Discussion
996Type said:
A quick question, if you are buying from one of the top tier independents, Cartwright / Barkaway / Shiltech / Walkersport (who also do PPI’s), do you negate the need for a PPI?
If a classic comes up through the main dealer network, do you still go down an independent PPI route there?
I have done just that in the past. It gives peace of mind for a modest cost in my view.If a classic comes up through the main dealer network, do you still go down an independent PPI route there?
DeejRC said:
996Type said:
A quick question, if you are buying from one of the top tier independents, Cartwright / Barkaway / Shiltech / Walkersport (who also do PPI’s), do you negate the need for a PPI?
If a classic comes up through the main dealer network, do you still go down an independent PPI route there?
Looking at Dick’s silver 308GTB?If a classic comes up through the main dealer network, do you still go down an independent PPI route there?
theadman said:
A big part of the ownership experience is knowing it's in the garage!
...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!
Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?
Apologies if you're a long time owner but just a heads up for wet weather driving - remember to towel off the inside of the fuel filler 'flap' once you've parked up. Ours ended up with rust inside it which was expensive to sort (needed respraying etc) - there should be a drain hole, but there isn't. ...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!
Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?
Petrus1983 said:
Apologies if you're a long time owner but just a heads up for wet weather driving - remember to towel off the inside of the fuel filler 'flap' once you've parked up. Ours ended up with rust inside it which was expensive to sort (needed respraying etc) - there should be a drain hole, but there isn't.
Thanks for the advice. On most occasions I only use the car when it's dry, but have been caught out a few times. When this has happened I've left the doors, bonnet and boot open to thoroughly dry out, but I've never considered the fuel flap!996Type said:
What a lovely car, my ideal spec!
Thank you! I started with a 308GTS, then moved on to a 328GTS which made me realise a 308 was what I really wanted! It took 11 years and a couple of false starts, before this car found me at a time I wasn't even looking!
It's strange how the world works!
theadman said:
Thanks for the advice. On most occasions I only use the car when it's dry, but have been caught out a few times. When this has happened I've left the doors, bonnet and boot open to thoroughly dry out, but I've never considered the fuel flap!
No worries - I'm glad I've mentioned it now. Enjoy the car - they really are wonderful. Petrus1983 said:
theadman said:
Apologies if you're a long time owner but just a heads up for wet weather driving - remember to towel off the inside of the fuel filler 'flap' once you've parked up. Ours ended up with rust inside it which was expensive to sort (needed respraying etc) - there should be a drain hole, but there isn't. 
And if you're seeing rust around the fuel filler on a vetroresina, its highly likely your car has much bigger problems - i.e. chassis corrosion
theadman said:
A big part of the ownership experience is knowing it's in the garage!
...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!
Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?
Couldn't agree more, Just nice to know it's there when you want to drive it,...which is just as well, given the weather in the UK so far this year!
Philwild, have you managed to buy a 328 yet?
nothing worse than a empty toy cupboard
even when the car has just gone for a service and there's a empty space for a few days it's a relief to see it back in it's place ,
Sounds silly but after 29 years of ownership when i haven't been in the garage for a while i still lift a corner of the cover up very slightly
just to remind myself how lucky i am to still own it through a few ups and downs in life
4rephill said:
I don't believe even the Italian's have managed to make fibreglass rust yet
And if you're seeing rust around the fuel filler on a vetroresina, its highly likely your car has much bigger problems - i.e. chassis corrosion
As Petrus's comment was so obviously meant to be helpful, it seemed churlish to mention this. And if you're seeing rust around the fuel filler on a vetroresina, its highly likely your car has much bigger problems - i.e. chassis corrosion
But anyway, well spotted, it is indeed a vetroresina, so there should be fewer corrosion problems with the bodywork!
ratrod 2 said:
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Sounds silly but after 29 years of ownership when i haven't been in the garage for a while i still lift a corner of the cover up very slightly
just to remind myself how lucky i am to still own it through a few ups and downs in life
Absolutely...owning one is not something I will ever take for granted.Sounds silly but after 29 years of ownership when i haven't been in the garage for a while i still lift a corner of the cover up very slightly
just to remind myself how lucky i am to still own it through a few ups and downs in life
theadman said:
4rephill said:
I don't believe even the Italian's have managed to make fibreglass rust yet
And if you're seeing rust around the fuel filler on a vetroresina, its highly likely your car has much bigger problems - i.e. chassis corrosion
As Petrus's comment was so obviously meant to be helpful, it seemed churlish to mention this. And if you're seeing rust around the fuel filler on a vetroresina, its highly likely your car has much bigger problems - i.e. chassis corrosion
But anyway, well spotted, it is indeed a vetroresina, so there should be fewer corrosion problems with the bodywork!
I forgot there were fibreglass models
theadman said:
Petrus1983 said:
Apologies if you're a long time owner but just a heads up for wet weather driving - remember to towel off the inside of the fuel filler 'flap' once you've parked up. Ours ended up with rust inside it which was expensive to sort (needed respraying etc) - there should be a drain hole, but there isn't.
Thanks for the advice. On most occasions I only use the car when it's dry, but have been caught out a few times. When this has happened I've left the doors, bonnet and boot open to thoroughly dry out, but I've never considered the fuel flap!Jex said:
I have had mine 12 years, but I had never thought about that. I've been caught out in the rain a few times, so I'll certainly bear it in mind. Thanks.
Thanks for saving my blushes! 12 years! That's amazing.
We loved ours and only sold it as we couldn't garage it. If you compare 0-60 times, BHP numbers etc it's nothing compared to modern super cars. but people like us know how insignificant such numbers are when you're driving a proper Ferrari which is engaging and fun.
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