Anyone know anything about this 308?

Price looks high in my opinion. Otherwise looks like a pretty car. I dont see where he talks about what service history all it says is "strong service history" which doesnt mean anything to me. It appears to be pretty clean on the interior, which is easily done.


May be worth a look, but I would never pay that much for it.


PDG

 

Yeah, I agree.......nice looking and clean car, but the price is way out of line! It will never sell for that, especially in this economy! Keep shopping around........you will find a much better deal somewhere else!

Good luck.

 

There is another one on eBay: 1980 GTSi, red over tan, one owner, under 22k miles, no reserve. VIN 36023. Owner says it's a Euro, but it doesn't look like it to me (from the photos). Another odd thing; it started with a BIN fo $27.9k, now removed. eBay No. 140354321593. Sorry, don't know how to make a link.

 

Someone placed a bid which removes the BIN because there is no reserve. Looks like it's hanging around $16,595 right now. The car looks clean and it is an original owner car! Very nice! Here is a link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140354321593&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fmotors.shop.ebay.com%3A80%2F__%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3841.m39.l1313%26_nkw%3D140354321593%26_sacat%3D%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

 

I have driven the same year car you are inquiring. It is a dog. I would look at documented green light DOT euro QV's if it were me? lighter faster and better looking IMO.

Cheers

 

That's what I thought, too. Now the car listing is gone from eBay. Did the BIN get activated; what happened?

 

Compared to modern sports cars, QVs and 3.2s are in the same dog park. I know, I have all of them.

 

It looks georgeous. But unfortunately it's a used car. That means you get a PPI and cross your fingers. As for performance----- I've heard so much back and forth about this 3X8 Vs the other, when it really makes no practical difference. Well tuned, they all run very well! Unfortunately, a F50 or Enzo or for that matter a Sub WRX or slightly hot Mustang will embarrass them in acceleration. Once you get away from that performance issue of a ~25++ year old technology car, you'll appreciate the character and have many miles of smiles

 

Very clean, enough to make me reconsider my preference for a late QV. Carfax doesn't have any records of it, which may be ok considering it's the original owner.

[edit] taillights are reversed, might mean it really is a euro and they were switched at import, or a pointer to a possible repaint. Still a nice looking car.

 

Just one thing. Europe Standard 308 GTSI used leaded fuel. Unleaded was for Swiss and USA models only.
Ciao
Eugenio

 

not a euro car. VIN looks to be a US car, plus look at the decklid. the euro cars have the black grills completely separated by the central red piece. on US cars, the central red piece is shorter which allows the black grills to connect at the bottom.

 

The eBay listing is active again. Looks like a nice non-Euro car.

 

Looks like the seller cancelled all bids and ended the auction. It might have sold through other means.

 

arpadkal.........Still looking for a 308? I ran across one in the Bay Area. It's a 1982 with 25K miles. He's asking $21K. I have no affiliation, and I am just passing this along.

Ad link: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/1449769457.html

Here's the ad:

1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi - Red/Tan - $21000 (santa clara)

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Date: 2009-11-03, 10:30AM PST
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]

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I've owned this car since 1999. Major service performed in 2001. New timing belts and light service just performed. Just smogged. Tags are good through 2010.

Just replaced:
New radiator fans - 328
New Waterpump - High performance from Nick's Forza Ferrari
New timing belts

Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Mileage: Approx 25K miles

Repainted back in 1997. Very nice. A few small chips around the front air dam.

Upgraded to the 16" QV rims.

Extra ANSA exhaust system.

Includes:
Service records to the mid 90's
Tool kit
16" Spare wheel

Things to fix:
Radio is not working.
Runs warm in slow traffic. I had the radiator flushed, but I think it needs to be either re-cored or replaced.

Someone keeps flagging anything listed under "Ferrari". I will re-post images later tonight. Let me know if you'd like me to send you pics directly.

Thank you.

$21,000 / obo

 

The early (1980) 2V injected cars had some SERIOUS problems related to faulty engine components (e.g., piston rings) and some other defective parts (e.g., Marelli ECU's) sourced from vendors. I would stay away from a 1980 car unless it has had all the recalls and corrections addressed and documented.

 

or feed it oil until you do a valve job and replace the digiplexes pretty cheaply with a modern aftermarket igniton (eg electromotive). all especially attractive if the car is otherwise ok and you get it for a good price. the real expense is if you decide to keep the car and start fixing everything to make it like new again (see above regarding radiator fix). ask me how i know. regards, jon s

 

It has euro mirrors on it however everything else appears to be u.s. marker lights, grilles etc.