quote:Originally posted by Quickitty:
you are 100% correct.
The only reason I even went to 38 was I could do the paint myself, and well, I really would have liked to play with the 308 for a while.
I should have probably kept the bidding below 34.
I checked the service records on the Ferrari and it had not had the timing belts done in over 22,000 miles. Again, I would have done it myself but my time is worth money also
Thanks for documenting the 'oversight' on the Pantera mileage. The Pantera community needs to be aware of the truth, and the car deserves a proper history as well.
Far as Ferrari 308/328s, I've had a few and they are among the most reliable of all the Fcars, requiring very little upkeep or the common paranoia that plagues some other models. The belt service is 'engine in' no matter what the internet lore says and the electricals are actually reliable too. Ferrari just got it right with those cars.
I'd avoid the 80-82 'i' models, as those - and MANY cars of the era - were still having some teething pains w then-new emissions standards.
Best wishes in your search!