328 or 348

If you want good looks and performance, get the 348. If you want old looks and a S...L...O...W car, get the 308.

 

Someone who is thinking that 'magnum' is a new tv serie ...

 

Isn't it funny that those that prefer the 328 are the OWNERS of 328's, and the same for 348's? We aren't a bit BIASED are we?

I've had a 308 and a 348. Here's my take:

308 - classic looks, slow, needs lots of tinkering, plenty of fun, and $20K less than a 348

328 - looks just like a 308 to the average idiot, somewhat faster, needs less tinkering, $10-15K more than a 308.

348 - still looks like a "new" Ferrari to the average idiot, quite fast, more controversial design, not much tinkering needed (yet).

PICK YOUR POISON.

My take?

After I had the 308, I wanted something "different" looking and wanted to tinker less. So why would I spend another $15K to get a car that at least LOOKED like the one I just sold?

My rationale for my next purchase (if and when I can afford it) would be the same. I would jump to the 360, as the 355 doesn't look/feel all that much different from the 348, etc.

There's no "right" answer on this. Only opinions.

 

While the 308/328 series may be considered "classic" due to their age, they are no way classic Ferraris in terms of their looks and/or significance. A 250, 275, 330, Daytona or Boxer are examples of classic Ferraris, not the entry level v8 models.

 

328 vs. 348.
I'd take the 328, because of maintenance. I don't like the fact that you have to pull the motor for the belt service on the 348, you may as well just buy a TR instead. You can get a tr for the same money as a 348. But now you have 12 cyl. The handling might not be as good, but if you're not racing it, who cares?

 

I concur! At minimum, the observer knew nothing about Ferraris. Im sure you could pull up with a 400i and find someone that would ask you if thats 'brand new'...Doesnt mean that this will happen in the general population. Ive been asked many times if my 348 was brand new...or as my favorite goes "How much you pay for that car, 200 grand?"...in which my response was "Hell no,. I payed 250 grand"...

 

348 is a much better driving modern car I feel. Driven a friend 328 and can't get away from feeling like "Magnum" You will have to decide on your favorite but I don't need to even think about it.

Best of Luck,

Mike

 

why not consider a 1984-85 Euro 308 GTS...cheaper...almost as fast and less maintenence cost...not to mention the bugs were worked out....but then I am prejudiced...

 

I almost bought a TR but I wanted a spider. Nothing like taking the top down & heading for the mtns.

 

"Dated"? Try "Classic" If you don't like the look than fine. But DATED??? My 72 Europa is never mistaken for a new car; it's a classic. I don't WANT it to look modern! Same with the 308/328. Anyone who thinks it's new must live in a cave. It's THE classic sports car look who's beauty is timeless. Timeless. It will look good in 25 years. Will the 348? Will people think it's new? LOL Why would anyone who owns a 328 care if people know it's not new??? If you do you're a poser!!!!!

Ken

 

You can't go wrong with a 328. Great car and beautiful.

 

Ken...I understand your point, but there is a certain period in a car's life when it hasn't reached that "classic" pedestal. Before it reaches that, it has to go through the "dated" phase.

Here are some other items that are "dated" that may some day be considered "classic":

Shag carpet
Leg warmers
The Go Go Girls
Boat shoes
Knit ties (the ones that are cut off at the bottom)
Indoor shopping malls
Brass & glass fixtures

Just because an item is "dated" in appearance doesn't mean its appearance suffers. I have a beautiful brass chandelier that is quite dated. Let's not get all offended when our cars become "dated". They are what they are.

If you want to call your 308 a classic, knock yourself out. But don't try to convince me.

 

hedge, your avatar almost put my eye out.

 

Could you please elaborate? What is this, what does it cost, and how much is gained by it?

Thanks!
Wes

 

It's alot like buying speakers for a stereo.
Everyone hears something different from the same pair.
Drive them both, look at them both, heck take pictures of yourself in both (too bad your not shopping for girls!). Then pick the one YOU like.
I guarantee you'll good in both!

 

I was very upset when they stopped making the 328 because I could not afford one at the time. I never liked the 348 from day one, I thought it would become Ferrari's Edsel.

I always wished they had packed some of the 328 performance into the 328 before they ended the model run. I would have liked to have seen them mount the engine in the 328 logitudinally, and made it a little larger.

When I was ready in '94, I was fortunate that someone put away a red/black 328 for me at the height of the market insanity. He had paid $140,000 for it brand new and it only had 900 miles on it. I bought it for less than sticker. I could have bought a 348 new at the time but had no interest.

The 328 looks like it was drawn on paper to be beautiful. The 348 is the first in a long line of cars that was designed in a wind tunnel.

Sure the 348 has more performance but if sqeezing every last drop of performance out of a car is what's important to you buy a new or used Z06.

But, to each his own. Just get a good car whichever you choose.

 

LOL I doubt shag carpet will ever be a classic! BTW, I don't have a 308 but I wouldn't mind one. I don't agree that the 308 style is "dated" even though it's obviously not new. Only ugly things (i.e. not classics, like shag carpets) can be dated. IMHO.

Ken

 

Great story - I checked your profile - Was happy to see you still had the 328!

 

I believe the 930s had them coming out of the "Special Wish" program before the Testarossa was even made.

Both were using them because of laws that limited the size of openings on cars in some countries at the time. Or at least Road and Track reported when the Testarossa came out.

Apples and oranges to me. If you can afford both and the maintanece cost are inconsequential I say drive both and get the one that you like best.

 

OK, this thread is a classic.

I mean the guy starts it on his 3rd post here, makes one post and gets like 45 replies. Classic!

Now if someone could just answer my little question on page 2
"Originally Posted by Auraraptor:A 328 with a CFI....

Then posted my yours truly: Could you please elaborate? What is this, what does it cost, and how much is gained by it?"

Then we could wrap this thread up.

Thanks!
Wes

 

Yeah, don't you hate when you have a great topic idea and you get 3 replies?

[/QUOTE]Now if someone could just answer my little question on page 2
"Originally Posted by Auraraptor:A 328 with a CFI....

Then posted my yours truly: Could you please elaborate? What is this, what does it cost, and how much is gained by it?"
[/QUOTE]

Well, this is a technical question that has limited appeal and obviously even less knowledge from the unwashed masses. While an answer would have been nice, surely you didn't expect 100 replies?

Unless the thread got hijacked, like this one just did. ;>)

Ken

 

You could PM Auraraptor

 

I'm glad you posted those pics for comparison. In my case I grew up loving the 3x8 body style, so for me it was always going to be a 328. I've never been a fan of the slats on the door intakes on the 348 or the Testarossa. I'm also not keen on the wheels, which to me look a little to "futuristic". I'd like to see a picture of a 348 with the slats removed and different wheels, if someone has one.