Mondial – a REAL Ferrari?
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I've been finding myself looking longingly at Ferrari's for a while now. Well, for about 28yrs as it goes. Anyway, I've seen a gorgeous 308 that a little out of my price range, and a a few Mondial's that are. I've always rather liked the Mondial styling (post 3.0 anyway) and its still a rare beast these days. Some reports say it handles better than the 328, and I think the running costs/reliability are more bearable than a Cerbera (although it pains me to say it). But is it a real Ferrari? You know - the noise, the drive, interior, is it SPECIAL? Should I look at one or shall I keep thinking about a 308? I expect a totally biased response 
Strangely enough the Mondial question came about due to the dearth of 'affordable' 308's, but by all accounts the 308GTB is a bit easier to work on (cambelts are non engine out etc...) than the Mondial and lets face it, its absolutely gorgeous! Wouldn't consider a pre 3.2 Mondial because they are NOT QUICK, and they have horrible bumpers. Basically I think I need a 308. 308GT4 - trust me I wouldn't even think twice about a 400/412; awful styling, autobox, slushy handling, yuk. Kev, I'd love to have a look at the Classic & Sports Car special if you've got it - if your coming to VW on Sunday I'll have a look then?
The choice of 308's for sale in the UK doesn't seem to be huge, but in europe - much more choice. Fantastic website with some cars that would fit my bill if they are OK, I don't mind LHD. Also, there are some very cheap 360's (Ninja, Rich!)
Have a look and let me know what you think, would you buy a £18000 308 from here if it seemed right? What do I do to get it UK registered etc? http://eng.autoscout24.com/home/index/list.asp?make=27&sort=pubstartdesc&tot=419&country=&page=1&numberofcars=419
Have a look and let me know what you think, would you buy a £18000 308 from here if it seemed right? What do I do to get it UK registered etc? http://eng.autoscout24.com/home/index/list.asp?make=27&sort=pubstartdesc&tot=419&country=&page=1&numberofcars=419
Yeah, unfortunately only 7 meet my criteria of being either a carb-fed GTB or later GTB QV. Have been to see the £21995 one and its stunning! Just wish I had the cash right now, TReVor needs to go first... Any thoughts on buying from Europe? Some good looking cars as low as £15k at current exchange....
No!! Stop now! Kev, don't do it! There is only one 'F' car worth having its numbered 40. WOW! What a car. Sooooo much better looking than the F50. So what if the F50 is 3 microns of a knat's nads quicker to 100? Who cares that it pulls .006 of a g more on a skidpan. Desirability is what we're talking about here. The F40 makes my knees go weak. I walked straight past an F50 on the streets of Monaco because, well, it just doesn't 'do it' for me. (OK I did have a look in the engine bay and hope the owner would come and start it up - its still a Ferrari!). And F40's are sooo affordable right now, a veritable bargain. Depreciation? No chance; the F40 instantly gained and will always hold classic status. I can't help thinking the awkward styling of the F50 meant it was hamstrung from birth, was it ever accepted by true enthusiasts the way the F40 is? Anyway, if not then there is only one sensible car to add to the garage - 250GT SWB or 250GT Lusso (£125k - bargain!) PS I want a ride in the 360, 456, & whatever. Deal?
>> Edited by trackdemon on Thursday 17th October 08:34
>> Edited by trackdemon on Thursday 17th October 08:34
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