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308 GT4 or Mondial QV

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by rmdferrari, Jan 8, 2005.

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  1. rmdferrari

    rmdferrari Formula 3

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    #1 rmdferrari, Jan 8, 2005
    Yes, I'm sure this has been answered a dozen times before but I'm going to buy one or other of these and need some help. The members of the Sussex Ferrari Owners Club have been a great help so far, but is there anyone out there who has owned/owns both and can point me in th right direction?

    I've got two young kids to fit in the rear occasionally so the bigger QV may be more practical, but a GT4 is rumoured to be the better drive. I'm looking at a QV this week reg. no. FRW 411Y (red, 10 owners, '83) anyone know this car, or owned it! Has nearly 60K showing, is this major service a "must do now", on could it wait a year.

    Thanks for your help.
     
  2. snj5

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    #2 snj5, Jan 8, 2005
    Without going into detail, you should get a ride in both. But my impression is:
    GT/4 - a bit more simple, raw and sporty
    Mondial - a bit more modern, refined and GT

    Depends what you want - Mondials are a bit roomier, but they are heavier as well. I'm sure the GT/4 guys will chime in.
    Both are terrific bargains and great cars. Now's the time to buy as well.
     
  3. 208 GT4

    208 GT4 Formula 3

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    #3 208 GT4, Jan 8, 2005
    I think snj5 summed up my thoughts also.

    Only the last of the line 3.4T Mondials were any quicker that the 308GT4.

    However the Mondial is probably a lot better for regular use?
     
  4. Michael B

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    #4 Michael B, Jan 8, 2005
    Yes, this has been asked many times before... And I think last time there was actually a poll. I think the poll went to the Mondial as the best choice. Might be for the fact that it can be considered somewhat "modern."

    Heck, I like them both. I would have bought a GT4, but found a Mondial t that could not be equaled.
     
  5. snj5

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    #5 snj5, Jan 8, 2005
    statistically, that poll was a dead even draw - everybody wins!
    :)
     
  6. thecarreaper

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    #6 thecarreaper, Jan 8, 2005
    308gt4.
     
  7. davidgt4

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    #7 davidgt4, Jan 9, 2005
    Depends what you want:
    More raw, classic feel vs relative modernity and refinement
    My daughters and their mates (ages 10-14) manage short trips in the back of the GT4 OK.
    It would be good to see another fairly local one!
     
  8. snj5

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  9. 1975gt4don

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    #9 1975gt4don, Jan 10, 2005
    U rock! Long live Webers. Great and accurate nutshell outline on GT4 vs. Mondial.

     
  10. BERTONE

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    #10 BERTONE, Jan 10, 2005
    Hi,

    Use the search option at the top of the page, type in GT4 and you will get everything ever written about it on here including polls, prices, colours, interiors etc. Theres even a GT4 V Mondial poll! Check out the UK section to for a European prospective on the GT4!
     

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