[culrad]

I have just joined this group. Thanks for having this forum. OK, I have a desire to buy a Ferrari, bought a Maserati Coupe F1, it is wonderful. So I thought I would sell the old Porsche turbo and get a used Ferrari. The 308s seem to be a good way to start into this. I have found a 1980 308 GTSi, very nice, all records, etc. My dealer, Ferrari of Washington, tells me that it maybe too underpowered for me. I wish to hear from the loyal 308 injected owners about what I will enjoy.

 

[Stradale]

I have just joined this group. Thanks for having this forum. OK, I have a desire to buy a Ferrari, bought a Maserati Coupe F1, it is wonderful. So I thought I would sell the old Porsche turbo and get a used Ferrari. The 308s seem to be a good way to start into this. I have found a 1980 308 GTSi, very nice, all records, etc. My dealer, Ferrari of Washington, tells me that it maybe too underpowered for me. I wish to hear from the loyal 308 injected owners about what I will enjoy.

If you have been driving the Porsche Turbo and the Maserati Coupe, the 308 will be hopelessly underpowered. I suggest you look at the 348. I really do.

 

[Dr. Bob]

308's are already 20-25 years old so you can imagine the difference in performance. Drive a 308/328 and a 348, and judge what is the best car for you and your budget.

Welcome to the forum

 

[enjoythemusic]

As the driver of a 308GTS QV i agree with Stradale, the 308 is an underpowered dog compared to modern cars. A 348 or, better still, 355 or 360 would be more appropriate. As mentioned, the 308 is 20-25 years old and technology has moved forward quite a bit. Still, the 308 is visually stunning IMHO and can handle great IF you redo the suspension with better shocks/bushings and uprate the springs to 300 front/250 rear or better. Still.. you are left with the lowish HP and torque, yet a better handling car.

 

[Boxer]

Not sure what your price range is, but if you are looking for more power, suggest you consider some of the 12 cylinder models (Boxers and Testarossa's) from the same era. Both are in about the same price range as a 348 / F355.