what are the potential pitfalls here?

[minimax]

manifold I should think..see here

but just in case my wild flight of fancy actually becomes reality...

what is the PH opinion on the mondial? (honest, reasonable opinion not I hate it because XXXX or whatever please!)

after seeing the one that bruciebabe posted up with 355 wheels I have been thinking that actually this one would look quite good with the same treatment and would be ideal to tootle to work and back via country lanes plus a low (initial ) cost introduction into ferrari ownership before I get my ideal of a 355GTB which won't be for a few years yet...

[rico]

evo did a buyers guide when they did their Ferrari issue. The one with the Enzo vs F50 vs F40 vs 288GTO. Check it out.

From memory, they said it was a great introduction to Ferrari ownership.

[Twin Turbo]

That, I believe, is what they call a money pit.

Still, it IS cheap.....but you get what you pay for.

If you've got the necessary wedge to bring it up to scratch it could be a bargain.

Remember though, this has no tax or MOT and is sold "for restoration".

Good luck

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

rico said:

...they said it was a great introduction to Ferrari ownership.

I think like a Focus is a good introduction to GT ownership. Same makers badge on the front.

I've seen too many sad stories of people buying the badge. As Mr TT says, it sounds like a money pit. Walk briskly away not looking back and save your pennies for something better.

[Vesuvius996]

"I do also have a huge Ferrari workshop manual for the car which will come in handy."


I think this says ALL you need to know.

[Vesuvius996]

www.justinbanks.com/images/Photos/Ferrari%20Mondial%20MSL382X/Large/b1.jpg

Check out that WIRING!

Please don't do it. Please!

[minimax]

Vesuvius996 said:

www.justinbanks.com/images/Photos/Ferrari%20Mondial%20MSL382X/Large/b1.jpg Check out that WIRING! Please don't do it. Please!

thanks for your concern

don't worry fellows I was just thinking a bit about it...having googled a bit more I have uncovered a few reviews of the mondial 8 and if i'm honest the one in the ad looks a bit like a dog...and what a hard life it must have had!

still it looks quite nice..

I'm still aiming for 348 spyder ownership by the end of the year (from a standing start in nov 04 = working bl00dy hard!) but every so often I get tempted by seeing what may have the potential to be my dream car...and then there's the thought that if I could just hold on until halfway through next year it could be 355....woe is me I dislike playing the waiting game

[Jonny5]

what's the going rate for a mint example, full sh etc?

bear in mind he's probably paid < 5k for this car. Why not wait for a bargain at auction, see h&h classic car auctions www.classic-auctions.co.uk

Negotiate it. He recently paid 66k (+ buyers premium) for a XJ220 and it's up on his site for 89995. What a mark up!

[rubystone]

These come up all the time on ebay. Better to buy a QV for a little more if you really want one IMHO.

[bruciebabie]

Every year my Ferrari goes to a specialist. I list the problems I have found and tell them to start at the front bumper and finish with the back bumper and make it all perfect. This is the only way to own a Ferrari. If you find one that has had any less just walk away.