Ferrari Maintenance?

Question

Ok, saw i got offered this great deal on an older ferrari. It's a 1987 ferrari 328 gts for $30k. Is it worth the money or is upkeep going to outweight the savings?

oh yeah, most importantly...it has just under 35,000 miles

Answer 1

I know from experience that the Ferrari 308 and 328 are the easiest models as far as maintenance goes.

That you're looking at a GTS--the carbureted model--makes maintenance a little different. It will need a carburetor tune every two months or so with moderate driving; perhaps every six months or year if it's a summer car.

The 3 year/30,000 mile belt service is the most reasonable of all Ferraris--approximately $3,000. The interval can actually be stretched to 5 years if you haven't exceeded the mileage, but that's the absolute limit.

As long as that 328 has a KNOWN and well-documented, regular service history, it is an excellent deal, and you should go for it. 328's are highly thought-of and FUN road cars.

Be sure to join your local Ferrari club--you'll receive excellent advice from owners and a great network of proven good repair shops--not to mention some really nice people and fun activities.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. :)

Answer 2

I read an article about Ferrari 308/328 somewhere a while ago. I remember it saying that even though parts are still expensive, they are nowhere near as expensive as, say a Testarossa, or a 348. In these cars, the engine has to be removed when you need to replace the timing belts. On the 308/328, most service can be performed WITHOUT taking the engine out of the engine bay.

Again, that's what I remember about the article. Hope it helps.

Answer 3

Most used Ferrari are for sale at about that mileage because that is when they are due for maintenance. When the owner finds out what that costs they put it up for sale. As the other guy said you can get a newer Vette for that kind of money that will destroy the Ferrari.

Answer 4

If you're going to spend 30 grand on a used car, look at a used vette.

You'll get just as good performance, if not better than an old 87 gts, and the maintenance won't be as high.

Answer 5

If you are concerned about the costs of maintenance on a Ferrari,then you can't afford it.Believe me,I own a Lancia,and even that Italian car is expensive.