1979 Ferrari 308 GTS review from North America
"The more you're on it, the more it loves you back"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator developed a short and would drain the battery down overnight.
The timing was off a tooth after I had the timing belts replaced. I drove the car about 3k miles before I decided to investigate the cars running problems. I had the timing problem fixed, and the car runs great now.
General comments?
This car is awesome! It fits me like a glove, drives great, is quick, and makes great sounds. I bought the car with limited service history, and I think some mods (cams maybe?) have been done to the car. The car was fitted with 16" rims and spacers, and the car handles incredibly.
I recently drove a formula car at Pocono, and this car isn't far off from that. I went from the Ferrari to the formula, and there was almost no adjustment needed to get used to the formula car.
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  | Timeless styling - beauty at rest and in motion! |
| Fun in the sun |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 46750 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50800 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJS |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2004 |