Any 308 GTB/S owners in Yorkshire?

[Jonty355]

After 4 years own 355 ownership I've decided its time to move on, but by on, I mean back as I much prefer the older cars.

I think I've decided on a 308 GTB or GTS, ideally the a QV model, the only prblem is that I've never actually been in one!

Are there any owners in the Yorkshire region that would be willing to take me out for a ride in their car and share their ownership experiences with me please?

I'm based near Sheffield, so the closer to there the better. I will of course travel to wherever is best for you though.

Cheers
Jonty

[Sesto]

Good choice Jonty , if I was going for a Fezza it would be the iconic 308gtb . Good luck with getting a test ride .

[Jonty355]

They've grown on me more and more. Now I think they're really stunning looking cars. And closest I'll get to a 288 GTO!

[MogulBoy]

Keep an eye on what Nick Cartwright has in stock. You aren't too far from his gaff.

[orangeLP400]

if u are interested i have a 308gtsi which is a bit down on power compared to the carb and quartrovalve models but would give u a good idea.....i am in York but it wont come out of its warm duvet till the spring but u would be welcome to come along......as for ownership i have had this car for over 20 years and i cant recommend the 308/328 series enough S

[Jonty355]

MogulBoy said:

Keep an eye on what Nick Cartwright has in stock. You aren't too far from his gaff.

Had looked at his site and seen the yellow 308 fiberglass model. Price is £POA, and with it being an 18k miles fiberglass model, will most likely be out of my price range.

[Jonty355]

orangeLP400 said:

if u are interested i have a 308gtsi which is a bit down on power compared to the carb and quartrovalve models but would give u a good idea.....i am in York but it wont come out of its warm duvet till the spring but u would be welcome to come along......as for ownership i have had this car for over 20 years and i cant recommend the 308/328 series enough S

Please let me know when it'll be back out on the road as that would be great. Had heard the 'i' models were down on power, but if yours still seems sprightly enough then may look at them. Was just going on the advice I'd been given so far.

Would be interesting to note the differences between the i, carb and QVs. Has anyone driven all 3?

[Bacchus]

Good luck Jonty! Keep us updated, I'm interested in your driving impressions, and if both cars can be compared!

[Jonty355]

Bacchus said:

Good luck Jonty! Keep us updated, I'm interested in your driving impressions, and if both cars can be compared!

Actually, this may be a great idea for my next article!

Will be sure to let you all know if the premium for QVs or Fiberglass's are worth it over a steel Carb or Steel 'i'.

[Bacchus]

there was some weeks ago a thread on fchat about the fiberglass models and their weight, and it
came out that the car is not so much lighter as everyone always thought!
I would go steel/carb 308 and something from these guys : http://www.formulagt.de/tuningteile.php?typ=30

[Jonty355]

Bacchus said:

there was some weeks ago a thread on fchat about the fiberglass models and their weight, and it
came out that the car is not so much lighter as everyone always thought!
I would go steel/carb 308 and something from these guys : http://www.formulagt.de/tuningteile.php?typ=30

Just seen the tuning kit for the 355 to 495bhp!!!! If only I'd have known about that earlier.... except for the fact it costs the same as what the cars worth!

[Bacchus]

have you thought about an Alfa Romeo GTV? Like the one from Alfaholics?
http://www.alfaholics.com/our-cars/alfaholics-cars...

Here is a video of a guy who works for FormulaGT that Ferrari tuner I gave you the link in my previous post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zHC-aclPCI&con...

[Jonty355]

Bacchus said:

have you thought about an Alfa Romeo GTV? Like the one from Alfaholics?
http://www.alfaholics.com/our-cars/alfaholics-cars...

Here is a video of a guy who works for FormulaGT that Ferrari tuner I gave you the link in my previous post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zHC-aclPCI&con...

Thats awesome! Bet the guy was having the most fun on out there in that thing! That 3 series does a nice twitch infront of him!!!

[Jonty355]

Booking a few cars to go and look at next week. If I'm able to test drive them, is there any do's and dont's when driving them.

I've heard about the difficult 2nd gear, but how bad is it? And whats the best way to get around it if the car is still relatively cold? I dont want to do the wrong thing with someone elses car and make them cringe!!!!

[M001]

Mine isn't too bad cold from 1st to 2nd but most owners recommend going straight to 3rd from 1st until the gearbox is warm.

I found that slow, firm gearchanges are what it likes best and if you are to quick and yank on the lever it doesn't want to go!

[orangeLP400]

having owned a 355 u will be at home in the 308/328.....yes i skip 2nd gear till the gearbox is warm and make slow deliberate changes till the oil heats up....afterwards its very click clack through the opengate chome gearbox and that sound is very satisfiying.....on a broader front i think u will be unhappy with the 308/328 as the 355 is such a great car and i feel the lack of power in the earlier cars will disapoint u....in my opiniion the 308 is a gorgeous shape and its this that i really love about the car and they are easy to drive and keep on the road....i cant remember what i paid for the parts for the cambelt change last time but they were so cheap and less than say a modern peugeot and its really not that difficult a job ,serivce parts are cheap and they can be run on a tight budget if u get a good one. But i do not think u will get your classic ferrari feel and i think u need to look a little earlier to get what u want....like a 275! or a little more realistic a 330gtc whihc is a wonderful shape and more classic in character....dont ignore the 308gt/4 which has the same engine as a 308 and is a great car and i feel undervalued, but also a bit to modern and lacking that classic feel....and that extra luggage space is great for those continental trips.....the classic touring/gt type ferraris are in vogue and prices have shot up but they do offer style and a 60s driving experience that is full of the character compared to more modern cars/ferraris...or do yourslelf a favour and buy a lambo! or what about a maserati Ghibli....full of character with loads of italian style and a great engine and its drop dead gorgeous. and they have the proper classic feel.

Edited by orangeLP400 on Friday 3rd February 17:14