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Discussion in '308/328' started by keithblackwell, Jul 7, 2006.

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  1. keithblackwell

    keithblackwell Karting

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    #1 keithblackwell, Jul 7, 2006
    Hey guys....new to this...I am in the market for a 308 GTS/ GTSi for a play car.... just to drive on an occasional weekend for fun. Doesn't need to be "mint"

    any comments on what years are best? any problems? carbs vs. injected?

    I was thinking early 80's "i" version.
    Thanks!
    keith
     
  2. Owens84QV

    Owens84QV F1 Rookie

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    #2 Owens84QV, Jul 7, 2006
    If you use the search function, there are enough threads on this site dedicated to this topic alone...you'll be reading for days.

    Also...fill out your profile with a little more info, trust me, it will help.
     
  3. miketuason

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    #3 miketuason, Jul 7, 2006
    Just curious, How mechanically incline are you?
     
  4. GrigioGuy

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    #4 GrigioGuy, Jul 7, 2006
  5. Bullfighter

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    #5 Bullfighter, Jul 7, 2006
    What's your budget?

    '80-'82 injected cars are the cheapest and slowest. Most people either like the '84-'85 quattrovalvole cars which are more refined, or the pre-cat carb'ed cars for their rawness/sound. Emissions controls killed the 308 in the late '70s/early '80s, and 205bhp on an '80 308 doesn't make for neck-snapping acceleration...

    308's all have weak electrical systems. Rustproofing started only in '84. Air conditioning is a joke. Power windows slow then fail. Etc.

    Lots of threads on this topic - as Greg said, check the 308/328/Mondial section for a year's worth of reading. They're great cars - some people on here plan to keep theirs forever. I'd nudge you toward a 328, budget permitting, because I think they're better in many respects. But a 308 is certainly a landmark, famous Ferrari you can be proud of.
     

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