild between a chevy corvette stingray and an amc pacer. Ferrari collector car indexes hagerty valuation tool. This 520horsepower ferrari 348 is another wild creation by koenig, and its for sale. Search preowned ferrari 348 listings to find the best local deals. The looks you get at a stop light are pretty nice to. Ferrari 348 gtb modified from the 348 tb, the 348 gtb was a twoseater berlinetta with dynamic performance characteristics worthy of the marques highest traditions. This car is my daily driver and i cannot imagine driving anything else.