Would you trade your 3x8 for a newer Ferrari?

Nope, because I'd have to go from a stick shift to paddles in order for values to even be in the same ball park. No way in hell I'd make that trade.

 

No thanks. I was looking for a vintage of car that was simple enough for me to learn how to maintain myself as a hobby. Anything newer is too complicated (electronics) for me to want to learn to maintain. I have newer cars (albeit transportation appliances) which have “modern” performance.

 

Well, I bought my 355 a number of years ago and kept my 308. I certainly wouldn't trade either for anything Ferrari has produced since the 355. I do have some respect for a gates 430, but it's just too big. Also, I think just pushing the HP up in newer cars, as they do, because you can doesn't do anything for the driving experience.

 

No. My 328 is my last of the genre. I have to admit I'm warming to the idea of sitting behind the wheel in a Tesla, drinking a cup of coffee while blowing all the ICE "supercars" into the weeds.

 

I’ll pass you while your at the charging station for an hour

 

When I was growing up I never aspired to anything above a 308. I have my 81 GTSi and Ive stumbled across a grigio 78 GTB that needs some love. Ive always wanted a Berlinetta. A few other makes of cars that I want anyway.

 

No, I would not trade my carb 308 for a digital Ferrari.
Easy to maintain
No OBD
Parts cheaper
A large amount of expertise on Ferrarichat
I do not want to take my 308 to shop due to sensor failure, poor electrical connections, and computer issues. I look at the digital Ferrari forums and see too many problems.
Keeping the 308 until I cannot drive.

 

I don't think I would, no.

The '85 308QV was what I wanted for decades, and was at the top of my list. However, the 355 was a very close second. Ultimately it was a combination of the 308 being slightly more affordable (at the time), combined with a higher cost of ownership for the 355. As I've said on at least another occasion - I could afford to buy a 355, but I wasn't sure I could afford to own it.

I slightly considered the 360, but would have been a compromise. Visually it has aged into a sort of generic look. Not as attractive as the other two, and the only real advantage for me was a more modern car. Faster, yes - but also larger. More expertise and tool costs to maintain. I also had less excitement inside, about owning one.

I personally don't care for the 430 visually; it's the strangest combination of 360 curves + Lamborghini intake sharp angles. The California - not even on my radar as one I'd ever want. I'd buy a new Cayman before a California.

 

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Went from Testarossa ( 7yrs ) to 360M F1 ( 9yrs ) to now carbed 308GT4 . The long way round

Prefer old school = more involvement even down to using a choke on a cold start .

Also the handing balance and delicate lightweight ness of it .
Outright performance is irrelevant as to me a tiny part of the whole experience of Joy .
You don’t need all that electrotwackery and technobabble , carbon fibre etc .

Edit ..aside it’s easier to park and hassle on narrow alpine passes .The other two were too wide .

Also these guys had a hand in it esp the middle one re chassis balance …..it shows .
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I would not trade without replacing it again. I quite like my 308 and that I am able to do maintenance on it myself. To date this year it has been driven 4 x as much as my 488. I have only taken the 488 on one small trip and a few run arounds just to exercise it.

 

I’ll trade my 84 QV for an 85 or 86 288 GTO anytime, well you did say newer and they are.

 

I made that mistake many yers ago. Fortunately, I had the very rare opportunity to buy it back all these years later. I will NEVER sell it again. The 308 QV is a very special and unique driving experience. Nothing compares. I have owned several modern Ferraris since and my daily driver is a Roma. But none of them give me the same pleasure as the QV. There is one other car on the same list, my 430 Scuderia 16M. I will NEVER sell that car either. Although a much different experience compared to the QV, it is the perfect combination of power, speed and rawness (if that is a real word), but created prior to the technical perfection of everything.

 

You made me love my QV even more.

 

Nope. Would not trade my 88.5 328 for a 348, 355, 360, 430, or California. Did any 458's come with manual transmissions? If so I would consider one of those even up. If flappy paddle only, forget it.

 

Similar to @blu308qv, I sold my Euro carb dry sump years ago, regretted it, found it and brought it back to the stable. I enjoy a good DCT romp, but not enough to trade away such an old school analog ride that I can wrench on to my hearts content and view its timeless design. Had a second chance, won't chance getting a third chance for a somewhat more commodity ride. So would I swap? Nope. Would I augment with a 360 or 430 or 458 someday? Definitely maybe...

 

Traded my 86 328 two years ago for a 2011 California.

 

I would in a minute. tired of owning a classic.

 

If my left knee ever goes out then yes, either a 430 or maybe even an Alfa 4C.

 

Great question and a debate that I struggle with frequently. In my opinion, it depends upon how you like to use your Ferrari. If you are involved in the FCA and/or enjoy a weekend trip to a nice resort that is a few hours away, owning something more modern and comfortable with functioning AC is appealing. A classic Ferrari isn’t the best choice for a long trip to the mountains or the beach several hours away. On the other hand, if you primarily drive the car closer to home and enjoy the sensory overload that a classic Ferrari provides, then I would say no. It really depends upon how you use and enjoy the car.

 

I would go backwards - a QV for a carbed.
And a Pista is rather nice. F12TDF even better.
Otherwise, no.

 

No

If anything I would trade "down" from 84 to 77.

And that has nothing to do with value or potential value. Just fun.

 

Exactly what my consideration was.

After 20 years of ownership I sold my 308 around 2012 and went into a 355. The 308 is a gorgeous head-turner of a car, mine was a '84 QV. I found the 355 to be on another level, the sounds, the size, the 150+ extra hp, and the looks as well. Both has performance on-par with their contemporaries. After 9 years in the 355, I sold it last year. I just don't have the time and patience with the constant caring and maintenance needs of these girls and the fun factor no longer outweighed the hassle.

Both cars represent a time-and-place, if you're happy with older classics either one is a unique and special experience with the 308 having the 1970s/1980s exotic car expression and the 355 mid/late 1990s. The TR is probably the only other model that has the brand recognition that the 308 and 355 presents. Just don't expect them to match up in performance, comfort or maintenance to anything newer regardless if you're talking exotic or not.

 

Simple answer: Nope.

I wouldn't mind owning something newer like a 360, 430, 458, 488, etc., or even the new 296. I think they're all great cars. But my passion lies in vintage Ferrari. My 1975 Dino 308 GT4 was my dream car for 35 years before it became a reality. I've driven a number of the newer models, they just don't do anything for me. I don't want a "go fast" car, I want a car that evokes emotion and mood, and nothing does that like a vintage Ferrari. Don't misunderstand, I like the newer models, but I have no emotional response to them. The vintage cars have personalities, they're unique.

 

I just purchase a 355 manual and I keep my 328GTB. Today and to my humble opinion I don't know what I could trade better than those two in my garage