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  1. desire308

    desire308 Formula 3

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    #1 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    I am looking at a solid [no rust] 81 2V 308 in my area that has minor cosmetic issues, nice interior, solid motor and is original. It is a classic red on tan. Any input on a fair market value? I can land the car for 21K. It just had the belts/bearings completed and does not smoke. It has 55K Miles.
     
  2. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 29, 2007
    if everything you say is accurate - buy it.
     
  3. desire308

    desire308 Formula 3

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    #3 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    Wow...I expected more than that from you Tommy ;) Just to clarify my intentions I want to drive/sort it out and look at selling in the spring so I can move into a later QV.
     
  4. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #4 miketuason, Nov 29, 2007
    +1 but don't just look at the belt and bearings do a thorough inspection and ask for the service history
    or any records, receipts, etc... Have you driven the car? If not drive it and if everything is good, then yes buy the damn thing:)
    Post some pics. if you could thanks.
     
  5. climb

    climb F1 Rookie

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    #5 climb, Nov 29, 2007
    21k sounds good.

    Get a PPI or at least drive the car for an hour and let it idle when warm and check for overheating and check the synchros and start it several times both hot and cold. turn on all the lights and turn signals etc.

    Buy it and drive it.
     
  6. desire308

    desire308 Formula 3

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  7. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #7 miketuason, Nov 29, 2007
    Wow! she is looks great and as I said, if everything checked out ok then she is about $10K below the value.
    You got a winner there. And thanks for the pics.
     
  8. PittsS2APilot

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    #8 PittsS2APilot, Nov 29, 2007
    Does the rear end look to be sitting a little low? It may be just the camera angle? Joe
     
  9. desire308

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    #9 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    I think it may be that the car is on an incline in the side view picture...just a guess.
     
  10. Tifosi1

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    #10 Tifosi1, Nov 29, 2007
    cavalino has them priced at 30 to 60K
     
  11. PittsS2APilot

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    #11 PittsS2APilot, Nov 29, 2007
    If it looks that good up close and if it runs, shifts and drives good, I'd say its a good deal. But when you go to look at it, take your time, look for the small stuff and keep a notebook handy. Those little things will ad up fast and can be used to get to the bottom line with pricing. Its a good looking car from what I can see...good luck.
     
  12. desire308

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    #12 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    I am planning to drive up after the weekend. It's not too far...about 400 miles so I can make it up the intersate pretty fast ;)
     
  13. dinogt4guy

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    #13 dinogt4guy, Nov 29, 2007
    Does look to be sitting a tad lower in the rear judging from the wheel to wheel well gap, but may be amplified a bit because it appears to be parked on an incline. The pics otherwise look great and if it checks out ok, for 21K is an awsum deal!

    Cheers!
     
  14. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #14 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 29, 2007
    That is exactly my all time favorite Ferrari, an 81 or 82 2Vi, red/tan, single mirror, no extra crap. Just clean and nice. I love it. Makes me feel 13 again.
     
  15. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #15 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 29, 2007
    What part of Florida is it in?
     
  16. sparta49

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    #16 sparta49, Nov 29, 2007
    Cavallino is smoking crack. Maybe 60K for one in museum condition. $21 for this one seems fair.
     
  17. desire308

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    #17 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    It originated in Texas and was there until 04 and went to Naples for a few years. Clean CarFax.
     
  18. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #18 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 29, 2007

    That's good for you. Texas is much kinder to these things than Florida is as far as rust goes.
     
  19. 308GTS

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    #19 308GTS, Nov 29, 2007
    I think that car is at T. Rutlands isn't it?
     
  20. desire308

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    #20 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    Do you know the car???
     
  21. irondogmike

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    #21 irondogmike, Nov 29, 2007
    so is the one in reno off?but this one may give you more money left in your pocket,I do love those tan seats and carpet though,go look at it and drive it,good luck desire308
     
  22. desire308

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    #22 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    For now the one in Reno is off...and it's back up on eBay [for the 3rd time]. The smoke issue and compression had me concerned. Transporting the car for 2K, especially a diy ,just doesn't make sense if I can't see the car and get a full PPI [which the seller kept avoiding when I brought it up]. Best for someone closer to consider the car.
     
  23. irondogmike

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    #23 irondogmike, Nov 29, 2007
    if he was avoiding the ppi, then it was good you listened to your gut,good for you,maybe it happen for a reason,I belive that,it happen to me a few times and now I'm a happy camper
     
  24. irondogmike

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    #24 irondogmike, Nov 29, 2007
    go on www.nada.com and you'll find a close idea what the market value is!
     
  25. desire308

    desire308 Formula 3

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    #25 desire308, Nov 29, 2007
    Hmmm...that shows a big diff from the QV. How many people go to nada for market pricing on exotics? I ran some Porsche Turbo numbers and they appear conservative.
     
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