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  1. mtmilam

    mtmilam Formula Junior

    Oct 24, 2009
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    Lafayette, LA
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    Mark Milam
    #1 mtmilam, Oct 25, 2009
    Hi,
    Looking to buy a 84 or 85 308. I've just about decided on this model as I like the console with the sliders and toggle swicthes vs. the 328's. I also like the fact they used galvanized or rustproofing in those models. By the way, does this help with rust, even though the cars are 24 years old??

    I'd like to look and sit in one before I continue on my search. Is there any owners in La. or Tx area that would mind showing me their car? I'm looking to buy something in the next month or so.

    Prices seem all over the place, I guess it just depends on how bad someone wants to sell their car.

    Any help or advice is appreciated, I've done some research already and read the buyers guides, Seems like maintence records are a must.

    Thanks
    Mark Milam DDS
    Lafayette, LA. email [email protected] cell 337 654 374
     
  2. 308 milano

    308 milano F1 Veteran

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    #2 308 milano, Oct 25, 2009
    Mark, Best of luck with your search and Welcome to Ferrarichat! Great group of guys here and always willing to help someone out, I'm sure you'll get quite a few offers to stop by and check out their ride! Kim
     
  3. st@ven

    st@ven F1 Rookie

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    #3 st@ven, Oct 25, 2009
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    maintenance records are just paper. Make sure the car is oke by a ppi or similar
    about rust, i find these cars amazingly well preserved against rust, even the older non galvanized ones.

    edit: and of coarse, welcom to the club. You'll find it pretty noce here
     
  4. sindo308qv

    sindo308qv F1 Rookie

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    #4 sindo308qv, Oct 25, 2009
    I used to have an '84 308, great car,very reliable. I purchased her
    with about 35,000 miles and took it up to 75,000 when I sold it.
    Definitely get a ppi from a knowledgeable Ferrari guy. Just keep in
    mind a few things,it is a 30+ year old car. AC is notoriously not great,
    slow window lifts,but all in all fun and beautiful.
     
  5. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #5 miketuason, Oct 25, 2009
    Hi Mark, welcome. I may know someone that might be selling a 1985 GTS QV, Red/tan that has around 45,000 miles, great condition. He is my old neighbor that are very hard to catch as he is always traveling. All I know is he drives his car at least twice a month and always keeps up with the maintenance. Give me some time I will try to go to his house and leave a note. in the mean time if you found a car you like, let me know and I can go with you, I moved down here in Cerritos close to Long beach.
     
  6. mtmilam

    mtmilam Formula Junior

    Oct 24, 2009
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    #6 mtmilam, Oct 25, 2009
    But I may still be interested in your neighbors car, if the price is right...

    I'm in Louisiana and looking just want to at least sit in one before I buy....I have no problem buying one anywhere in the country if its a good clean car...I really don't want to have to start fixing one up.

    Mark M
    Lafayette, La.
     
  7. Piloto

    Piloto Karting

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    #7 Piloto, Oct 27, 2009
    PM sent
    TN
     
  8. speedy

    speedy Formula Junior

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    #8 speedy, Oct 27, 2009
    Bit of advice... Don't rush it. You can very easily get burned by falling in love with the first car you see.
     
  9. FasterIsBetter

    FasterIsBetter F1 Veteran

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    #9 FasterIsBetter, Oct 27, 2009
    I have a nice '78 308 GTS for sale. Carburated cars just sound so great!! And with the Electromotive ignition installed, it starts and runs like the later cars. Not very hard to ship a car from NJ to the Southland. <grin>
     
  10. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 BigTex, Oct 27, 2009
    We have a Louisiana Section and the New Orleans group is pretty active..

    I'd join the FCA, and start checking out the Classifieds in the newsletter....
     
  11. mbk

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    #11 mbk, Oct 27, 2009
    I have a Prugna Ferrari, 38000 miles very good shape. All services up to date.. So call me 310-331-7424. I am interested in selling. California area.
     
  12. ronev

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    #12 ronev, Oct 28, 2009
    Last edited: Oct 28, 2009
    I have a 1985 308 QV, White/Black, Euro version (no smog stuff), recent MAJOR service by Forza in Texarkana. Has 52,000+ kilometers. Well taken care of. Drives beautifully, is beautiful.

    70 miles north of Shreveport.

    email [email protected] or contact Clay Mitchell @ Forza Motorcars (903) 831 4170
     

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