1989 Ferrari 328 GTS from UK and Ireland - Comments

The 328GTS is an absolute charm. Nothing really wrong with it exccept for the slightly uncomfortable interior. The seating makes your knees bend and go weak after a long city drive.

This 328GTS is probably one of the most beautiful machines Ferrari has ever built. The new 348 and 355 may have more power, but the looks are a real let down. The new 360 shows some slight improvement, but the 328GTS' great looks are unbeatable.

Very good value for money and sure to appreciate over time, this is a real gem.

Gee, I agree with you there, such an exquisite machine to drive and look at.

I myself live in Melbourne Australia and every time the F1 GP comes to town we celebrate a Ferrari victory (which has been been the case for last 3 years!) in an inner city suburb called Carlton. It is known as little Italy.

We actually close off the street (Lygon st.) and celebrate. Naturally there are dozens of Ferraris parked there. We sit outside a lovely Italian Cafe known as Cafe Coretto and have dinner, with my cousin and his friends who own F355's 348 etc (my cousin has a 348) They are all lined up in front of this restaurant and we have a great time. Anyway I remember last year when Michael won the AGP and we celebrated the normal way. All these 348's and F355's were parked outside this restaurant, when a lovely red 328 gts with 14,000kms rolled up. It had a tan interior and was a work of art. We all agreed that although the 348's and F355's looked great, that the 328 was truly a really stunning car.

To be honest with you all, guys - I ain't a Ferrari fan. Truth is that among all the sports cars owners I know (some decent dozen I'd say), the Ferrari owners are always the most concerned not about how their cars look, but how THEY look sittin' in'em. I know one F355 and two F308s owners. Let's face it - the ride ain't cheap, those people are no slobs, but the way they strive to show off cruisin' is gross. Totally regardless of the unique Ferrari performance which is definitely ranked very high. They just can't drive their cars right. Sad.

Whatever. I myself drive a 944 Turbo tuned a little (around 290 HP on rear tyres). Love my car with all my heart, but perhaps one of the very few other cars I feel a very strong emotion towards is a 308/328. Its looks, its handling, and performance (tested only in a 308 QV, sadly never in a 328) is top class.

But what I miss terribly in my car having driven a Ferrari is the distinctive engine/gearbox sound. It killed me totally. I had to be removed from behind the wheel with the use of force. I should buy a tape with a 308 recorded. I HAVE NEVER HEARD A MATCH FOR IT ANYWHERE! My heart tells me it's even more thrilling than the mighty Diablo, which I've only seen on a VHS tape. God! How do they actually do it, people? Along with the 512 it's my kind of Ferrari.

The later ones appear to be just sporty kind of Rolls Royce - pointlessly expensive, and craving the attention of the more people the better. This seems to be their primary role.

Mark

Mark, I know what you mean, I love Ferraris for their racing, their engineering, the sound, feel and Pininfarina like art, but many people who can afford a car like this are posers. Don't take offence but in Melbourne, Porsche (particularly 911 owners) are the most vain posers around. Problem is, if you really want a Porsche, there are a lot out there for $20-50K AUD, not so with Ferraris, that club is far more exclusive. You get a lot of sleazy pony tail wearing, bandanna wearing idiots in these Porsches which are usually mid 70's to mid 80's models, and of course their other friend in the front seat with greasy pony tail and mandatory cigarette in the mouth. You don't see this with Ferrari owners, but I understand your point.

Hello. My name is Brin and I am about to buy my first Ferrari after wanting one ever since the first episode of Magnum in the seventies. (Yes I know) I am going to go for a 308 GTS or 328 GTS. Can anyone give me the site address of road tests I can read on these cars? As for the comments on 'posing' I have read, Possibly a little self confidence problem with some of you guys out there? Just enjoy yourself and keep an eye on the road instead of the mirror!!Cheers.

I must agree, I bought a 348 Challenge in 2000 with some money my dad left me, it was a dream realised as a life long enthusiast, and not an overpaid computer programmer (they buy Lotuses) or as I have learned from joining the Ferrari owners club, most owners are the ones that were bullied at school and so driven to prove to the world they are successful, when they reached their goal it was time to get their revenge, so they bought Ferraris. Shame, but true, and yes they have limited ability behind the wheel....

A lot of great info at:

www.ferrarichat.com.

Eat your hearts out guys. I live in Adelaide South Australia. A close friend has asked me to do him the favour of taking delivery of a 328GTS from Sydney and then drive it back here to Adelaide. About 1800 klm. So I'll be driving down the Hume Highway to Melbourne and the to Mount Gambier via the Great Ocean Road which is simply one of the Worlds premier drives. Twisty undulating well-surfaced road close to the ocean with unbelievable views around every bend. The exact road that I envisage the 328 GTS and 1000 CC super-bikes was designed for. I shall then stay overnight and feast on local fresh Crayfish before heading off again the next morning for Adelaide. Generally I find Ferraris whilst slightly uncomfortable, more satisfying to drive than Porches and I can do no more than count the 3 sleeps until I reacquaint myself with the genius of Italian performance automotive design. It will be a brisk trip and I promise to post my comments when I return to Adelaide next week. I shall be logging the trip on laptop computer running Ozi-explorer moving map software and attached to a GPS so there could be some interesting Data following the trip.

P.S. I agree with the other Aussie comments on these pages about the bulk of Australian Ferrari drivers. Generally they tend to fall into the category of poseurs and driving pretenders. Though there are indeed some drivers who have developed their skills to a craft level for whom a Ferrari is the only deserving recipient of their considerable uncompromising abilities and I might say, at the risk of offending the Porsche / Lamborghini lovers, vice a versa, A Ferrari is the weapon of choice to the purist driver. Rewarding. Let's see what the 328 GTS is like.

I won a 328 GTS in a competition in 1991, it cost me £5.00 and I was one of 5 lucky winners. It only had 500 miles on the clock and when I sold it 3 months later it had about 3500.

It is the most exciting car I have ever had the pleasure in driving, even better than driving a TVR around silverstone on a track day. I thrashed it and pulled with it, although now married with 2 children I still yearn for it, but sadly cannot afford to buy one. When the kids leave home or I get divorced which ever is the soonest. I will endeavor to get one, even if it is classed as a classic by then.

Rob.

OK I'm Leo. My dad has a 1988 328 GTS that I almost ran to my garage wall. But the thing is, it wasn't my fault. I reaved the engine for a buddy of mine and the heavy clutch sprung up when I was about to turn off the car. My dad left it in gear and the car jumps. I was lucky the E- Brake was on and I was also holding the brake so she didn't move much, but I was still freaked out. But anyway back to the car

it is in amazing condition. Its never been driven in our bad Canadian winters it hasn't even seen rain. She's got 17000 km and she's 14 years old (almost as old as me!!!). The car handles like a dream and the sound "mm" so incredible I love everything about the car it's looks it's performance the sound of the big V8. I love the speed and handling of it. Who would have thought a car that can go so fast and yet be so maneuverable. I keep telling my dad to put a twin-turbo in it and take out the a/c, but the thing he tells me is "What for. If I push it I will get booked for speeding." But anyway I love the 328 GTS.

You can e-mail your comments to me my e-mail is monkyman71@hotmail.com.

Well I look forward to the day I get my own 328 but till that day I'll drive my dad's.

Take it Easy

Leo.

I too love the 308/328, however, if I had the cash I would say the 288GTO beats the lot... even taking into consideration that the steering wheels always on the wrong side.

Paul.

6 months ago I purchased my first Ferrari. A 1987 328GTS, silver on red. I knew I wanted to buy the car 15 seconds after I arrived to see it, because it was fantastic condition. After having it checked out I learned it was all original, never crashed etc. So, I bought it.

I have loved cars all my life, and now in my late 30' s, I have actually had 42 cars previous to this one. Through high school and collage, I'd buy an old unusual car, drive 6 months, fix it up a bit, sell it for a small profit. I'm not in the car business, but through the years since I've been fortunate to have had many nice automobiles; 1958 & 1967 Corvettes, a few various 911's- (great cars, especially my 1974 Targa), a 1967 Maserati Ghibli SS, a 1980 Aston Martin Volante- (beautiful, but drove terrible), and others like a Doge Viper, and reciently a new Mercedes 2003 SL55 AMG. Like I said, I've always loved cars. Not only for how they look, but for the driving experience each one has to offer.

Well I have to tell you the Ferrari 328 I recently bought tops them all for an out and out thrilling and

fun driving experience. Granted, not the most comfortable long drive machine, but with the top out on a nice day, the sound and feel of the car are super. Everything a real sports car should be.

I wouldn't get rid of my '86GTS for anything...

Unfortunately I have to disagree with Paul 912th Jan 2003, about the 288 GTO being the better car! I realise I am a very lucky individual, not through luck, birth or marriage, but pure hard work and determination I now own both a 288 GTO and a '89 328 GTS - My love of the Ferrari marque goes way beyond normal cognitive sense, I am a Ferraristi in the trueist sense of the word, I can even boast of meeting the great man himself on an April morning in Modena in 1985 when I accompanied my Uncle to pick up his new 288 GTO, The very same one I own today! - The 288 GTO is a more aggressive and purposeful looker than the lowly 328, But the driving experiences are similar, Sure you're strapped into a near on 200 mph missile with the GTO, But the 328 has far more useable power delivery, and I can tell you that you are damn site more careful driving a £200k car than driving a £45k car, Not that I mis-treat either, As an owner I feel privileged and honoured to possess such rare beauty, Ferrari's are not just lifeless car's, They're alive, they have sole and character, You don't own these car's, you stable them, you don't drive them, you excercise them, And if your good to them, they reward you with the very best experience of your life you're likely to have with your clothes on! - I hope my insight into ownership helps to ignite enough passion in the individuals that may read this to get out there, Earn enough money so they too can share the same experiences that only a few of us are lucky enough to have at present, The 328 is an affordable option too many modern executive cars, And if you have only the tiniest amount of automotive passion left in you after using those German tin cans, (I myself Drive and Audi S8 as everyday transport) - It's OK, but Soleless! - Get out there and just do it!

Regards.

Steve UK

288GTO/328GTS Owner.

328gts no other sportscar like it.ferrari should go back and take a look. take its charm and shape on to the next stage. keep the look. new motor.

My name is marco. and my 328gts 1989 is the bollocks. and is far better than the 87 328 which has no a.b.s.