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HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THE MONDIAL

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  1. cmiller69@msn.com

    [email protected] Rookie

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    Hello fellow Ferrari fanatics. I've been on here a year or so but never introduced myself. Current owner of a 1986 3.2 Mondial Cab and a 1995 355GTB.
    I have come to a conclusion that the Mondial might just be the best Ferrari ever made but yet it gets little respect. Granted, it's not fast, little goofy looking, has back seats, but I can drive it everyday with no problems. If I have one it's usually simple and not expensive to fix, where as if my 355 burps it costs me $2k. I owned a 88 Mondial 3.2 and sold it to buy the 355 and soon realized I can afford to drive it but a couple of times a month so I went and bought another Mondial. Anyway, I'm in Indiana and it's snowing up to 4" today and depressed because I am done driving until the spring.
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  2. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Welcome! Nice Moondog! Sorry about the snow. :(
     
    UroTrash, Dec 5, 2010
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  3. hank sound

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    Not "goofy looking" one bit................OK, maybe YOURS is............but not MINE:):):)

    And I like your wheels as well.

    Happy Holidays,

    Hank
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  4. Michael B

    Michael B F1 Rookie Owner

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    Hank - that is hilarious!

    I luv good humor.
     
    Michael B, Dec 6, 2010
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  5. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    The problem is Mondi's don't PHOTOGRAPH well.

    In person they are actually QUITE stunning....

    Great car Moondog! Thanks for posting

    Jedi
     
    Jedi, Dec 6, 2010
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  6. sk8rpatty

    sk8rpatty Formula Junior

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  7. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    The Mondial is a classic and instantly recognizable as a Ferrari to the general public. I like it.
     
    blackbolt22, Dec 30, 2010
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  8. WarrenF355

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    If you're in southern Indiana, I'd love to come drool on it!
     
    WarrenF355, Dec 30, 2010
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  9. JoeZaff

    JoeZaff F1 Veteran Owner

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    I know people think I am crazy, but I have driven countless different Ferrari models. There really isn't another Ferrari I rather own.

    It is my absolute favorite.

    Welcome back to the fold.


    Here is my girl...right before her long winters nap :(

    and another out in the wild
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  10. dailyferraridriver

    dailyferraridriver Formula 3 Owner

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    I've always liked the look - still think Ferrari design (yes, pinin.) peaked in the '80s. Don't get me wrong, I love the '85 308 GTS - but I don't see the issue people have with the Mondial.

    Also - I like the over the top side air vents of the 3.2 vs the smaller, more subtle T's.

    sk8rpatty - very nice shot!

    Erik
     
    dailyferraridriver, Dec 30, 2010
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  11. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    Very true.
     
    VTChris, Dec 31, 2010
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  12. pearsonhaus

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    Nice looking cars...
     
    pearsonhaus, Jan 1, 2011
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  13. jsa330

    jsa330 F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I've never thought that the Mondial was a poor design. Like all other models, it looks better in some colors than others.

    Speaking of "burping," my '83 308 GTS burped recently and it set me back $1,700.00.
     
    jsa330, Jan 1, 2011
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  14. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Sounds like more of a belch.
     
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  15. RedBody

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    I love the Mondial; Saw a 3.2 that really stood out, was silver/blue. The guy absolutely adored it. Agree that they do look a lot better in person than in pictures, though.
     
    RedBody, Jan 2, 2011
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  16. judge4re

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  17. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    My 3.2 Mondial Cab got more attention from other people than any Ferrari I've owned. It was a fun car-- it's unfortunate that mine was such a lousy example. Maybe some day I'll get a better one.
     
    donv, Jan 2, 2011
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  18. sk8rpatty

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    Thanks! We call it the Wine Country car for a reason! That was taken in the Napa Valley. We drove the car down from Vancouver BC to So Cal in 3 days, with this stop in Napa. That trip also included the Big Sur coast, too much fun! 70K miles and still running good....(said knocking on wood)
     
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  19. sjmst

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    +1
     
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