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[Rascus]

Originally Posted by ducnek

Nice binder, Jeeps were expensive until I got my harvester. I love it.

Thanks man, I love this ole gal, she's stubborn but she gets the job done. Were you the one who posted up the scout build?

[varaman]

Originally Posted by Josephvman

I got her out of the garage last week for the first time since Thanksgiving! All things considered it has probably been the cheapest car I've ever owned. I've gone through two fuel pumps over the last couple of years, which is probably my fault for not driving it more. It suffers from "under "cover" syndrome; when I get it nice and clean and put the car cover on it I tend to not use it for long periods. I'm going to put the car cover in it's cover, and drive it more!

How do you find the car for overall serviceability? Do you do most of the work yourself? I understand there are some items that require regular service, and perhaps left the dealer, but overall would you consider the 328 to be a car you drive and enjoy without outrageous maintenance?

Very nice looking car. I've always preferred the B over the S.






Terry

[Manuel Garcia O'Kely]

Radio. It's not as expensive as motorcycles but it can be if you want it to. No tires to wear out, but I had to buy a new place for it. This is the California shack:



Colorado's radio shack:



The other shack, in winter:



In summer, this is the current real money sink, we got it cheap, but the renovation took a lot of ready cash since we did it in a big summer rush. It's sweet though and only a week or so I'll be back there:



Of course, sharp things.



Watches, coins, cameras....it's a long deep list.

[jub jub]

This is fun to drive when I feel the need for speed.

[Josephvman]

Terry,

I'm the sales manager at a Ferrari dealer, so my guys here take care of me. I bought in in 2003 with 3k on it, and it now has 10k. All I've had done is one full service, and annual fluid changes. I've replaced the fuel pump twice, and the radiator had a minor leak and since we had a new one here I replaced it. Ferrari just reduced the parts prices for regular service parts by nearly 50% on a lot of the 80's and 90's cars, so they're not too bad. I'd budget $2k a year to own one, a bit less if you're mechanically inclined and can do some of your own service. The key is to buy the very best car you can find at the start. There are a lot of guys with high-mileage, ratty 308/328's that will tell you that a garage queen is something to avoid, and it's complete nonsense. Prices are on the rise, and if you take care of the car you can probably always sell it for what you paid for it.

Originally Posted by teranfon

How do you find the car for overall serviceability? Do you do most of the work yourself? I understand there are some items that require regular service, and perhaps left the dealer, but overall would you consider the 328 to be a car you drive and enjoy without outrageous maintenance?

Very nice looking car. I've always preferred the B over the S.






Terry

[varaman]

Originally Posted by Josephvman

Terry,

I'm the sales manager at a Ferrari dealer, so my guys here take care of me. I bought in in 2003 with 3k on it, and it now has 10k. All I've had done is one full service, and annual fluid changes. I've replaced the fuel pump twice, and the radiator had a minor leak and since we had a new one here I replaced it. Ferrari just reduced the parts prices for regular service parts by nearly 50% on a lot of the 80's and 90's cars, so they're not too bad. I'd budget $2k a year to own one, a bit less if you're mechanically inclined and can do some of your own service. The key is to buy the very best car you can find at the start. There are a lot of guys with high-mileage, ratty 308/328's that will tell you that a garage queen is something to avoid, and it's complete nonsense. Prices are on the rise, and if you take care of the car you can probably always sell it for what you paid for it.

Thanks for the advice J, I really appreciate. A 328 is a car I've tossed around purchasing for the last couple years. Actually made an offer on two of them, but couldn't come to terms. I really enjoy the looks of the 308/328s GTBs, and think they are very much a timeless design.

I've asked a few more owners, and they've reiterated what you've said. As of late I've seen a few 328s for around the high forties/low fifties Canadian with around 40 000 kilometers on them. Belts and servicing completed.

I'll keep looking. Again, thanks for your input.





Terry

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