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Looking to enter Ferrari 308 ownership

Discussion in '308/328' started by Dave-G, Oct 3, 2009.

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  1. Dave-G

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    #1 Dave-G, Oct 3, 2009
    Hello; I'm a newbi and currently in the process of purchasing my first Ferrari (84-85 model) . I've been reading a lot the past couple of weeks and understand that one of the most important things to do before a purchase is a PPI. Does anyone know of a good Ferrari Shop near Minneapolis and Maryland ? Thanks for your help !!!
     
  2. miketuason

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    #2 miketuason, Oct 3, 2009
    Hi Dave, welcom to the 308 community, I'm not from your area so I don't know any place but definitely get a PPI by a well reputable shop. And please post some pic of the car of your interest, you will get lots of advise, support, guidance and criticism here. thanks.:)
     
  3. Neonzapper

    Neonzapper F1 Rookie

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    #3 Neonzapper, Oct 3, 2009
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    Welcome!

    For the DC/VA/MD area, this is the best place for a PPI...

    http://www.competizionecars.com/

    (308s are certainly becoming the hot ticket these days!)
     
  4. Dave-G

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    #4 Dave-G, Oct 4, 2009
    Thanks for the welcome !! I'll get some good quality pictures to post. Anyone from Minnesota know of a good shop for a PPI ?
     
  5. fgcfire8

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    #5 fgcfire8, Oct 4, 2009
    just budget a few grand a year for maintenance epected or not about the same as depreciation on new car lol
     
  6. GrayTA

    GrayTA F1 World Champ
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    #6 GrayTA, Oct 4, 2009
    Often if you can get the VIN of a car you are looking at you can find previous owners or people on the board who know the car quite well.

    When I got mine it was only a few days before I was in contact with a previous owner.

    This board WILL be your best resource.


    PDG
     
  7. Dave-G

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    #7 Dave-G, Oct 4, 2009
    One of the cars i'm interested in is a 1985 GTS. Vin # ZFFUA13A5F0055255. Thanks.
     
  8. irondogmike

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    #8 irondogmike, Oct 4, 2009
    your not going wrong going with a qv,you'll enjoy it and it hold the value very well when you resale it in the future.
     
  9. Jeff Kennedy

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    #9 Jeff Kennedy, Oct 4, 2009
    From Wade's QV register:

    http://www.308qvregister.com/1985/55255.htm

    Since the car is registered with Wade he may have more information beyond what is posted.

    Check with Ferrari Market Letter. Gerry keeps records of all cars ever listed in FML as well as other information he has accumulated.

    As for any of your candidate cars try to find out who has performed the recent maintenance. Contact them and try finding out what the records may not tell you - did the car need a lot of sorting to make it right, was the owner having problems quickly resolved or deferring a lot of the issues, are there issues that still need resolution.

    Jeff
     

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