Magnum PI...and what might have been for Porsche
10-28-2017, 07:56 PM
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I've had a drive in a 328 GTS, back in 2010, similar to the 308 GTS just more advanced and refined, I like the manual gate-shifter, compact feel, open top, interesting style interior, rumbling sound, good performance and excellent road handling not to mention the exceptional build quality, drove a 308 GTS just a few years ago, even more raw than the 328 but with slightly less performance, still good considering the car originally launched in 1975.
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any person taller than 6'1" will rather drive without the top because of limited headroom,
the Ferrari is way different from the 928, should not be compared, the 928 is more of a comfortable daily drive in my opinion.
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any person taller than 6'1" will rather drive without the top because of limited headroom,
the Ferrari is way different from the 928, should not be compared, the 928 is more of a comfortable daily drive in my opinion.
Looks like a very poorly fabricated "kit car".
I was stunned, the first time I worked on one!
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Semi-retired, as of Feb 1, 2023.
The days of free technical advice are over.
Free consultations will no longer be available.
Will still be in the shop, isolated and exclusively working on project cars, developmental work and products, engines and transmissions.
Have fun with your 928's people!
10-29-2017, 03:31 PM
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10-29-2017, 06:09 PM
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Is there a source for this rumor? I have to question it, simply because Porsche seems to do special requests all the time. Paint to sample? No problem. Those weird rear fender flares pre-GTS? Whatever floats your boat. If you have the money, they seem willing to play. I can't imagine this being the one request they'd say no to.
I think they called it the "Wunderworks" (Special Wishes) Program
10-29-2017, 08:24 PM
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10-30-2017, 12:27 PM
#20
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I drove a 308 when I was in Italy a few years ago. I'm 6'4" and with the targa top out the top of the windshield was halfway between my face. Not a very safe car for a tall person...
10-30-2017, 12:53 PM
#21
Well, that's interesting, I doubt the 928 would have had the same success as the Ferrari in Magnum PI, Ferrari is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, the 308 already had a reputation in 1980 before the show started, it was a dream car for many, Magnum PI made the car very recognizable in later years, even the 328 which production ended in late in 1989 is mistaken for a 308 by many.
the sales were exceptional and started dropping in 1982 but still did very well when the 308 QV was introduced, lots of improvements etc.
I don't see anything wrong with the suspension at the time they were build, thats what they used, wishbones, coil springs Koni/Bilstein shocks, ventilated discs on the brakes and the later 328's with added ABS, Teves MK2 ABS used by many car manufacturers.
If you bought a couple of 308/328's you would have been in the pound seats today !! go check it out, in Europe their values quadrupled the last 5 years.
not to speak of the 328, there are good examples with low miles going for 160k pounds, they are known for reliability when looked after and easy to perform many tasks yourself.
IMHO the 308/328 is some of the best classic sport cars to own.
I love my 928 but theirs no point in comparison.
the sales were exceptional and started dropping in 1982 but still did very well when the 308 QV was introduced, lots of improvements etc.
I don't see anything wrong with the suspension at the time they were build, thats what they used, wishbones, coil springs Koni/Bilstein shocks, ventilated discs on the brakes and the later 328's with added ABS, Teves MK2 ABS used by many car manufacturers.
If you bought a couple of 308/328's you would have been in the pound seats today !! go check it out, in Europe their values quadrupled the last 5 years.
not to speak of the 328, there are good examples with low miles going for 160k pounds, they are known for reliability when looked after and easy to perform many tasks yourself.
IMHO the 308/328 is some of the best classic sport cars to own.
I love my 928 but theirs no point in comparison.
Last edited by Wolfman928; 10-30-2017 at 01:08 PM.