| Los Angeles, CA--Ferrari is a world-renowned name | | | | change to metal construction, the 308 began to decline. |
| as an Italian Sports Car manufacturer based out of | | | | In 1985 came the first major redesign with the 328 |
| Modena and Maranello, Italy. The company was | | | | GTB. The engine capacity was raised to 3185 cc, and |
| founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari. The Ferrari line of | | | | the power went up to 270bhp making this the fastest |
| vehicles are considered to be the most desired cars to | | | | vehicle from this Ferrari series. In the '80's, the 328 |
| both own and drive and are an ultimate status symbol | | | | became the super-car of the Ferrari and the single |
| of wealth. Simply having one in your driveway changes | | | | most successful selling vehicle for the company. As a |
| the impression people will have of you. The Ferrari 328 | | | | successor of the 308, the 328 also brings a |
| is less about status for most enthusiasts and more | | | | considerable boost in power in comparison to the 308. |
| about trouble free ownership. The classic line of Ferrari | | | | If you are considering the purchase of a 328, your |
| GTB/GTS seems to be the most common choice for | | | | main consideration is going to be whether to buy a 328 |
| the first time buyer of a Ferrari. Currently there have | | | | or 308. The most substantial advantages to the 328 |
| been more than 10,000 sold and there is a solid supply | | | | are its newness and its greater availability. These |
| of these vehicles. When it comes to affordability, | | | | benefits are going to be offset by the higher cost of |
| having this need in place will bring the overall cost | | | | the vehicle. This car today will run about $60,000. If you |
| down and make this a more affordable exotic car. | | | | are a buyer wanting greater performance and a more |
| Commenting on the efficiency of a 328 would be | | | | modern design, the 328 will be the look you are going |
| remiss if we first did not discuss its predecessor - the | | | | for. Rarity of this exotic vehicle and a stiffer body are |
| 308 which was one of Ferarris most successful | | | | going to be its greatest advantages when you are |
| vehicles. Many people have considered the 308 to be | | | | considering the Ferrari line. Peter Klamka, a Ferrari |
| the Ferrari to own, and suggested the 328 had some | | | | collector from Ann Arbor, Michigan, commented, "I |
| big shoes to fill after its success. The 308 after its | | | | regret selling my 1987 328. It was a very weak |
| debut in 1975 very quickly became the meat and | | | | moment when I sold it. That car was bulletproof |
| potatoes vehicle for the company. Initially, the 308 was | | | | mechanically and incredibly fun to drive." Finding the |
| made of fiberglass, with a switch in 1977 to all metal | | | | perfect 328 will not be easy but there are numerous |
| construction. Currently the fiberglass models are in | | | | sources including websites like and the |
| higher demand, simply because they make for lighter, | | | | Rachel Colt is a freelance writer based in Toronto. She |
| faster vehicles. Further, their engines are not bothered | | | | can be reached at and Rachel was previously an |
| by exhaust equipment sapping out the power. With the | | | | executive with a Fortune 500 automotive company. |