Calling All Euro QV Owners - Was It Good For You?

I'm not a QV or a Euro owner, but these cars are a lot of fun. At 6'3" though I'm not sure it will be a big enough of a car for you. I with you luck with your future purchase.

You're definately not crazy.

Jim

 

I've got an early '83 Euro with no lambda. I love it. Easier to work on than lambda models and less stuff to fiddle with. It's pretty stripped down and basic. Just the way a Ferrari should be. It's lighter, quicker and, IMHO, the sexiest 308.

I'm 6'1" and fit fine but it depends on your body type. My #1 suggestion is to sit in one just to see. Start a thread in the Regional Areas section and ask if someone can help you out. It's too big of a purchase only to find out you don't fit after you buy it.


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Sold a US 328 GTS, then bought a French-spec 308QV GTS...Still have it and may only be replaced by an F50 (or 550 Barchetta only if living in Mediterranean/Socal climate)...I highly encourage it. ;-)

 

I've got an '82 Euro QV, also an '85 Euro QV, and there are a couple more Euro QVs in the area.

I don't believe any of us would trade our Euros for a US spec car. If anything the Euros are more reliable due to simpler injection, ignition, & emissions systems, and are easier to work on as there's less plumbing wiring, etc to get in the way.

 

I have a '85 GTS, am 6' tall but with a shorter torso, and there's maybe 2" of headroom with the top on (granted this isn't often).
Love the car to death.

 

At 6-3 just take the top off if it is an issue....

US QV owner and I love my car....


PDG

 

i loved mine, i had *44295*, a euro 308 GTB QV. sold it in November for $30,000. i am ready to buy another 308, not sure what type yet. my next will be the 6th i have owned.

i will always seek out a euro car over a USA car if possible.

 

I'm with all the rest...I have a 84 Euro GTS and wouldn't trade it for a US! As speedy said, much easier to work on! Faster, lighter, more exclusive (anyone know how many Euro QV's were actually made?) Now...add to that 10.5 pistons and an Ansa exhaust and you're REALLY in for a fun ride Ask me how I know! Go for the Euro! (I'm 6 foot btw....you should be fine with the seat all the way back...)

 

There is good reason people either look for a Euro spec car, or convert their US car to Euro spec. Go for it.

 

I love my '85 Euro QV. When I first learned of the differences, I had to have one and I am thankful that I did the research. Aesthetically it was the way Enzo Ferrari / Pinafarina intended the 308 to look. Just make sure it has the proper EPA/DOT paperwork
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at 6'3", i would recommend you sit in one. seems like you could be tight fit in the car.

 

87 euro 328 GTS here. I have test driven a few 328s and the euro is a different animal. Better performance, looks, and easier to work on. Took off all the US conversions and now there's nothing but space in the engine compartment! Also no cats to catch on fire. 6'1" and only problem is getting in with the top on. I'm working on reducing my neck height!

Ace

 

Keep your option open, a US QV is not that much diff from the Euro.

 

I love mine. Don't get too picky or it can be hard to find a car. Mine is Euro but also a Swiss (CH) model. There are different Euro models. I'm in WNC and you're welcome to come check mine out if you can't find one closer. Just shoot me a PM.

 

at 6'3, I have little issue in my '83 US GTBQV. There's only about 1/4" clearance between my head & the roof. Take speed bumps slow. And forget about someone taking a decent profile picture of you unless the roof is off.

 

Euros are better in many aspects than the USA version. Due to USA emissions and other things, the USA version is a bit castrated and a about 150 lbs overweight. Get a Euro

 

Chip, Avl is real close, shoot me a PM if you want to get up.

 

I'ne owned a Euro version 83 Mondial QV for 20 years and never had any problems associated with it being a Euro version. My mech says it has a much stronger perfromance than US version. Mine sounds great with an Ansa exhaust to boot!

 

Several differences throughout the years. I'll start w/a few and let the experts finish the list.
1. '83 QV has black exterior A pillars. '84, '85 are body colored.

2. The "galvasomething" treatment in mid '84?.

3. '85's have black plastic knob fasteners on the fuse block cover.

I'm just learning too so take it all with a grain of salt.

 

'83 is twin cats & different muffler from 84,85