328 GTS/GTB

[Fessia fancier]

996Type said:

A quick question, if you are buying from one of the top tier independents, Cartwright / Barkaway / Shiltech / Walkersport (who also do PPI’s), do you negate the need for a PPI?

If a classic comes up through the main dealer network, do you still go down an independent PPI route there?

I have done just that in the past. It gives peace of mind for a modest cost in my view.

[996Type]

DeejRC said:

996Type said:

A quick question, if you are buying from one of the top tier independents, Cartwright / Barkaway / Shiltech / Walkersport (who also do PPI’s), do you negate the need for a PPI?

If a classic comes up through the main dealer network, do you still go down an independent PPI route there?

Looking at Dick’s silver 308GTB?

Yes, it’s one of the cars I’ve been in touch about. I love the colour and also the interior!

[DeejRC]

Had a look at the GTB at Dicks today. It is thoroughly thoroughly lovely. Cracking paperwork file. Couldn’t ask for more really.

[priley]

Looks stunning in the pictures. Fantastic colour combo, and good value I’d say. Imagine what a similar LHD 246gt would cost to get into and it’s not far off aesthetically plus another 60bhp. And perfect for trips to Europe!

[SL550M]

Oooh….what a lovely thing. That really is a very tempting proposition. Probably my favourite colour scheme, too.

[theadman]

A big part of the ownership experience is knowing it's in the garage!





...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!

Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?

[Petrus1983]

theadman said:

A big part of the ownership experience is knowing it's in the garage!





...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!

Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?

Apologies if you're a long time owner but just a heads up for wet weather driving - remember to towel off the inside of the fuel filler 'flap' once you've parked up. Ours ended up with rust inside it which was expensive to sort (needed respraying etc) - there should be a drain hole, but there isn't.

[996Type]

theadman said:

A big part of the ownership experience is knowing it's in the garage!





...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!

Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?

What a lovely car, my ideal spec!

[theadman]

Petrus1983 said:

Apologies if you're a long time owner but just a heads up for wet weather driving - remember to towel off the inside of the fuel filler 'flap' once you've parked up. Ours ended up with rust inside it which was expensive to sort (needed respraying etc) - there should be a drain hole, but there isn't.

Thanks for the advice. On most occasions I only use the car when it's dry, but have been caught out a few times. When this has happened I've left the doors, bonnet and boot open to thoroughly dry out, but I've never considered the fuel flap!

[theadman]

996Type said:

What a lovely car, my ideal spec!

Thank you!

I started with a 308GTS, then moved on to a 328GTS which made me realise a 308 was what I really wanted! It took 11 years and a couple of false starts, before this car found me at a time I wasn't even looking!

It's strange how the world works!

[classicaholic]

This year has been so wet - I have been out in mine once! Off for an MoT on Tuesday, hope its reasonably dry as it dosnt like the wet, the head lights stay on even though they are down and tuned off, must be a leak somewhere or just dodgy Italian electrics that dont like the rain!

[Petrus1983]

theadman said:

Thanks for the advice. On most occasions I only use the car when it's dry, but have been caught out a few times. When this has happened I've left the doors, bonnet and boot open to thoroughly dry out, but I've never considered the fuel flap!

No worries - I'm glad I've mentioned it now. Enjoy the car - they really are wonderful.

[4rephill]

Petrus1983 said:

theadman said:

A big part of the ownership experience is knowing it's in the garage!





...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!

Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?

Apologies if you're a long time owner but just a heads up for wet weather driving - remember to towel off the inside of the fuel filler 'flap' once you've parked up. Ours ended up with rust inside it which was expensive to sort (needed respraying etc) - there should be a drain hole, but there isn't.

I don't believe even the Italian's have managed to make fibreglass rust yet

And if you're seeing rust around the fuel filler on a vetroresina, its highly likely your car has much bigger problems - i.e. chassis corrosion

[ratrod 2]

theadman said:

A big part of the ownership experience is knowing it's in the garage!





...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!

Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?

Couldn't agree more, Just nice to know it's there when you want to drive it,

nothing worse than a empty toy cupboard

even when the car has just gone for a service and there's a empty space for a few days it's a relief to see it back in it's place ,

Sounds silly but after 29 years of ownership when i haven't been in the garage for a while i still lift a corner of the cover up very slightly

just to remind myself how lucky i am to still own it through a few ups and downs in life