buying a mondial

mike55 · 07-20-2008, 02:02 PM

new to the forum. i'm looking into the mondial cabriolet.

is there a thread or resource that tells one about this particular model? i.e. best years, what to watch for, major service intervals, etc.. also, is there a recommended dealer for these cars?

any and all help is appreciated. thx,

mike

stile - alpine · 07-20-2008, 05:25 PM

Mike, welcome to the forum! Have you looked at the Mondial's Buyer's Guide?

If not, you should, it's a great source of information.

Other than that, the Mondial specialists in the forum shall give you a hand

Chrishawk4 · 07-20-2008, 08:20 PM

Welcome to the forum Mike! Good luck with the search for the Mondial, and as Stile said the buyers guide is a great source of information.

Chris

Boxer · 07-23-2008, 06:26 AM

You can download the guide from:

http://www.ferrarilife.com/library/guides.php

Malcqv · 07-24-2008, 01:46 PM

The only real issue I have had with my QV is a problematic fuse box. There are various fixes. The two circuits I had problems with were the Fuel Pump and turn signal fuses. The latter is next to the fuel pump fuse, which is why I think it was affected. I think the A/C and cooling fans are two other circuits that can cause problems.

Obvious one is the dreaded corrosion. Check the bottom of the B pillar for signs of it, but fenders (wings) and anywhere subjected to large amounts of water.

Cambelts every two years, though some people will say this is overkill.

gincledon · 08-05-2008, 12:02 PM

I have had my 83 Cab for about 8 years and have enjoyed it allot. It is a very underrated and under priced Ferrari. Fun to drive, plenty of room, and good performance. the only drawback that I have always had is the top is hard to put up and down, so it stays down all the time.

07-20-2008, 02:02 PM	#1
mike55 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver,B.C. Ferrari Life Posts: 1	buying a mondial new to the forum. i'm looking into the mondial cabriolet. is there a thread or resource that tells one about this particular model? i.e. best years, what to watch for, major service intervals, etc.. also, is there a recommended dealer for these cars? any and all help is appreciated. thx, mike

07-20-2008, 05:25 PM	#2
stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,856 Name: stile	Mike, welcome to the forum! Have you looked at the Mondial's Buyer's Guide? If not, you should, it's a great source of information. Other than that, the Mondial specialists in the forum shall give you a hand "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

07-20-2008, 08:20 PM	#3
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Welcome to the forum Mike! Good luck with the search for the Mondial, and as Stile said the buyers guide is a great source of information. Chris “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

07-23-2008, 06:26 AM	#4
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,772	You can download the guide from: http://www.ferrarilife.com/library/guides.php Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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07-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#5
Malcqv Owner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manchester UK Ferrari Life Posts: 271	The only real issue I have had with my QV is a problematic fuse box. There are various fixes. The two circuits I had problems with were the Fuel Pump and turn signal fuses. The latter is next to the fuel pump fuse, which is why I think it was affected. I think the A/C and cooling fans are two other circuits that can cause problems. Obvious one is the dreaded corrosion. Check the bottom of the B pillar for signs of it, but fenders (wings) and anywhere subjected to large amounts of water. Cambelts every two years, though some people will say this is overkill.

08-05-2008, 12:02 PM	#6
gincledon Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 8	I have had my 83 Cab for about 8 years and have enjoyed it allot. It is a very underrated and under priced Ferrari. Fun to drive, plenty of room, and good performance. the only drawback that I have always had is the top is hard to put up and down, so it stays down all the time.