Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Info for 308/328

[JIM WILCOX (jimshadow]

John,
 
Congrats!   This is where it gets fun.    First, I would decide on the model 
that you really want to own.  After 10 years, I'm assuming you know the subtle 
differences between the 3x8's from '74 to 89.   If not, now is the time to do 
that homework.   
Next, find out who the trusted FCar mechanic is in your area.   Find out what 
they charge for routine services (belt service, etc...)   This will give you an 
idea of the $ that will be leaving your wallet. :)     Also, decide on how much 
of the work that you want to tackle yourself.   If you have decent mechanical 
skills, the 3x8's are fairly straighforward to work on plus there is a TON of 
DIY info out there to help.   
Plan on doing a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) on any car you are serious on.  
It is not recommended that you buy a car without one.   
While doing the above, try to drive a couple different examples of the model 
that you are interested in.  That way you can see the differences in what may 
be a good car vs. a great car.  
Make sure you plan around 10-15% of the purchase price for items that need to 
be addressed in the first year.  This is a good rule of thumb for these cars as 
things seem to creep up right away.   If you don't use that $, set it aside for 
future care/feeding of your Ferrari.    
What ever you do, DO NOT get FerrariFever!!   There are very few Ferraris out 
there that you "have to have now".   Luckily there are a TON of 308/328's out 
there and a good one will always be around the corner.    
 
 
As far as annual maintenance.   Make sure to buy the best example that you 
can.   Don't go for any bargains, they will cost more in the long run!     My 
car (1974 308GT4) runs me very little anually.   My biggest expenses have come 
in the form of things Ive chosen to do to modernize the car such as suspension 
upgrades, wheels, electronic ignition, etc...    I've spent about $1500-2K in 
maintenance in the past 2.5 years on items that 'needed' to be addressed, which 
included a belt service.  Keep in mind that I do all my own maintenance, fully 
photodocumented to people can see my work.  
 
Good luck and keep us posted!
 
JIM
 
 

--- On Sun, 10/25/09, John Allison <johnallison [at] gmail.com> wrote:


From: John Allison <johnallison [at] gmail.com>
Subject: [Ferrari] Info for 308/328
To: "JIM" <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 11:45 PM


Ok,

So I've been on this damn list for 10 years now.  Finished undergrad,
grad school, law school.  I'm positioned, following approval of my
physical, to be commissioned into the Army JAG corps.  I'll be
stationed at Ft. Drum, NY.  Alright, so that is pretty good.

After watching enough Top Gear with my wife, she is of the
understanding that I should have a fun car.  I agree with her.  USAA
gave me a nice commissioning loan at 2.9%, and quite frankly, I think
it is time to live the dream.

Ok, so I have to convince the wife of the F-Car.  She knows of my
addiction, and I think she has come to accept it, after spending 7
years of my life with her.  But she has this pesky MBA, and she want
numbers.

So I am interested in average cost per year,  cost of 3.25k, 7.5k,
15k, and 30k services, depreciation, and other funky stuff that might
come up.

Also, a Clyde price.

Now I start train, presumably, in Feb.  I finish in July.  I know the
search should take longer than 8 months, so I don't mind being in OBC
while looking.

What say you, F-list?

John
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