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My 308 story

Discussion in '308/328' started by Thomas Magnum, Apr 21, 2013.

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  1. 1Evil4re

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    #26 1Evil4re, Apr 22, 2013
    Mine too. I have a 83 Euro. I downloaded a speedometer app to my phone which uses GPS and the car's speedo said I was doing 60 when I was really doing 70 and I was actually doing 80 when 70 was the indicated speed on the car's speedo.
     
  2. 308nut

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    #27 308nut, Apr 22, 2013
    I agree with the inaccurate gauges, I usually tell all my customers NOT to rely on the gauges to be completely accurate.


    Wade
     
  3. Thomas Magnum

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    #28 Thomas Magnum, Apr 22, 2013
    Uh, wut?

    Just kidding. Appreciate the info. Way above my comprehension level but interesting nonetheless. Hey, I just like the sound the car makes!
     
  4. Thomas Magnum

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    #29 Thomas Magnum, Apr 22, 2013
    Then why does my invoice say "$275 for instrument calibration"?

    Gotcha! Car runs great Wade. Another 5 hr trip tomorrow and she's finally home. Got to beat that weather system before it hits Memphis Wednesday.

    I'll take a pic when I hit 80 again and we'll all sleep better tomorrow night.

    Mark
     
  5. Thomas Magnum

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    #30 Thomas Magnum, Apr 22, 2013
    Thanks. I've enjoyed reading your stories too. Impressive Ferrari resume. Maybe we'll cross paths some day.

    Mark
     
  6. Tarik

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    #31 Tarik, Apr 22, 2013
    Mine reads about 8% too high!
     
  7. AJS328

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    #32 AJS328, Apr 22, 2013
    Sounds great! I'll look forward to it.
     
  8. Mike C

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    #33 Mike C, Apr 22, 2013
    Congratuations... you're going to enjoy it.

    I bought my 308QV twenty-four years and 40,000 miles ago and I *still* love driving it and feel blessed to have it.
     
  9. jimangle

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    #34 jimangle, Apr 23, 2013
    My speedo reads a little low. The tires I have are the compomotive 17" rims. I think its a 245/45/r17. I could probably go with a 245/50.

     
  10. Thomas Magnum

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    #35 Thomas Magnum, Apr 23, 2013
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    UPDATE: Arrived safe and sound in Memphis a few hours ago. Just under 800 miles total. What a wonderful experience with a fantastic automobile! I've driven a few Ferraris before but never for this long. I told my wife it's like the car was designed for ME. Everything is where it should be and less is definitely more with this car.

    For those of you interested in our MPH/RPM differences discussion, I determined my speedo reads about 7 mph higher than actual (based on rudimentary timing between mile markers). I am including a pic of the speedo at 80 and the tach just over 3,000 anyway.

    Believe it or not, I achieved 22 mpg during a 140 mile stretch of mostly back roads and conservative driving, burning 6.3 gallons. I was asked several times about gas mileage and hadn't really thought about it, so I checked it. I realize it was ideal conditions, and just a short sampling. I bought the Ferrari for other reasons anyway and I have a Prius for running errands and going to work. Laugh if you must, but I got 60.2 mpg on a recent 236 mile trip to Mississippi.

    A few more pics, one of my 86 year old Grandmother who I dropped in on this morning. Probably her first Ferrari sighting and while she thought it was "a pretty little car", she was worried I would catch cold driving around with the top off. LOL. One of me that pretty much says it all. And the last one is my little Thomas Magnum and his baby sis, as they got their first glimpse of the newest addition to the family when Daddy arrived home.

    I've enjoyed reading all your comments. It's been fun sharing the first chapter of "My 308 Story" with like minded folks here on Ferrari Chat. Here's to many more fun filled chapters for us all!

    God bless and see you out there,

    Mark
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  11. GTO7

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    #36 GTO7, Apr 23, 2013
    Congrads on your Euro... I am almost as excited for you as you are for you... I also am in the hunt for that Euro spec car for me. She is a looker... Wow... What a lady.. enjoy all she gives to you.
     
  12. GTO7

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    #37 GTO7, Apr 23, 2013
    Congrads on your Euro... I am almost as excited for you as you are for you... I also am in the hunt for that Euro spec car for me. She is a looker... Wow... What a lady.. enjoy all she gives to you.
     
  13. Renato

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    #38 Renato, Apr 23, 2013
    Wonderful 308! Enjoy and drive the heck out of it!
     
  14. AJS328

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    #39 AJS328, Apr 23, 2013
    Life is good. :)
     
  15. robertgarven

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    #40 robertgarven, Apr 23, 2013
    Congratulations! Wade is a great guy and member of the original online Ferrari List!
     
  16. rkljr

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    #41 rkljr, Apr 24, 2013
    Great story and pics. I like the look of the Euro cars and it keeps pushing me toward changing my bumpers.

    Happy Motoring!
     
  17. GrayTA

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    #42 GrayTA, Apr 25, 2013
    Congrats and welcome to Ownership!!!!

    When I go to visit my mother this summer we will have to link up. She is just outside of Memphis these days.




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  18. Thomas Magnum

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    #43 Thomas Magnum, Apr 25, 2013
    Absolutely! Look forward to it!

    Mark
     
  19. ferrariman1492

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    #44 ferrariman1492, Apr 25, 2013
    Welcome to the club! I bought my dream car, a 308 QV, in November and I still go out to the garage in disbelief that it's actually my car.

    Enjoy it and drive it often.
     
  20. OVERULD

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    #45 OVERULD, Apr 26, 2013
    Mark:
    Congrats on your new Ferrari. We share a similar dream and I've enjoyed reading about your trip home. I noticed in the first series of photos that the one of the car at the Shell station appears to be at a Golden Pantry on Hwy 53 at I-85. If I am correct, you were just around the corner from the headquarters of Year One, the company famous for its aftermarket muscle car restoration parts. They have a monthly car show at their facility during the fair weather months and I've attended many times with my 71 GTO. I'm curious as to who your father is, as I may know him. Is he active in the Southeast GTO Association? I live in Suwanee. Beautiful 67 GTO by the way.

    BJ
     
  21. ferrarisun

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    #46 ferrarisun, Apr 26, 2013
    Mark says he got 22 mpg out of his new 308. Wonder if all the people with Minis, Samartcars, and Yugos will be selling them to buy 308's? Beautiful car, Mark, enjoy it (and the good gas mileage)!!!
     
  22. shmark

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    #47 shmark, Apr 26, 2013
    That's awesome, BIG congrats! My own drive home was also about 800 miles and yes I averaged about 22mpg the whole way. Funny though your speedo reads 7mph fast, mine reads 10mph slow, that's-a Italian! A 17mph swing between two similar cars. All things considered I think I'd rather have yours. :)

    And the perfect name. :)
     
  23. Thomas Magnum

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    #48 Thomas Magnum, Apr 26, 2013
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    Braselton exit I believe, right? I saw the signs for Year One and have ordered from them in the past. In fact, the GTO was on the cover of their catalog about ten years ago or so. It was in a collage of several GTOs, with our hood and and grill prominently displayed. We order almost exclusively from Performance Years or Ames now. Better customer service. Year One isn't as Pontiac specialized anymore.

    I have an old high school buddy who lives off the Hamilton Mill exit. I've driven the Goat there a time or two to visit. Thought about pulling in with the 308 but I think the gas exit at Braselton was the exit prior to Hamilton Mill and I was trying to make that car show with Dad.

    Dad was active in the SEGTOA until last year and cited a lack of events on the west side of town as reason for leaving. Good group, good guys...he just doesn't venture into Atlanta anymore unless absolutely necessary but is very active with a local car club in the Douglasville/Villa Rica area. He was in the wholesale tire business for many years but has been retired over a decade now.

    Appreciate the comments. Look forward to meeting you and other Ferrari folks (like "shmark" above) in Atlanta some time. I don't get back as often as I like but a fair amount nonetheless.

    Mark
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  24. Thomas Magnum

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    #50 Thomas Magnum, Jun 3, 2013
    Grainy video but pretty good sound of me and my son cruising in the 308. Finally got him a booster seat that fits! Hard to hear but he says "Hey Mom!" He loves navigating for me and is always up for a drive.

    Over 1K miles now in three months. Loving every minute of it! I've got to get one of those GoPros...

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULOlyqe-_YA&feature=player_detailpage]Growling 308 QV - YouTube[/ame]
     
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