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Car Forum / Ferrari Cars / April 2004looking at a 308
Hi gang! I've lurking out here for a while. As a result of reading many previous posts, I've done a bit of homework, reading "The Original Ferrar V8," a few Forza purchasing guides, and the Brooklands collections of magazine articles. More to the point, I've decided to jump into the pool. So, I'm looking at a particular 308, but it is 1000 miles away from me. I'm in Minnesota and the car is in Maryland. How do I go about finding someone to do a PPI for me (in the Annapolis area)? By the way, are there any opinions about European 308's that were imported in to the US? Cheers, Lance Hi Lance, Can't help you here being based in the UK. I can tell you though that the 308 can be a LOT of fun to drive - particularly if you avoid the injection models. Regards Simon > Hi gang! > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Cheers, > Lance Hi Simon, Hmmm... That's an interesting opinion. Perhaps by injected you mean the '80-82 years? As luck would have it, I'm looking at a european spec 84 gts qv at the moment. Cheers, Lance >Hi Lance, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Simon > Hi Simon, > > Hmmm... That's an interesting opinion. Perhaps by injected you mean > the '80-82 years? As luck would have it, I'm looking at a european > spec 84 gts qv at the moment. Got one! I have a 'Euro' (well, UK to be precise!) '84 GTS QV. A wonderful car that you won't regret buying. However, be very careful to ensure you know what you're getting. Even the most cautious inspection by a lay person is not going to reveal hidden problems. A few years ago I took my 308 in for 'minor' rust spot painting. If you had asked me at the time I would have sworn that the car was in very good condition, needing only very minor cosmetic paintwork. If you go to my site, click on 'photos' then 'The horror' you'll see what became apparent as the paint came off :-( -Paul  SignatureHttp://www.redmist.freeserve.co.uk (Now featuring the a.a.f. directory) Hi Paul, Thanks for the tip. I looked at your web site while I was trying to decide what to search for. The horror is right :-) There were a couple of cars that appeared on e-bay at about that time that I ran away from as soon as I saw the rust bubbles. Anyway, I'm trying to line up someone to do a pre purchase inspection of the car I'm looking at. The car sounds pretty well maintained. He has the records back to '91. Its due for timing belts. He even told me it had been "tapped" and repaired. Will a thorough ppi discover the quality of the repair? Cheers, Lance >... However, be very careful to ensure you know >what you're getting. Even the most cautious inspection by a lay person is >not going to reveal hidden problems. ... > He even told me it had been "tapped" and > repaired. Will a thorough ppi discover the quality of the repair? Blimey, I hope they used the right colour paint when it was fixed....sometimes the skimp & use any old VW/Ford/LRT red they can lay their hands on ya know (!) I. Go f.ck your hat. > Go f.ck your hat. ;-))) > > Go f.ck your hat. > > ;-))) Ding ding! -Matt- "Rosso Mars, or Rosso-Bleeding-Corsa, you decide." > > > Go f.ck your hat. > > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > -Matt- "Rosso Mars, or Rosso-Bleeding-Corsa, you decide." ...ah the summer is coming ;-) I. As soon as Iain wrote, I knew he would need a new hat :-) Lance >Go f.ck your hat. > As soon as Iain wrote, I knew he would need a new hat :-) I needed an excuse to buy a new one anyway! I. <<As soon as Iain wrote, I knew he would need a new hat>> He buys a new hat everytime? C. > <<As soon as Iain wrote, I knew he would need a new hat>> > > He buys a new hat everytime? > > C. I would... In other news the Porch is for sale. Gonna use the $$$ on a bike. -Matt- "Dunno what bike though." > > <<As soon as Iain wrote, I knew he would need a new hat>> > > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I would... I do... > In other news the Porch is for sale. > Gonna use the $$$ on a bike. One with four wheels, captains chairs and a sliding side door..... > -Matt- "Dunno what bike though." Cravan, Voyager, Windstar....the choice is endless! I. "Iain Miller" <donot@spam.me> wrote in message > > -Matt- "Dunno what bike though." > > > Cravan, Voyager, Windstar....the choice is endless! > > I. Bastard. -Matt- "No babies on the way." > "Iain Miller" <donot@spam.me> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Bastard. Who me??? > -Matt- "No babies on the way." Yet..... advanced preparation for such things is always helpful.....you just know you'll love that high driving position, easy access, load carrying capacity and best of all that oh so squashy handling! I. So far, the car looks pretty good. But now I've discovered that the VIN on the title doesn't match the cars VIN. It looks like it was a clerical error. The title has an 8 where there should be a B. How much should I worry? I'm hoping that the title can be amended before I go through with this. I'd hate for someone to show up with a title that has the correct VIN at some point... Lance >>Hi Simon, >> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >-Paul Lance, Where in Minnesota are you? There are pleanty of cars for sale around here that you shouldn't have to go out of state. Donnybrooke Motor Sports (Shoreview) and GT cars (Bloomington) have Ferrari for sale ADs. Bob Bodine at Donnybroke is also a broker and probably could point you in the direction of a few for sale locally. Try this before venturing off across the country. > Hi gang! > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Cheers, > Lance |
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