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New Enzo magazine 308 buying guide

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  1. vaccarella

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    #1 vaccarella, Jun 24, 2018
    Just finished reading another article on 308s in a new Ferrari magazine called Enzo. Across 7 pages, along with the expected stats, the recommendation is to go early, for carb cars, rather than late, for QV or 328. A very nicely photographed vetro accompanies the piece, though the article remarks that corrosion can be worse as it tends to be hidden on these. The rest of the magazine looks interesting enough & I'm at the beach, so it'll get a thorough reading & sandblasting :)
     
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    #2 ferrariowner, Jun 24, 2018
    I remember when Car and Driver recommended the opposite back in 1997.
     
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    #3 Hannibal308, Jun 24, 2018
    Corrosion is hidden on all 308s. There’s not more hidden on VRs. There’s more you can see on steel cars, that’s all.
     
  4. vaccarella

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    #4 vaccarella, Jun 25, 2018
    That's the point being made. You have to get panels off the vetro to see it, so it tends to stay hidden and get worse.
     
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    #5 Ferraripilot, Jun 25, 2018
    Shoot I remember certain very well-known experts telling people to absolutely stay-away-at-all-costs any carbureted 308 and especially carbureted Boxers
     
  6. vaccarella

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    #6 vaccarella, Jun 25, 2018
    Maybe the tide of opinion is turning to vintage ignition methods.

    Talking of boxers, the article also mentions that the 308 was very successful in part because it was about 2/3 the price of a BB. It's interesting how pricing has telescoped away from that ratio.
     
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    #7 4right, Jun 26, 2018
    While I had no issues obtaining copies when the magazine was new, it's become a struggle to find a copy anywhere!
     
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    #8 vaccarella, Jun 27, 2018
    There seemed to be a healthy stock on the airport shelves, but maybe international distribution is more limited. It's a good read. Far better journalism than the UK owner's club magazine.
     
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    #9 Albert-LP, Jun 27, 2018

    Always better never following what a magazine says and doing what you brain suggests!

    The only good criteria is to buy the best car available, whatever model and color it is

    ciao    ​
     
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    #10 vaccarella, Jun 28, 2018
    There's a good word put in for the turbo 208s, too ;)
     
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    #11 Albert-LP, Jun 28, 2018
    yes, it's reported also in my "208 turbo buying guide" chapter on my book about turbo cars… ;)

    ciao
     
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    #12 ferrariowner, Jun 28, 2018
    The same '97 Car and Driver 308 buyers guide also said to absolutely stay away from the 208 models. I agree, never listen to auto magazines.
     
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    #13 vaccarella, Jul 6, 2018
    I've just finished reading Enzo magazine. It's a great read & very well photographed, as you'd expect from the publishers of Octane.

    I think I'll subscribe.
     
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    #14 Martin308GTB, Jul 10, 2018
    Thanks Paul for the hint.
    I just vought a copy on ebay via 'Best Offer' :)

    Best from Germany
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    #15 dinogt4guy, Jul 12, 2018
    I’m partial to the “Ferrari life’s buyers Portfolio” myself .

    (Flame suit on!)

    Don’t hate me!
     
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    #16 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jul 13, 2018
    What is it?
     
  17. vaccarella

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    #17 vaccarella, Jul 13, 2018
    I don't know what that is. It isn't in the magazine as far as I see. The very last page of this Enzo issue is a report on how a 328 was written off in a test to find the best driver's car of the year back in 1989. It was the only car ever to be written off in these tests. That year, a Porsche 944 won and a Lancia Integrale came close.
     
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    #18 dinogt4guy, Jul 13, 2018
    It’s a buyer’s guide, it’s on amazon. Has all the usual info as most do and also has driving impressions from actual owners. I happened to pen the one for the Dino GT4 . Never thought it was to be actually published, but more of a online thing. But a pretty cool thing for a average joe like me.
     
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    #19 craiggo, Jul 13, 2018
    You can get online versoins here: https://www.zinio.com

    Craig
     
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    #20 Rosey, Jul 16, 2018
    Did they only ever print one edition of The Buyers Guide or was it ever updated?
     
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    #21 jersey308gtb, Jul 18, 2018
    Also the winter edition did a nice road test article on the V8 cars with lots of good commentary on this early 308. See pics
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    #23 dflett, Jul 18, 2018
    Even though I am a long way from home right now, seeing that article makes me want to get my car back on the road as soon as I get home.

    Thanks for posting


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