lol fine call me a streacher, maybe on the ferrari but on anything else, i actually like older models of cars . i would buy an old quatroporte anyday, not because its a way to say u own a maserati, but because i actually like it, even if it does look funny. and well maybe im a strecher because im young and rite now i just want to drive anything period and to say that it would be a ferrari, even if it was crap well it would make my day

 

348 over 911 over NSX anyday. All nice cars though.

 

Great thing is that if you treat the NSX like any other Honda/Acura, it'll last just as long, if not more.

Major maintainence isn't until 90k. Can't say the same for the Ferarri.

 

If money and maintenace were no object, the 348 for sure.

Come on. It's Italian and chicks dig Ferraris.

If it comes down to money, I'd just get a new Cayman.

 

If money and maitenace cost were no object, you'd still buy a 348 and not F430? Lamborghini Mercielago? Galardo? McLaren F1? Obviously for anyone considering a used NSX or Ferrari 348 money is a consideration.

 

Good point!

Like I said, I am a HUGE Ferrari fan, but this is just a bit too Miami Vice for me.


The 355 mostly fixed the 348's styling and performance shortcomings,
and I like the 355 a lot. The 355 would be the oldest of the "recent" Ferraris
I would buy, and it would be a six-speed, not an F1 (the early F1
transmissions certainly had their issues with clutches) and it would be
a hard top, not a targa or a spyder.

Also, don't think for a minute that buying a used 348 instantly gets you
into the Ferrari "good old boys" club. Most of the serious Ferraristi
recognize the 348 as a good starter Ferrari, but you won't even be in the
same league as the guys with the newer cars. I've seen it happen at
local Ferrari meets and car show events; I hate to say it, but owners
of newer Ferraris by-in-large disregard the 348 and 355 models!

Of course, owners of those newer Ferraris had to start somewhere,
but most guys with a 430 or 599 have owned MANY Ferraris throughout
the years; it will take you a while to work your way onto their playground!

 

The 348 is the old Ferrari workmanship, i.e PITA.
The 355 was a much improved car, and the NSX helped give Ferrari a wake up call.

355 vs NSX is a tough call
NSX> 348 anytime anyplace

 

Thanks guys, And no this will not be my only car. I am looking for a weekend car.
The only thing im afraid of is hearing all the crap from people who hate honda's like there favorite saying "Its still a Honda" if I buy the NSX.
I used to own a 2000 S2000 when they first came out and I didnt hear then end of the crap and I got sick of it.

 

hmm for a weekend car, how about a used lotus, people cant say crap about those cars

 

Have you ridden in one? Talk about an uncompromising ride. It's a good 3rd vehicle - for the track.

 

I am a porsche junkey. I'm going with the 911.

 

Hondas/Acura's will always have that stigma. IMO, the NSX is so good it doesn't matter. Quite frankly I prefer it badged the Honda NSX.

If your that concerned about what people think, you are in trouble. No matter what you get, people will say something.

 

yes, i have and i enjoyed it to. and if this guy is looking at a 911 , a nsx, and an m3, i think he is looking for a sporty car. and since its a weeked car, its not like the ride would be something he could not live with. just my opinion.

 

A dude at work owns an Elise and that thing is a toy. If you get into a
collision with a Dodge Neon on that thing the Neon will crush it like a
tin can.

As for the Honda thing, the NSX transcends the Honda badge. Its
design and ride are timeless. If you buy the Ferrari or the Porsche
many will say you could not afford a 997 or a F430 anyways, so
oh well, there are haters everywhere about every car.

 

maintenance would kill the deal for the 348....sounds like the OP is on somewhat of a budget....therefore I vote NSX.