Welcome aboard...
Since no 348 owners have jumped in yet I figured I would to at least point you to the
348 thread in case you haven't already stumbled upon it. It has some info you'll find useful in terms of what some of us have encountered/modified, although there's not a lot from pre-2005 models. There is some commentary on why some of us chose FW over SR or another brand that you will find affirming. Most importantly, you are having a survey done on whatever you buy.
Hopefully someone with experience specific to that model year will chime in, but good luck in your pursuit and keep us in the loop!