1989 Ferrari 328 GTS from UK and Ireland - Comments

I just love the 328. I need it. what a work of art.

I just fulfilled a 25 year dream in Dec 2003 when I purchased my first Ferrari - a 1988 328GTS. The car is completely stunning, and in my opinion easily the most beautiful ever made. I have covered almost 1,000 miles now, and the car is becoming more fun each time I take it out. The power, the handling, the noise are all to die for. This car is everything I hoped it would be, and then some.

The most amazing thing about the 328 is the relatively low running costs. This is one of the worlds best kept secrets, with an annual service costing only 500 GBP, and insurance for less that 400 GBP per year, fully comp, based on 3,000 miles p.a. Trust me, you do not have to be a millionaire to buy one of these fantastic machines and realise your dream.

UK resident

The 328 is one of the most timeless cars ever built. Truly it seems that most 328 owners have far more passion for their Ferrari than most of the modern Ferrari owners now days. They own a Ferrari for the passion not for the have!. But I have to be admit that the 288 GTO for me is the absolute Dream, it's an anabolic 328!

Ricardo

Ferrari 328 GTS owner

The Netherlands.

Each year my ferrari 328 gts gets closer in price to a 355. should I keep the 328 1988. or chop it in for a 355.

Keep the 328 gts. the last true ferrari.

Is the ferrari 328 the last true sports car ever made. just to look at the car. so small. yet with a v 8 at the rear. the 348 and 355 along with 360 are all so large. made to sell. not made out of passion. its all marketing. there are a lot of rich fat people. that can't fit into the 328. or drive it.

My 1989 328gts is the favorite car of over 100+ cars I have owned/driven. There are of course faster cars, more expensive cars, etc... but there are very few that have captured the soul of the Ferrari and what it has come to represent to most people. It is a great automobile in design, execution and purpose. Having had more expensive cars, or more "exotic" cars I can tell you first hand that the 328 delivers the definition of a "drivers car". It really doesn't get much better. If you want a car with lots of soul and something that makes you just peek in your garage to look at, the 328 fits the bill.

I've owned many Ferrari's over the years. The 328 is a well regarded secret; stunning, nimble, fast, and extremely reliable. Mine was an everyday driver for four years. I never experienced any major problems, just keep those belts fresh. The front engined twelve cyclinder cars are great fun, and basically long distance touring cars. the 328 is the classic sports car, and drives as though it's on rails. At $40,000 - $50,000 there are no other comperable alternatives.

I just payed a deposit for my first ever Ferrari which is a 1989 328 GTS.. Its the only one in Australia with a wide body kit which makes it look very sexy. I have never driven a Ferrari in my life and I'm counting the hours now and just can't wait after reading the comments on this site!

What a great site, and not a bad word about a 328 in sight. And I know why... they are brilliant. I bought mine in the UK in '96. It was only to be an investment. Well it still lives with me today, but now in Auckland, New Zealand (just like the 328...another secret treasure). Since I bought it we now share our space with the Mrs and 2 kids, but the car stays...right! It is a joy to drive and loves to be driven hard (at the track that is). Just one thing though, Marcos stated (19th Nov 2003) he felt his ABS model was 'much' better. I love you Marcos as a 328 fan, but get to the track and learn how to brake...you'll never trip the ABS when you learn to brake properly ;-)

Bravo Love the comments I'm reading so far. I also just realized the dream of ownership. I purchased a Ferrari 328 gts red on tan. The car had an unbelievable 4855 original miles. It's an 89 one of the last ones built. The build date of December of 88. I paid a lot more than most because of its history and mileage however it was worth it. The car is getting the fuel injection service and air condition service and I'm putting a strait pipe on it. Make sure to remove your catalytic converters or it will look like this.

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I have always been a big Ferrari fan and I am now in the market to buy one. I am seriously considering a 1989 328 gts and a brand new Porsche 2006/7 Carrera 4S. I know, I know, blasphemy! I agree. But, anyways, I admit I don't know much about the 328. So, can someone answer my 2 questions: 1) What makes the 1989 the best year for this car? 2) Which of the above two cars would you guys buy? I appreciate your comments guys. Ciao.

What a great forum, I bought my first Ferrari in April 06 after 20+ yrs of dreaming, an 89 328GTS, rosso & crema 19K miles, the car had been fully detailed by NIck Cartwrights and looks absolutely stunning. I was planning on buying a 348 or 355 but am really pleased I went for the 328, a real classic and even though she's an old lady now she still turns heads. Sure, some of todays hot hatches are faster, but who cares? They are not Ferrari's and will never give you the same emotions or stir your passion when you drive them or look at them. I'll forget the 355, and keep the 328 to hand down to my 4 yr old son when I'm too old to drive it.

Ian, Leicester UK.

I bought my first Ferrari about 12mths ago, an 1989 328 GTSi with only 2,700 miles on it. It was part of a private collection and is in as new condition, still has the original tyres on it. I have owned many 911's but my childhood poster car was always a 328. Now that I have it I'm almost too scared to put miles on it. It is an amazing car to drive, so razor sharp in its handling, and the sound from the V8 is like music to my ears. I would love to replace this car with a 288GTO one day, well better start saving.

Well.

I bought mine about 2 months ago, an '86 Rosso Corsa/Crema Euro-spec with just north of 35k miles (in kms of course)

But that number is rising far more rapidly than I ever expected. Even though I had been in love with the 328 for ages, nothing really prepared me for the sheer sensation of owning and especially driving one. It is simply fantastic and I'm on the road with it whenever I can.

Just consider the package here:

-- Timelessly elegant lines of a controlled flamboyance that's hard to find these days;

-- A little gem of an engine with a biggg noise and lots of power, lots of torque (esp. within its 1986 context)

-- Just the right mix between a Spartan interior and luxury trim

-- Fabulous handling and truly communicative driving: an honest-to-God sportscar

-- Very reasonable pricing these days and manageable running cost (maintenance, gas consumption, insurance, etc.)

-- And of course the Prancing Horse mystique, which is an almost tangible force to deal with ;-)

Need I say more?!?