I'm after advise as I can not see clear right now. I searched for years a Mondial T cab ideally triple black but I just found a dark grey with red interior (which is far from my initial aspiration!) but the idea is growing on me. The car is apparently in lovely condition has 21,000 miles, 4 owners. I haven't seen physically because it is located in a middle of Europ and I live in the UK Last owner owned the car for 11 years. The last major (belts) serviced was done in 2010. I asked the owner to serviced the car he wants to sell it as is, so I'm little nervous to face a bad surprise once I bring it to the garage. The price is 34K euros Is it something I'm missing? Or is it OK? Tks Seb
If everything else on the car checks out (and lovingly maintained) I'd buy with it needing the service. That way you set the baseline with your tech. However, I'd would seriously consider having a look, in person. You'll love that classic color combo, plus you get to verify its condition. Also, I'd have a compression/leakdown test done as a minimum for a PPI. Well, and identify what works and what doesn't. Price seems high considering that it needs service. For the U.S. anyway.
If you want a triple black T cab, you should hold out and get one. I've seen a few popping up in America for sale. As far as paying $34k euros = $46k dollars, I think its at the highend especially if it needs maintenance. Both colors are cool in my book, but I lean more towards the grigio. Here's both colors for comparison, I hope you get one that you love ! edited: btw, online auction has a lovely 88 3.2 triple for $24k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-Mondial-Mondial-Ferrari-Mondial-Daytona-Interior-Flares-and-Chairs-TONS-OF-EXTRAS-/331236653695?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d1f3e3a7f&item=331236653695&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Cheers Image Unavailable, Please Login
+1 on a compression/leakdown test (did that too myself) and always have a look.. Triple black for sale with some work though.. 21K euro is fair I think on this one. You are looking at 5k on repairs here if it were in NL. 200km from Amsterdam.. Ferrari Mondial t 3.4 V8 Cabrio 44.500 km als Cabrio/Roadster in Bad Bentheim 34K is at least 4K to much for a convertible without a major service. Keep in mind that Europe is a coupe continent if you ever were to sell. Where is middle of Europe? I have a Grigio Met with Red Interior (from Germany). Be warned though..! Once you look she will put a magic spell on you to want her. However, I like your first want too! Ps. I never wanted a grey one and no way on this planet a red interior. Now look what I've got Cheers, Tijn Image Unavailable, Please Login
To get an idea of asking prices look at something like http://suchen.mobile.de/auto/ferrari-mondial.html?useCase=SearchResult&isSearchRequest=true&pageNumber=2&__lp=3&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=8600&makeModelVariant1.modelId=34&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&lang=de There's only a thousand T Cab originally worldwide so there's very very few triple black left - if its a good car a it might be time to compromise If Middle Europe means Switzerland there's tax to pay to bring it into the UK
It's actually located in Germany. We may think we are the center of Europe, but take 2 steps and you're out of the country I read that there are only 2 sold in this combination in Europe. Be aware that in Germany they are not very keen in haggling on the price and I guess for this one it is just how much you want it, think I would try it anyway and you have a good currency rate against the Euro currency! Letzte inspektion bei 42.530 km ( Zahnriem erneuert ) Last inspection at 42,530 km (Belts changed) Now that really depends how long ago this is.. Last year then ok, More then 3 years -> change it. I would change it anyway. Hope it is something for you!
Love the Grigio and Red combo! I looked at the Black Black combo on eBay but my thought was it was a little rough-and it was not a T. I looked and looked- it seems there are less and less and the black interiors on the cabriolet seem to wear more quickly? I personally never wanted Bianco but it was also looking more and more attractive in person. I recently purchase red/cuoio as I was tired of waiting........ Does not match all the other Black Italian cars in my garage but if one goes off the reservation- this is the car to do it. It really looks good in Grigio. I am jealous. Good Luck. ScottS
I'm actually going to see the triple black German car next Saturday. The service was done last year so it should be ok but I will get it inspected. Same owner for the last 10 years. Just the cosmetic repair to focus on but I have to say that I'm very excited. Thank you very much for all your advise and thank you to Tijn. I will let you know end of next week if I drove back home with the mondial! Seb
You're welcome Sebastian! hopefully we will see another member on this section soon! and do place some pictures. The 3.4 pod (headlight) and the flashing/fog light unit might be a challenge to find. If it is only the flashing/fog unit's glass then I have replacements for you. Either UK for both or European lenses) One tip if I may. Start already to look for parts if they are available and at what price. This way you have an indication. Excellent used original Ferrari Mondial 3.2 T coupe cabriolet front grill OEM | eBay Always call EuroSpares if they have it stock and then purchase it from their webshop. They might not have it while the Webshop says different. http://www.eurospares.co.uk/searchResult_one.asp?S=62517010&TM=1&TMo=392&TA=2&TB=21165 There are 2 types of temp plates in Germany. A kurzzeitkennzeichen and an exportkennzeichen. You will be needing the exportkennzeichen when you want to drive it home (with an orange label) in Germany. Will be between 100 to 150 euro depending how long you want it to be valid. Some will say you can use the kurzzeitkennzeichen (yellow label) but you can't if you are not a German resident. You simply will not be insurred and if stopped by the police.. either British or German. I guess you have seen the programs on the UK tele driving without an insurrance Ask for help of the owner. He knows the drill. Not sure if the office is open on Saturday to get these plates. Example of an exportkennzeichen (Export plate) Exportkennzeichenversicherung sofort Online kaufen And if you pass Amsterdam or nearby let me know All the best! Tijn
I fell in love with a grigio 308GTB but unfortunately couldn't fit comfortably in it so I didn't purchase it, it really is a beautiful color.
Too tall? Or driving position? Some say one "would do anything for love." But you wont do that, huh? [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOikQWAL8qc[/ame] I didn't know that one was supposed to fit comfortably in an Italian car from the 80's..... Sorry couldn't resist the period pun.
I heard this from several owners. I'm not that tall, but have a friend who is about 1.90m and he fits well in his Mondial. Grigios fit the Mondial well. It's not as screamy as the reds or yellows, which IMO suits the 308s better. I had some period photographs and its remarkable how few reds were on the factory line in those days. Best Jurgen Image Unavailable, Please Login
hahaha, that line fits well with "it takes four without a problem, even for longer trips". Cheers Jurgen
Yes. Agreed. I was a teen in the back of my fathers qv coupe. Not fun for long. Funny how we think Greys/ non reds are so 2010 not 1990. Love yours Jurgen. All my fcars are black until my mondial t cab. Found a good one in red couldn't pass up. Scotts Scott Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks Rob! Quite fond on it too! Also like the grigio 308 and 328 with red interior. Not sure why grigio/red interior Mondials were not sold that much unlike its bigger sister. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Absolutely true, I'm 1m91cm and none of the 3x8 fit me, nor does the Testarossa. I have a Mondial which is perfect for me, 'lots' of room in there. Even tried to fit in a 348 which is more recent, but same problem. Either you buy an old 4-seater, or a more recent 360. Only by the end of the 90's they realised at Ferrari that people can grow taller than 165cm ... LOL
I am 5'10" 215.I look like a beer keg on toothpicks.apparently Italians are 5'3" or less with size 8 shoes and no belly.Having said that, once I wiggle myself in I realise I am in a Ferrari all I can say is wow!!! I have been looking at 348 and 355 but I am torn between a car that looks a little cooler than what I have but I will be more limited on repairs.I have replaced both belts and tensioners and clutch on my Mondial with little skill and effort.348 and 355 require engine drop.What should I do??? I have the angel on one shoulder going "you can fix it,don't get rid of it" then the other shoulder has the devil going "screw it it's a Ferrari!!!" I wish I could have a stable but only one horse at my house.let me know what you think.thanks,fred
Too tall I obviously don't have the same problem in a GTS unless the top is on. There are tricks such as moving the steering wheel or modifying the seats but the Mondial was a great fit for me. Strangely enough I never had a problem with the narrow footwells and I have size 13W feet! Even though I am part Italian I'm definitely not built like one.
