1978 Ferrari 308 GTB from North America - Comments

5th Jun 2000, 07:37

"A double-edged sword"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Despite having a supposedly rebuilt engine, the car would no longer start, only three months after the purchase. Two weeks after a cd$400 repair the car failed to start once again. The car was then towed back and sold.

General comments?

Ferraris are a thrill, but don't buy one that is too old and beaten up.


12th Aug 2001, 15:01

I bought mine in 1979, and it still starts first time! I left it garaged for 9 years and it is going now like a dream... its a bit rusty that's all.

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1st Mar 2002, 14:37

Correct. Don't buy ANY car that is too old or beat up... esp a Ferrari. The maintenence history of the car is critical.

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18th Jul 2002, 20:36

If you purchase a Ferrari and do not have the funds to rebuild and take care of the car why bother. Get yourself a ford instead. All cars require maintenance and care my 308 is being rebuilt and I don't expect it to be completed within 12 months. Beautiful car only driven once since I brought it, but I did not buy it as everyday transportation but as a jewel to be preserved.

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3rd Oct 2002, 04:38

To car manufacturers.

We are year nines from Wilmington Grammar School for boys and we are working on a design project for our CDT class and we are wondering if you could send us any pictures/photos of your cars for us. Any information will be useful and appreciated.

Thank you.

P.S Hope to hear from you soon. Email us at dannylaidlaw@hotmail.com or l_rains@hotmail.com.

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30th Sep 2006, 22:10

A Ferrari is one of the best sports cars in the world if maintained correctly. There is very little depreciation, so sink some cash into maintenance and enjoy driving your dream machine. As a true Ferrari "nut," I'm looking to trade up to an even better one! As I've stated, depreciation is minimal!

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