Ferrari 308 / 328's are probably the best and most reliable way to own a Ferrari, They all suffer from the same issues, none of them major, but it is important to budget correctly when buying a car that needs work or attention. The main concerns are;

Service history is essential to give an accurate picture of the quality of maintaninance the vehicle has received. with these older cars renowned specialists often give a better quality of service than certain main dealers. Their are ways of showing if a car has done more miles than indicated but leave this to a professional, cars without a documented history should really be avoided unless they are very good value and you intend to keep it a long time to re-build a confidence in the car for resale.

Rust is a bigger issue on 308's than 328's because they were not galvanised, areas to watch are mainly rear part of the front wing below swage line, the inner wheel arch liner rubs and holds moisture which will cause a swelling visable from the outside after a while, not an expensive repair but once it starts to swell you have about 12 months before it becomes a real issue. Bottom of the doors also, if a car has been left outside a lot or been used in heavy rain water does run down in inside of the door which is not very well protected, a more expensive repair but still not a major problem.

Engines are very tough, varying from 214 BHP for a two valve fuel injection car to 270 BHP for a 328, they will take a lot of abuse as long as they are looked after. they should hold 85 PSI at cold start up, which when hot will be about 40 - 45 PSI on tick over, rising again to 85 Psi under load. Oil leaks are quite common either from the cam cover gasket (forward engine bay) probably caused by the heat of the exhaust manifold below it, its a pain to fit and should be done at the next valve clearance service. Cam seals can also leak, usually from sitting cars that have not been used enough, I like to see a car has done 1000 miles a year, (my personal view that these cars should be used and not become museum pieces) These engine can do high miles as long as they are looked after, miles will affect value but not your pleasure!

Extra's These should include, Roof cover, Tool Kit, Jack in Roll, Leather wallet amd original service pack books and of course a spare wheel.

Water! 308's and 328's are pretty water proof (GTS models) in heavy rain they can weep a little through the door / windscreen seal (just enough to get a wet leg) but compared with most convertable or targa cars they very good.

Servicing Costs will vary to whom you use, We carry out cam belt services and lub services for our own cars but for our more serious works I use Mike Sterland of MDS services and Terry Keys, both are excellent value and will and will look after your tipo with the right attention to detail and protect your investment so that it maintains its value.

If you have any questions or would like further help on where to get a issue sorted please feel free to contact us through WalkerSport0169 on Ebay.

Good luck enjoy your car, its about your tastes not your friends.