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NoGaBiker · 03-13-2012, 11:49 AM

My brother had a 2002 Carrera and I had a 2004 Box S at the same time. About six years ago we were driving in the North GA mountains, or maybe we were in N. Carolina by this time, but we stopped for gas at a pretty large station that was busy. I had to park over to the side, while he got a pump right in front of the door.

As we were paying the lady looked out and said, "That you on Pump 3?" Jim nodded. "That's a beautiful car. That the new Camaro?"

Needless to say, I've never let him forget that. Unfortunately, he sold it soon after and bought a C6.

nnewell · 03-13-2012, 12:13 PM

Mark T

The 308 isn't mine, I was just sharing a friend's "man cave" I've driven a couple
of Ferrari's, that 308 and a 330GT. The 330 had a 4litre V12 and the most amazing
sounding exhaust , not to mention the instant high rev's.

The fellow with the 308 is looking for a Boxster after driving mine as his DD.

My last "exotic "was a 190SL

Mark_T · 03-13-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nnewell

Mark T

The fellow with the 308 is looking for a Boxster after driving mine as his DD.

I think I'd do that trade.

Be fun to drive the Box out there and come back in a 308.

nnewell · 03-13-2012, 03:38 PM

Sorry Mark , he's not looking to sell the 308 - just doesn't want to drive it to work.
The car was a "barn find" a few years ago with only 5K miles on it. It had been sitting in a warehouse for about twenty years. The car now has about 30K miles
on it.

Regarding a rear spoiler , with a mid-engine V8 I don't think the rear end lifts at speed - I had the car up to 140 klms on the island highway and it was firmly
stuck to the road. Wonderfull car to drive - my only complaint would be the
transmission is slow to shift - very "notchy"

Topless · 03-13-2012, 04:14 PM

Mark T,
I looked hard at getting a 308 GTS before getting my Boxster. I agree it is a most beautiful car. I really wanted a car to drive though and there is a reason most Ferrari 308s don't have many miles and sit under covers in barns. They are a maintenance nightmare that makes Alpha Romeo's look Honda reliable. Flukey carbs, finicky fuel injection in later models, needs a new clutch every 5000 miles, pull the motor to change spark plugs, and Jaguar quality electrical are just a few of the joys of ownership with a 308. The are as high maintenance as a runway model in Milano.