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Bob Zambelli (Zam330)
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2001
Posted on Monday, December 09, 2002 - 1:56 pm:   

Let's refresh this chat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 734
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 6:38 pm:   

No I dont know if the figures include the U.K. right hand drive models. I know how many there were
carbed cars-85
injected-239
412-85.
Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
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Post Number: 31
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 11:23 am:   

Bob, do you have any pictures of your 330?
RANDOLPH MADAMBA (Pogibm)
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Post Number: 27
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 10:54 am:   

I saw one with with 16 inch wheels same as the one's used in the 308QV dont know if any spacers were used. Front tires were 225/55 and Rears were 245/50.
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 731
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 10:26 am:   

Well I dug them up. If you emailed me for them I am posting them here cause it's easier;

400-412 production.
carbed cars 1976-1979-400=502 cars
injected cars 1979-1985=1306 cars 886 were automatic.422 stick.
412-1985-1989=576 cars
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 729
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 6:37 pm:   

Those tires are a 2 week wait and expensive. Been thinking about trying to find alternate rims and off the shelf tires. Any ideals what fits???
Lawrence Coppari (Lawrence)
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Post Number: 397
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 6:31 am:   

I've had very little trouble with my 328 in the 15 years I've owned it. But, on the other hand, it only has 21K miles on it. I try to drive it at least every other week for 20 miles or so.
RANDOLPH MADAMBA (Pogibm)
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Post Number: 26
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 12:01 am:   

My wife has been driving her 83 400i for the last 9 years to work everyday with no major problems other than getting replacement tires which are so hard to get, this ferrari is just as reliable as my mercedesbenz.
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 726
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2002 - 10:25 pm:   

Bob,
I run down 309 a lot. I live outside of Qtown.
brett swaykoski (Brettski)
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 6:17 pm:   

I GUESS YOU GUYS WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT I MEAN WHEN I SAY THAT IT 'S JUST A GREAT WAY TO START A DAY.EVERYDAY. GO OUT ,TURN THE IGNITION,LISTEN TO THE FUEL PUMP,WAIT...WAIT....START THE CAR, CHECK ALL THE GUAGES,EVERYTHING'S GOOD, ADD SOME THROTTLE, A LITTLE MORE, HOLD IT AT 2000...WAIT...WAIT, PUT IT IN GEAR, PULL AWAY...
I'M JUST REALLY HAPPY DOING THAT EVERY MORNING.
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 9:24 am:   

Bruno, My 348 is the only car I own! Enzo did'nt build these cars to sit in a guarage and look pretty. Sure it is not cheap to drive an F-car every day, but it is the pure pleasure of driving them that they were made for. I guarantee you it will break from daily use, so what, fix it! For all we know any of us may be dead tommorow, I personally what the joy of driving my F-car everyday it is one of the things that makes life so wonderful!
Bob Zambelli (Zam330)
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2001
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 9:09 am:   

Bruno - I do not recall seeing your 400. I would have remembered as it is a favorite with me. The home Depot is in Montgomeryville, at Rts 309 & 202. I live in Souderton, right near Lansdale.
Bob
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 725
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 8:41 pm:   

I heard one with only 2 per side. Wow. Too loud for me.
I think I am going to do a custom job when this thing needs exhaust again.It was just done so it will be a while. But to save a bucket load of cash on a daily driver I am thinking 3 free flow glass packs per side from the local muffler shop instead of 6500 parts only.
brett swaykoski (Brettski)
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Post Number: 5
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Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 7:02 pm:   

yeah,those resonators are pretty low slung.it would be interesting to hear a 400 with a couple less of them,maybe 2 per side rather than three.
and how about that radiator,mine is pretty tortured at the bottem.i might fabricate a small lip or deflector but i'm not sure it would work.
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 721
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 4:00 pm:   

Ya thats the way this is no cats,charcoal cannisters etc,etc,etc.
Ground clearance is a concern.I've bottomed it in dips on country roads when moving 60mph+. Does seem to take a little abuse.Maybe it's the give in the rubber mounting rings??
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
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Post Number: 452
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 2:19 pm:   

Bruno: I know of a 208GT4 that has full EPA/DOT paperwork, but had zero, as in none, modifications of any kind done to it. Smog, bumpers, lights, nothing. The owner is puzzled too, but isn't complaining.
Mitch P (Mitchp)
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Post Number: 35
Registered: 1-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 2:12 pm:   

My 400 has no cat converter either. I was told it depended on the regs the car was brought in under. Evidently there were ways to bring it in with DOT compliance without EPA.

The only weakness the car has is its miniscule ground clearance. I shudder at speed bumps and sewer covers!
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 718
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 12:41 pm:   

Hey you know what else is interesting. This car is certified and I have the paperwork to be in US. However there is no catalytic converter. I am guessing because there is no where to put them. Anyone else got a certified car without a cat.Or maybe they did it long enough to get certified and then popped the original exhaust back on???????
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 717
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 12:39 pm:   

Bob you must have seen my 400. Where abouts u live. What home depot. I take mine there frequently but I do not hang lumber out of it.

The car does not rust as bad as a 308. However the bottom of my doors are starting to bubble but it took 22 years. Concerning the valves. Ferrari says to check them every 12,500 miles in this car. Check not adjust etc. I have not had mine done and from the paperwork from the first owner it was never done. Car is pushing 70k miles. They do not make a sound. I will not touch them till they do.This engine has never even had a cam cover off.It is 100% solid and powerfull.It burns or leaks no oil.It is a testament to true Ferrari engineering. I expect 200k without a rebuild. If it was a 308,328 etc. It would be going on it's 3.rd major 30k at over 10k spent if done by non feraari shop. It cant be beat I love it. Oh I do check the tension on the timing chain from time to time.. Will do it every 5k now that I am driving car.
Bob Zambelli (Zam330)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2001
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 12:09 pm:   

The DAILY DRIVER � what an interesting topic. It�s good to see that a few of us are enjoying our Maranello Masterpieces as they were intended. I must say that I�m quite disappointed at how few 12-cylinder cars I see on the road. I�ve lived here in southeast Pennsylvania since 1989 and I�ve probably seen five (six if you count the imitation Daytona I saw coming from Home Depot with lumber hanging out the cockpit). I can also say that I�ve seen very few 8�s.
I�m a bit more sensitive to the 12�s as my daily driver is a 1967 330 GTC. I�ve owned it since 1975. It had around 42,000 miles on it when I bought it and now has close to 160,000. Of course, I should clarify �daily driver�. Yes, I drive it to work, the supermarket and on general errands. I also load it up with model airplanes and go out flying. I DO NOT drive it in the winter � too much salt. But, it has seen a lot of rain and has not yet melted !!

I do all my own work. I rebuilt the gearbox, replaced the differential and replaced four valves on the right-hand head. When I bought the car, it was a most mundane light metallic blue � boring! I decided to learn how to paint and refinished it in bright yellow (not a factory color).

It has been on two calendars and appeared in a book, �The Greatest Cars� by Ralph Stein. When I was very active in the Ferrari club in the 70�s & 80�s, I logged hundreds of hours of track time without a problem. I probably drove it to work four out of five days per week.

Do I still drive it? YES. Does it leak some oil? YES. Does it burn a bit? YES. What the heck, oil is cheap.

brett swaykoski (Brettski)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 6:48 am:   

bruno,don't you drive the 400a as a 3 speed semi-auto tranny?
i always shift thru the gears up and down(second to first only when not moving). it helps keep the revs up ,makes it more interesting,and lets the Columbo howl.the turbo matic can easily take it.
i don't think rust was a problem,Hans.
routine maintenance is sheer pleasure compared to my '79 308(traded it on the 400a).gapped and changed 12 plugs(rn7yc) in under 40 minutes yesterday.cost $30.
as long as both fans are working temp stays rock solid at 88 degrees in traffic at 100 degrees(we had 21 days over 100 in Toronto this summer and my car worked every one of them).
at 27500 kilometers in 13 months but i am wondering about when a valve adjustment is required.how do you know when? please advise...
the bottem line is if you bought a decent car drive it alot and you'll have less problems than if you don't !
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
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Post Number: 442
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 - 12:21 am:   

I've VERY MUCH wanted a 400 as a freeway cruiser. But I live in rainy Oregon. It would sit outside in parking lots, etc.

Are 400s rust buckets, like early 308s?

Also, how is the A/C in summer 100 deg heat?
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 709
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 5:43 pm:   

Glad you liked it Dave. I always try to be honest even if it hurts.
GUYS I JUST DRANK MY FIRST CUP OF COFFE WHILE DRIVING AN FCAR on my way to a meeting about 45 minutes away. Wow. No shift, 1 handed steering. And You can hear ther radio if you wish.
Dave L (Davel)
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Post Number: 220
Registered: 7-2001
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 3:10 pm:   

Bruno your long post about mid way through this thread is my favorite and most enthusiast post I have ever read on this board. You exemplify to me the word enthusiast.
Great reasons with backup on why the 400 is the daily drive champ and kind words and experience on a NON FCAR...the Vette. When I read a post that good and honest with passion Im glad I still post and read here. Good luck with the car....enjoy it to the max ..JMHO
Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
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Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 8:26 am:   

Howie -
I'm in Hollywood Beach..can u e-mail me if u still have that 97 355 Spyder that's on your web
Howie F. (Brokerofexotics)
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Post Number: 202
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 7:26 am:   

Mitch P -

Is your 400 black or dark blue? If so, I think I spotted your car in North Miami Beach a few months ago....
Oops..just saw your profile. That's not the car I saw. :-)
Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
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Post Number: 1496
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 7:12 am:   

The Mondial T did not have an auto transmission option. It did have a Valeo transmission option which was a French made attempt at an F1 type. It had the same 5 speed manual transmission and shifter as other Mondials but without a clutch pedal. It had an auto clutch that allowed you to shift once you let off on the throttle. They are rare and don't work very well from what I have heard.
Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
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Post Number: 529
Registered: 3-2001
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 6:57 am:   

The Mondial T had the option of an auto trans.? I didn't know that. I agree I think auto trans. too for getting in and going in a hurry. What years were the T made?
magoo (Magoo)
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Post Number: 3467
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Saturday, November 09, 2002 - 12:36 am:   

Previously I have mentioned that I wouldn't use my 308 as a daily driver. It is a car that has the sports car soul but it is not a city traffic type car. Now if I had power steering on it that may change my mind. Otherwise it is a unpleasant experience to city drive and park my 308 GTS.
arthur chambers (Art355)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 10:48 pm:   

A late model Mondial T, with the auto trans. Sure the service is high, but so what? During the good months, I use the 355 as a daily driver (I still maintain it as new, and that costs a little, but so what?). Life is short, enjoy it while you can, I'm told you can't get a rerun with corrections.

Art
djmonk (Davem)
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Post Number: 121
Registered: 1-2002
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 10:07 pm:   

I already have a Mondial an would not consider it a viable daily driver for my tastes. I use my car like a mobile office. The transmission takes too long to warm up when im just going a few miles down the road. That an i prefer an automatic[cringe] when in my work mode,lastly its too flashy for my biz.
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 7:52 pm:   

I would say the exhaust is a fall back and the rear leveller shocks. However you can replace them both with aftermarket if it's an everyday driver and save big bucks. Wish I would of done my exhaust and shocks now, instead of last summer when I was still babying car as show car, garage queen etc.Could have saved big bucks. This car is a real vintage front engine 12 cylinder Ferrari that can be had,driven and dependable for 20k. WOW. I guess everybody can tell there is no changing my mind at this point about driving it.
Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 6:22 pm:   

Ata Boy Bruno, don't save the car for the next guy. Do keep us posted on how the car does and what the cost of the up keep is.

What are the fall backs of the 400, cause every Ferrari has at least one, and which is the best one too get?
magoo (Magoo)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 5:43 pm:   

Bruno, Exactly the way I see it.
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 5:24 pm:   

Gene. They can be had for 20k or less right now. I've had mine for 10 years. It has 67k on it .I put 25k on it.I put 4500 on it this summer. As far as the mondial goes. You are back to the belts.8 cylinders and maintenance.While body parts and such are easy to get.If you dont hit anything in the 400 the maintenance is less than a mondial by far.It's easier to work on,Plus you get the v-12 rumble everywhere you go and a higher top end speed.And you can put 2 in the back seat for a short ride to a restauraunt etc.The car is perfect for daily driver. And in fuel injected and GM auto trans trim very economical to repair. I dont expect to touch the internal engine parts until 200k. It took me a while to convince myself to do it but when I looked at the new A-6 and Boxster S as a daily driver.Why, I own the 400 for less and it's a Ferrari.
Tyler (Bahiaau)
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Post Number: 387
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 2:19 pm:   

Bruno, great choice for a daily. I love the 400. I think they are underappreciated by most.
Mitch P (Mitchp)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 1:03 pm:   

Bruno:
I've been driving my "77 400 as a daily car for abouta year now. I made that decision based on your logic. I have no complaints, I even found the a/c ok during the summer ( I live in South Florida). GO ahead and enjoy the car.
Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
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Post Number: 54
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 11:13 am:   

bruno,
how long have you owned the 400?
how many miles have you put into it?

and if you don't mind answering?
how much have you spent on the service
and maintainance since you've owned it
(I'm not interested in how much you
bought it for - it may be impolite)?
From your comments, I'm contemplating
which car would provide more driving
and less servicing
the Mondial coupe or the 400?
ross koller (Ross)
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Post Number: 527
Registered: 3-2002
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 11:03 am:   

bruno, good to hear, good luck. btw, please go knock on some wood so we don't get a dread thread in a few days.....
Gene Agatep (Gagatep)
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Post Number: 53
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 11:03 am:   

djmonk,
my experience with a Maser Qporte has been
that this car is not a daily driver.
good power for a 4 door heavy car
but when it breaks down, it takes too long
to fix because of parts availability.
It spends more vertical miles (on a lift)
than horizontal miles.

Bruno,
I agree with your choice on the 400 as a
daily driver since you already have it, but,
I think a mondial coupe would be a much
better everyday car... as you had mentioned,
these cars would only be around $22K but the
mondial parts are more available than a 400.
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 704
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 10:47 am:   

Kevin rust can and probably will occur.But hey I'll fix it as it needs it. Magoo is 100% right on about 308 daly driver. I tried it with my 80. No way.1-car needs to be worked to be driven.2-not as dependable3requires more maintenance. I dont know how familiar everyone is with the 400i.Fuel inected gm 400 trans.(one of the best they ever built) 1 timing chain that can be adjusted in 5 minutes. To easy. I am doing it. I basically started a week ago. I figure brakes,tires no big deal.they are all new now any way.I just did the shocks.If I wear out alternators,starters etc.I can get a lot of that stuff rebuilt. Miles on car.Who cares. Anyone locked into the odometer reading on cars over 20 years old is nuts.To say nothing of cars that were sold new in Europe,certified (maybe) and then brought over here.It's like all the 308's with 35k on them.It's all about the fun to me.What am I going to do be 65 years old pullling these cars out and driving them then.I got 4 Fcars now.I am thinking about selling the 308 and pf cupe.The other 2 I am going to drive.If I sell the 2 I want I am going to get a 355 and drive that all the time also. ED! You cant beat a corvette as a everyday everywhere car.I laugh at people that buy them and use them on sunny weekends as if they were an Fcar. That car is a pure get out there and go car.And no need to get scared of an 6k bill at 30k miles. They can be fixed at any chevy dealer. I,ve owned 6 over the years.I just like the mystique of the Fcar and as an everyday driver. You should have seen the guys at the car wash going nuts over it yesterday (Yes an automated car wash,who cares) No I made my decision.I love it and I am going to drive it. I got 67k on the car now. I bet the engine goes 200k with no problem.It currently does not leak or burn anything. Hey I'll keep you all posted on this "true" extended road test. Also at the prices I am seeing these cars go for. I would recommend 1 to any one who wants to DRIVE a Ferrari.
Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 9:58 am:   

My TR started its life with me as a weekend only car. Then, I started adding weeks days into the routine, and now I drive it at least 4 days a week. I guess that qualifies it as a daily driver and I love it. Who said TRs are not fun for daily use? Now I have to create excuses to drive my other cars. What a bummer that is!
VS (Vs1)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 8:15 am:   

Edward - that's exactly what I do. I use the Corvette [2001 not 1969] as my primary daily for the exact reasons you stated.
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 5:16 am:   

This is the biggest reason I chose the Corvette over the 308. You can do almost anything at any time with the Corvette. Daily driver, long trips, or occasional use. No rust and as trustworthy as an automobile can be. Please no flames nor controversy these are the facts. The 308 is just a fun car for occasional use.
ross koller (Ross)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 5:15 am:   

if i ever move to a more car friendly place than central london (which could happen any time now), i will definetely get a 456 as a daily driver. life is too short to drive some non descript car and keep others for 'special' ocassions. so i agree with you bruno, just drive it.
Kevin (Jammy)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 4:23 am:   

This must be a frequent thought for a lot of us, and I know precisely what you mean Bruno. Whenever I've asked this same Q on other fora the sticking point has been rust. They salt the roads over here and we've had some floods recently too. Just how resistant is any early Ferrari to either of these? Later ones are OK, but, like you, I can't have anything too precious as my daily driver.

Kevin
magoo (Magoo)
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Posted on Friday, November 08, 2002 - 12:46 am:   

You know, If I had a 400i I would drive it as a daily driver also. The car has all the creature comforts you could ask for. I could see driving that everyday sooner than driving my 308 GTS. The 308 GTS is a fun car and is nice to play with once in a while but put it on the road in city driving every day, no thanks.
Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
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Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 9:41 pm:   

Bruno : Thumbs up ! if earth had more people like you , it would be a better place !
djmonk (Davem)
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Post Number: 120
Registered: 1-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 8:03 pm:   

I know the early Bi-turbos were problematic at best. I thought the Q's were better. Appreciate all comment's.
Jim Glickenhaus (Napolis)
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Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 7:57 pm:   

I used my 308 as a daily driver for 8 years and my TR for 14. I traded by TR in on a Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa which I'm going to use as a daily driver as soon as it arrives. (Next week)I highly reccomend it.
Frank Foster (Sparta49)
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Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 7:50 pm:   

I didn't think you could say Maserati Quattroport or Biturbo in the same sentence as driver. A relative had one he bought new in the 80's, a Quattroporte that is, and it never ran 2 days straight in it's existence.
djmonk (Davem)
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Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 7:48 pm:   

More power to you. I was thinking of buying a Maserati Quattroporte as a daily driver myself.
Ken Ross (Kdross)
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Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 7:45 pm:   

Bruno:

I have had the same thought for sometime, but I have just never taken the plunge. My biggest hesitation (other than my wife killing me) is that I only have a one car garage and I would feel bad leaving the 400 outside 24/7.
Bruno (Originalsinner)
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Post Number: 703
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 7:13 pm:   

After much deliberation I have decided to start using my 400 as a true daily driver.I mean where I go .It goes.Rain or shine. I was going to buy a new pcar or Audi or mercedes and simply decided that the 400 is so dam dependable why not. What put me over the top was you can replace a good 400 for about 25k.At these depressed values,Y NOT.Why spend 50-60k on a new driver. As a basket case the 400 will still part out at 10k and I would never let it get that bad. Any thoughts or persuasions welcomed!

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