Is the Ferrari 348ts the most underrated Ferrari ever? Is it a better choice than a 355? TEG S5 E8

[@the_rs43]

It's very very rare for a KZbin video to have me smiling this much. Loved the commentary and the emotion conveyed. So glad I could be a part of these videos and I can't wait to come back and be a part of something this good

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

You made them pop my friend! I can’t wait for you to get back to the states! Still hoping to see you in Dubai ! Enjoy India, remember for many that is a bucket list opportunity. Find the good, ignore the rest. Love ya brother !!

[@MrJojofoto]

Those revs towards the end make me want to cry... fu**ing amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Yeah. I would pretty much listen to this car if it had a Spotify channel 🤣🤣 on repeat

[@Tapeman958]

I bought my 348TS in 1998. Since then I’ve owned more than 40 sports cars and currently have a collection of 25. Included in that number are 2 - Porsche 911s (Turbo and Speedster), Ferraris (430, 16M, 360, 575SA, F50), McLaren 720S, Lotus 2-11, E30 and E46 M3s, etc. I still have my 348 and still adore it! This video nails it! BTW, I change my own fluids so I only bring it in for the big PM every 8 years or so. My last PM was $9000 and included: new belt, new water pump, all fluids, modification of the power windows so they are faster, and paint repair of the targa roof. In short, if you stay away from the dealer they are cheap to own. BUY ONE!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@Tapeman958 e30 M3 and an F50. You are a true enthusiast. I so appreciate you watching and taking the time to share your experiences!! Cheers!

[@JChavsPorsches]

Glad to see more quality 348 content out here🤝I think everyone car person needs a drive in this, they will have a revelation as you have and I have as well. It’s the most engaging, emotional, and satisfying car, a true race car wrapped in leather. And nobody is talking about them, yet

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@JChavsPorsches YET. It’s coming. I really expected these to be great. A few years back I drove another ts. Never even revved it past 5k (it wasn’t my car and I was just driving it for a mate) I honestly couldn’t believe how good the chassis was. Should have bought one 5 years ago when they were nearly free. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@moiluck]

Nice video and beautifuly made. The 348 is amazing. I just took mine from it’s belt service today and… worth the price. What a car. If you find the parts and a good garage with fair price it’s not that expensive. The car is really underated and I own mine for almost 17 years now not understanding why it was so cheap. I’m a Honda guy and I own s2000 and crx. I love the NSX, but there is no way I would change the 348 for a NSX. Different animals. Greatings from Spain

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@moiluck I like the CRX and S2000 MORE than the NSX 🤣. Enjoy your cars, you have excellent taste ! Thanks so much for watching!

[@moiluck]

@@TimsEnthusiastGarage It seems we have same car preferences, Tim. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create this content and share with all of us. Keep on the good work. Cheers!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@moiluck cheers!

[@PieroIvanMontemaggioreschreibe]

Probably. One of the most iconic cars ever made . Is absolutely stunning.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Thanks so much for watching. Bold designs are often reward years after release. Aging like a fine wine

[@PieroIvanMontemaggioreschreibe]

@@TimsEnthusiastGarage thank you for your great video . Regards from Argentina.

[@OFFROADEV]

The 348 is fast becoming my favorite V8. Its strakes dare I say, make it look even better than the 355. A nod to the Testa, and will be a timeless classic. The 308/328's are finally having their day, the 348 is next.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@OFFROADEV thanks for watching. They really are beautiful!

[@edwinthomas618]

The most underrated YT car channel. Will continue to love your content

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@edwinthomas618 May it one day be rated 🙏 cheers and thanks so much for watching

[@Joey4420]

Another excellent video. I have always been a fan of the 80's and 90's Ferrari's. Of course I bought a Lotus V8 :) I really liked the side by side at the end.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@Joey4420 gives a nice comparison.

[@jonnowocky8179]

I have one here in the UK. I’ve been fortunate to drive quite a few Ferraris - this is the one though. There’s nothing close to this driving and ownership experience for this money, and with a Tubi it still gets my eyes welling up in a tunnel. Magic

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Well said. Easily one of the best all around ownership proposition in Ferrari world. Thanks so much for watching !

[@TheEnhancedMan]

Awesome review! Over the 8 years I've had mine by doing mods for power and weight saving, I'm getting it close to 355 performance, so best of worlds of power while still being analogue.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@TheEnhancedMan so good! Thanks for watching, enjoy your 348!!

[@ZondaF355]

Great video! I do think the its underrated buy better than a F355 is a stretch. I would say the 348 is a good car and the 355 is an all time great. That's the difference to me but would enjoy both cars and they should both be more appreciated.

[@UKBUILT]

👍 I am building my dream V12 supercar with the OG zonda engine 😎

[@daZzleV404]

Great video. With a lot of positive emotions in it. Makes me happy to see that the 348 gets its attention step by step. Id never sell my 348 TB for any other car. Its Enzos last analogue car without any electric helpers but an anti-lock braking system. Whoever owns one too, take goooood care of it

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@daZzleV404 thanks for watching and for your comment! Mind blowing that they were panned for so many years. Brilliant analog heros to be sure!

[@Cullierfla80]

Awesome review and great production value. I had to hit the subscribe button for more! Been wanting one of these for a few years and this did not help. If was smart would pull the trigger while still 5 figures 😂.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

The whole of the exotic / collector car market is in a bit of a slump at the moment. If a good one rears its head, make it happen! Thanks for the sub! It’s a lot harder than it looks🤣

[@lyntonfiammetta]

I agree with the continents of the vid .Having had a Testarossa for 11 yrs a 360 F1 for 9 yrs currently own a 208GT 4 and a 94 348 spider . The 348 is / was the last of the truly analog Ferraris before LDV came in . Bosch motronic 2.7 being the most reliable ( easy to diy fix ) ECU .Hassle free compared to most 5.2 - 355 s . All 348 s have is ABS and a mechanical slippy diff . No electrotwackery driver aids . As the guy said “ you can wring them out “

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@lyntonfiammetta thanks for watching! Great to hear your experience! I had, and really enjoyed a Testarossa for a few years. They are lovely. I have never driven a 208gt 4 or a 308gt 4. I love the look! Enjoy your cars

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

A wonderful video on a great car, Tim 👏

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Thanks so much. I really enjoyed putting this one together. I wish I could do this full time. I genuinely enjoy it but it’s hard to get the fire lit. Even when I launched it and did the smoking tire pod , switch cast , Rutledge shouted me out on NASCAR, just have never been able to get real traction . I’m gonna stay at it . Never give up

[@ezdubbin97]

Good to see a new video!! Such a beauty. While I know not everyone agreed, I really enjoy the side strakes. That carryover from the Testarossa is the chef’s kiss. Classic beauty in a timeless chassis, it has and will age well. It’s also the first Ferrari I ever saw in person.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

I’m right there with you. Chef’s kiss indeed! Thanks for watching !

[@harald.370]

LOL, bit of a continuation thingb here Tim! Last video you shared on the Esprit it was still in a spray booth 😂 Glad you are back in the rythm of posting vids. You deserve way more viewers!!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

So, I have a Green S4S and the Amethyst Black (purple) S4 resurrection car. That car is still in pieces, however. Things are actually progressing. Another lot of new bits has arrived and things are starting to get done. For the first time in, EVER, I am feeling positive about the purple car. Engine is apart, head getting sorted, the chassis is getting built up, still can’t really guess as to a finish date.

[@harald.370]

​@@TimsEnthusiastGaragewow, so that's three years now? I admire your patience!! 👍

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@harald.370 5 years and 107,000 if I’m lucky. Less on both accounts would be brilliant.

[@anbanandanssubramaniam1495]

Great review ❤. The 348 is really amazing. It’s only going up in value

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@anbanandanssubramaniam1495 thanks so much for watching !

[@petei3972]

Seems that you liked the car :) Have had my 348 TS for about 14 years now, fun cars to drive and to own.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

I wish I bought one 14 years ago. I should have gone with my gut ! Thanks for watching

[@petei3972]

@@TimsEnthusiastGarage Yep, had to get her valued for insurance a couple of months ago, she's more than tripled in value in that time. Mine's a '93 TS so has most of the updates that went on the GTB/GTS/Spider such as the suspension upgrades etc. but they are all a blast to drive no matter what the year. Other than being right hand drive (I'm in the UK) she's pretty similar to your, red with the original black sills which personally I like as they look very 80s, early 90s to me. She also has a Tubi which I think sounds great. Enjoy yours 👍

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@petei3972 brilliant! Mine is a 91 and I quite like the black sills as well. So many have had them painted body colour like the 94,95 cars at this point, I was well chuffed to find a completely original car. The raw and unfiltered experience these offer is hard to match. Thanks for watching!!

[@ZondaF355]

We have been lied to. I will never understand how people didn't appreciate these cars. As good as the 348 is the reason I absolutely adore the 355 is that it takes any possible shortcomings and delivers. Mainly the power not that it had to have it but near 400 sure is nice in that chassis. I do think the only thing the 348 has over 355 is the steering rack. That's the only possible knock I have on the beloved 355.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@ZondaF355 the F355 is a masterpiece, no question. The little nips and tucks on the rear deck, the up turn on the leading edge , the front and rear bumpers, the air con controls, the additional 1000 revs. Lots to love. The real win would be to have both. Cheers and thanks so much for your perspective!!

[@alexb3764]

For the longest time these were so cheap. I always ignored them due to thinking the servicing was well out of reach. Till a dear friend bought one, and we’ve both done all the work on it. These are really easy to work on, and are such a pleasure to drive. Aside from the high parts pricing. These are a no brainer

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@alexb3764 I’m always stoked to hear people are working on their own cars. Ferrari, particularly from this era, are very approachable. Some parts are absolutely ridiculous in their pricing but that is the case with most cars like this and many times there are cross references that can reveal a more affordable solution. I wish I would have bought this car 10 years ago. I definitely missed out.

[@sunsetautocarsandbikes]

excellent episode Tim. the 348 is an outstanding car, I think one of the reasons for lower prices is cost of maintenance vs the NSX. I to have have a thing for Mondial T. On proper wheels and slightly lowered they can look very appealing P.S. love the enhanced video and audio.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@sunsetautocarsandbikes thanks so much, really trying. The NSX is prone to valve issues (even with regular adjustments) lackluster in the power train and interior department and still breaks. I would rather spending 5:1 money on a 348 just for the experience but totally get it that some people, maybe MOST people really adore that cars styling. It leaves me cold. Mondial with some low and f355 wheels is 🤌 . I get this may be a hot take. Lol. Thanks so much for watching my friend!

[@MrJojofoto]

The best and most honest rant ")

[@dzagaleta]

Same here, I agree it's the best-looking Ferrari!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

It is so perfect ! Thanks for watching!

[@dzagaleta]

@TimsEnthusiastGarage I'm still waiting on the Lotus update. Yes, I'm the ex Lotus owner.. lol

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@dzagaleta engine is being built currently. New valves were needed due to sitting .

[@dzagaleta]

@TimsEnthusiastGarage good 👍 deal, then it will be ready for that long drive to my garage!

[@MrJojofoto]

I loved the Lotus Esprit as well... we see eye to eye :)

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

I own a 348GTB, I have driven 308GTS/GT4, 355, 360, 430. For me the 348 is the sweet spot, the 355 is actually much nicer to drive around town, more compliant....but when you press on at speed on a winding road, there really isn't that much in it, I prefer the 348 steering and feel at speed than the 355....Yes the 355 is a little more powerful, but really there is not that much in it.... I was looking to buy a 355 but I felt at the time the 348 was much better buying, the 355's felt over priced to me along with many annoying issues......yes the 348 is not perfect, but none of them are. Ferrari never made bad cars, 348 handling is on point, its a great drive........I feel some journalists who's driving skills were not up to the 348 performance capabilities gave it a bad wrap.......But whatever, I have one and love it!! Great video man, thanks for increasing the value of my 348, in fact I think I have to take it out for a blast right now after seeing this!!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Of your list I have never driven the 308GT4, I have never known of a decent one to drive. It’s a shame because I love the way they look. The 355 valve / exhaust manifold / body corrosion issues (which seem more common than on 348) put me off. The 360 has THE BEST engine display compartment . It’s like a jewel on on display. Not super fast but I would take one of those over the much faster 430. If the scud was manual it would probably be one I longer for . I love the look of the 458, but man. They just get so rapid from there it’s in a different “gear” so to speak. I think of them much different . No longer a sports car to be savoured but more of a weapon. We are in the age of weapons grade cars and sadly most are owned by non enthusiasts without the honed skills. But that is a rant for another time. Thanks so much for watching

[@notoriousepn6318]

Great shots great Audio cool car

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Thanks so much. Tried really hard with this one.

[@russssh]

Great video. Did you say it has a capristo or tubi exhaust or is it stock?

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@russssh capristo by pass pipes and a tubi exhaust . Thanks for watching

[@russssh]

@@TimsEnthusiastGarage great, thanks for the fast response Tim! I'll look into that option for mine!

[@JoshsWorld]

For the love of humanity, your camera crew needs a 4Runner (or anything else) with a roll-down back window! Great shots though.. I've always loved the 348.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@JoshsWorld hahaha. Yeah I’m sure they would agree. Thanks for watching!

[@jesseseymour4011]

Cool car, wasn't really on my radar. It is now.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

It really should be. The engines are robust, clutches are inexpensive (for an exotic), smiles per hour is up in some rarified air. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and to watch the video! Cheers!

[@ZondaF355]

You are so correct on the 355 being the last beautiful Ferrari penned by Pininfarina. These cars have aged like fine wine and so sweet to drive people wouldn't even believe it. NSX isn't even in the same planet as 355 I can't speak about 348 but I can agree. I also think we tend to like whichever Ferrari we are currently driving so I'll give you a pass on 348 over 355 lol. Both awesome cars love the vids!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@ZondaF355 a review of the F355 is coming soon, hopefully this fall. They are so fantastic. “The best Ferrari is the one you are driving” that needs to be a quote if it isn’t already mate. Cheers and thanks for watching

[@lllll1234-g9q]

348 is a WAY better car. No power steering, no crazy 5v / cylinder, easy maintenance and reliability - and best of all - the money you save is the money you use to drive the car like it's stolen. A beautiful, brilliant package.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@lllll1234-g9q I agree with you! Thanks for watching

[@jose9335]

Amazing way to transmit your car feelings. I have since 1 year ago a full original 348 TB among other classics cars, some of them incomprehensible with higher value than this Ferrari. For me it drives like a modern car with the spirit and the feeling of Enzo Ferrari era in sports cars. Regarding NSX I think that the Japanese made so good car at that time, that they started the modern era of cars where the drivers falls in an absolute second place. Take the 348 to the limit, and she will not forgive the bad drivers.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Well said! Thanks for sharing and for WATCHING!!

[@MrJojofoto]

The F355 is like a lipstick version of the 348 lol... F355 does have some upgraded curves and functions along with power, but the 348 is simply more raw and pure Ferrari to its core. Goes fast enough, and getting there makes one of the best sounds ever... that's enough of me today!

[@imbluz]

Great presentation. For years, the 348 was being slogged as Ferrari's black sheep. That's untrue and an unfair assessment. The 348 is a great and affordable Ferrari. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@imbluz thanks so much for watching !

[@MrJojofoto]

The sound on the 348 was probably my favorite among all the Ferraris, just that the 512TR was still a bit better... The 348 is a great car indeed!!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@MrJojofoto I really like the 512TR. The best “evolution” or the TR family in my opinion. The 512M took it a bit too far though I get that this is completely subjective. Thanks so much for watching!

[@MrJojofoto]

@@TimsEnthusiastGarage I really enjoyed this video!! Since back in the early 90's I used to pass a Ferrari dealership, and between the F355, 348, and 550, the 348 was my first choice because it had that sound that was so amazing!!!!!!!!!! The 512 TR was another favorite but not the 512 M model or previous... same like you!

[@BRAINFxck10]

You should upgrade to F355 wheels, and I'll say the 308 GT4 is more underrated as it also has incredible feel to it but it always gets forgotten for various reasons.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

It’s funny, I haven’t driven a 308GT4, I quite like the body style but because they got cheap lots of them are really rough . Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@garethjones2171]

love it. i have one god its so good easy to service

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@garethjones2171 I’m glad we are in on the secret! Thanks for watching

[@waseemal-haddad5828]

Gorgeous

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Thanks so much! 355 and 550 videos coming in the next month!

[@margaretbehler4935]

I swear it looks like you are driving just North of Indy.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

The route for this video and several recent videos is in the Dublin Ohio area. Not far from Indy! Thanks for watching🙌

[@margaretbehler4935]

@@TimsEnthusiastGarage I do not know if it is Tim replying. Nevertheless, I love Tim's manner. Honest and just like he is talking to a friend who is curious about a car. He doesn't get get caught up on or mainly just performance. Gives an overall everyday guy feel.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@margaretbehler4935 this is Tim and that comment very much made my day! This is exactly what I am trying to impart with the videos. Cheers!

[@blakehutchison7070]

This is the way.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

No doubt. We have the same taste

[@benmurphy4124]

My first Ferrari was a 1991 TS.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@benmurphy4124 what’s your current ferrari ?

[@tg_ny]

Yeah, it has 30 more hp than the 328, but it is at least 400 lbs heavier. Ferrari switched from a tubular chassis design to a monocoque chassis design in the 348, and the car ended up being much heavier. They haven’t made a production car below 2800 lbs since the 328. The 348 sounds superior though, especially with a Capristo exhaust. I even like it better than the 355, since the 348 both growls and screams at the same time. People who have driven the 355 and the 348 prefer the manual steering of the 348.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

It’s funny. I have driven maybe a dozen or so 328 and none of them have felt light or particularly fleet, the Esprit always felt light years ahead of the 328 and yet some how on par with the 348. I’ll have another go.

[@pezzonovante888]

Shamefully underrated car. It does all the Ferrari V8 things really well, perhaps just not at the absolute limit. But who realllly cares? It looks great, sounds great, feels great, and smells great ;) As a kid, I loved Burago 1/24 models and had a bunch of 'em including the 348. Never did I once think it was ugly or lesser than any of the others. Years later, I drove a colleague's 348 TB aaaaaaaand....... it was awesome. I'm not a racecar driver and neither are the vast majority of people who scoff at these cars. To me, the 348 is a "sports car" rather than a "supercar". It's not modern performance car fast, but it still feels quick and nimble and is perfect for a spirited blast on your favorite driving roads!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

When you put a prancing horse on it, particularly these last 15 years or so, it seems the expectation is “supercar”. Supercar is rarely what people want on a Saturday afternoon. The adage of “driving a slow car fast is more fun that driving a fast car slow” you can use 90% of the performance of these cars and about 30% of the newer ones. That really does translate into a bit of frustration. I actually had the Burago models as well. I had a shop where I sold cars back some years ago and Some stole those models from my youth. That still stings a bit and in the last few years I bought them all again. They still make me smile and so does the 348! Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@WillEhmannDesign]

not a mondial so the answer is no

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@WillEhmannDesign mondial t gets honorable mention in here. I’m a fan. The early cars are pretty unreliable and a bit less refined, that said, I have spent some time in a Mondial 8 and I would still take that over an NSX. Slower? Yes. Better? Absolutely.

[@markyamaguchi9571]

No pininfarina, No Ferrari !!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@markyamaguchi9571 a solid motto to stand by !

[@MrJojofoto]

This car does not need to be the fastest, also today's Ferraris sound tuned, and not a natural sound... 348 is a natural beauty!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Yes!! Well said!

[@motorfab7014]

Peggio di lei 1) Mondial 8 2) 208 gt4 (no USA) 3) 208 gtb (no USA)

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@motorfab7014 Non sono un grande fan delle Mondial 8. Le turbo gtb, diverse sono state importate e non sono male. La 348 è bellissima e performante, una delle prime vetture a stabilire un vero punto di riferimento a Fiorano. È geniale e né tu né Luca mi farete cambiare idea, ciao!

[@luisquintero2992]

Lovely Ferrari, but I still prefer the Honda NSX.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Completely appreciate your take. If you resonate with the NSX then by all means enjoy! I had 2 years ago , one was supercharged and I just never connected with it. I love the S2000 just to prove my Honda non bias. Thanks so much for watching !!

[@sarahdell4042]

@@TimsEnthusiastGarageI’m with you. I’ve owned an NSX (Stock) and it just never felt overly exciting in any category. I will say I love the how low the dash is in those cars, and probably one of my favorite interiors of a car I’ve owned! The NSX is very much like the 348. People either love them or find themselves disappointed.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@sarahdell4042 so true. They are a bit polarizing. Positives on the NSX: it has the second best non gated shifter in any car period. It’s butter (first place goes to the S2000) I also love how low the dash is and how you sit in the car. That being said it feels like a cross between EG civic and Acura Legend in there. I know I am mission something because lots of people love the NSX. Of that generation I quite like the FD RX7 and here again we have a car where people fear it because of the reliability but it has so much more emotion and is a brilliant chassis with what feels like no inertia. Thanks for watching !!

[@aliengoth]

A Corvette from the same year will still beat it.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@aliengoth I have the 1990 ZR1 this is 10,000x the car, and I love the ZR1. Syclone will beat them both in a straight line. All the others are just cars. This thing is an experience.

[@lawrencebmarshall]

348 is expensive to maintain both in parts costs and effort to service. The Mondial (outside the T which is a 348 drivetrain) is far more under rated. Reliable, cheaper to service, and still provides the Ferrari experience. The 348 had build quality issues that get better as the run goes on. The late convertibles are very similar to a 355. The 348 gearbox loves to eat itself. Similar to how the TR diff likes to eat itself. I am sorry, but this review is youtube fluff. It doesn't cover what the real ownership experience of a 348 is. It doesn't care that the car is not the most reliable. It doesn't care that the value is tied to remaining low miles and also a service history with a reputable ferrari service center. It may sound better than an NSX and have better steering feel than one, but the nsx isn't going to require an engine out every 7 years. The NSX isn't going to grenade the gearbox under normal circumstances like a 348 might.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

I own a several dozen Bentley, Aston, Ferrari, Maserati etc. the mondial t is the best mondial BY FAR. I have spent many miles in an Mondial 8 and they are hilariously unreliable almost from a completely different era by way of quality. The last 95 Spiders are lovely and the late car in which I have spent the most time but quality wise very similar to my 91, power wise the bump is near imperceptible. The F355 with its extra revs and considerable power bump and tighter gear stack is a set ahead though much more expensive to maintain in my experience. I had a Testarossa with 50k miles on the original engine and gearbox. It never ate its gearbox. Your last paragraph, sounds like someone who is completely missing the point. While Ferrari can be a sound buy in terms of resale everyone , every single person is quite aware that a mechanical device will need serve. Having owned hundreds of cars and having covered hundreds of thousands of miles in “expensive to maintain” cars I would simply say if the cost of repair puts you off, cars in general aren’t for you. Having recently Serviced my Arnage, and posted about the cost of that service, I assure you I do care that people get to have a fair view of ownership. Fluff? Some people (myself included) will happily watch videos of cars I love just see them in action and hear other peoples take. Headed to your channel now to conduct a similar audit, quite sure I will find no fluff. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

I meant to add to this , the NSX I owned had SIGNIFICANTLY more issues than my Lotus (on which I have put more than 18k miles). I actually found it quite amusing, no pleasure was had from those cars. I will start stockpiling gear boxes now 🤌

[@sarahdell4042]

To be 100% fair. I’ve owned an NSX. If you’re not doing repairs yourself. Labor costs are very much on par with what it would cost to service this 348. Now, parts cost are much higher on the 348. But you’re comparing a flat plane crank Ferrari V8 to a nothing special Honda V6

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@sarahdell4042 I agree. Additionally, a lot of people form opinions from reading forum posts and haven’t ever owned the cars on which they opine. Automobile ownership is very much pay to play. People buy “reliable” cars like the 996 or NSX because they think they can buy the car and ever have a big bill. It’s why 996/986 owners live in fear of IMS. Most would be financially ruined by this yet owners see it as a potential pit fall and service accordingly. The price of the car is never the end of the road. With cars where parts can be scarce (Bentley and Ferrari are amongst them ) you really need to have a talented mechanic or be a talented mechanic. An engine out service would cost me 1/4 of what people would generally pay and in general being thrifty, shopping ahead for know needs is a good policy. My last Bentley service was a tad under 900 dollars for what would have been 6500 dollars to someone who paid blindly to the dealer. At the end of the day all cars can break, even the NSX, and for me personally I would rather have a Legend Coupe or S2000 if Honda was a requirement. Also, and this is the last bit I will add. The two least reliable cars I have ever owned - 1. 1983 ur Quattro 2. 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring The latter scared me for life, but I would gladly own another ur quattro. For me it’s not about the money. It’s about the vehicle and how it makes you feel.

[@jstoli996c4s]

Random internet NSX fanboi doesn’t like a Ferrari… oh no! Anyway… 🇮🇹 🤌

[@bigislandvip5540]

But you can buy a Cayman S that is a better handling, faster car for way less money.

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

@@bigislandvip5540 I can’t think of a less inspiring alternative to this car. They feel so sluggish and look so ho-hum. To each their own. Enjoy the drive!

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every ferrari bellisimo

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Thanks for watching. They build a really great car !