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New 328 GTS owner

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  1. albert_k

    albert_k Rookie

    Nov 20, 2019
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    Albert Khasky
    That’s it..she’s mine...my first Ferrari...a pretty 89 Bianco 328 GTS with a tan/black interior. She was purchased right after a snowstorm and right before the weather is about to hit sub-zero. not ideal conditions. That being said, she’s home and safe in the garage. i’ll say this..driving down the seller’s snowy driveway was certainly an adventure...she so low slung! i’m not used to seeing UNDER cars while driving down the freeway!
    I forgot somewhere along the way that cars should have “souls”..i wish i hadn’t, and i’m not sure how i did. This car has a soul...
    i remember my first car. a Triumph Spitfire with a bad clutch and a dodgy tranny...my buddies and i rope dragged that thing home behind a pickup snapping the rope a couple times while we utterly failed to coordinate the breaking of the two cars. i spent half my sophomore year in high school fixing that car while my dad “supervised”...it was a blast! i loved that car, but let’s face it..it was a triumph. it always had some issue or another and i learned a lot about car repair and cursing and the penalty for sitting in the seat with a screwdriver in my back pocket. however, i made out with a girl for the first time in it..and got caught..got my first ticket in it too..good memories.
    it had personality..and quirks. this 328 seems no different. i feel like i’m in high school again! i’ve had nice cars along the way..but they just seem like tools i used. even the BoxsterS i factory ordered the first year they came out did very little to bring back that giddy, excited, dare to push the envelope feeling. i sold it. then had a family..then almost 2 decades flew by...I’ve got some catching up to do!
    Thank you all, in advance, for the forthcoming barrage of questions, concerns, contemplations, and random thoughts i’ll likely post...
    as to the 328..she needs a little TLC.
    she’s got a lovely body with very nice paint! new Pilots too. she shifts quite nicely..even second. everything seems to work.
    that said, she smells a bit of gas on startup but that seems to mostly dissipate after a bit. her interior is in really nice shape but filthy and the leather is begging for some conditioning. Cam belts, water pump, clutch, and various other things were taken care of last year or so. there’s tons of records...
    i’ll spend the next few weeks assessing everything to greater detail and start getting her ready for spring...which, in MN, is June. looking forward to the adventure and glad to be here.

    cheers
    albert

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  2. Dino L

    Dino L Rookie

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  3. Sigmacars

    Sigmacars Formula Junior
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    Very nice this Car will not give you any problems under one condition DRIVE IT,I got 80K on mine and no problems at all,normal
    maintenance every year and you good,enjoy
     
  4. JPMD

    JPMD Karting

    Jan 17, 2016
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    John
    Congrats!
    Looks awesome.
    Enjoy in good health and Happy Holidays.
     
  5. thorn

    thorn F1 Rookie
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    Aug 7, 2012
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    Congrats!

    One thing that is sometimes overlooked - check the coolant, and especially the brake fluid. Drain and replace if it's over 2-3 yrs old or looks sketchy.
     
  6. Brian A

    Brian A F1 Rookie

    Dec 21, 2012
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    Love your write-up. Glad you found the magic. I did too with mine.

    Congratulations and best wishes.

    Enjoy!!!
     
  7. rob

    rob F1 Rookie

    May 22, 2002
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    Congrats and enjoy in good health! Thats a rare color I haven't seen any other white 328's only 308's.
     
  8. HOF Ferrari

    HOF Ferrari Formula 3
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    Congrats, enjoy it, love the white !
     
  9. vinny72758

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    Beautiful!!!
     
  10. eyeman1234

    eyeman1234 Formula 3
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    Dec 25, 2006
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    Boca Raton, FL
    Very nice! Welcome to the "brotherhood!"
     
  11. Saabguy

    Saabguy Formula 3
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    Mar 28, 2012
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    Keep in the back of your mind, This is just a car. Like your Spitfire but with expensive parts. And yes they do have a soul. Friend of mine who was CEO of SAAB N.A. said that when driving an Acura NSX, it was very fast and handled perfectly but it had no soul. Welcome to the family, drive it! Looks great!
     
  12. JohnnyTS

    JohnnyTS Formula Junior

    Jun 3, 2012
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    Looks like you did very well, congrats!, I like Bianco white too, seen a few 308 lately in that color, very very cool !

    Enjoy the car and take good care !

    cheers
     
  13. albert_k

    albert_k Rookie

    Nov 20, 2019
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    Albert Khasky
    thanks to all for the well wishes! it’s nice to know at 47, i can still sit in this amazing car in the garage and dream of summer!
    cheers!
    albert
     
  14. Saabguy

    Saabguy Formula 3
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    Drive it now! The A/C sucks in these things!! ;-)
     
  15. rocket50

    rocket50 Formula 3
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    Congratulations! If the pavement is dry, I will drive mine. Enjoy. Only 6 months into ownership and loving my 328.
     
  16. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
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    Congratulations. Looks like a nice clean car. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Enjoy.
     
  17. Amalfitano

    Amalfitano Rookie

    May 4, 2020
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    Fort Lauderdale, FL
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    Fausto Tersigni
    Congratulations! I just bought my first Ferrari TODAY ;-) i cried for an hour. an 11,000 mile 1986 328 GTS...took a long time but she's coming home soon. i will upload pictures in a few days.
     
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  18. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
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    Enjoy
     
  19. bertrand328

    bertrand328 Formula 3

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    Congrats. This is the second "new" 328 owners this Week here !
     
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  20. Amalfitano

    Amalfitano Rookie

    May 4, 2020
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    Fort Lauderdale, FL
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    Fausto Tersigni
    She is at the Dealer getting the PPI and they called to tell it's a really REALLY nice car and commented how the interior looks restored it's so clean. One more day and i can put my new AC installed in my garage to use. can't let my 328 sit in the south florida heat.
     
  21. mmyhorses

    mmyhorses Rookie

    Apr 10, 2020
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    Coral Gables, FL - USA
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    Miguel
    Got mine just a couple of weeks ago, so make that three happy new owners.
     
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  22. mmyhorses

    mmyhorses Rookie

    Apr 10, 2020
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    Coral Gables, FL - USA
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    Miguel
    Hey Fausto. I'm in the Gables and loving my 89' 328GTS. LMK when you are ready for a drive, if you're nearby.
     
  23. bertrand328

    bertrand328 Formula 3

    Jun 1, 2015
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    Welcome.
    Waiting pictures of all yours 328
     
  24. mmyhorses

    mmyhorses Rookie

    Apr 10, 2020
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    Coral Gables, FL - USA
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    Miguel
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  25. Amalfitano

    Amalfitano Rookie

    May 4, 2020
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    Fort Lauderdale, FL
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    Fausto Tersigni
    I love the Gables. I actually just told a my cousins son who is doing an internship at Sylvester to look in the gables for a place to live. I hope to get my car tomorrow , the PPI should be done by then. hope we can take a ride one of these days.
     
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