| Author | Message | ||
| Al Johnson (Bigal)
New member Username: Bigal Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'll chime in here too as I am a new Ferrari owner. A pic is in my profile. | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 181 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hey Bill, It's time to update your profile..  | ||
| bill v. (Doc)
New member Username: Doc Post Number: 45 Registered: 9-2001 |
Thank you for the compliments, gentlemen. Yes, the paint really is excellent on this car--of the 12 or so 308's I looked at, this one has the best paint--and it is all original. Believe it or not, when these photos were shot, I hadn't even washed or waxed it as yet--that's the shape it was in at the time of delivery the day before. Once again, thank you! | ||
| Robert Rothschild (Rothschild)
New member Username: Rothschild Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2002 |
congrats bill! absolutely stunning beauty, brilliant finish and looks amazingly like the twin sister to my 85. Enjoy every moment and welcome to the family, every grinning mile adds to the experience. | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 319 Registered: 11-2001 |
Bill -- she's a beauty!! Thanks for posting the pics. Your car has the shiniest paint I've seen in a while on a 308! | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1195 Registered: 2-2001 |
Cool Congratulations | ||
| Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
Junior Member Username: Tdf355 Post Number: 58 Registered: 3-2002 |
Frank- I knew that. I was talking about 308 (not GT4) 328, 348,355,360. I as an American buy my cars for me and no one else. And yes I am a gear head and enjoy my cars very much. I would be happier if people on the road didnt even notice the car to tell you the truth. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1052 Registered: 9-2001 |
Mark, that's incorrect. All of the Euro spec 246 and 308 GT4s were marqued as Dinos even after FNA starting having U.S. spec cars re-marqued as Ferraris. Europeans had no problem with buying a car with a Dino badge where us Americans had to have the little horsey on our cars or we would not fork over the cash. Which confirms a difference in our two cultures. Europeans tend to buy what they like where us Americans will only buy what we perceive others will like. That's one of the reasons you see all these low mileage garage queens in the U.S.A.. A high roller will buy the Ferrari not because he is a gearhead and wants to drive the car, but because he perceives others expect him to own such a car. After the trophy status wears off, the car sits and detriorates | ||
| Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
Junior Member Username: Tdf355 Post Number: 57 Registered: 3-2002 |
Looking good Bill!!! | ||
| bill v. (Doc)
New member Username: Doc Post Number: 44 Registered: 9-2001 |
Thank you all for your warm words of welcome to the Frarrari Fraternity--I'm proud to be a member! And thank you, Kevin, for posting the pictures of my baby. I took my first real ride in it last evening--what a rush! Forza Ferrari! | ||
| Rob Layton (Mr_ferrari)
New member Username: Mr_ferrari Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2001 |
Gongrats on the new addition... I too bought my second 308 and received it on July 9th. We have the same exact 308, yr and model.... They are great cars. | ||
| Kevin Moore (Kevinm)
New member Username: Kevinm Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2001 |
Per the Chuck Babel Request below...Bill stopped by my place tonight and I took some shots   KevinM 1987 328 GTS Saratoga NY | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 169 Registered: 2-2002 |
Congratulatons, Bill. Enjoy your QV and drive safely. Barry | ||
| Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
Junior Member Username: Tdf355 Post Number: 56 Registered: 3-2002 |
None of the Euro cars are marked as Dino either. FNA must have some serious power!! Proud to be American and drive an 8 cyl Ferrari !!! | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Junior Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 118 Registered: 4-2002 |
While true, they ARE labled as Ferrari now. Deal with it? :-p | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1049 Registered: 9-2001 |
Jim, while I do like a good argument, if you will research it yourself you will find that not only did Enzo intend that all his V8 cars be called Dino, so did the company Ferrari Spa. The 308GT4 was originally badged as a Dino and only changed after cars sit in the showroom for more than a year unsold. Only after the insistence of FNA were the Dino badges changed to Ferrari ones. The 308, 328 and 348 were also originally conceived to be badged as Dinos as well. Again, FNA stepped in and told Ferrari Spa that us Americans wouldn't buy the cars unless they were badged as Ferarris. Again, Ferrari Spa gave in and stuck Ferarri badges on the cars. I like the Dino name myself and would love my 348 just as much with a Dino badge as I do now with the Ferrari badging. By the way, I like that white Dino of yours ! Looks good. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 545 Registered: 7-2001 |
I think Frank would be the only member of Dinochat.com. Where did this come from Frank, all of a sudden every reference you make to a V8 car is now Dino? My car doesn't have single Dino badge on it, nor does yours. Are you just trying to rake muck since we haven't had a good argument since the license plate frame? | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Junior Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 113 Registered: 4-2002 |
"we might want to change the name to Dinochat.com" Classic! | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1047 Registered: 9-2001 |
Mayby ? | ||
| Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
Junior Member Username: Tdf355 Post Number: 55 Registered: 3-2002 |
Frank--Now you called my old car a Dino. Do you have a secret Dino fetish? From the amount of 8 cyl owners on this website we might want to change the name to Dinochat.com | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Junior Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 111 Registered: 4-2002 |
Frank, you sure get around. You should make up "Nice Dino" vinal decals and stick them on all V8's you see. ;) Lol | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1046 Registered: 9-2001 |
Bill, enjoy your Dino. They're wonderful cars! | ||
| Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
Junior Member Username: Tdf355 Post Number: 54 Registered: 3-2002 |
Everything is great Ron, how about yourself? Thanks for all the help, Im glad Bill is happy. Ive had 365GTB/4 on the brain lately, if this economy picks up a bit, LOOK OUT!! Ill keep you in tune on shows and what not, the last one was pretty worthless. Although I did get to drive the 355 for 100 miles or so, so it was a great day. Getting closer to that 360? | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 160 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hey Mark, How goes it? Thing are great for Bill..He is a happy man... K.I.T. Ron | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1198 Registered: 6-2001 |
Congrats Bill. 10 years is a long time, but i bet its been worth it. I'll have to see it when i go to college up there. | ||
| Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
Junior Member Username: Tdf355 Post Number: 53 Registered: 3-2002 |
I know that Bill's car is one beautiful 308!!! Im glad the car is in good hands and congrats again!!--Mark | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Junior Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 159 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well Bill, You know I couldn't pass up the opportunity of congratulating you on the purchase of your 1st Ferrari.. I hope when I get there too, we can then caravan to limerock to watch the Ferrari Races To gether like the good old days..... You better keep your promise and drive that car. | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Junior Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 104 Registered: 4-2002 |
Awesome! I bet today will be a LONG day at work! | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
New member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 49 Registered: 3-2002 |
Congratulations on your new QV. Wonderful choice! Look forward to seeing some pictures. Enjoy! | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 318 Registered: 11-2001 |
That's terrific, Bill...congratulations on your first Ferrari! It's a wonderful feeling isn't it? Sounds as if you picked a great 308 too -- have fun! | ||
| bruno bandaras (Originalsinner)
Junior Member Username: Originalsinner Post Number: 227 Registered: 5-2002 |
GTB or GTS. No pics ? Have fun. | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 83 Registered: 1-2002 |
Enjoy it I have had a 1984 308 GTS QV Black, Tan one year as of July 6th 2002. I also want to see a picture.Wish you the best!!! | ||
| Paul G (Diesirae)
New member Username: Diesirae Post Number: 14 Registered: 11-2001 |
Congratulations Bill! I've had my 308 QV for a few years now and still love it as much as the first night I drove it home. I still spending quality time in the garage just looking at 'her'. | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Junior Member Username: Dapper Post Number: 116 Registered: 4-2002 |
Congrats, I know that feeling well as I bought my first only 5 weeks ago. | ||
| David White (Dwhite)
New member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2002 |
Congrats! I have an 83 308 QV myself, they are wonderful. Enjoy it. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1001 Registered: 9-2001 |
congrats - enjoy and post some pics | ||
| Chuck Babel (Chuck_98_rt10)
New member Username: Chuck_98_rt10 Post Number: 16 Registered: 5-2002 |
I didn't think you were allowed to make a post like this without pics. C'mon, let's see it! | ||
| bill v. (Doc)
New member Username: Doc Post Number: 43 Registered: 9-2001 |
Well, after 10 years of wishing, reading /studying about 308's, I finally bought one--and it arrived yesterday! What a joyous moment! It's a beautiful red/ tan '85 QV with 32k miles on it. The first drive was a trip and a half ! Now I really feel a part of Ferrari Chat. I'd like to thank all of you chatters who've answered a number of my inquiries about 308's prior to my purchase--the input really helped in my assessment of cars. |