Mondial-World's most underrated exotic

Amen.

You should try a T... It does handle better than a 328, and its faster.

 

Cause very few buyers could really give a damn.Forget the cheezsy this and that,forget that cabs look like a rolling Gucci and out handle 99% of everything out there and on the interstate can run down jap bikes like F14s on Cessnas,forget the bargain price and FORGET RESALE.The reason you must get just the right model is because these Cars cost too much not to consider the investment value.It must be considered an expendable asset and liquidation value is always a major concern,especially to your wife.To remain valuable the model must be of interest to owners of Cars of higher Ferrari heirarchy and stature,especially from a world market standpoint.You better love your sammie Mondial cause your gonna have it for a long,long time,its just for sure a model that NOBODY will ever write a big check for,and when its all said and done there will be very little difference between what the mondi cost and what the euro qv GTB cost.Personally I like red GTSqv euro.Fchat buyers save your coins,GREAT CARS are coming to market every other week at fair prices,be carefull and never,ever buy a mondial.GT4s are ditto. sincerely

 

They all look good. I wouldn't put the Mondial at the top of my Ferrari list, but when you see them mingling with "normal" cars there's no doubt the Mondial is a stylish ride.

There was a red Mondial QV used as a daily driver around where I live a few years back -- never met the guy, but compared to the fleet of BMWs and Lexi that cruise around here the Mondial was maybe the only interesting car on the road.

 

what, you don't like the Mondial ????????
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I'm right there with ya' Joe! Loving every minute of the Mondial. I love the 308 and 328 cars as well, but for me right now the Mondial made the most sense. (Two little kids that are about as car crazy as I am - and I can take both of them AND the wife with to go for a ride and stop for some gelato.) Now from an investment perspective, I'll agree that you're not going to buy a Mondial for that. However, I must agree that I'm surprised at how many looks mine gets in shows with Ferrari's surrounding it worth 10 times and even 50-75 times the value. (410 SuperAmerica, 250 Europa, etc.)

However, do the (production) numbers and you'll see that the limited number of exceptional condition Mondial's out there will be much harder to find than a 308 or 328 in the future. Now we'll all probably be dead before they're "investment grade" - if they ever get there - but as time marches on I believe these little guys will be collectible.

Regardless, if you can buy into your Ferrari dream for around $30-40 grand for an exceptional Mondial - whatever model you prefer - and keep livin' the dream for an average of about $2,500 a year I'd say you're not doin' too bad! Enjoy the hell out of it, that's what it was made for!!!
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Regis speaks as a collector and speculator, not that there is anything wrong with that; he speaks not as a true enthusiast or pure motor kind of guy... more of a Keith Martin.
These guys always lose me once they mention the word 'investment' - they just don't get it.

 

It's OK to present the "investment" side of the picture. Nobody should go in with eyes wide shut. But I think the warning is overstated. My car, (1990 t cab), is gorgeous, I only paid $35k, plus about $5k in refurbishment supplies. It's easy and fun to work on, drives great, and is practical as a daily driver. I don't think it will ever be worth less than what I paid - in fact, since I am carefully refurbishing it from top to bottom, I think that if I ever went to sell it, I would be able to demand a bit more: at least get my $40K back. Well, one thing in my car's favor is that it seems to be one of the few Nero Metallizzato cars in the world. I have yet to see another example in any pre-355 model V8. Not everybody likes it, but once you decide you like it, as I have, the other cars all look plain.

 

Cool, can you post a pic?
Dave

 

for a mid-engine layout, the T Coupe has to be the most complete package I've used. A Ferrari for all occasions - and rare !

 

good for you . .. no minvans around to kill everyone's buzz eh? . .




glad your enjoying your car . .. whether or not you care some people are making fun of you (edit: I meant your car but when you own one of these cars it ends up meaning you doesn't it?) . . you shouldn't care

 

can someone please let me drive their Mondial so I can see what I'm missing? . . .you can drive my car first and tell me "nevermind . . I get it now"

cheers

 

You may have seen the top picture before - I bought the car from an ad here.

The bottom picture is in my garage, otherwise known as Alfetta hell. (the beige car in the background) This picture shows the color better though.
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Shoot, there are always a bunch of them for sale in Cali; stop by for a test drive and bring your bank's phone number with ya

 

My first Mondial was a 3.2 QV metallic black. My next Ferrari was a Grigio Met 700 Mondial T coupe. Have had it since day one, 18.5 years ago. Rosso interior. I just love that car.

 

cheers dude .. my 308 is heavily mod'd but still naturally aspirated . .0-60 in 5.5 sec's . . glad the minivan drivers' are sane around your area and not running ya over

 

dude . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . never mind









my wife wants a Mondial . . . .whoops I slipped

 

Where are you? I am so jealous! That sounds like an even nicer combo!! If you ever want to sell...

 

how much do they weigh?

 

BTW my wife has great taste .. but we disagree on some things .. she thinks her Boxster's pretty cool but whenever I take her for a ride in the 308 she's . ..well like I said before . . "yeah I get it" . . . I took her for a ride in the stock 308 we have and she said "when will you put another motor in this thing so I can drive it" . .. knowing it was unsafe for Cali and the minivan/SUV contingent .

cheers

 

Okay smartass, why don't you list YOUR car on your profile, that way I won't assume (@ss out of YOU and...)

BTW, unless it's a t (or your wife is an athlete or body-builder) I doubt she can drive a Mondial in traffic or town more than twice (no power steering, engaging reverse requires upper body strength, fairly heavy clutch in stop and go traffic, weak A/C, and on...) Big grin for ya