| Author | Message | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1622 Registered: 3-2001 |
Greg, I suppose he could take a picture of himself with no car in the background and no title in his hand.  Matt, sorry to hear about the car. | ||
| Greg (Greg512tr)
Member Username: Greg512tr Post Number: 254 Registered: 2-2002 |
At the risk of beating a dead horse...can Matt prove that he DOESN'T own that 308 anymore? | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 2200 Registered: 5-2001 |
Yeah, I never figured out how he leaves (a couple times now) and come back with all the history restored...Rob, that your doing? :-) | ||
| Henry D. Chin (Hanknum)
Junior Member Username: Hanknum Post Number: 236 Registered: 2-2002 |
Matt's back huh. One thread and he's already over 6300 post! | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 2198 Registered: 5-2001 |
Ken, If you followed the entire thread, Matt said they recommended a complete engine rebuild, plus rebuild the rear brakes, and something with the radiator fans....thus $12K. | ||
| Ken Ross (Kdross)
Member Username: Kdross Post Number: 491 Registered: 2-2002 |
How can a head gasket for a 308 cost $12K to replace? That is the cost of an entire rebuild. Ken | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2390 Registered: 12-2002 |
No problem! | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
Senior Member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 6354 Registered: 8-2002 |
Thanks Jordan. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2389 Registered: 12-2002 |
I got it, Ron you have mail | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7513 Registered: 8-2002 |
LOL, i don't have Ron's email address... | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
Senior Member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 6353 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ron, Good to hear about the air. I did change jobs in Aug and I forgot to get my e-mail addresses and phone numbers off the server and my old cell phone before I left. Where can I reach you? Matt DES has my e-mail address. I will ask him to e-mail it to you | ||
| Ron (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 799 Registered: 12-2002 |
Matt, yeah, it was there for almost 3 weeks. Much of the delay was caused by coordinating with and getting the costs approved by the dealer. I am happy to say though that he came through with a complete reimbursement of the cost. Did you move? I heard you might not be living in Santa Clarita anymore. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
Senior Member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 6352 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sunny, I wanted the a car that would be reliable (not that the Ferrari was not) and that could handle a long commute. I am very pleased. 4 seats are a bonus. It drives like a 2 seater. Jordan, I think the head problem developed on the way to Vegas over the summer. DES can confirm that the water and oil temps were way up on that trip. It has not been running right since. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2386 Registered: 12-2002 |
Glad to hear from you Matt! Hate to say it, but its a good thing we didnt buy the 308 from you a few months ago | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Intermediate Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 1097 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hey Matt, sorry to hear about the head gasket  Was it the utility of a 4-seater that won you over vs another 2-seater? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 7509 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, welcome back... Do you still have my email address...? If so, can you email me...? Ron, i never called you last night, i apologize; things have been hectic, lately... i'll give you a call tonight or, if you'd like, you can call me in the office, time permitting - i know you're busy, too... Thanks... | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
Senior Member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 6351 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ron, Not bad. 35 minutes in and 50 minutes out. Was that your 512 with the bad air? Matt | ||
| Ron (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 797 Registered: 12-2002 |
Matt, welcome back. I saw your car at Monaco a few weeks ago. Wade mentioned that it was leaking oil badly. How bad is your commute from a time standpoint? | ||
| Mark Langfield (Ferrari_co_uk)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_co_uk Post Number: 119 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi Matt, Welcome back Best Mark | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2003 |
Art, Hey. I'm trying to keep someone from getting screwed. I did not want to sell it private party due to the issues it had. I would rather let the dealers handle it. Matt | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2003 |
Call Wade or Frank at Monaco Motors 818-704-1836 and tell them you want to verify the service history Info on the car in case they need it to verify last few service records. 78 Ferrari 308 GTS Chassis # 24825 Cal Plate RESTART Owner Matt Lemus last Service Date was first part of Oct They have my work number if they want to get my permission. Gasket was toast. I was quoted $12k for the repair. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Advanced Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 2827 Registered: 6-2001 |
Matt: Welcome back. Art | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 8 Registered: 10-2003 |
Jim, Hey! Fanatic, The Rx-8 has a 1.3 liter engine. It has loads of power but the rotary makes bizarre noises. Gary, It could be that Galpin Mazda is selling the car on Consignment. | ||
| Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Member Username: Joechristmas Post Number: 836 Registered: 3-2001 |
I contacted them and I was told that it was traded in but it does not have a head gasket leak, it runs perfect. He also told me that the info about the leak is wrong. He said he put several miles on this car and it has not heated up or anything. He also said that there was no water in the oil or vice-versa. Sounds like bad news to me. Thanks Matt for warning us on this car. I feel bad for the buyer who purchases it unknowingly. | ||
| Tom RM (Tgitom)
Junior Member Username: Tgitom Post Number: 203 Registered: 8-2002 |
You did hear the Mazda Rx8's were not putting out the horsepower that was advertised by mazda? Its true although i dont have the article right now. There are talks now to adjust horsepower claims from manufacturers to be within 2 percent of actual output. | ||
| Dom Vitarella (Dom)
Member Username: Dom Post Number: 524 Registered: 11-2002 |
Matt, Glad to see you are back. Too bad about the 308. Dom | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 238 Registered: 4-2002 |
It's like 7:30 AM in Cali right now, are dealers even open this early? | ||
| TC (Houston) (Tec)
Member Username: Tec Post Number: 299 Registered: 2-2002 |
Re: "I like the import look and so do the Asian girls" I think this is clouding your judgment! | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2957 Registered: 10-2002 |
Matt Hey! as the young people say. Jim | ||
| fanatic (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 568 Registered: 2-2003 |
Gary, interesting the dealer said its on consignment......I believe you the dealer said that, but I also believe Matt doesn't own the car......why would he come on here basically telling everyone not to buy it, if he still owned it....kind of shooting himself in the foot. On another note, I love the RX-8 in PICTURES...I went to test drive one, kind of liked it....small engine...1.8L, but in Person the car looks BIG....a big fat rear end, (not in the good way!) It kind of looks like a pregnant rollerskate in person.......IMHO.....GREAT INTERIOR THOUGH! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 6759 Registered: 12-2000 |
I see where you're coming from Matt K., but I personally like it. I don't know if it looks more like a open wheel hot rod with fenders or as I convinced myself a bad ass Euro touring car with fender flares. Either way I think the perfect balance and unbelievable handling of the car won me over. Also at a very reasonable price. I'll be anxious to see what engine upgrades (turbo?) they do over the coming years. I would like to see 75-100 more hp in them. I think this looks hot! I like the import look and so do the Asian girls.  | ||
| Gary Green (Mr_green)
Junior Member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 100 Registered: 10-2003 |
I called the dealer and he said the car was on consignment.If you want to confirm this his # is 818-943-6072. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2003 |
Fanatic, No. I traded it in two weeks ago. The Dealer has title to it now. Matt | ||
| fanatic (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 567 Registered: 2-2003 |
It is nice of Matt to warn people that the car may not be as "nice" as one is led to believe by the Ebay ad......so Matt, do you still "own" the car if it on consignment, or do they now own it? | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 567 Registered: 3-2001 |
Rob...not to hijack this thread, but I just saw my first RX8 last week. To be honest, I thought it was butt ugly. As the wheels seem to be all the way out at the corners, it probably has decent handling, but were they smoking crack when they designed those front fenders? | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 6 Registered: 10-2003 |
Rob, Can you e-mail me at the address on my profile. Matt | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 6758 Registered: 12-2000 |
Matt did own the 308. | ||
| Gary Green (Mr_green)
Junior Member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 95 Registered: 10-2003 |
That my friend is what's called the car business. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2003 |
I also forgot to mention that it needs a suspension rebushing. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 6757 Registered: 12-2000 |
Matt! Welcome back again. What's it been like not viewing and posting on FC?  Good choice on the RX-8, I really want one, but can't afford it right now. My BMW is holding out, but at 145k miles, I don't know how much longer. Rotary Performance at www.rx7.com has already done some turbos and mods on the RX-8's. Might check them out. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2003 |
Tim, Wayne can verify that I did own the car Matt | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 237 Registered: 4-2002 |
I'm assuming the dealer didn't do any work for it except maybe detail it. Yet, they describe it as "THIS CAR IS SUPER TIGHT AND DRIVES PERFECT!!" and "IS NOT MUCH TO TELL ON THIS CAR, IT IS NICE! SO, I GUESS I WILL BE PICKY TO FIND SOMETHING WRONG. THERE IS A MINOR OIL LEAK (SHOW ME A FERRARI 308 THAT DOES NOT LEAK OIL)" Yet from Matt we know: "What's wrong with it.... Needs engine rebuild Needs rear brakes rebuilt Cooling fans (both) stopped working." Gotta love it! | ||
| Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Member Username: Joechristmas Post Number: 835 Registered: 3-2001 |
Thanks for the info Matt. I appreciate it. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2003 |
Greg, Correct. I did not overheat but it came very close. It was at that time I decided to trade it in. He states a minor oil leak. That's B.S. It's huge. It leaks (flows is more like it) onto the exhaust. I did not know it was on ebay until this morning. Wade at Monaco Motors and Kavork Hazarian from Fine Auto Service worked on the cars. Wade was the one that diagnosed the bad head gaskets. Matt | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 321 Registered: 12-2002 |
Just remember what Bobby Bare wrote: "On a scale of one to ten, son, there ain't no tens!" | ||
| Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Member Username: Joechristmas Post Number: 834 Registered: 3-2001 |
So it needs the engine removed to repair a head gasket and the auction states none of this. I assume they didn't fix it as you traded it 2 weeks ago. What happened to the car, overheated, ?. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2003 |
Tim, I did not put the car on ebay. I traded the car into the dealer two weeks ago. Matt | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 3523 Registered: 6-2001 |
Whats this, the 4th time matt as re-registerd after deleting his own account? That ebay ad is not convicing enough. i want to see a picture ofthe title taken on top of today's NY times, with registration information too!! Matt, you still have that 512 and the 250 or whatever it was? when are we going to see those on ebay? | ||
| Matt (Matt_lemus)
New member Username: Matt_lemus Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
I traded it in a couple of weeks ago to Galpin Mazda. I needed a engine rebuild due to a head gasket leak. I have a commute of 88 miles round trip and it could not make it anymore. What's wrong with it.... Needs engine rebuild Needs rear brakes rebuilt Cooling fans (both) stopped working. It was mine. Cal plate was RESTART. I am sure Wayne has checked on that already. I am having the plate reassigned to the rx-8 Matt | ||
| Gary Green (Mr_green)
Junior Member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 92 Registered: 10-2003 |
I called about the car,It is located in Northridge,Ca. It is on a dealers lot and is on consignment. | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Intermediate Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 1247 Registered: 2-2002 |
At one time he was interested in trading for my Lemans and would never give a final answer. The ad appears to be some car dealership is that what he is doing now? How do we know it is actually his? Does the VIN check out? | ||
| MarkPDX (Markpdx)
Intermediate Member Username: Markpdx Post Number: 1199 Registered: 4-2003 |
Did you look at the seller's other items? That 250 GT is pretty sweet. .. . . . . just kidding | ||
| Nibblesworth (Nebulaclass)
Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 829 Registered: 11-2002 |
Good riddance to bad rubbish. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2382 Registered: 12-2002 |
But my bum however, that adds a few grand to the car. The famous "Jordan Witherspoon" drove in that car...both seats I might add I know I know, you want Jordan Witherspoon to drive in your cars too? He has a very busy schedule, but have your people call his people and Im SURE he will be able to work out a few rides and drives...please... | ||
| 1987 Jerry (Slag_328gts)
Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 323 Registered: 9-2003 |
Proably not.... Devalue maybe?? lol J/K :-) | ||
| MarkPDX (Markpdx)
Intermediate Member Username: Markpdx Post Number: 1196 Registered: 4-2003 |
No, If you look in the picture the stain is still there | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1758 Registered: 4-2002 |
My bum was in that RH seat. Does that increase the value any? | ||
| Gary Green (Mr_green)
Junior Member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 85 Registered: 10-2003 |
It's like everything else in life,You have to pay to play. | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1563 Registered: 5-2002 |
Wayne, your words, "He was becoming increasingly frustrated with the Ferrari ownership experience" seem to be familiar. First Ed Gault, then Nika, now Matt. Dare I suggest that many of us, owners and non-owners alike, are looking at the Ferrari experience through "rose colored glasses" and that when it comes RIGHT DOWN TO IT, we Ferrari enthusiasts are like the dog chasing the car: The chase is very exciting, but when we "catch the car" (nice pun), the experience can be disappointing, frustrating, and downright expensive? | ||
| Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 2749 Registered: 8-2002 |
I'm sure F-chat had nothing to do with it. He was becoming increasingly frustrated with the Ferrari ownership experience and was considering moving out of state. | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 456 Registered: 6-2003 |
I thought that was his. So was it being disgraced on Fchat that lead to this? | ||
| Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 2748 Registered: 8-2002 |
It's well known to many of us and could be a good deal at the right price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439009095&category=6212 Of course, no affiliation, etc... |