Tempted by the dark side...

[nevpugh308]

Yeah ... stay well clear of nevpugh308 and turbobloke !

[turbobloke]

nevpugh308 said:

Yeah ... stay well clear of nevpugh308 and turbobloke !

[diver944]

.... but sidle up to Nevs Missus - she sounds a real hottie

[Thom]

nevpugh308 said:

Reliability : [...] Mechanically (engine, gbox, suspension) they'll run forever, very very robust.

May I add that the other day I spotted a 308 GTS with a shade over 300000 kms (180,000 miles) on the odometer.

>> Edited by Thom on Sunday 10th October 11:22

[sb-1]

cerowe said:

Giving serious consideration to chopping in my 964 for a ferrari 308QV Not quite sure what sort of advice to expect from this forum!! But does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with this iconic fezza?

Chris,

May I suggest for a more balanced view you also post this on the Ferrari section.

Steve

Mind you nevpugh and others have already given there replies on here.

>> Edited by sb-1 on Sunday 10th October 12:04

>> Edited by sb-1 on Sunday 10th October 12:06

[nevpugh308]

Thom said:

May I add that the other day I spotted a 308 GTS with a shade over 300000 kms (180,000 miles) on the odometer.

Wow ! I've seen a few 100k-ers but that must be some kind of a record !

[Thom]

nevpugh308 said:

Wow ! I've seen a few 100k-ers but that must be some kind of a record !

Here is the only picture of that car I know of that was taken by a mate. Too bad he did not shoot the odometer as well. It certainly looked like a very well-maintained car, if not in as new conditions.



>> Edited by Thom on Sunday 10th October 20:47

[tony.t]

Cool, lifesize picture of 308 engine bay

[pesty]

Do it!

Now tell me the details of your car

[Dogsharks]

"PAIN" would be the operative word. If you can endure the pain, there would be fleeting moments of fun.

Dogsharks

[cerowe]

Jeez - this got a few more replies than i expected!! Only just noticed...

Anyway, I do feel like a change so I've decided to test-drive a 308QV as soon as I can (got my eye on one in particular), so I'll go from there. I'll post questions re servicing costs on the ferrari site...

Thanks especially to turbobloke & nevpugh - I've had a look at your web site before btw. I'll check 2nd gear from cold on any I drive!

Shame I can't afford both really!!

[nevpugh308]

Oh yeah ... there's a buyers guide on my webshyte

[turbobloke]

cerowe said:

Jeez - this got a few more replies than i expected!! Only just noticed...

You're welcome, we're very knowledgeable about Ferraris here on the Porsche forum

cerowe said:

Anyway, I do feel like a change so I've decided to test-drive a 308QV as soon as I can (got my eye on one in particular), so I'll go from there. I'll post questions re servicing costs on the ferrari site...

See you there buddy

cerowe said:

Thanks especially to turbobloke & nevpugh

Hope you get a beaut. Enjoy.

[Bananaman]

Can you not afford a 328, as I think that these cars were a fair bit better than the 308....

[cerowe]

Yes I can afford the 328 (just) but the way I see it (and I may be wrong):

308 better looks with that front spoiler, nicer interior (no fiat switches), and the 84-> cars are galvanised. £25-30k for a good one

328 marginally more performance, only slightly less costly to maintain than a late 308QV. £35-40k for equivalent condition.

Just can't see how to justify the price difference!

(should this be on the ferrari forum!?)

[Bananaman]

cerowe said:

Yes I can afford the 328 (just) but the way I see it (and I may be wrong): 308 better looks with that front spoiler, nicer interior (no fiat switches), and the 84-> cars are galvanised. £25-30k for a good one 328 marginally more performance, only slightly less costly to maintain than a late 308QV. £35-40k for equivalent condition. Just can't see how to justify the price difference! (should this be on the ferrari forum!?)

1989 FERRARI 328 GTS2 Doors, Manual, Petrol, 16,000 miles, Rosso Corsa. Full Leather, Power-Assisted Steering, ABS, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Electric windows, Full service history. This Car Was In Storage For 8 Years Hence The Low Miles, Stunning Collectable Model, Outstanding Condition, Phone [phone] Anytime £29,990.


FERRARI 308 GTS QV (83)
Red/Crema, 49,700 miles, 6 owners, private number £26995.

Just a couple of the cheaper cars advertised on Auto trader, I don't think that the price difference is as big as you think & the 328 is better built/more reliable for regular use..............