mj1pate

I love my 86.5 which is a reliable, periodic daily driver. All the same I'm getting the 308 temptation. Anyone own a pair who can provide a comparison?

DonS

Porsche 928 - reliable periodic daily driver
Ferrari 308 - unreliable nonperiodic yearly driver.

Don't have a pair, my ex-wife took them in the divorce.

Answer your question?

the flyin' scotsman

I went as far as test driving a Testarossa.

After a weekend of balancing running and maintenance costs to the 928 I passed.

hacker-pschorr

I think Ferrari's get a bad rep due to very few DIY owners (unlike the 928). If you rely on "certified" service centers for a 928, they are very expensive to own.

Friend of mine coverted his 308 to a modern ignition system, a kit from Bob Norwood in Texas. It was his daily drive for about three years. The only work he had to perform was routine stuff. He did go through the car nose to tail and replaced every piece of rubber, tuned up the electrical system, etc... when he first purchased it.

JHowell37

The A/C in a 928 can work pretty well. The A/C in a 308/328 is like an asthmatic wheezing at you through a straw.

linderpat

I have always loved the 308/328 - nearly as much as the 928. I hope to get one eventually as well. It seems right now is the time to get one of these Ferarris, as I think in a year or two, the prices will really start to rocket.

nsantolick

Great minds think alike??? I'm obsessive about getting a 308/328 as well. Actually, that was my original intention, but I couldn't afford one and ended up with the 928S4, which I adore. I WILL have a 308/328 soon enough, no matter what their reputation.

My life experience with unusual cars though is that ANY can be reliable, if it's brought to a reasonable condition and maintained properly. The "known issues" with all cars seem to be solved. It just comes down to the expense.

Changing all things that have a shelf life makes sense, and if you do it yourself, none are all that unreasonable, I'd think. (at least older cars...)

If you buy one that has been neglected and just fix what breaks, as it breaks, it may suck. I don't think I care anyway. It's still a dam Ferrari. Make mine a 1986 or so 328 GTB in either Red/Black, Black/Red or White/Black.

These cars really do have an "aura" about them. I've seen a lot on the track, and think they're awesome. A Testarossa is completely different, but quite breathtaking as well. I want both, but, even if they cost the same, I'd want a 328 FIRST...

A distant second to Ferrari would be a Lamborghini UUraco. After that, a 3.0 liter Citroen SM (Sport Maserati), which I actually do own, but haven't done much with. I intend to start taking care of that myself, this year. Actually, I'm debating which project is next. I'm pretty sure that I'll have my SM brought to my shop, coming from storage at my parents place.

I have a 64 and 74 Alfa Romeo, but they're going to have full restorations if I'm to drive them again, and that's going to take some time. The SM WAS mechanically pretty much done when I parked it, years ago. The body was repainted by a previous owner a stupid color, and the interior is ratty, but a respray can be done easily and the interior can be refurbished easily enough, if I throw some cash at it.

Still though, as much as I like my 928, which is currently broken, BTW, and as much as I like my older toys, to me, nothing can take care of an itch that I've had for decades until I own a 308/328 GTB, even if just for a short while, and even if it is broken and a money abyss 99% of the time.

I WOULDN'T want a post Enzo Ferrari, no matter what, I think. Aside from the Uuraco, I wouldn't want an older Lamborghini. Around 2000 or so they kind of "changed", the way that I see them. I think I'd like a late model one, as if that's likely to ever happen.

Here's hoping for a really bad economy, and a really lucky night in Vegas or something. Until then, I'll worry about finally scoring a 308/328, which is a lot more realistic of a goal...

Oh yea, a turbo Bentley too. lol







Nick - '89 S4 - Supposedly Blown Automatic Transmission...

worf928

Funny that you should bring up this comparison.

A couple of years ago Hemmings did a comparison:

Ferrari 308 vs. Porsche 928

123quattro

I think the biggest downside is working on the Ferrari V8. They are buried in their vs a 928 being pretty accessible. This comes up because I believe those engines require maintenance around every 30k miles for the valve train and every 60k for the belt. Beyond that stuff, I don't see why you couldn't drive one regularly that was maintained well.

blown 87

Strange, we have a Dave here with three 928's, I wonder if it is the same Dave from the article?

Quote

"Dave said. "I have three 928s."

And a Z06 too, yep that is our Dave.

AO

That guy they interviewed for the 928 was a total dill weed!

blown 87

I think it is every 15,000 on the belt.

worf928

That'll be "Mr. Weed" for you Llama Boy!

Don't you mean, "we have a strange Dave here..." but yeah, I'm just ing tonight.

Larry928GTS

I knew someone that had a Corvette and a Ferrari 328 at the same time. He bought both cars brand new in 1986. Both of them were white. I once asked him how the two compared. He thought about it for a little bit before answering.

He said that the Corvette was quicker. The Corvette had better braking and handling. The Corvette was more reliable, easier to get parts for, easier to get service for, parts were cheaper, and it was cheaper to get serviced. The Corvette got better gas milage, rode better, was more comfortable, had more luggage room, and was cheaper to insure. According to him, the Corvette was better at everything, except for one thing. He said that it was absolutely amazing the way that the Ferrari would draw women like a magnet.

Po924S

Top Gear quote? ha.