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Anyone have info on Ebay blk mondial

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by wtrboy, Apr 25, 2009.

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  1. wtrboy

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  2. hank sound

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    Hey anth,

    I don't quite understood the thinking of a salesperson (in California) who says "it only takes $800.00 to make it smog legal." - - or, for instance - - "it only has a few rock chips that would cost next to nothing to fix" !!!!!!

    And I say - - "well, fix it - and then you don't have to make excuses for the car!!"

    Look hard and deep, my friend.

    Good luck,

    Hank
     
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  3. FF8929

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    I'm pretty new to Mondials, but that looks like a 2 valve engine. That would make it 1982 at best.
     
  4. hank sound

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    You maybe new but you spotted that quickly - - - 2 valve, it is............ ref. "Original FERRARI V8" by Keith Bluemel.
     
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  5. BAturb

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    I do believe, the first QV, (late 1982) mondials also had this style plenum, ask if it is the Mondial 8 or is indeed the QV
     
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    Fantastic color for the black bumper car. It's not an '85, however. (It's a Mondial 8, not a QV.)
     
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    It has a Mondial 8 rear badge. The seller list the car as 1985. The radio position indicates its a Mondial 8.
    Good luck
     
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    You can buy my 88 black/tan Mondial coupe 24k miles Everything works like it should for 28k.
     
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    it has been relisted as an 82
     
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    Dave,
    That sounds like a steal! Is your car on Ferrari ads?
     
  11. wtrboy

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    Thanks for the info everybody!!
    I emailed seller question concerning 1985 vs. 1982, and I see it has been relisted.
    I sent them other questions concerning "$800 to pass smog test"
    Got a reply stating the car has no "smog pump".

    Thinking of finding someone out west to look at car.

    Thanks again,
    Anthony
     
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    My QV (82) shares the same chamber as an 8 however as has been pointed out this is an 8, no QV label on the glove box and the centre consol is definitely 8. Same interior as mine except I have black carpets.
     
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    Actually, if you read the title description it is relisted as a 1955 Mondial!
     
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    You need to drive these early Mondials before you buy one.

    The huge front tires make the steering feel like you're driving a truck.

    Later Mondials had narrower tires.
     
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    I think you'll find its the TRX's that make it truck like. Change to modern rubber (you have to change the wheels too) and hte car is transformed.
     
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    AND DON'T DO WHAT I DID and get ultra sticky wide tires. (I used the same tires as on the shorter 348). My car probably pulls almost 1G on the skidpad now ;) but I couldn't break my rear end loose if I filled my trunk with lead.
     
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    +1

    These cars respond magically to smaller section, higher technology tires. My favorite: Michelin Pilot Sport 2 with sections 205/225
     
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    I have Goodyears on mine, 205/225, love 'em!
     
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    I also agree about changing tyres, I have 225/255x17's and it is a different car to drive
     
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    I.E. What are typical problems for mondial 8??
    From pictures body appears to be in good condition.

    Thanks again
    Anthony
     
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    Not a good year for Mondials. Mechanicals are the same as the 308's, so I wouldn't be as concerned about that. It the electrics that are the problem. If you ever read anything bad about Mondials, it is usually the Mondial 8 being referenced. Not that they're all bad, but they had a reputation for being very unreliable. I am sure much of this overblown, but I would be very scared to get a Mondial 8 that has not been properly sorted.
     
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    A Mondial 8 is a good Grand Touring car, is fun to drive, but is not neck snapping fast. You will need to keep it spinning in the 4000+ rpm register.
    As far as what I would recommend for a Mondial 8, immediately after purchase:

    1. Replace fusebox with upgraded version from GT in Phoenix. Immediately. This will fix most of the Mondial's electrical gremlins.
    2. Replace the metric road wheels/TRX tires with the Superformance 7x16" Mondial replica wheels, shod with 225/55-16 Pilot Sport 2 or Goodyear F1 tires. Magically transforms the car.


    Exhaust upgrade of choice within the first year. I would recommend Ansa Sport.

    That's all.
     
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    Lol
     
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    Probably the best generation in the best colors. If the OP is reading...
     

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