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djmonk (Davem)
New member
Username: Davem
Post Number: 17
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 07, 2002 - 7:23 pm: | |
Hi Rob. Im no expert here but i bought a 83 euro Mondial from N.J last month. Im in CT. an registered it here without the dot/epa paperwork {though it came with it} without any problems. My take is the fact that i had a title showing it was allready registered in another state made all the diffrence. The fact that it was a grey maket never came up, i just registered it like any other car. BTW if that 328 check's out seems like a good deal. |
Rob H (Lafferty_broker)
New member
Username: Lafferty_broker
Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 07, 2002 - 6:56 pm: | |
Thanks all, your input is great and it is truly what makes this site help people such as myself find out about the cars we all love.
I may bid on the car BUT the only issue is that there is NO DOT / Fed paperwork. He never got it and calls the DOT all the time but can't get it.He says it passes inspections and has not been a problem. The seller also said that he would rather me have my mechanic come take a look at it at his house befor bidding ends rather then win the high bid and then look after. I think you got to put this thing on a lift to get a good idea. I am kind of leery at this point. It is cheap for a 328 (or I think so) Here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1818015768&r=0&t=0
Any thoughts? |
Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member
Username: Owens84qv
Post Number: 291
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, April 07, 2002 - 6:47 pm: | |
Rob, one other item to mention and Erin kind of eluded to this...for the older cars, the euro versus US isn't much of a deal. I've never had a problem finding a part.
The differences are mainly euro cosmetics that DOT regulations don't change. I've enjoyed taking my euro '84 and parking it beside a US '84 and looking at all of the differences, quite a few when you really start looking and many that are not called out in "Original Ferrari V8". |
Erin Patrick Pierce (Fulmina)
New member
Username: Fulmina
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, April 07, 2002 - 2:16 pm: | |
I don't know how many came in that year, but I agree with you anyway, Greg. I feel that my '83 Euro QV has a very distinct sex appeal. The spoiler/bumper differences make it appear more modern than the American QVs to me. It is a little faster (not that I would notice) and the tubular headers and relatively straight-forward mufffler (no big, black, thing protruding from the back)-to me-- gives it more of the Ferrari feel and look (and sound) that I wanted. When I went shopping for a 308, I was looking for a euro.
Rob, I have little doubt that you could find many people on this site that would passionately argue the virtues of one version over the other. In the end, they are all Ferraris and--for he older cars imparticular-- the diffence is really a matter of taste. Also, don't be afraid to hold out for what you really want. |
Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member
Username: Owens84qv
Post Number: 285
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 9:21 pm: | |
Rob, I believe that if you are looking at a 328/308 euro, you should be OK. Make sure you get all of the DOT/Federalization paperwork. I particularly like the fact that I have a euro because of its uniqueness. As an example, mine is a '84 euro 308 QV...how many euro 308QVs were brought into the US that year...maybe 20-30? Pretty darn special and unique if you ask me! |
Peyman (Peyman)
New member
Username: Peyman
Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 4:23 pm: | |
First of all euro models should be a little cheaper because the resale is not as good as US models. Just like you said Tim, Ferrari dealers can work on euro but are instructed not to work on euros specially on newer models. The reason for that is they want people to buy cars from the US dealers through FNA rather than people importing from europe. |
Tim N (Timn88)
Member
Username: Timn88
Post Number: 647
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, April 06, 2002 - 9:48 am: | |
There are some differences in appearance, and i think emissions are different but i dont think its anything to be too concerned about. Its the newer cars (F355, 360, 550) that can be trouble because FNA said that dealers supposedly cant use their computers with euro cars. (I dont believe it because i saw a dealer hook one up to a US 360 and the language on the screen was italian!)They also are supposed to not work on a euro. Oh, and they claim there is like 600 differences between a euro and US 360. |
Rob H (Lafferty_broker)
New member
Username: Lafferty_broker
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 05, 2002 - 11:14 pm: | |
Does anyone know the difference on the Ferrari cars of Euro VS U.S. I am looking at a 328 from 88 or 89 that is in the U.S. for about 10 years. Has received DOT conversion and I am nervous about any other differences that may appear.
What should I be leary of, if anything? Should the car be a little cheaper? It is currently on Ebay at a good price.
Thanks in advance. I have been on the site for months and it has been the best resource for collecting info. Thanks to all.
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