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Seeing Red Again

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  1. birkinboy

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    #1 birkinboy, Jan 7, 2014
    Recently decided to get another Ferrari. Got an '81 308 GTSI back in '97, it was a great cruising car, very reliable once I cured a hard starting problem. The engine had been replaced by an unknown shop who changed the fuel pump as well, but neglected to re-install the fuel line check valve, instead they put in a straight thru fitting. The post engine-swap service records made me feel pity for previous owner who suffered through numerous and costly attempts to fix his car. Swapped the 308 for a new Boxster, mistake, 1300 miles later gone for another Lotus. Now looking for either a 328GTS or a 360 Spyder. Lots of valuable insight on both models here, difficult decision. I'll always be a Lotus guy but I need a Ferrari again. If I don't fill the spare garage bay the wife's mini could be there.....Can't have that!
     
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    #2 texasmr2, Feb 8, 2014
    Welcome to Ferrari Chat and how is your search going?
     
  3. PeterS

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    #3 PeterS, Feb 8, 2014
    Welcome aboard!
     
  4. birkinboy

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    #4 birkinboy, Feb 11, 2014
    Seen several cars now, 328GTS mostly. Lots on Ebay but wary of Ebay cars. This 328 Ebay car item #251410913901 has the worst 'new Ferrari supplied leather' interior I've ever seen.
    Contacted seller about it and told me a well known Ferrari interior specialist stitched and installed it. I responded if Enzo saw it he would never sell them leather again. Does Ferrari supply leather? Surprised he had bids......
     
  5. Kevin Rev'n

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    #5 Kevin Rev'n, Feb 11, 2014
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    You are right that they really did a bad job. The seats I might be able to live with but not the doors being wrinkly. It looked like a resurrected flood car.
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    #6 PRS Guitarist, Feb 16, 2014
    Happy hunting... Maybe you need to pull a Monty Python "And now for something completely different" and try the V-12 club.
     
  7. birkinboy

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    #7 birkinboy, Feb 17, 2014
    I have thought of a V12, they really are the best sounding Ferrari. I'd have to sell one of my rentals units to pay for it. Though I could sell my wife, any interest?
     

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