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AC question

Discussion in '308/328' started by kandyman, Nov 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM.

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  1. kandyman

    kandyman Rookie

    Sep 24, 2014
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    I’m looking at a 328 and wondering if these cars have a tendency to overheat with the AC on in heavy traffic. A Ferrari independent brought this to my attention. However, when I brought the issue up to the seller he said “he must have taking about a 308. The 328s don’t have this issue”. Appreciate any guidance.
     
  2. Michael DB

    Michael DB Formula Junior

    Dec 22, 2023
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    My 308 doesn’t either!
     
  3. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
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    A 328 sit in a traffic jam all day with the AC going in Riyad Saudi Arabia in mid summer. 308QV was another story. Dealing with the cooling issue is why the front end was redesigned on 328.
     
  4. Michael DB

    Michael DB Formula Junior

    Dec 22, 2023
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    I must be lucky- (with my QV) but it’s seldom that hot in the UK.
     
  5. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

    Jan 21, 2005
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    The more relevant question would be whether the AC is even working & if its not what you can do to fix it.

    If a 328 is overheating there is very likely something wrong with it.
     
  6. Imatk

    Imatk Formula Junior

    May 6, 2007
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    I don't know what the A/C is like on a 328, but I can tell you even after retrofitting my 308 with an updated system and more powerful fan, the thing isn't going to do much for you in extreme heat. It might do a LITTLE for you in normal heat.

    I think mostly because the vents just simply suck and the air doesn't really get to you very well.

    With the top on it's much better, but with it off... nearly useless.

    Your legs will get cool though ?
     
  7. mike996

    mike996 F1 Veteran

    Jun 14, 2008
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    You can't make a 328 overheat assuming the cooling system is in decent shape. I've sat in 108F stopped traffic with the ac on (which did little to cool the cabin) and the car is perfectly happy to sit there all day or until you run out of gas.
     
  8. Portofino

    Portofino Formula Junior

    Sep 17, 2011
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    Clarity is needed with your term “ overheat “ ?
    Is it meaning the coolant temp increasing ?
    Or the cabin temp increasing ?
     

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