1987 Ferrari 328 GTS Review: Why Experts Say This is THE ONE To Buy

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    Today on the channel, I'm driving what many consider to be the ideal classic Ferrari - the 328 GTS. For a long time one of the cheaper ways to get into the brand, the 328 bridged the gap between the iconic 308 and the odd duck that is the 348. Why is it so loved, and is it a good drive?
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  • @JayEmmOnCars
    @JayEmmOnCars  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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  • @GTC4cam
    @GTC4cam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I’ve wrenched on my 328 for 16 years. Never waited more than a week for a part, never spent more than a $250 for a part, other than a set of red OEM plug wires which could be replaced by any number of other options available for nothing if you don’t need red insulation. Many many parts are shared with Porsche, Fiat and other cars, as they’re full of Bosch components just like every other euro car of that era. If you’re thinking of a 328, don’t listen to these knuckleheads who pretend to know this car and tell you how unreliable and expensive they are. It’s nonsense from people whose main goal is to seem knowledgable on the internet. Come to the Ferrarichat forum, we will happily tell you everything you need to know from owners just like me who drive and work on these cars as a matter of routine.

    • @jaymora3867
      @jaymora3867 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Damn. Thank you so much for this comment. I will buy my first Ferrari in a few months and I really appriciate every experianced owner of Ferrari who spreads out knoweledge and tipps. Can you say (maybe from your circles) if this experience of reliability and cheap parts also is applicable to an 348? (after 1994). Thanks and best wishes from Switzerland

    • @jsz2619
      @jsz2619 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many of these people saw or operated a camera before and now they're self proclaimed "car journalists".

  • @TheBTG88
    @TheBTG88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +105

    JayEmm P.I.

    • @samcas707
      @samcas707 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That was a 308

    • @TheBTG88
      @TheBTG88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@samcas707 I know. And JayEmm is no Thomas Magnum.

    • @pereldh5741
      @pereldh5741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      328 was never in Magnum

    • @TheBTG88
      @TheBTG88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@pereldh5741 We know. And Jay was neither a P.I. or actor. And he’s not living in Hawaii. And he does not look like Tom Selleck. Anything else?

    • @klasseact6663
      @klasseact6663 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@TheBTG88 ...and aren't they basically the same car except the engine went up .2 litres😋
      As far as everything else...plus he's not wearing my hometowns MLB cap either😉

  • @captgutter
    @captgutter 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    The 328 is my all-time dream car. No other car on the road had the same effect as when I see one of these, although a 308 comes close. By modern standards, most hot hatches would cause it a lot of trouble, but it is just the most beautiful car.

    • @alphatrion100
      @alphatrion100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      308 has the better looks imo.
      The front is more like the 288 gto (my favorite ferrari of all time) whereas the 328 looks more like a 512 bb.

  • @lorenzobrugnone1567
    @lorenzobrugnone1567 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Descendant of the legendary Dino 246 and then 308, the 328 is an extremely functional car (no fake air intakes or fake exhaust pipes or other solutions dictated by marketing). Designed and desired by men saturated with a passion for cars. The engine, in a central/transverse position, is really behind the "pilot"'s shoulders. 40% self-locking differential and zero electronics (the only assistance is the servo brake). Everything about this splendid car takes us back to the racing world of times gone by. What can we say about the two splendid aluminum fuel tanks, positioned between the doors and the wheel wells of the driving wheels? And the sealed water radiator with the vent on the front hood? It's true, the interior heats up so much that in winter you don't need heating: comfort be damned!
    Not to mention the smell of Connolly leather when you get on board. In other words, the 328 involves all our senses and every aspect of it finds coherence in its essence, as if it were a living being. It is no coincidence that Enzo Ferrari defined his creatures as "living mechanics". Congratulations for the video document. Thank you.

  • @donnieweston3249
    @donnieweston3249 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    The 308/328/288GTO have always been my favorite Ferraris.

    • @protectandswerve
      @protectandswerve 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Amen!!! 100%!! 288GTO is the most beautiful car ever made by the hand of man!!

    • @MrGaryGG48
      @MrGaryGG48 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Donnie, your selection of the 308/328 progression is right on the mark... the 288GTO just jumped about 10 price brackets! 🤣 Many years ago I worked in a Ferrari shop and logged many miles in a 308 and a few in a 328. As I told my friends who questioned me about driving them, driving a 308 GTB/GTS is like putting on a comfortable pair of old blue jeans and just getting on down the road. They're easy to drive quickly and I found to be very predictable. If you tend to drive hard and really push it, a 308GTB is probably a better choice. The solid roof gives you a stiffer chassis. It you're more of a fast cruiser and bit less competitive, the open top GTS is just fine and the breeze on a sunny day is very nice. My wife liked that one the best. If you find a well cared for example, you're liable to have a lot of fun... be careful... they can be addictive!! 😂🤣

  • @fredericvandamme4821
    @fredericvandamme4821 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    As a happy owner of a 328 GTB for the last 14 years I’m glad you like it, great review! Having owned a 456 and a Testarossa I confirm it is much cheaper to run and very reliable. On the exhaust side I’ve replaced the original with an Ansa, it sounds great while keeping the typical 328 tone without trying to sound screamy like the later cars.
    This car is a joy to drive as much as it is to look at. Definitely a keeper

  • @jackdoe3889
    @jackdoe3889 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The only Ferrari I ever had was a black 328 GTS. Like 30y ago. When cold, you can forget about shifting from 1st to 2nd. Just go straight to 3rd.
    Roof off above about 200 kph the roof panel in the pouch behind the seats starts to lift up. I remember chasing a Alpina B6 3.5 convertible on German Autobahn and I was only marginally faster.
    It did however turn heads unlike any other car I had. So much so that it was one reason for selling it. Together with being rather hard work to drive both in city and long distance.
    Never had a Ferrari since.

  • @garysandberg3259
    @garysandberg3259 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Great video JayEmm. I am very fortunate to have three Ferraris. The 328 definitely is a sweetspot. It is like putting on those comfortable runners for a jog or your favourite slippers. I have a 1996 328 GTS (originally sold through Charles Pozzi in France, build is Nov 1985). I have a 1990 Testarossa and that can be a little more tempermental. Final car is a 2011 458 Italia. I am frequently asked what is my favourite car. My reply: "the last one I drove".

    • @JayEmmOnCars
      @JayEmmOnCars  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I know that feeling!

    • @minatormyth
      @minatormyth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have never seen a 1996 328, however I did once own an 86😉😁

    • @garysandberg3259
      @garysandberg3259 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      slight typo on my part.

  • @robertwiddrington
    @robertwiddrington 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Loved the video. I took my 308 QV shopping (Costco) a few weeks ago and I had a guy the same age as me (50 something) come straight up and say that seeing the 308 had made his day. We had a lovely chat about ownership and by the time we'd finished the car had drawn a younger crowd, with several asking if it was ok to take pictures / video etc. Last week I took my 458 Spider to the same Costco and all I got was some very disapproving looks. The morale of the story is most people are nostalgic for life in general but classic Ferraris in particular. Merry Christmas J.

  • @robsmith1a
    @robsmith1a 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I had one from 2000 to 2006. Sold it before prices went up. It was rather wonderful despite some quirky build quality issues in places.

    • @AB-80-X
      @AB-80-X 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey, if you can live with the fact that your passenger gets wet feet in the rain sometimes, all is good. Love my 328🙂

    • @robsmith1a
      @robsmith1a 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AB-80-X mine didn't leak!

    • @AB-80-X
      @AB-80-X 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@robsmith1a
      Really? I've been in a few 328's over the years, and all had the same issue of getting some water in the passenger foot well if hitting a large puddle.

    • @robsmith1a
      @robsmith1a 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AB-80-X Mine never leaked once. It was 13 years old with 20k miles when I bought it. I kept it garaged but it went out in the rain plenty of times. The targa roof was watertight too (I used to spray silicone on the rubber seals every spring)

  • @tarekmirdad
    @tarekmirdad หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate your honest and educational videos. I always enjoy watching them.

  • @davevalente7985
    @davevalente7985 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a 16yr old kid back then, this was something else. A much desirable car.

  • @robbwatson2088
    @robbwatson2088 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love these old Ferraris.
    I would love to see you get hold of a Bertone 308 gt4.

  • @nonick8490
    @nonick8490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This had been my dream car since 1985. That role was later taken over by the Chimaera 500 (dream fulfilled since 5 years 😊). But it still is my favourite Ferrari, though I have never even sat in one.
    Thx for the review, not many competent ones out there!

  • @neilhurt1992
    @neilhurt1992 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why oh why did I swap my 1988 328 GTB in 2004 for a 360 Modena? My first Ferrari was a 1989 328 GTB that I bought in 1993 with 12000 miles on the clock. I know 20-20 hindsight is a wonderful thing but what the hell. I was lucky enough to have a 1995 355 Berlinetta from 2011 to 2021 and the sound from that (with a standard exhaust) was enough to make the hairs on the back of your head to stand up. Swapped it for a 2000 456GTM because I thought it was a good idea to at least own one front engined Ferrari V12 before I shuffled off my mortal coil. I would love to get back into a 328 GTB but I'm not sure my wife would be on board with that! Love from a (very) rainy Otford, Kent.

  • @Bd-ox4mi
    @Bd-ox4mi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    People need to hold on to there beloved cars as ev’s are going to be a huge problem

    • @pizzamad3334
      @pizzamad3334 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Don't know how they're going to resell an EV... They won't be getting my money for sure. Mugs game.

    • @cobenblack1876
      @cobenblack1876 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why does someone have to mention EVs on every car video that’s not about EVs. Proper broken record.

    • @Bd-ox4mi
      @Bd-ox4mi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cobenblack1876 you moaning is like a stuck record ..do one 🫵🖕

  • @rosssoutherland8118
    @rosssoutherland8118 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review! I drove a 328 and 348 the same day. I honestly like the 328 better.
    It just feels better. The very same day I went 180 mph as a passenger in a 355. I have photos of the speedometer at 180mph fastest I’ve ever been and probably scariest feeling I’ve ever had.

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sure is..people have no idea til they have done it. Topped out my old 90 Zr-1 and realized at 158 I had 0 control over it after being hit with a strong crosswind and later a rabbit crossing the road. From then on I built cars to run hard to 120 and back max
      Even at 120 youre pretty much along for the ride if something happens.

  • @sennedegroof4728
    @sennedegroof4728 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You fighting the handbrake was gold! 🤣

  • @kodek1234
    @kodek1234 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Excellent runthrough Jay. I remember 308s being cheap back in the day. Not cheap enough for me though.

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here. Remember when they could be had for 25-30k...but the parts cost if I did it all myself wasnt worth it

  • @23Piccolina
    @23Piccolina 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A Pininfarina designed masterpiece. I loved them back then, and still wish I owned one.

  • @fifthpint4571
    @fifthpint4571 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Became obsessed with the 308/328 when I first saw the street race between Jeff Bridges in his 911 cabrio and James Woods in a black 308 GTB in Against All Odds. The best part of the scene was easily the sound of the 308. Seriously, look it up and see for yourself. Imagine my shock when I first heard the car in real life and realised that a flat-plane crank Ferrari V8 sounds basically like a Honda 2.0 unit and nothing like it did in the film.

  • @argentrestorations
    @argentrestorations หลายเดือนก่อน

    Check and adjust the throttle cable - they stretch and prevent the throttle from opening completely.

  • @sterlingsilver320
    @sterlingsilver320 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    These used to be such fantastic value. Great engine and handling. Do you think you could find a GTB Turbo for the channel? Very few people know about them and I’ve always been curious how they compare.

  • @mosmarb
    @mosmarb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I think the 328 nose is a lot tidier than the 308's, which betrays its age a bit.

  • @cricket_v8
    @cricket_v8 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A certain Ice-T music video featured a 328. Along with the lovely lady dancing next to it, a younger me thought it was the coolest car ever!

  • @davidarter9670
    @davidarter9670 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I always loved the 308 GTSi QV, but have to acknowledge this to be the better car. These are still SO much nicer than the latest variants however!

  • @benzinapaul7416
    @benzinapaul7416 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great review of a lovely car, you need to find a nice person with a lovely Mondial t Coupe ideally not in Rosso Corsa, they are to me the best of the 328/348 era cars to drive and in a dark metallic colour I think they look amazing. Or maybe I'm odd....

    • @vardiet
      @vardiet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I like the Mondial too, never understood why they are (were) so underrated

    • @benzinapaul7416
      @benzinapaul7416 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@vardiet they do look a bit odd I agree but the longer wheelbase improves the handling and in darker colours I think they look great, practical too

  • @andreapaglia4255
    @andreapaglia4255 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    😂Finally the right car for your shirts! Cheers from Italy

  • @christophermielke
    @christophermielke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was given a ride in this exact model back in '91 in Monaco. Definitely the sweet spot, and this or the 308 are my favourite Ferraris. It would not start at first, but with a boost it ran. We took it up the winding roads above Cap d'Ail France. Aside from the smell of gasoline inside, I was in heaven. That exhaust note right behind my head was biblical at the time. Sadly, the driver(chauffeur of the rich owner) admitted that it's horribly unreliable. I was allowed to sit in the brand new Diablo as well.

  • @Monkeyboy2457
    @Monkeyboy2457 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The veglia borletti guages are beautiful. I had them in a Fiat 124 sports. I could never get all of the guages working at the same time. The clock would stop, the oil pressure guage would read wrong. There was mist under the glass on some of the smaller guages.

  • @phantom5573
    @phantom5573 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this car.
    In black or yellow it's stunning.
    Matt Farah bought a black one and brought it to a top notch Ferrari expert in CA.
    He explained ALL the 308's and 328's need lots of work do to age - all seals, mounts, gaskets, valves need to be replaced.
    Lots of work and big $$$.

  • @944geek85
    @944geek85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The one thing you can never get from a 328 is the shrieking eargasm of four twin choke Weber's sucking like a hurricane through the right hand door intake. This is especially true if you have a right hand drive version. It is unforgettable!

  • @shauncorless8965
    @shauncorless8965 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Was offered a black one 2000 ,and it went for £23,000 ,now around £175,000

    • @ThreeFiddy1701
      @ThreeFiddy1701 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      £23K today is a fair price, but like any prestige car, the wheeler dealer network control the supply and market price ... it worked when low interest credit was available ...

  • @TheSuperchargedM5Dog
    @TheSuperchargedM5Dog 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think the 308 is the slightly prettier car, especially from the front with a chin spoiler. I'd happily have a 308 or a 328 though!

  • @nevermindidk-l5n
    @nevermindidk-l5n 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dreamt about this car last night….. now I’m obsessed

  • @alfredodino825
    @alfredodino825 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You should drive the 308/328 GTB and GTS back to back. That would be worth a comparison video! A Tubi is a better option for a 308/328 than a valved Capristo. You can swop yourself in a hour or so even without a hoist.

  • @niceMange
    @niceMange 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I was teen I wanted the 328, remember talking to a guy at a car show all alone by his 328 and he was so excited that me, this kid, knew everything about his car because at the time it was not a car that was on anyone's radar. But now as an adult, I actually think I prefer the mondial 3.2 coupe....in not red

  • @julianevans9548
    @julianevans9548 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Long time me likey your channel for sure cool extreme. Super happy bot when you make more like this - super laughing.

    • @julianevans9548
      @julianevans9548 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I really need to have a picture next to my name of an arse or a pair of jubblies.

    • @richardharrold9736
      @richardharrold9736 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@julianevans9548 I was honestly about to report you as well when I realised you were satirising the scambots!

  • @Ratarossa
    @Ratarossa 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Expert probably advise not to buy the 87 GTS I just bought though 🤣🤣🤣

  • @turboboost99
    @turboboost99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've got an 89, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. Cars of this era are not fast in the modern sense, but they are SO communicative and an absolute hoot to drive! I drove my friend's 360 Modena once, and it was nowhere near as fun as the 328, despite being a bit faster. I've also had several air cooled 911's of the similar years, and while those are more or less comparable in terms of performance and driving dynamics, the 328 is more dramatic and brings a much more special feeling. Also, you're committing a mortal sin if you don't replace the factory muffler with a Tubi! So advise the owner of this one to go ahead and buy that Capristo!

    • @8PMFORMULA
      @8PMFORMULA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The 360 is more than a bit faster. Stop trying to cope.

    • @turboboost99
      @turboboost99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@8PMFORMULA It doesn't matter. FUN is what matters, not speed, and the 328 is more fun than a 360. I can afford either car easily, and I chose the 328 and would do so again.

    • @LegalFish912
      @LegalFish912 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @turboboost99 Are you able to post a video of your Tubi exhaust? Do you have the loud or standard?

  • @michaeltennant7589
    @michaeltennant7589 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review as always James! The 308/328 are growing on me, more and more. If I were to buy a Ferrari, this and the 355 would certainly be on the list.

  • @stephendavies6949
    @stephendavies6949 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah, for men like me of a certain age (mid to late fifties), this was the first Ferrari we encountered, thanks to Tom Selleck. I know that was a 308, but as James says, even Ferrari thought of the 308/328 as one in the same.
    Lovely car.

  • @csgarage3682
    @csgarage3682 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 308 GTSi is wonderfull and to me the 308's toggle switches have character, instead of the rocker switches on the 328

  • @peterv3642
    @peterv3642 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 328 is peak Ferrari as an ownership experience; I enjoyed 7 happy years with mine before moving on to a manual 412 (to get the kids in). Rust isn't an issue (unless car has been crashed) and running costs not too bad (for a Ferrari). Go to a good indie, like Italia Autosport, and you shouldn't have any issues at all, while enjoying a fabulous looking car that is plenty fast enough for today's roads. Standard exhaust doesn't sound good, though - mine was transformed with a Tubi.

  • @keirnicholson9255
    @keirnicholson9255 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your comment regarding the 308 coupe having more headroom than GTS wasn’t down to it being a race car. But I believe the GTS requires the floor to be stiffened adding extra height and in turn raising the seat height. I’m 6ft3 and have driven my Dads 308 GTB no problems at all. But I can’t fit in the GTS with its roof panel in place. 😅

  • @308FCAR
    @308FCAR 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU for doing this review and showing how great the Ferraris from the 80s can be! BTW - Ferrari 355 is known as the most expensive 8-cylinder Ferrari to maintain. Love the RED rear bonnet video of this 328. I have a 1985 308 QV US and prefer that do the 328. It looks less aged inside and has more room (I am 6' 3") than the 328. You forgot to mention the clicks of the gated shifter :) Good story with your father. I told my Mom, when I pointed to a Buyers Guide as a young boy that I would own that car one day - a Ferrari 308. Oh, and I also owned an E36 M3 like your father. Loved that car.

  • @creamoreTV
    @creamoreTV 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Jay... thank you very much for this review - and all others - THIS is MY beloved one and i hope to get one in my older Days! Greets from Munich, Tom

  • @mjolinir9
    @mjolinir9 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I suppose because I grew up watching Magnum PI this is the car I first think of when the name Ferrari is mentioned. My all time favourite prancing horse - 328 GTS pre ABS.

  • @robertharris7027
    @robertharris7027 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    These little V8 have no sound, caused by the crankshaft-layout. It's acustically a 4 cylinder, no matter what you try to do with the exhaust (which in the end just makes it louder, but not sound better).
    Funny thing: Back in the 80ties I owned a Fiat 124 spider and at a club meeting at a Fiat dealer a 208 turned up. When the owner was out of sight I tried it - yes, I could open up the drivers door with my Fiat key...😎

    • @lqr824
      @lqr824 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ALL Ferrari V8's are flat-crank. They ALL sound like a double 4-cyl. But the 355 and 458 sound grand nonetheless. (My F430, nice but not fantastic.)

  • @Audfile
    @Audfile 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    any 80s Ferrari or Porsche would be amazing.

  • @f35500
    @f35500 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had my gts for 4 years 20 years ago, loved every second, got my money back when I sold it
    Perfect
    Saying that I’d prob go for a 355 Targa manual

  • @jgg02
    @jgg02 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dream car as a teenager... still is I think.

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember when I started watching your channel you only had a Subaru now you own 3 Ferraris how times have changed!

  • @BillyBoy444
    @BillyBoy444 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    308 GT4 Dino is my favourite... I just like the angular lines of it.

  • @martinlagrange8821
    @martinlagrange8821 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Let your friend know that the guts of the mirror switch is the same as that of the series 1 Alfa Romeo 164. The more you know.....

  • @Jari-PekkaMönkkönen
    @Jari-PekkaMönkkönen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing Car🎉

  • @MarJay1980
    @MarJay1980 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think Magnum did progress to a 328 in later series. It made sense from a continuity perspective as the car was blown up and 'repaired' on a number of occasions.

  • @YouArb77
    @YouArb77 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always enjoy your Ferrari uploads.

  • @mikepokorny2835
    @mikepokorny2835 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video needs some sort of Axel F music in the beginning. The "older" Ferraris always amaze. Sure, we know they might be rubbish in terms of buildquality or even simple running the thing but they scream 1980es in a really charming way.

  • @matra06380
    @matra06380 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i was fortunate enough to own one of these when i lived in the south of france one thing that may not matter too much here is how hot it gets in the cabin with the roof off. the heat from the front mounted radiator rolls up the bonnet and into the cabin at low speeds making things very very toasty..still miss it though and could not afford one any more 😞

  • @minatormyth
    @minatormyth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 328 was my first ferrari. A fantastic low maintenance exotic. However being 6 ft tall my head touched the roof as often as the gear knob kept hitting my left leg😂

  • @joneaton3366
    @joneaton3366 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your best video for a while. Thanks

  • @riggs1590
    @riggs1590 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the 308 gtb and 308 gt4, not sure I'd like to own either though. I've had some experience on both. Transfer shafts and gears made from chocolate endless oil leaks from cam seals, especially on earlier cars, as well as the typical period correct electrical faults. 355 Berlinetta is The most beautiful Ferrari ever made imo, but very expensive to maintain. As much as I would love to own a Ferrari, for now anyway I'll keep hold of my 987 Spyder.

  • @lqr824
    @lqr824 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:20 don't forget the 208, a 1996cc turbo 308, designed for the home market (and possibly others?) where tax goes up (I think from 18% to 30%???) based on displacement being 2L or more. 208, 308, and 328 were all "basically the same car."

  • @enwins
    @enwins 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was the Ferrari I wanted as a kid... until the 288GTO came along. That is, for me the ultimate. For me both more than the F40

  • @jamesantill5065
    @jamesantill5065 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid Jay- thank you. Merry Christmas!

  • @warrenbarkley4300
    @warrenbarkley4300 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

  • @chunnelll
    @chunnelll 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am pretty sure that Magnum’s Ferrari was updated through the years, and I feel pretty confident to say that he did drive a 328 in later episodes

    • @GTC4cam
      @GTC4cam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      308 QV all the way through the final episode.

  • @jacquesraymond6892
    @jacquesraymond6892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm wondering if the 308-328 (even the DINO) would have been that popular if they did not have these grooves (air intakes) on both sides incorporated in the design? They are making all the difference and it is in details like that you can tell a designer like LEONARDO FIORAVANTI is a genius.

  • @Fioravanti.80
    @Fioravanti.80 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tempting. I thought about this model alot, but felt that the 355 looks and sounds better, not to mention the dynamics...but on a A/B Road, I am sure both feel as fun and enjoyable to drive as the other.

  • @MM-xr6tz
    @MM-xr6tz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Silhouette is absolutely stunning. Last pretty Ferrari made.

  • @faunastation5147
    @faunastation5147 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What i love about 90s cars is they look so boxy.

  • @astrobuddsy6230
    @astrobuddsy6230 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its a beautiful looking thing from just about every angle.

  • @markdoyle6414
    @markdoyle6414 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Compared to the cheap looking fairground styled dash on the modern Ferrari featured on the channel recently that car's dash is lovely and simple.

  • @rororp
    @rororp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had a 328 GTS back in the early 90s and also a 308 GTS.
    328 was a much better car in every respect, but didn't actually seem that fast. A 944 S2 would give it a run for its money.
    I was the 6th owner and it had only done 4,000 miles!
    Individual who originally ordered it, apparently sold it for £250k without even taking delivery, such was the market at the time. By the time I bought it, prices were back to normal.
    A colleague had a new 328 on order, but that was turned into a 348, as the list was so long and 328 production was ending. He was looking at a 1991 delivery. As the recession bit, people were cancelling left right and centre.
    He got a call one day saying he could have the car next month, this was early 1990. He, like others, was only into it to sell the car on for a decent profit. He cancelled his order as well!

  • @Binny2014
    @Binny2014 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    IMO the proportions are perfect on this car. Was disappointed when the 348 came out with it's relatively flat curves.

  • @bangkokballer4103
    @bangkokballer4103 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi James.. On the options front.. The radio was an option as was a leather headlining certain available on the GTB.. The panel around the rear window could also be optioned in leather as a replacement for that brown/beige material on the car you are driving

  • @willski1221
    @willski1221 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such cool cars, but I just don't fit in them. 6'3" with 36" inseam.
    Got to drive a friend's 328 GTS and it was impossible for me to heel toe and the pedal box was so cramped. The entire experience was just stressful as a result.
    My F355 GTS was much more drivable, but obviously the F355 GTS have gone crazy with pricing these days.

  • @rodneygkoopman
    @rodneygkoopman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your content and watch most as soon as they become available. Question / request from a South African viewer: can you also list the KW figures per video along with the customary HP quotations?
    I glaze over when you talk BHP or HP 😂

    • @hughfh
      @hughfh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When I moved from SA to Europe in the late 90s the HP figures meant nothing to me either; I always had to convert. Now, I can only think in HP and KW is almost meaningless! But funnily enough Nm is still my go to for torque, ft-lb is nonsense. 😂

  • @Photoandcargeek
    @Photoandcargeek 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 328 uses galvanised steel contrary to the 308. Also having both a 328 GTS and the 355 Berlinetta, as a fun drive, I always pick the 328... I am a steering guy and the 355 is way less fun.

  • @lips5913
    @lips5913 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always preferred the GTB for the UK market. Also, you should have worn a more colourful shirt!

    • @serenityinside1
      @serenityinside1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I prefer the GTB - just a perfect styling classic

  • @calebmcdonald8458
    @calebmcdonald8458 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I definitely agree about parts. Especially when compared to Porsche. When I had my old 3.2 Carrera I could buy about anything it needed new. Not so with the Ferrari. But I think it comes down to how much Ferrari still changed thing from year to year and market to market at the time. I have a US 1977 308 GTB and there are parts on it that are not just carb era specific and US market specific, but also 1977 specific. As they changed quite a few things on the US cars for 1978 dropping the power down due to emissions. However this means for some things in searching for I’m limited to the one or two hundred or so 308s that were sold in the USA in 1977 which can be very frustrating indeed. Still amazing cars though full stop. Haven’t driven a 328 yet but I’d love to so I could compare to the carb 308.

  • @marcjcapetown
    @marcjcapetown 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Smoked front lights and a dark grill transform the looks of this car, which is useful.

  • @markrivers2651
    @markrivers2651 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, really enjoyed this one James! I really struggle with the value of these 328s. In my opinion, they’re not a patch on the cosmetic wow of a 308, and the interior is a bit in no man’s land (much prefer the 308s) - yet comparatively, a lot more valuable? Yes, a little more power, but these days, who’s going to drive either hard enough to notice. The price point they occupy is F355 territory, and if you’re going to buy one at £90k rather than a 355 at the same price because maintenance bills are less, then that’s mental - you’re paying £90k for a car, so should be able to afford the bills! My 5pence worth anyway!

    • @GTC4cam
      @GTC4cam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The cost of servicing the 355 is most likely why they trade for similar money. They have for at least 15 years. Most people love the 355 (I love it too), but engine out every 3 yrs for the belts? In California that is very expensive. We pay $200 per hour for an independent here now. That adds up and has very real impacts on wealth over time, especially when I can work on the 328 myself for free. And all you get is a little extra performance and that 355 sound. That has value, but to me, wasn’t worth it. Plus the 328 was one of the last cars produced under Enzo. He was long gone by the 355. Some people don’t care about that, but he’s gone and never coming back. As a collector, that’s meaningful to me.

  • @2702simmo
    @2702simmo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely car
    I don’t lust after one like a 355,360, testarossa etc but lovely still

  • @william-131
    @william-131 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “I do like my Ferraris”. Not many people can say that:-)

  • @UDPride
    @UDPride 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely gorgeous cars and I love the 328 over the 308 in looks too. The issue is you can buy a 3.2 Carrera for less thats almost bulletproof and has the same or better performance. These 308s/328s were never great performers given their price. A 1987 911 Turbo which was about the same price new in 1987 would leave a 328 in the tumbleweeds. But I get the Ferrari panache and exclusivity and just on looks alone they are wonderful eye candy. I would try to find an off-color one like white, silver, yellow, or blue. Probably 85% of them are Corsa Red on Beige.

  • @Theekylesmith178
    @Theekylesmith178 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Other than the 512TR it’s the one I want.

  • @chriswadsley873
    @chriswadsley873 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fortunate enough to have a BMW E30 M3 and 328gts sitting in the garage side by side. As an aside the front calipers and pads are the same.

  • @Mckorzi
    @Mckorzi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always enjoying your videos. Should you ever come to Mallorca, I let you drive my 993 Speedster😉

  • @MachineGunMike
    @MachineGunMike 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always regret not buying a 308 or 328 when they were so cheap.

  • @rthomasbox
    @rthomasbox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My PE teacher at school had one of these back in around 1990. Not sure how a teacher maybe mid 30s back then could afford one but..

    • @serenityinside1
      @serenityinside1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Coke dealer fir sure ..

    • @rthomasbox
      @rthomasbox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@serenityinside1 there was rumours plus he was always out the door in his car about 5 mins after the bell went. Burning off down the hill

  • @karlx19
    @karlx19 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bonnet vents are the big giveaway between the 2

  • @DouglasJWalker
    @DouglasJWalker 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best things about the old Top Gear was the music they incorporated in their production. Will you?

  • @jonwarshawsky5288
    @jonwarshawsky5288 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a 308 QV and 328. The 328 is simply a better car - everything from the brakes to the power windows to the engine management was improved. They are refreshingly simple and reliable cars without all the looming catastrophic issues of the 355. I agree with you that the 308 interior has aged more gracefully, but neither the 308 nor the 328 have the sticky plastics that make the 348-355-360-F430 feel a bit cheap inside. True about Porsche supporting their classic cars far better than Ferrari- those front driving lights, for example, were irreplaceable at any price, as were the climate control switch assemblies.

  • @chriscomparescars4416
    @chriscomparescars4416 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is interesting about liking 'your era'. My dad has an Austin 7 and likes everything pre 60's although can appreciate some 2000's stuff...90's and early 2000's are my era but I can appreciate all the older stuff including pre war because that's what I was brought up on, but as for most of the modern stuff 😬😬 not much of a fan, it all looks the same 🤣 but I'm not sure if I'm just old saying that! I'd still happily take a Valkyrie or Zonda though!

  • @Markycarandbikestuff
    @Markycarandbikestuff 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm sure i hear that Tom Selleck was too tall for the 308 which is why it has to be a GTS and was never seen with the roof panel on, him famously dumping it at the side of the road in the opening scenes.

  • @chrisdooley1184
    @chrisdooley1184 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d prefer a 355 but would certainly take this in a pinch 😂

  • @Sportscarbible
    @Sportscarbible 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next... Mondial T Convertible :)
    Thank You for the Videos & for that California T one too