Now when we go driving like maniacs through the woods, all the cop will remember is "There was a Ferrari with a vanity plate - he thinks he is Schummy"... and the rest of us can remain anonymous and make a getaway
I will carry a sign on top "The Silver Vette made me do it .."
For sake of parity, you need to re-install that racing exhaust back again.
Sameerrao, i just got back from a trip checked out the forum saw your new baby!!!
An awesome car, a fantastic example of how a 348 should be, that has been well looked after, and is going to be in your hands too, your write ups are great!!! Enjoy every minute you have with the 348, you deserve it!!!!
I have now owned Sophia for nearly seven months. We have both covered 4,000 fun filled miles so far. Probably more than most owners put in their cars in a year and half.
I have taken her on long cross-country journeys, a track day event, rain (Yes, Ferraris do not melt in the rain) and more fun stuff. I feel I have gotten a better idea on how to drive the car. Still learning to be smooth and fast though - fun challenge in a true driver's car . The handling is still amazing - in terms of feel if not ultimate grip. The brakes are strong and well capable of arresting speeds. All-round visibility is great. there is nothing I can think as a negative that would prevent me from recommending it to others.
All thru this she has been an absolute trooper - starting on the key and getting on with the program. The music from the rear always sounds good. FYI, I have the Spider exhaust in my car which is lighter than the normal one and is a bit less restrictive. It sounds pretty good IMO - I am not in a terrible hurry to upgrade the cats and exhaust. Need to save the $$$$ now.
So far the upgrade/maintenance/repair expenses have been:
- $2 for some glue to re-stick the interior rear view mirror that loosened up.
- ~$250 for oil change (11 quarts of Redline 5W40 and 5 quarts of Redline 75-90NS gearbox oil)
- New aluminium (note not aluminum as the folks here seem to think ) pedals - cost $free - gift from bro
- lots of 93 octane gas - not tracking fuel mileage - really pointless - this is supposed to be a fun car.
- $20 for a battery tender - well worth its weight in Au
- ~$500 for a set of 4 tires - good to go for another 10K miles I believe
I need to refresh the a/c refrigerant - its needed now.
Some recent pics
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That's awesome, Sameer! I'm actually a bit surprised how low your maintainance costs have been. I have to admit, looking at the pics of Sophia have really turned my opinion of the 348 line in general. It's really quite a pretty car to look at. I hope you two have many more happy journeys together! 8)
Beautiful pics as always Nice to see she's no garage queen
Man its an ultimate dream to wake up, walk down to the garage all sleepy scratching your nuts, open the door, look at your Ferrari, giggle, close the door. F*ckin awsome
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Nice to see she's no garage queen 
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