Ferrari 308,328 or 348?
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Some great insights thank you. I notice that most people advise against a GTS version which is the one I was considering due to the additional dimension. Do they really feel that wobbly in comparison? I am definitely not looking for anything fast just a classic to add to my other weekend car. If anyone lives in Lancashire and doesn’t mind me looking at their car please let me know.
bentley01 said:
Some great insights thank you. I notice that most people advise against a GTS version which is the one I was considering due to the additional dimension. Do they really feel that wobbly in comparison? I am definitely not looking for anything fast just a classic to add to my other weekend car. If anyone lives in Lancashire and doesn’t mind me looking at their car please let me know.
The GTS's are never going to be as stiff as a GTB, but it's all relative.None of these things are worth taking to a track unless you modify them, the seats are not that supportive & there is a fair amount of body roll. By modern standards they are under powered.
But for road use they are just fine. The chassis, engines, suspension & tyre sizes are all well matched.
Edited by Wombat3 on Saturday 8th February 22:57
Fessia fancier said:
Just to add I agree, don’t discount a GTS.
I agree ,my GTB shares the garage with a 1981 one of the last of the carburettor GTS's which i only bought last year, standard car with some lovely factory spec,
Looks a little high sitting next to the GTB but i have no intention of modifying it ,
Drives fine and only notice a slight wobble when the roof is removed but even then hardly noticeable
but i have had some that were terrible, Go and give them a drive ,like Fesscier fancier says don't discount them ,
I've only ever had GTS variants and a slight wobble is worth it for having the roof off to appreciate the sound especially with a sports exhaust.
Due to the relatively high sidewall the ride is actually better than most modern cars unless a carbon tubbed McLaren Spider. Recently drove a 2017 Vanquish Volante and it was way more jiggly and uncomfortable than any 308.
Due to the relatively high sidewall the ride is actually better than most modern cars unless a carbon tubbed McLaren Spider. Recently drove a 2017 Vanquish Volante and it was way more jiggly and uncomfortable than any 308.
bentley01 said:
I have never had a Ferrari and whilst I am not interested in anything modern I do really fancy owning one. My favourite to look at has always been the 348 but I would also consider a 308 or a 328. In terms of driving pleasure and ownership costs and hassle I would really appreciate some advice. Many thanks in advance.
Go for it. Got a 348 a year ago. Very special machine that hides under the shadow of its apparently superior 355 big brother. 348 steering is without match. Analogue experience is from days gone by compared with the bloated electronic nanny machines we have to choose from new today. No power steering, no traction control, no airbags...drive within your ability and stay alert!! 170 mph go kart that still (for the moment at least) allowed on the road...bentley01 said:
67Dino said:
Not able to compare those three, but the 328 is very pretty to look at, just not very fast.
Very modest power (a hatchback GTi would be quicker) and fairly basic and built like a Fiat inside. Also worth noting it’s small - I’d say 6’ is the absolute height limit to be able to drive it. That said, it is fun to drive because even at low speed it’s engaging (if rattly) to throw around plus you get to look at.
When I had mine it was a £30k car and worth every penny. At 3x that now it’s not such great value, but still a work of art.
Oh I’m 6.2 might not fit then.Very modest power (a hatchback GTi would be quicker) and fairly basic and built like a Fiat inside. Also worth noting it’s small - I’d say 6’ is the absolute height limit to be able to drive it. That said, it is fun to drive because even at low speed it’s engaging (if rattly) to throw around plus you get to look at.
When I had mine it was a £30k car and worth every penny. At 3x that now it’s not such great value, but still a work of art.
I also remember how comical (by today's standards) the handling felt as it had such high profile tyres.
He liked his, but it let him down quite a lot - nothing major, just overheating, or not staying etc.
Edited by Big Nanas on Monday 17th February 16:27
I had a 308gts QV for several years and really regret selling it.
I’m over 6ft and never had any issue getting comfortable. There was nothing like an early summer morning blast on a quiet country road with the roof off.
If I had the space I’d have another, followed by the GTB as I just love the shape and then a 348. Not so keen on the 328 .
I’m over 6ft and never had any issue getting comfortable. There was nothing like an early summer morning blast on a quiet country road with the roof off.
If I had the space I’d have another, followed by the GTB as I just love the shape and then a 348. Not so keen on the 328 .
Kwackersaki said:
I had a 308gts QV for several years and really regret selling it.
I’m over 6ft and never had any issue getting comfortable. There was nothing like an early summer morning blast on a quiet country road with the roof off.
If I had the space I’d have another, followed by the GTB as I just love the shape and then a 348. Not so keen on the 328 .
A few things make the 328 inferior and having had both at the same time I could identify specifics. But if you are under 6ft the 328 is still a great car. It's definitely the case that the seating position/wheel placement and targa roof stowage all give an extra bit of room in a 308 which made all the difference in my case. Plus the 328 has the worst kind of 80's plastic Fiat switches in comparison and without a sports exhaust is significantly quieter.I’m over 6ft and never had any issue getting comfortable. There was nothing like an early summer morning blast on a quiet country road with the roof off.
If I had the space I’d have another, followed by the GTB as I just love the shape and then a 348. Not so keen on the 328 .
cgt2 said:
Kwackersaki said:
I had a 308gts QV for several years and really regret selling it.
I’m over 6ft and never had any issue getting comfortable. There was nothing like an early summer morning blast on a quiet country road with the roof off.
If I had the space I’d have another, followed by the GTB as I just love the shape and then a 348. Not so keen on the 328 .
A few things make the 328 inferior and having had both at the same time I could identify specifics. But if you are under 6ft the 328 is still a great car. It's definitely the case that the seating position/wheel placement and targa roof stowage all give an extra bit of room in a 308 which made all the difference in my case. Plus the 328 has the worst kind of 80's plastic Fiat switches in comparison and without a sports exhaust is significantly quieter.I’m over 6ft and never had any issue getting comfortable. There was nothing like an early summer morning blast on a quiet country road with the roof off.
If I had the space I’d have another, followed by the GTB as I just love the shape and then a 348. Not so keen on the 328 .
ratrod 2 said:
You will fit but only just, depends if your length is in you body or legs and if the car is a GTB or GTS ,
Think Tom Selleck i believe is over 6ft 2" only just fiitted in the 308 GTS but often wondered if they had removed the seat
as my 6ft 5" mate had to do to drive one of my 308's ,had to do the same for him in a Caterham ,
Apparently they had to move the seat runners further back on the floor pan AND remove large amounts of the padding/foam in the seat cushion.Think Tom Selleck i believe is over 6ft 2" only just fiitted in the 308 GTS but often wondered if they had removed the seat
as my 6ft 5" mate had to do to drive one of my 308's ,had to do the same for him in a Caterham ,
And a further perspective on the GTB v’s GTS chassis stiffness here :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8r8vEW1chTM&pp=y...
GTB for me every time, they still look absolutely stunning but HAS to be a Euro spec car, and preferably devoid of any spoilers/aero appendages :
And another with the optional DFS :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8r8vEW1chTM&pp=y...
GTB for me every time, they still look absolutely stunning but HAS to be a Euro spec car, and preferably devoid of any spoilers/aero appendages :
And another with the optional DFS :
Edited by Slippydiff on Thursday 27th March 13:42
Slippydiff said:
ratrod 2 said:
You will fit but only just, depends if your length is in you body or legs and if the car is a GTB or GTS ,
Think Tom Selleck i believe is over 6ft 2" only just fiitted in the 308 GTS but often wondered if they had removed the seat
as my 6ft 5" mate had to do to drive one of my 308's ,had to do the same for him in a Caterham ,
Apparently they had to move the seat runners further back on the floor pan AND remove large amounts of the padding/foam in the seat cushion.Think Tom Selleck i believe is over 6ft 2" only just fiitted in the 308 GTS but often wondered if they had removed the seat
as my 6ft 5" mate had to do to drive one of my 308's ,had to do the same for him in a Caterham ,
They didn't move the runners further back - They removed the runners and bolted the seat directly to the floor.
They also removed some of the padding from the seat base to lower him slightly more.
What needs to be remembered is that Tom Selleck only drove the cars for brief parts of shooting scenes, a few minutes at a time at most, not for any real period of time (such as 20 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour, several hours), so his comfort in the car wasn't of great importance, as it would be for someone owning a 308 GTS (or GTB) for real, and wanting to drive it for more than just a few minutes/a few yards.
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