Ferrari 308 QV GTS Euro Review! An Owner’s perspective!
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2017
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A couple of years ago we decided to go for something a little different in the garage and found this 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole Euro spec car locally. We have been getting to know this wonderful little car ever since. Ferraris are very different to the Porsches in our garage and a fun change of pace 😊 It is a good, solid car that combines amazing looks with fun and engaging performance and the wonderful Ferrari sound!
In this video, we take you out for a ride to give you our impressions and then for a tour of the interior and engine bay. We hope to give you a perspective from an owner and not just someone who has stepped into the car for the first time. The 308 is a classic beauty that has the perfect balance of the angular shapes of the time but with the beautiful curves Pininfarina is so famous for. Performance is on a par with the era it was built and has held up really well over the years. Valuations have increased recently, but it is still quite accessible so if you are looking for an entry into the Ferrari brand, this is an excellent choice!
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In this video, we take you out for a ride to give you our impressions and then for a tour of the interior and engine bay. We hope to give you a perspective from an owner and not just someone who has stepped into the car for the first time. The 308 is a classic beauty that has the perfect balance of the angular shapes of the time but with the beautiful curves Pininfarina is so famous for. Performance is on a par with the era it was built and has held up really well over the years. Valuations have increased recently, but it is still quite accessible so if you are looking for an entry into the Ferrari brand, this is an excellent choice!
I like how Franny hits the positives and negatives, no sugar coating.
+Quinton TV yep. Thanks for watching Q. It's a long one. Heidi
I have never seen such a comprehensive review of a car as good as this in my life love it ladies.
+ferrari lover f40 thank you so much! Heidi
Hands down, the best 308 review EVER ! Well done, ladies. BEAUTIFUL car!
I'm really impressed by your knowledge of the car and it's historical context/ importance. The way you articulated the technicals was insightful too. Beautiful road shame we hardly see sunshine here in the UK
Thanks so much! It really is a fun car :)
Great Job guys! I have my ‘83 Q.V. since new with 16k on it. Love the car. It’s the most recognized Ferrari to date. The car is so user friendly it can be an every day drive. Totally reliable.
The positivity in this comment section is awesome. Thank you for your hard work ladies!
I owned a 308GTS QV for 22 years and drove 128,000 miles in it without one single breakdown or problem. I then owned a 550 GTB for 12 years and drove 112,000 miles in that without a single problem. Having warmed them up carefully thrashed them hard just like a superbike. Ferraris are by far the most reliable cars I have ever owned. The problem is the owners not the cars.
This is great to hear! I have heard many other stories like that on F-Chat. I think the 308/328 is a basic, good design and not overstressed anywhere. I believe you are quite right that the major issues with these cars are more attributed to poor maintenance (possibly aided by difficulty in sourcing correct parts) than with inherent design/engineering. Funny though, I took the '86 Carrera out for a drive on Sunday to somewhere new closer to downtown and I picked it over the 308 (which could use a good run). I need to get past my own prejudices as well ;) Franny
Franny, when I 24 I bought my first 308 to celebrate making a killing out of a book I wrote. I was always a very mechanical person so when the older owners told me how to treat it I listened hard. They told me, avoid second gear until you done 5 miles and never rev the engine over half revs until the oil temp gauge rises just past the first indicated number, then thrash the ass off it like you stole the sucker, and be sure to blip the throttle hard when you change down to match the revs just like a motorbike.
I always followed that advice and never had a problem with either long term Ferrari 308 and 550. Problem is that most guys thrash the cars from cold to show off but don't/can't drive them hard enough after that. The exact opposite of what they like. Ferraris are very strong well designed cars, I have driven all over Europe sometimes on very rough dirt roads and stony high mountain passes, I have driven the 308 through flooded autostradas with the water half way up the doors, driven it through deep mud and snow. I have done it all in my 308 and it never missed a beat. Took the clutch out at 100, 000 miles and it miked up fine so we put it back. Took out the alternator and starter motor, put new brushes in them but we could have left them as they were. Pure engineering quality.
That is awesome to hear! I really like the 308. I do have to admit I was very skeptical at first, but it is such a lovely car I had to move past that. I was positive it would be like a tired kit car - creeky, rattly and bangy. How could it ever be a solid at a German car?? Boy was I wrong! Ours is not completely sorted quite yet, but it still is a great drive and once I refresh the suspension I think it will be sublime. I need to work up the courage to drive it more. Thanks so much for your experience that is really encouraging. Our car had some very poor maintenance (bad belt change) in its past and was not well cared for. That has all changed. Thanks again! Franny
Wow! This is so thorough and clear. In addition to the clear descriptions I love that you took the time to put highlight marks on the video to make it totally unambiguous. So glad I found your channel.
The most detailed review I’ve seen about the 308 so far!
I love this review, I feel like a 308 expert after watching it. Looked like a beautiful day for a cruise. I have a C4 corvette and I love driving on roads like this on days like this. Thank you so much for such a great review.
When I saw the video waiting to be watched and saw that it was nearly half an hour long I thought it might be just too long. But as I started to watch, I was enthralled. It was really interesting and informative. So thanks ladies - well done.
+Peter J. Uren you wouldn't believe how much we had to leave out too. We agonised over the length. Glad to hear that feedback from you! Thank you. Heidi
+Heidi and Franny's Garage don't worry about the length the more the better!
billiam S not true. Always trim, always edit, always consider what's obvious to the uninformed viewer and what actually needs to be spelled out.
Agreed. Completely
I stumbled upon this review today and I was pleased to see how incredibly in-depth it was. Keep up the good work ladies! I will pick up my 79 308 GTS next week! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
I love your videos. They are technical, practical and very clear. Keeo on!
Wow!! Just wow!! So well done! 29:23, blink of an eye... Haha! Excellent job! The fun you two must have making these videos and driving, maintaining and sharing these wonderful cars. So jealous. Thanks again.
Best video yet! I'm ready for 308 ownership. Oh why can't every auto channel on YT have this level of production quality and preparation? Great job!
+RocketJohn I think the more videos you watch, the more you notice the production quality. I also think that when you get to that point you realize how many great RUclipsrs are out there and you don't want to have bad video, at least we didn't. We chose no video over bad. Several people do bad over none. There is no right answer. It takes a while to learn about the big names and hearing them give a shout out to the smaller fish in the pond (like our channel). We are small. I appreciate your enthusiasm and you showing our channel to your friends from out of state like Greg. It's always nice to hear from him too. Thanks John. You are a good friend. Heidi
Great work!
As said before, undoubtably the best review of the 308! There are so many other reviews, that really doesn't say anything!
Thank you so much! This really gave me a good insight into the model.
Much love and respect from Sweden
Outstanding review. Thank you for taking the time share with everyone.
Love the drone shots. Thank you for these great videos, ladies!
Thank you for taking the time to do a complete and thorough run down of EVERYTHING that this car has inside. It's really appreciated very much..
So much fancy production!
Thanks Nick!! I hope all is well :) I hope you had fun with all your traveling. Loved the videos :) F
+Nick Murray You have to meet up with Heidi and Franny in Colorado. I would love to see a video of you driving their cars. These ladies are great!!
Nick Murray thanks for directing me to this wonderful channel. Wonderful videos and production quality, ladies 👍🤗
Yes Nick, you must go and visit Colorado. We just got back and it was indeed an awesome adventure! Heidi and Franny are so much fun to hang out with!
You guys are Awesome! I sure hope you can make it out here. Really fun to meet you and do dinner in Golden. Yea! Franny
One of the best car reviews I've seen. Concise, entertaining and no BS. Great work ladies!
Thanks. Please share.
I just want to hug you both!!
Such a nice car, and by far this is the best review of a vehicle I have ever seen.
Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Excellent video, ladies. You really know your stuff and I learned a ton about the 308.
incredible production value video - I feel like a 90s time machine of a PBS documentary was inside my computer.
LOL! Maybe we should look to modernize a bit ;) We are still fussing a bit with the format... Thanks, Franny
No I meant that as a total quality comment. I felt like I was watching damn I can't remember the name of the show but PBS car show pre internet.
Oh, yeah, I know... Thanks... I'd love to find a vibe that still conveys the info, but is less corporate and more entertaining... Wouldn't it be cool to see a Pagani video where they go through all the cool buttons and switches? Or maybe a Koenigsegg? The 308 is still pretty cool inside I think. f
You guys definitely have the super informative no nonsense #MotorWeek vibe that I absolutely love!!!
Great, thorough review! I found your site through the Super Beetle channel when they were at your shop. Thank you!
Most informative Ferrari presentation yet...MANY THANKS
A gem again guy s,
Great entertainment ( A-1 ) nice flow and presentation the highlight were a nice touch
All the best Dave
Glad you liked it! Thanks! Franny
Wow. By far the most interesting and informative video I've seen on the 308. Thanks for this, so nice to hear from owners who are so well informed, and your love for the car really shows.
Thanks so much! We will be filming a drive video soon :)
Excellent video as always! Thank you for posting.
+mac daddy awesome. I am glad you enjoyed. Heidi
Great! Great! Great! I've learned so much about the 308 QV...
Amazing review, perfectly explained, I love how your knowledge light's up the whole video.
Zsolt Reti wow. Thanks. Heidi
Great video of my favorite car! Doug De Muro would be proud!
That was a very impressive review! Nice work!
Excellent, direct presentation. I just bought a 308 GT4 so that is why I'm here sampling all the 308 vids I can while I wait on my car to arrive. Subbing now, toodles ladies.
We have some extensive Ferrari content coming up in the next few months. Glad you subbed. Heidi
This has to be the best review of any car Ive ever seen....great job
Wow! Thanks so much!!
The quality of your videos is super nice. 👌
I just stumbled onto your RUclips channel this week when surfing for info on changing the oil on my recently acquired '86 Carrera convertible. You guys are awesome! Really enjoyed this very informative program on the 308. I've long wanted a Ferrari and this video has perked my interest. I'm subscribed!
Yea! Welcome to the channel! We are kicking around the idea to do a comparison between the 3.2 and the 308, They are just a year apart, but quite a bit different! Franny
Good review. Thanks for doing it!
Thank you, that was so informative. I remember falling in love with the 246 when I was a kid. I am priced out of one of those but a 308 looks like the way to go for me!
what a review ! ladies, FANTASTIC !
Excellent video, thank you very much for the detailed information, I'm currently on the hunt for a 308, I will watch out for those few issues you mentioned.
Best 308 video I've seen. A+ ladies. Cheers mates, thanks!
Yea! That's awesome!
Very useful information! Thanks
Hello again ladies.... It's gerhard here from Australia. Having watched this video with your Ferrari running in top shape... I can only say that I thoroughly enjoyed the video, the commentary and the car. And the fact that you ladies understand the technical features of the car whilst also performing some of the maintenance work just blows me out ! You ladies are really neat . Many thanks...and now looking forward to your next video. Ciao , gerhard
Thanks so much!
@@HeidiandFranny My absolute pleasure ladies...enjoy the Ferrari !!! gerhard a. hendricks
so informational and in depth!
+aston greenhill yea! Glad you liked it!
I love the detail. Keep them coming!
Yea! Thanks! Franny
Fantastic tour of a classic, thanks ladies 🏁
+steffydog1 great! Glad you enjoyed it! Heidi
Wow! Why did it take me so long to find such a high quality channel. It's been 2 days since I discovered your channel and I can't stop watching your videos.
Congratulations for such an excellent quality content 😊
Thanks so much. Glad to have you and happy to know you are enjoying our content. Heidi
I so agree and its 3 years later.
A thing of beauty! Very well maintained. You go girls!
Wow! This is the most informative video I have seen on the 308. I considered one in 2013. My heart wanted the 308 but my brain prevailed and I got a 2006 Sport Elise (with after market super charger and mods). Fantastically brilliant and quick car, but I still would love to have a 308 - still my favorite of all of the Ferraris.. I guess it was unfounded that I thought it would be prohibitively expensive. Thanks for the great video.
Funny. We are trying to put together a cost of this car. Hopefully in the next few months. Sub if you haven’t.
Great post - very informative.
Ladies what a wonderful review on this lovely car totally loved it .
+ferrari lover f40 yea!
great video again! I was really interested in the 308 5- 6 years ago when they were reasonable, now a nice one in the 80-100k range is just to much. To bad because the true enthusiast is missing out. Keep up the great work!!
+Duane Denning thanks Duane. Prices have softened a bit. Keep looking. You might find one that needs a bit more TLC but they do exist. Heidi.
in depth review, thank you
Very nice video. Well done. Superb explanations on the technical side. BRAVO ! It really makes us want to buy one of these beauties.
Thomas, we have a tale to tell about our purchase of this car. Hopefully, you have subscribed. We have some other videos we need to put out first, but hopefully in a few months.
Wow, you guys have some great cars! the sound reminds me of the 328 engined Dino I did a video on. I'm so jealous that you have access to those fab roads and views. Really nicely produced video too.
Thanks! I am really enjoying your channel and reviews/compares. We have very similar tastes in cars! I was just thinking you have some beautiful B-roads for your videos. It can be hard to find quiet roads around here... Let me know what you think of the 356 review... F
So as not to appear biased, I watched another review of a Ferrari 308 to compare to yours. Without hesitation , your review blew the other away. Keep up the great content. 🥇
+Dwayne Rose interesting. I have seen a couple of reviews. Only about four. One is a black Euro 308B, the smoking tire did one and there is one or two others. I appreciate the compliment, although at some point I am sure someone will blow our socks off. We are just trying to provide information to be consumed. Hopefully helpful in most cases. I appreciate your enthusiasm for our channel and videos. That's much appreciated. Thank you. Heidi
Very very well put together video! Excellent stable footage, sound, script, all of it! A lot of so called professional channels should come and learn from you!
+Naveed Rizvi awww. Thanks! Yeah, we are always in learning mode. As soon as we stop learning, we stop growing. Thanks for the nice compliment. We appreciate it. We have a lot to learn still. Heidi.
Floored by your knowledge of these cars!
I loved this car when I was a kid !!!
They are super cool cars!
Glorious opening shot! I miss those mountains already.
I know right? You two drove by that on your way up the hill ;)
This is a true beauty.
BTW, very good video review.
Thank you very much!
Hi ladies
I am currently looking to purchase a 308 and I must say I have found your video, very insightful ... with such good detailed information about the car inside and out, as previously mentioned.. no sugar coating...just very useful information... thank you both for taking the time and effort to post this...
Colin. UK
Hi. Thanks. Make sure you watch the cost of the Ferrari too. It might help you determine things to look for. ruclips.net/video/ejETkuP4qp4/видео.html Heidi
that was awesome. learned a lot, thankyou
One of the most in depth reviews I've ever seen. And I've been watching them for decades lol great presentation too first time I've seen one of your videos I'll be sure to subscribe
Donald Salkovick Wow! Thanks so much!
Thank you Don! We have a few other reviews out there for you to enjoy! Thanks. Heidi
you're welcome I'll be sure to check them out and leave a comment
I love these cars and what a great review , all the best .
Thanks Gary!
You guys are awesome, such a refreshing viewpoint by real owners! +1 subscriber :)
Welcome to the channel!
Very informative video! Really enjoyed.
Thanks! We enjoy your videos too. Heidi
Great video Heidi and Franny. Believe it or not, I remember when I was a kid, the 246 Dino was priced new at $12,500 and the 911S was $8,500.. The Dino was the direct competition to the 911 but of course, 50% higher in price (The Daytona Spyder was $30,000).. I actually had a chance to spend time in a DIno.. Lots of fun to drive.. Not a lot of power, but I didn't care.. Just one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
Totally agree about the Dino. Such a pretty car and I would say better looking than the E-Type ;) Seems like a comparable Ferrari is always half again as much as a Porchie... I guess the 308 would be best compared to an SC - Same size engine and injection. They are really so different I've always thought that the more complement each other than directly compete.
Love the candid comprehensive review !! 308’s one of those cars where you can’t help but stare. If you’re at the beach and someone yells “ Shark” people stop and say “huh what where?? Same is true with this car. I would love to own one of these -looks like 84 and 85 are probably the best years.Can you get cheap Hagerty insurance for it? Your car looks incredibly clean
Hi Heidi and Franny. Thanks for taking time to make such a detailed and educational video. I've been looking for an 84 or 85 308 Euro spec but fear I cannot register it in my home state, the People's Republic of California. :) CA has such tough smog regulations which prevents older cars from entering state lines. Any advice on what to look for if I find what I'm looking for outside of my state? I don't want to get caught in a situation where I purchase a 308 but can't register it here. I might even move just so I can own one! Haha.
Just bought my first Ferrari, 308 GTB, one owner 83, 11'000 kilometres. After having seen this really great video, I am convinced I did the right thing! What a great video!!! Ladies, I send you a Thank You from Switzerland!
Cool. That is fabulous.
Love your videos especially the 356 ones!!
That’s great. More 356 content in just a few short days. Please
Sub if you haven’t! Heidi
thanks for that perfect description of this beautiful car ;-)
Thanks so much for watching :)
Very well done and informative.
Thanks!
Very interesting and exotic, again I learned much, will always think of you when I see this car...
Joe Warren you can see it tomorrow at the annual Automezzi Italian show at 9 am if you want! It's in Northglenn. Heidi
I have a 2016 Maserati Gran Turismo, I have leased a few Ferraris over the last 20 years, I leased a F430 and a 458 Italia.
Excellent use of pictures to show what you're talking about. Nice job ladies!
+tedjohnson64 thank you!
Great review girls, thank you!
Good review, nice car!
Great job, as always
Thanks so much :) F
Nice informative video! I wanted a Dino 246GTS for a long time, when my buddy's Dad brought one back from Italy back in the 70's and rode in it. I thought to myself, I will have one of those someday. Somehow I ended up with 911's instead and that is where I've been ever since. I wish I had bought a Dino back when they were selling in the mid 20's. LOL
I have however, recently been studying the F430 and am thinking that maybe, just maybe, I should pick up a nice clean F430 since they are affordable now, and I love the design. Love the sound of those flat-plane-crank engines too, I've been running them since the 70's!
Good Luck!
+mariodesmo glad you are here, since we have both 911s and Ferrari's. What 911 do you have? If you haven't checked out Daniel Hurlbert's RUclips channel, you should. He has an F430. Heidi
Hi Heidi! enjoy your videos! And to answer your question, I'm actually "between Porsches" at the moment. LOL I've had 911's over the years, starting with a 1977 911S Targa(beautiful car) I bought in 78, then a 911SC Targa that I bought new and owned for many years. Then in the late 80's I also bought a 928 which was a lemon. It was plagued with electrical and electronics problems. Being an electrical engineer I thought I can fix it, well after a few years of constantly repairing it I sold it.
I have been following Dan's channel, I really like his style and attitude about owning a Ferrari and cars in general. And that is how I've become interested in the F430! He really like driving his car and and is not afraid of working on them. I also follow Nick and Tui with his new 991S. I REALLY like his 991S so I've been looking at them as well. In fact I found a really good deal on a 991S locally; a beautiful GT Silver coupe with black over bordeaux interior with a manual gearbox. I really like the paddles on the PDK as well, I've driven one and was amazed at the shifting. Although I may have to go back and look at that 991S again this week since it's on sale! LOL
At first I didn't know how to feel about her videos but now I watch them all I LOVE these videos
Like someone else said all truth negatives and positives on point
Thanks Andrew. I get that a bit... Not sure what I'm doing to put folks off, Glad it worked out in the end! F
You Ladies just made me want to drive my car. Great Job..
+Michael DeMasi that's awesome!
Awesome video thanks. I'm looking at buying a 328 GTS and this helps me a lot
Cary Jarvie we would love to do a side by side comparison at some point. I need to find a local club member who has a 328 and is willing. Glad you enjoyed the review.
Best 308 QV video I've seen. And without the "bro" vibe, which is refreshing. STELLAR condition.Thanks!
Thanks so much!
Great vid! Nicely done..
+Jason Roe thanks you Jason!
Great job with this production. Very detailed and impressive.
Thanks Eric!
Very Well Done Overview.
Thanks so much!
Vielen Dank für diese umfangreiche Informationen !! Fantastic !!
great review!
ExoticCarsGalore thank you!
awesome explanations on far., and Porsche's !!!!!!!!!!!
+john Fetzer thanks!
Really nice Video. Nicely made!
Thanks so much! Franny
Great video on the Ferrari! Did you guys get a new camera (or lens?)? Maybe it’s the beautiful rosa red paint, but the car really pops! In some shots where its by itself in the gravel road it almost looks like a super detailed die cast model that you zoomed in on. Really cool looking! This car has the coolest switches, seats, and shift gate!
David Schmidt Thanks Dave! No, same cameras... That red really messes with the cameras though... Comes out almost fuchsia sometimes. I probably should look into color grading in post ;) Franny
Awesome review!
Thank you Michael! Heidi
Great review. Wish I'd kept my glass GTB. Not to worry. Have a 328 gts now. Maybe not quite as pretty, but who's complaining.
miss u girls getting my fix I am back in the shed.. drew this car back in the 70s
I once owned a 1978 GTS-308 and loved it and it drew a lot of attention. My license plate said RED-FUN and it was. I had it at 156 MPH only twice and it held the road without any problems. When I sold it, I had owned it for almost 21 years and sold it for the same price I bought it. It had 40K on the odometer. I do miss it and the only reason I sold it was because we thought we were going to build a home on a gravel road. We ended up building a home on a paved road in Central Oregon. These two ladies are great and did it the right way. Congratulation to both of them as they told it the way it really is about this Ferrari. .
I own a 1978 GTS now, but looking at the Norwegian weather just now, I don't know why it occupie the space in my garrage! (it's snowing)
Hi Heidi and Franny! I know I’m a little late to the discussion, but I LOVE this car. You do such a great job showing all the features. I was wondering since this is a Euro spec car, why the speedometer is in MPH with smaller numbers for kilometers. Do you know what country it came from? Super interesting. Love it, thanks for the awesome tour!
Thanks so much! I'm guessing the speedo was replaced when the car was federalized. There were several changes... The country of origin was Germany. The tell there is the mesh covers inside the air scoops. It was required by German law. Infact, if you look at the prototype Porsche Boxster the air scoops are down low but we're moved way up on the released car. Porsche didn't want to put mesh over them so they moved them up. :)
Achingly beautiful car. Looks like it's just come out of the factory!
Totally agree :)