Looking to buy a 308...any guys in the area..

I would spend the extra few bucks and also look at the 328.

There was a 308 for sale on EBAY in NO a week or so ago but i don't know anything about the car. Used to be lot more 3x8 in the area but a number of them have been sold off.

It's a real buyers market right now. 355, 360, 550 are all out there at some real attractive prices.

 

I had a 84 308 and a 86 328 both GTS. Spend a few dollars extra and get the 328.

 

I'll give you that the 328 did do away with the retro look on the console.

The 328 overall was a more sorted car. As long as you find one that is taken care of it is about as bullet proof and user friendly as a Ferrari can be.

If you like the retro look (& i am a fan myself ) I would skip the QV cars and go back to the pre '80 carb'd 308s. Those I see some upside too.

The 308i, 308 QV, 328 are all pretty much bottomed out. I don't see them going either up or down for quite awhile.

The 308 carb cars have been on an slight upswing. There is a yellow '78 308 on EBAY from Sportscar Comp. that looks pretty sweet.

 

The 328 has a more modern electrical system and a better cooling system. I also found that the a/c although still not going to keep you cool like a modern Honda was improved over the 328. The blue 308 you mentioned seems about 5 - 8K high. and the 328 sounds like a a good price , if the PPIs check out. There are plenty of both models out there just take your time and you will find a good one at a good price. Also check the ads section of this site . I would also avoid buying one over 50,000 miles unless they are giving it away because you will have to give it away if you ever decide to sell. That doesn't mean the car won't last way past 50,000 miles it just means the price crashes once a Ferrari hits 50,000 miles. The price diminishes every 10,000 miles showing. You pay a premium for under 10,000 a smaller premium for under 20,000 , average is under 30,000. Then a price drop in the 40,000 mile range and a big price drop in the 50,000 mile range

 

Sparta had a 308 QV & 328, CarbBoxster(ha) had a 328, I had a 308 QV and we all spent a lot of time around each other's cars, so hopefully you are getting some helpful advice. Here's mine. As far as speed, a well running QV and 328 are very close, neither being rockets but both are a lot of fun. I personally like the "older" style of the 308's interior and exterior, but that's just an opinion. I think the console is neat and I like the simplicity of the cables. If the cooling system on the QV is working properly (clean radiator, fans working properly, fresh coolant) you should not have any cooling issues with the QV. The A/C stinks in both cars. You sweat on hot days with either. Reliability should be equal on a well sorted QV and a 328. Both are about as reliable as a Ferrari can be. Unless you like to tinker with cars or have a good mechanic, I'd have to disagree with Paul about the carb cars. They are cool and I like the way they sound, but I could imagine they could have more service issues that the tried and true Bosch K Jet mechanical fuel injection system. Also don't disregard a car due to mileage, there are very few true 30K mile 25 year old cars out there. Whatever you decide to go with, a good PPI goes a long way.

 

Good advice, the cooling system on the 328 uses larger fans however Donny is right that a properly sorted 308 cooling system works fine . With regard to the mileage a Ferrari with over 50K showing on the odometer is worth considerably less than one with under 40K showing

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=1955

 

Cool. Congrats on your ride.

I think you'll be fine at that price. I buy'em to drive em so i don't want a garage queen- you can drive it a lot and won't impact the value.

I think i remember that car. Has the rims on it?

 

Congrats.. I hope everything goes well with the PPI. Don't feel bad I bought my 308 and 348 and TR sight unseen. They all worked out fine.

 

Congrats Mark. Drive it and enjoy.

 

Maybe it leaked a bit around the seals for the top.
The front corners and the window to targa seals can leak a little even if they look good.

I think you'll like the 328- it's a great sports car.

Joining the FCA would be a good idea since the club has been having regular drives and get togethers.

 

27.8K for an '87 328? What the hell is wrong with where I am looking? I can barely find a 308 for that scratch, let alone a 328....

good luck!

 

It was nice talking to you on the phone last week and Im glad you found a car...and quickly too. And its the perfect time of the year to drive it down here too. Nice and cool, windowns down and open road. If you spend any time on this forum you will see some awsome cars that guys have spent years on making masterpieces. You will have the urge to do the same with yours. Take some advice and dont give in to the urge to do things to your car right away. Just drive it and enjoy it for now. Im sure I'll see you at one of the local Ferrari events. On another note.... based on what I pay my dentist Im assuming he owns a nice digital camera. hint hint! Enjoy. Joe

 

Looks great!

Have fun!

Go to the Parts Store and cut some protective film for the lower lenses!!!
They are prone to catch a rock and high $$$$!!!!

Griot's Garage has the film, too!

 

Good advice

 

Looks fantastic. Enjoy you lucky S.O.B.!

 

Lovely car, congrats Doc!