Maybe i can explain: after a dozen porsches our dear dr bill wanted something exotic and Ferrari has always been a secret love. Since he spent most of his money on a nice house in a fine neighborhood (good move) he cannot rationalize the bucks it takes to go modern Ferrari. The 348 is not going to scare any Turbo owners but it is still a Ferrari and will command respect. At the price he paid, it won't depreciate like our stinking Turbos and he won't lose his shirt.

 

I think the move into a better neighbor was a good decision. The house will most likely appreciate in value, unlike a new car. I think the 348 looks pretty cool, classic. Something about the boxy look. After all, some of the greatest Ferraris, F40 and F50, had the boxy look, it has been proven in the wind tunnel to be better for aerodynamics. You must post picks when you get the car. Congrats on the car and the house dr bill

 

I had a co-worker that had a 348, great car, but he said he did the smartest thing in the world and traded it in for a used viper


cool thing was, he sold the 348 for more then he paid, however he did pull the motor and do a full rebuild.





Congrats on the new pad Bill, shoulda got a 348 (but who am I to talk, I drive a honduh )

 

i've driven many a Porsche in my day and think it is one of the nicest vehicles on the road-take a beast like Red Devil's and you can't compete when it comes to looks, speed, and performance. And it certainly is in many ways the envy of even any ferrari owner. for myself, i am looking forward to having a car that will give me one simple thing i've missed since selling my turbo- a wide smile on my face . what's funny is the 348 is commanding same price as 2001/2002 tt's. Gotta go b/c a tt just flew by and the guy driving looks really cold-oh it's just his shirt that came flying off.......

 

enjoy Bill, make sure to post pics!!!

 

348s are kind of cool, you couldn't get away with driving one in L.A. very easily. Main reason is that all the **** stars in L.A. drive 348s, especially in my area (San Fernando Valley, **** capital of America). They're cool cars, but Dr. Bill I think you should wait a bit and get an F355 if possible. Either way, a Ferraris a Ferrari, enjoy it.

 

**** stars, huh? well in that case i picked the right car....

 

I just want my man Billy to be happy ....... and I also want to be able to say to him "I told you so" LOL

 

:rofl: so true

 

buddy, I still love you....

 

 

Easy my boy, 348's and 2001 Turbo's ARE NOT at the same price level yet, but it probably won't take too long. Funny thing about the **** stars driving one b/c Dr. Bill kinda has that look (minus the proper bulge, of course--Not that I'm looking!). Just like older Porsches, especially Turbos, a Ferrari in red and especially a spyder will always turn heads. Darren has first dibs on the "I told you so's" and I'd like to start a pool of when Dr. Bill gets rid of this car. If past history is any indication, the smart money is on somewhere in the under 1-year range. Anyone in for $10 each?

 

i'll throw in $20!

 

black looks great. But, IMHO, it hides alot of the beautiful lines.

 

very nice car i love her. she looks better in red and yellow