308 vs 328

Which car looks better to you? Buy that car.....don't even think you can use rational and common-sense when it comes to buying a Ferrari; that's like trying to convince your wife that swallowing has health benefits.

Still can't decide? Buy the 308, it's an honest Ferrari with looks...the 328 is a better/newer model, but that front-end is just not doing it. 308 will go classic furthermore down the line. I may be wrong, but who really cares?

 

Simple answer no it isn't worth the premium. 308 all the way.

 

I heard the 328 is very reliable car... But that's not what Ferrari is all about. Buy the one that you like, buy the one you enjoy looking at it, buy the one that you can star at it for the whole day, buy the look not technology...

 

Gotta agree...the bottom line is, whichever one brings a bigger smile to your face...buy it!

 

If you're going to get a 308, get an early Carb car. They sound better and are less likely to leave you stranded with an ignition or fueling problem. Given the choice between an Fuel Injected 308 or a 328 I would go for the 328, but I'm not sure it's quite worth a $10k premium?

 

If you like either model about the same buy the best you can afford between the years 76 thru 79 or between 84 and 89.

 

I have had 3 308's (77, 84, & 85) and 2 328's (87 & 89). I still have the 89, a GTB.

The 308's were considerably needier, partly because they are older, partly becasue 328's are better designed and built. I don't think the difference in price is really 10K. If you were to compare an 85 308 and 86 328 with same condition/miles, I think the difference is closer to 5K. If money is really an issue, I would look for a really cherry carb 308 which would still be cheaper than an average QV. I know you mentioned the Magnum PI influence, but the GTB's are actually much better cars.

Dave

 

LOL. Agree with most of this, didn't know about the health tip. I've been told the reliability difference between a 308QV and 328 is pretty much a wash - they have different weak spots, neither one's a Lexus, and they both look great - even if the 328 looks a little blunt up front.

But - 308 does seem like a classic (interior especially). Given the minor diff. in bhp, I'd probably go 308.

Definitely get the GTS. GTB may be better on the track, but you're going to be hurting when those Magnum re-runs come on.

 

it all comes down to personal preference. Are you into a real sports car experience? What comforts do you have to have like power steering, cruise control, hydraulic assisted clutch, etc.

 

What Austin do you have? picts?

 

very nice..............

I've been thinking 3000 or MB 190sl