Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 1985 Mondial

[clyde romero (clyderomero]

I agree here as well nut you can get a better car in a 328

         
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Warlick [mailto:edwf430 [at] bellsouth.net] 
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:30 AM
To: clyde
Cc: ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 1985 Mondial

There's always the 308GTB/4.The last time I looked  in that price range you 
can actually get a nice serviced car.

Dan Warlick
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Lindsay" <rolindsay [at] yahoo.com>
To: "Daniel" <edwf430 [at] bellsouth.net>
Cc: "'The FerrariList'" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 1985 Mondial


>I agree with Dennis.  I wouldn't go further than $8k
> or so though.  Having restored a 308GTB (in
> cooperation with Ric Rainbolt) I can tell you that if
> you restore it, you will have up to twice its restored
> value invested.  Then again, I have done just
> that(multiple times)because the fun-factor can have
> great value (to me).  Therefore, Big D's suggestion of
> cleaning up the cosmetics and fixing/stabilizing the
> mechanical things that can cause catastrophic failure
> - will give you a fun ride at a manageable price.
> Then you can still part it out and recover your costs!
>
> rick
>
> --- Dennis Liu <bigheaddennis [at] gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Wow - 8 years of off-topic, ranting, flaming, etc.,
>> and you're still around?
>> Great for you!
>>
>> Gut check, I think that you could probably part it
>> out fairly easily for
>> $10k at least, given it's a QV engine.  I bet the
>> guy will take $11k-$12k.
>>
>> If you're just looking to get it running, and drive
>> around next summer with
>> the top down and enjoy it, what the hey, it's
>> topless fun for Miata money.
>> When you're done, sell it for what you've put into
>> it, or part it out, what
>> have you got to lose??
>>
>> Vty,
>>
>> --Dennis
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rl100sl [mailto:rl100sl [at] comcast.net]
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 11:05 PM
>> To: Dennis Liu
>> Cc: The FerrariList
>> Subject: [Ferrari] 1985 Mondial
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Been reading the list for 8+ years but have never
>> posted.  I went to look at
>> a 1985 Mondial Cab today that was advertised as not
>> running.  The body was
>> ok, some weird small dents on the drivers side by
>> where the top mounts and
>> some rust spots starting to show.  The paint on the
>> car was fair to poor,
>> the top could have been better, the leather was
>> cracking, the center console
>> was lifting by the switches.  The car did turn over
>> but it did not fire.
>> Could not smell any gas.  The seller has changed
>> plugs, fuel filter, fuel
>> pump (said he spent $1300 on parts) but could not
>> get it started.  It has
>> been sitting for at least this summer.  The seller
>> stated that the car ran
>> fine last year until it was parked and after winter
>> (stored outside but
>> covered) it would start then quit.  The car is in
>> Mass and has not had an
>> inspection since 2003.  Carfax shows no accidents
>> but does show evidence of
>> mileage rollback.  It went from 67,000 in 1997 to
>> 36,000 in 1999 when sold
>> at auction.  Currently is says 47,000.  So with all
>> the red flags waving and
>> since it wont start I cant get it to a ghetto,  what
>> do you think this car
>> is worth?  He is asking 15k  I was thinking 8k at
>> the most.  I wanted to get
>> a project car (looking for a 308/328) but this one
>> seems to need more work
>> then I want to throw in to it (plus money).
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> rich
>>
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