Frustrated: 308s nowhere, 328s everywhere

Did you check www.Ferraribuy.com ?
Ciao
Eugenio

 

I feel the same way. However Im going to be in the market for a 328 so I guess Im not as frustrated as you are. Good luck in your search though.

 

Jon-send me a PM with what you are looking for--I am always coming across 308 for sale. On the internet too much I guess.

 

I am thinking about upgrading to a 348.


PM me if you wanna talk.

I have a 83 in perfect condition with a fresh engine rebuild.

 

well they did make twice as many 328's


plus check...........

collectorcartrader.com and autotrader.com and cars.com plus ebay, there are a ton of nice 308's out there from brand new too 100k mile cars.

 

Upgrading??? Harrumph!

 

poor choice of words....

It's not a upgrade, its a substitute.

I LOVE my 308. Darth will attest to that.

 

there are 19 308 QV's just on Cars.com alone are you sure you are serious that you can't find a car ?

http://cars.com/go/search/fs_search_results.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=22&cid=&dlid=&dgid=&amid=&cname=&zc=35603&makeid=51&modelid=1413&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-%7CE-ALL%7CM-_51_%7CH-%7CD-_1413_%7CN-N%7CR-10000%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CX-popular%7CZ-35603&aff=national&aff=national

 

4 listings on autotrader for QV'S
6 listings on collectorcartrader.com


that's 29 QV's I just found in two minutes worth of looking.

 

He is looking for quality which might take more time.

 

Ah yes, the quest for a the "showroom fresh" 20 year old Ferrari for a great price.

Key word; COMPROMISE

 

$44,900
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Mileage 18,100 Engine
Body Style Coupe Transmission 5 Speed
Doors 2 Stock # 1006
Exterior Color Red VIN ZFFUA12A8E0051801
Interior Color Tan

Features: 1984 FERRARI 308 GTB QV COUPE, finished in the perfect Red/Tan Ferrari color combination, this rare find has just recently turned over 17,000 miles and is as complete as you'll be able to find including all the original books, even down to the original Ferrari key fobs from the new car delivery. The leather has never been dyed, and still in great condition as a result of proper climate controlled garage environments throughout it's existence. The timing belt service was completed less than a year ago and we replaced 2 original tires with new. These cars are getting so much harder to find and one in this condition is almost impossible. If you're serious about a superior Ferrari, please give this car your consideration and by all means contact us if you may have any other questions or concerns.

 

$57,500
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Mileage 5,400 Engine V8
Body Style Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Wheelbase Drive Train RWD
Doors 2 Stock # U1124
Exterior Color Red VIN
Interior Color Crema

Seller's Notes: Exceptional, Irreplaceable, Absolutely in Like-New Museum Quality Condition. Possibly the Finest Example Available in the World.

 

1985 Ferrari 308
$39,995
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Mileage 40,600 Engine
Body Style Coupe Transmission MANUAL
Doors Stock # C-0024
Exterior Color Red VIN ZFFUA13A9F0054111
Interior Color BLACK

Seller's Notes: GTSi QUATTRO VALVOLE IN SHOWROOM CONDITION, 2 OWNERS, 2ND OWNER HAS HAD THE CAR FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS, NEEDS NOTHING! FULLY SERVICED AND INSPECTED. HAD FULL ENGINE OUT SERVICE THAT INCLUDED A NEW TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP. ONE OF A KIND IN THIS CONDITION.

 

Bullfighter,
Having had 3 308's and 2 328's, I can verify your thoughts. Really nice 308's are not an easy find. Partly this is because there were a fair number of 328's made in just 4 years. Another factor is that in the late 80's Fcars beame valuable and people stopped driving them, the result of which there is still a good supply of low mileage 328's, especially 89's. In my experience though, the biggest reason is that 328's just plain hold up better. Making matters worse, a lot of 308's ended up in the hands of people who could afford to buy them, but could not or would not maintain them properly, and 308's can be needy. I am by no means knocking 308's, I love them, but these are the facts as I see them.

Dave

 

$40K to $57.5K for a 308? What cut of blow are these guys snorting? I say anything over $35K is overpaying for a 308 regardless of the bells and whistles.

 

Bullfighter,
There are a fair amount of flakes, but you should still try Craigslist. Believe it or not, you can find quality F-cars there that have been maintained.
Good luck,
-r

 

Have you tried ... http://www.dupontregistry.com/ ?

Kurt

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There is nothing like a Ferrari, there never has been and never will be!

 

check you local newpaper too, you might be surprised I know a couple of people who found fcars this way

 

I know it's not what you want to hear,
but if I were interested in an injected car, I would bypass the 308qv and look for an 88 1/2 328 with the updated suspension geometry, but with out the ABS brakes.

As a side note, my wonderfully carbed 77 308GTB will be for sale in the near future.
And while not a show car, it is a fantastic driver!

 

Very nice car, supposedly with records:

http://ferrariofseattle.com/inventory.php?car_id=11235