1987 Ferrari 328 GTS Review: Why Experts Say This is THE ONE To Buy

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I’ve wrenched on my 328 for 16 years. Never waited more than a week for a part, never spent more than a $250 for a part, other than a set of red OEM plug wires which could be replaced by any number of other options available for nothing if you don’t need red insulation. Many many parts are shared with Porsche, Fiat and other cars, as they’re full of Bosch components just like every other euro car of that era. If you’re thinking of a 328, don’t listen to these knuckleheads who pretend to know this car and tell you how unreliable and expensive they are. It’s nonsense from people whose main goal is to seem knowledgable on the internet. Come to the Ferrarichat forum, we will happily tell you everything you need to know from owners just like me who drive and work on these cars as a matter of routine.

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As a happy owner of a 328 GTB for the last 14 years I’m glad you like it, great review! Having owned a 456 and a Testarossa I confirm it is much cheaper to run and very reliable. On the exhaust side I’ve replaced the original with an Ansa, it sounds great while keeping the typical 328 tone without trying to sound screamy like the later cars. This car is a joy to drive as much as it is to look at. Definitely a keeper

Descendant of the legendary Dino 246 and then 308, the 328 is an extremely functional car (no fake air intakes or fake exhaust pipes or other solutions dictated by marketing). Designed and desired by men saturated with a passion for cars. The engine, in a central/transverse position, is really behind the "pilot"'s shoulders. 40% self-locking differential and zero electronics (the only assistance is the servo brake). Everything about this splendid car takes us back to the racing world of times gone by. What can we say about the two splendid aluminum fuel tanks, positioned between the doors and the wheel wells of the driving wheels? And the sealed water radiator with the vent on the front hood? It's true, the interior heats up so much that in winter you don't need heating: comfort be damned! Not to mention the smell of Connolly leather when you get on board. In other words, the 328 involves all our senses and every aspect of it finds coherence in its essence, as if it were a living being. It is no coincidence that Enzo Ferrari defined his creatures as "living mechanics". Congratulations for the video document. Thank you.

The 328 is my all-time dream car. No other car on the road had the same effect as when I see one of these, although a 308 comes close. By modern standards, most hot hatches would cause it a lot of trouble, but it is just the most beautiful car.

The only Ferrari I ever had was a black 328 GTS. Like 30y ago. When cold, you can forget about shifting from 1st to 2nd. Just go straight to 3rd. Roof off above about 200 kph the roof panel in the pouch behind the seats starts to lift up. I remember chasing a Alpina B6 3.5 convertible on German Autobahn and I was only marginally faster. It did however turn heads unlike any other car I had. So much so that it was one reason for selling it. Together with being rather hard work to drive both in city and long distance. Never had a Ferrari since.

The 308/328/288GTO have always been my favorite Ferraris.

Great video JayEmm. I am very fortunate to have three Ferraris. The 328 definitely is a sweetspot. It is like putting on those comfortable runners for a jog or your favourite slippers. I have a 1996 328 GTS (originally sold through Charles Pozzi in France, build is Nov 1985). I have a 1990 Testarossa and that can be a little more tempermental. Final car is a 2011 458 Italia. I am frequently asked what is my favourite car. My reply: "the last one I drove".

Loved the video. I took my 308 QV shopping (Costco) a few weeks ago and I had a guy the same age as me (50 something) come straight up and say that seeing the 308 had made his day. We had a lovely chat about ownership and by the time we'd finished the car had drawn a younger crowd, with several asking if it was ok to take pictures / video etc. Last week I took my 458 Spider to the same Costco and all I got was some very disapproving looks. The morale of the story is most people are nostalgic for life in general but classic Ferraris in particular. Merry Christmas J.

I had one from 2000 to 2006. Sold it before prices went up. It was rather wonderful despite some quirky build quality issues in places.

Why oh why did I swap my 1988 328 GTB in 2004 for a 360 Modena? My first Ferrari was a 1989 328 GTB that I bought in 1993 with 12000 miles on the clock. I know 20-20 hindsight is a wonderful thing but what the hell. I was lucky enough to have a 1995 355 Berlinetta from 2011 to 2021 and the sound from that (with a standard exhaust) was enough to make the hairs on the back of your head to stand up. Swapped it for a 2000 456GTM because I thought it was a good idea to at least own one front engined Ferrari V12 before I shuffled off my mortal coil. I would love to get back into a 328 GTB but I'm not sure my wife would be on board with that! Love from a (very) rainy Otford, Kent.

You fighting the handbrake was gold! 🤣

Great vid Jay- thank you. Merry Christmas!

This had been my dream car since 1985. That role was later taken over by the Chimaera 500 (dream fulfilled since 5 years 😊). But it still is my favourite Ferrari, though I have never even sat in one. Thx for the review, not many competent ones out there!

I love these old Ferraris. I would love to see you get hold of a Bertone 308 gt4.

A Pininfarina designed masterpiece. I loved them back then, and still wish I owned one.

Expert probably advise not to buy the 87 GTS I just bought though 🤣🤣🤣

Hey Jay... thank you very much for this review - and all others - THIS is MY beloved one and i hope to get one in my older Days! Greets from Munich, Tom

Your best video for a while. Thanks