Anybody know this car?
Discussion
Evening all!
Im currently shopping around for a "cheap" ferrari... I know... dont start!!!
Im looking for a weekend toy thats a bit different from the TVR's and Lotus'es ive had before so thought i would look at something like a 308.
im mildly interested in this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferrari-Mondial-3-0-QUAT...
Questions:
Is buying something like that a huge mistake?
what should i be looking out for if i go and look at it? obviously condition/rust etc...
Im currently shopping around for a "cheap" ferrari... I know... dont start!!!
Im looking for a weekend toy thats a bit different from the TVR's and Lotus'es ive had before so thought i would look at something like a 308.
im mildly interested in this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferrari-Mondial-3-0-QUAT...
Questions:
Is buying something like that a huge mistake?
what should i be looking out for if i go and look at it? obviously condition/rust etc...
Rust, rust, more rust and dodgy electrics, the running gear is pretty bomb proof, as long as it's been serviced regularly (and not that expensive to do on Mongo's)
It's also worth checking for de-lamination of the glass, both front and rear, as well as looking closely at the condition of the tyres, as the milimetrics are a tad expensive (unless you go for a slightly smaller sized Avon, instead of the Michelins)
The colour combination is a bit interesting; find out if the paint colour has been changed at some point
It's also worth checking for de-lamination of the glass, both front and rear, as well as looking closely at the condition of the tyres, as the milimetrics are a tad expensive (unless you go for a slightly smaller sized Avon, instead of the Michelins)
The colour combination is a bit interesting; find out if the paint colour has been changed at some point
Whats the maximun budget? If you were looking at that sort of car i'd spend the extra and get one from a dealer who knows them.
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3384736.htm is one in the classifieds, 10 years newer and half the mileage. Would probably cost less in the long run?
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3384736.htm is one in the classifieds, 10 years newer and half the mileage. Would probably cost less in the long run?
seriously then try and stretch to this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3365429.htm
the red leather will make the one on ebay very hard to sell on plus it has 80k miles on it
the red leather will make the one on ebay very hard to sell on plus it has 80k miles on it
I looked at Mondials and came to the conclusion that the 3.4T is the one to get. Unlike the earlier ones, which use the 308/328 engine, the 3.4T uses the same engine/running gear as the 348 and has much better performance and increased power. You get a fast and usable 2+2 and the latest variant of any Ferrari is usually the best as they are a low volume car which gets developed/improved year on year. I also think that the 3.4T looks better as it has nicer body curves than the earlier Mondials, looking much less angular and flat panelled. Given the time of year and economic climate a 3.4T should be gettable at 15K, you should look at as many as possible to get a feel for the market and I would be very careful about buying one of Ebay. A poorly maintained or cheap Ferrari will be a money pit of biblical proportions and will beat even the strongest wallet and mind!!!! Beware!!!
I ended up getting a 456GT as the other half did not like the shape of the Mondial or 308GT4 and although a fabulous car the running costs can can quite a financial strain!!!!
I ended up getting a 456GT as the other half did not like the shape of the Mondial or 308GT4 and although a fabulous car the running costs can can quite a financial strain!!!!
www.qvlondon.co.uk have a nice example for sale in there workshop.
darkcat said:
Andrew - what do you mean exactly about the colour combo?
Red with red leather is a rare combination for a mongo (even more for a very early car with the 8/GTBi plenum) I know of a couple of Black and red cars and wondered if this car was one of those that had been repainted red.AndrewW-G said:
Red with red leather is a rare combination for a mongo (even more for a very early car with the 8/GTBi plenum) I know of a couple of Black and red cars and wondered if this car was one of those that had been repainted red.
You're right (almost). It was silver originally.Jonathan
That makes sense yes - red in silver, ive had 2 cars with that combo (current included)
Yes i think it has to be a ferrari, I have looked at the maserati 4200, but to be honest i dont think they look that special, seems to have aged quickly, looks like a jag from a distance.
and 911? hmmm, no, been there, got the t-shirt :-)
Im finding it very hard to get a real idea of the valuations on these early mondeals... they seem to vary drasticly depending, i assume on what the owner THINKS its worth... I have seen them range from 9k to 20k, with very little obvious difference other than how despirate the seller is!!!
i know its hard to say, because as they say a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay.
Yes i think it has to be a ferrari, I have looked at the maserati 4200, but to be honest i dont think they look that special, seems to have aged quickly, looks like a jag from a distance.
and 911? hmmm, no, been there, got the t-shirt :-)
Im finding it very hard to get a real idea of the valuations on these early mondeals... they seem to vary drasticly depending, i assume on what the owner THINKS its worth... I have seen them range from 9k to 20k, with very little obvious difference other than how despirate the seller is!!!
i know its hard to say, because as they say a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay.
Edited by darkcat on Thursday 29th December 20:35
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