Discussion
I've just gotten myself back into the work saddle and as a reward I think I might have to finally get the car I've always dreamed of: a FERRARI.
Much as I would love to get a 355 I dont want to wait until 2005 to realise my dream, and anyway I've always loved the look of the 308GTB and the feel of a classic 70's sportscar. My questions are thus:
I drive a 4.3 TVR Chimaera at the moment which is fab, but its not a Ferrari - will I be dissappointed by a 308 after the TVR?
The TVR's pretty usable (our only car right now), and seems to thrive on being 'used' - how would the 308 compare in this respect?
The 308 idea comes the amount of seemingly good ones around for £20k - how durable are these cars really and will I end up with a bag of (very pretty) rubbish for my money? Seems possible to get a £16 one from dealers on the continent so may go this way - LHD wouldn't bother me.
Any comments re driving and/or owning would be appreciated.. also would anyone like to take me out/let me have a go in one of these beautie's. I'm in SE1, and will come with the TVR - if your interested!!
Thanks for any comments. I REALLY want to be talked into getting one.
Much as I would love to get a 355 I dont want to wait until 2005 to realise my dream, and anyway I've always loved the look of the 308GTB and the feel of a classic 70's sportscar. My questions are thus:
I drive a 4.3 TVR Chimaera at the moment which is fab, but its not a Ferrari - will I be dissappointed by a 308 after the TVR?
The TVR's pretty usable (our only car right now), and seems to thrive on being 'used' - how would the 308 compare in this respect?
The 308 idea comes the amount of seemingly good ones around for £20k - how durable are these cars really and will I end up with a bag of (very pretty) rubbish for my money? Seems possible to get a £16 one from dealers on the continent so may go this way - LHD wouldn't bother me.
Any comments re driving and/or owning would be appreciated.. also would anyone like to take me out/let me have a go in one of these beautie's. I'm in SE1, and will come with the TVR - if your interested!!
Thanks for any comments. I REALLY want to be talked into getting one.
Cheers Nev, What a beauty - that is possibly the best side profile of any car ever made, the lines are stunning and timeless and a whole lot of the reason I want one! The purist in me says buy a GTB (again prefer the lines) but I dont really mind if its a GOOD CAR. Think maybe I will miss the performance a little - 4.5ish to 60, 12ish to 100, 160mph+ (the 4.3's were VERY quick) with massive torque as you've said, but that's not what I'd be buying a 308 for anyway - just look at it. I've heard some horror stories about rust - what are the other main points to look at? And would you risk buying privately?
All I have to do now is get to the midlands for a spin ;-)
All I have to do now is get to the midlands for a spin ;-)
I quite like this, almost makes me want to live Stateside. Cheap as chips, shame US export costs a fortune.
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