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·Hello to all, I am an old Duca
Hello to all, I am an old Ducati guy, and have always wanted a Ferrari. A local dealer has a one owner 84 308 GTS QV, with 31,000 km on the clock and service records. The interior and engine bay is slightly dirty, but the car seems to run fine. A belts / valve adjustment is part of the price. Forseeable work is mainly cosmetic, but a new exhaust may be in the future. Aside from the qualified mechainic taking an independant look at it, the QV seems to be a better version of the 308 and an 84 seems to be an OK choice.
A carbed 79 GTS with a new clutch and belts is also available, but it has been tracked and there is some minor rust bubbling at the join between the rearmost roof pillars and the body. I don't want to think about the rust issue so that one I may pass on.
I understand the concept of preventative maintenance, and a proactive approach to vehicle care (the Ducatis have taught me this). My simple question is whether the cars are reasonably reliable and about ease of maintenance. Easy stuff like swapping fluids, is one thing, but how hard are belt swaps, changing alternators and water pumps. What major services require the removal of the engine from the car (ie something I won't do myself).
Thansk to all for any insight.
Hello to all, I am an old Ducati guy, and have always wanted a Ferrari. A local dealer has a one owner 84 308 GTS QV, with 31,000 km on the clock and service records. The interior and engine bay is slightly dirty, but the car seems to run fine. A belts / valve adjustment is part of the price. Forseeable work is mainly cosmetic, but a new exhaust may be in the future. Aside from the qualified mechainic taking an independant look at it, the QV seems to be a better version of the 308 and an 84 seems to be an OK choice.
A carbed 79 GTS with a new clutch and belts is also available, but it has been tracked and there is some minor rust bubbling at the join between the rearmost roof pillars and the body. I don't want to think about the rust issue so that one I may pass on.
I understand the concept of preventative maintenance, and a proactive approach to vehicle care (the Ducatis have taught me this). My simple question is whether the cars are reasonably reliable and about ease of maintenance. Easy stuff like swapping fluids, is one thing, but how hard are belt swaps, changing alternators and water pumps. What major services require the removal of the engine from the car (ie something I won't do myself).
Thansk to all for any insight.