| Author |
Message |
Peter B. (Gts308qv)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2001 - 1:02 am: | |
1985 GTS308QV Australian Spec.
42'000 Kilometres. = approx 26'000 miles
No major problems.Engine/transmision/brakes all 100%. Original paint/trim near perfect. New 328 clutch. Heater fan motor brackets broken. Had to bi-pass the 2 radiator cooling fan circuit breakers and install seperate fuse box. Still running the original TRX tyres which are starting to get cracked with age. Soon to get some 16" wheels. Will need to change a lot of the rubber hoses on the car. This car sat unused for a long time and most of the small problems are associated with lack of use. |
Christian Kienle (Christiank)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 10:39 pm: | |
1987
TR
38,000
95 %
Had some clutch problems but resolved now. Car is running great. A/C is working perfect, shifts smoothly, corners and above 100 mph (Oops) are a dream.
1986
Mondial Coupe modified
35,000
100 %
The 8 cylinder needs higher rpm compared to the 12 but because parts are much cheaper is perfect as a daily driver. I would either recommend a Mondial if you need a daily driver or a TR if you are a weekend driver. 308/328 or 348 just don't offer enough advantages to the Mondial and are much less of a sports car compared to the TR. Sorry guys but that's just my 2 cents (308/328 and 348 look great though). Click on profile to see me (left) cleaning the TR.
Christian |
billy (89tr)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 8:01 pm: | |
1989
Testarossa
33,000
90%
Still have a starting problem and cannot figure out problem. Can become embarassing if anyone can feel such a way in Ferrari
1995
F355 Berlinetta
14,600
100%
Never had a problem (knock on wood) |
Stephen Mayor (Steve333)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 4:05 pm: | |
I am thinking about acquiring 308/328 or maybe a Mondial. Any opinions as to what years to avoid or which models hold value better? 308/328 vs. Mondial? I get the feeling that Mondials are not really sought after, but I could be wrong. Thoughts on this? |
martin wiescholek (Miami348ts)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 2:59 pm: | |
1991
348TS
31,800
110%
except my mechanic not having the space to get my 348 in for 30K service.... |
Chuck Rine (Chuck348ts)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 2:33 pm: | |
1993
348ts S. Spec.
10,400
95% (just the typical exhaust ECU problem which I hope to resolve soon) |
bobd (Bobd)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 12:33 pm: | |
1989
328GTS
17,100 miles
100%
When I first got the car, I noticed the ducting was disconnected behind the A/C vents sending the air down by the legs.... the fan blew like crazy and the air was ice cold. I re-connected the duct to the vents... but I'd guess the vents restricted the airflow by 50%! So off came the duct and I've got great A/C once again (and I live in Dallas!).
Other than that, I've had zero problems with the car in almost 3 years. It's been in the shop twice for oil changes. |
RJ Mazzeo (Rmazz348)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2001 - 10:09 am: | |
1992
348ts
23,650
100%
Nothing out of ordinary(for Ferrari anyway) |
Redcar (Redcar)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 8:45 pm: | |
1990
348ts
40,000
????
Car feels perfect now, but only after a fairly painful 2 month initiation. Redo 30k, water pump, starter, electrical connections... I too love it. (The car... I think)
Mark McKenzie (somehow I lost my real name during the reregistration???) |
steven J. Solomon (Solly)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 6:21 pm: | |
1974
Dino 246 GTS
48,912
90%
Brake line failure-current |
Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 2:13 pm: | |
1991
348ts
34,000
100%
Everything has gone wrong with this car. However, I love it (the car).
My biggest issue was, like most 348 owners that I have corresponded with, is the check engine light. Ground straps from oxygen sensors to the transmission seemed to solve this problem.
I've owned the car for one year. It has spent more time in the shop than in my garage. After $18,000.00 I believe I have finially got all the issues fixed. |
Mark C. Gordon (Markg)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 9:21 am: | |
1982
308 GTSi
31k miles
I have my car 1 weekend out of 3, in shop rest of time catching up on needed stuff, but I feel it will be just fine once it is done this Friday. |
David B Holmes (Dbh)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 5:41 am: | |
1986 mondail cabriolet 21234 75% I bought this car 3 months ago good records lots of matance done by poor ferrari people not mechanics all of it done at several ferrari dealers.I drive it I fix it. nothing to major water pump perfect looking hoses fail in imposible to reach places expantion tank started to leak squrited out coolant all over car inside and out ; no tanks in UAS .ITALY closed this mounth will order you one have it in a few months .I fixed it with my mig welder .. I DO LOVE THIS CAR REALY |
Bernard Rowe (Gtsturbo)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 3:02 am: | |
1987
GTS Turbo
20,000
100%
Dead bugs on the front after a drive |
Ernesto Sgroi (T88power)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 11:09 pm: | |
2000
360 Modena F1
4,650
90%
Two problems: passenger door would not open from outside and engine was making a slight noise - all valve lifters were replaced. It was working perfectly though. |
David Harris (Dakharris)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 10:06 pm: | |
1985
Mondial QV Cabriolet
41,xxx
Always worry that something will break at an inconvenient place and time. Have always made it home, though!
Need to fix some minor oil leaks and re-paint the wheels. |
David Albright (Dalbright)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 9:39 pm: | |
1990
348ts
34,200
95%
ECU problem that made the car think the cats were overheating....problem resolved(at 28xxx miles)! |
Robert Davis (H2oquick)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 8:49 pm: | |
1982 308gtbi euro, 62k, 100%, not shifting into first sometimes ( although this forum seems to have remedy not yet performed) |
KH (H00kem)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 8:47 pm: | |
1999
F355 F-1 Fiorano
12,500
100%
none so far! |
Sandra Cairncross (Sandrac)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 8:23 pm: | |
1984
308GTS
39,000
100%
various minor oil leaks |
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2001 - 8:06 pm: | |
OK, Time for a quick survey.
Year, Model, Current mileage and a percent reliability factor based on breakdowns or otherwise out-of-service problems not considering scheduled/routine maint. And... single biggest problem.
Mine:
1991
348ts
34,910
100%
Passenger window will not close last 1/2" inch. |