New member in Mondial family

esaraiva · 09-09-2009, 02:36 PM

Hi,

I just bought today a 1984 Mondial QV with 70.000 Km and after riding it I just can´t believe how perfect can be a car.
It´s absolutely marvelous and I hope to enjoy it until the end of times.
I have other classics but nothing can be compared to this piece of jewelery.
As soon as possible I'll post photos.
By teh way, does anyone have the user manual digitalized?

Best regards

Saint Bastage · 09-09-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by esaraiva

By teh way, does anyone have the user manual digitalized?

Yep...Its available right here for subscibed users under the "Members" tab. One of the perks of membership here at FL.

Night Life · 09-09-2009, 09:48 PM

Nice buy can't wait for the pics, where are you located and where did you buy it?

esaraiva · 09-09-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Night Life

Nice buy can't wait for the pics, where are you located and where did you buy it?

Sorry I forgot to introduce myself.
My name is Eduardo, I´m portuguese and I live in the North of Portugal, in a town called Vila Real. This town is well known for it´s emblematic eurepean urban circuits of the 1970´s.
Now we are restarting them and in the late two years there were wonderful home races.
So, the people here think speed.
I bought the Mondial in Oporto and I´m waiting for a full revision of the mechanical parts. The former owner also has to change tyres (what a price for Michelin TRX´s here!!!).

Bye

archiegibbs · 09-09-2009, 11:50 PM

Welcome to FL and congrats on your purchase

Granucci · 09-10-2009, 03:40 PM

congrats and that Mondial will be a lot easier to keep than most: the 3x8 engine is bit easier on the pocketbook.

While waiting for the pics, what combo in color.

esaraiva · 09-10-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Granucci

congrats and that Mondial will be a lot easier to keep than most: the 3x8 engine is bit easier on the pocketbook.

While waiting for the pics, what combo in color.

It´s red. I personnaly don´t liker other colours in Ferrari. May be black.

Gcalo · 09-12-2009, 07:48 PM

And waht's wrong with blue?

Welcome to FL.

Keep it serviced and you will enjoy it.

esaraiva · 09-12-2009, 11:48 PM

Hi Gcalo,

It´s really a difficult question you pose me.
I´m also a Ducati fan and I don´t conceive any chance of having a Ducati rather than red.
It seems these brands, Ferrari and Ducati (and also Alfa Romeo) were made to be red. It´s something that´s related with their sportive history, it´s a "tiffosi" theme. May be also a relation with the colour itself, because red has allways been associated with racing. Look at the Formula 1, the most popular here in Europe, and in it´s history all factory Ferraris are red, except in the early beginning, when they were silver.
In conclusion, I don´t dislike other colours in Ferrari, but they don´t seem so sportive to me.

Regards

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 09-13-2009, 01:53 AM

Welcome to FL, Eduardo. Looking forward to your pics and stories. w/ smiles Jimmy

Boxer · 09-13-2009, 07:53 AM

Congratulations and welcome to FL.

Gcalo · 09-13-2009, 10:08 AM

Don't worry, Eduardo, other colors will start looking interesting to you after you get over the "red" shock!!!

Chrishawk4 · 09-19-2009, 10:13 PM

Welcome to the forum!

williamtaylor · 09-20-2009, 12:02 AM

Welcome to FLife.

And welcome to the the Owners Group.

http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/a/

Boxer · 09-20-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esaraiva

Sorry I forgot to introduce myself.
My name is Eduardo, I´m portuguese and I live in the North of Portugal, in a town called Vila Real. This town is well known for it´s emblematic eurepean urban circuits of the 1970´s.
Now we are restarting them and in the late two years there were wonderful home races.
So, the people here think speed.
I bought the Mondial in Oporto and I´m waiting for a full revision of the mechanical parts. The former owner also has to change tyres (what a price for Michelin TRX´s here!!!).

Bye

You have soem great driving roads in your area.

esaraiva · 09-22-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

You have soem great driving roads in your area.

You´re right. And fortunately I also have a very sunny country, where it´s possible to ride almost the whole year with clear and bright days.
It´s a goog place for hollydays.

Bye

Boxer · 09-22-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by esaraiva

You´re right. And fortunately I also have a very sunny country, where it´s possible to ride almost the whole year with clear and bright days.
It´s a goog place for hollydays.

Bye

I have very much enjoyed driving though your area of Portugal. The roads through the Douro valley are stunning.

esaraiva · 09-23-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

I have very much enjoyed driving though your area of Portugal. The roads through the Douro valley are stunning.

It´s funny the coincidence because I live in The Douro area. Vila Real is 30Km far away from the Douro.
Next time you come here, just let me know and I´ll take for a wonderful ride through roads you don´t know.
And we will have a wonderful meal, of course.

Bye

Boxer · 09-23-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esaraiva

It´s funny the coincidence because I live in The Douro area. Vila Real is 30Km far away from the Douro.
Next time you come here, just let me know and I´ll take for a wonderful ride through roads you don´t know.
And we will have a wonderful meal, of course.

Bye

Will do

FBI · 09-24-2009, 06:37 PM

Congrats and welcome!!

Cheers

09-09-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
esaraiva Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vila Real - Portugal Ferrari Life Posts: 34	New member in Mondial family Hi, I just bought today a 1984 Mondial QV with 70.000 Km and after riding it I just can´t believe how perfect can be a car. It´s absolutely marvelous and I hope to enjoy it until the end of times. I have other classics but nothing can be compared to this piece of jewelery. As soon as possible I'll post photos. By teh way, does anyone have the user manual digitalized? Best regards

09-09-2009, 09:48 PM	#3
Night Life Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 2,064 Name: Roberto Giannini	Ciao congratulations and welcome Nice buy can't wait for the pics, where are you located and where did you buy it? Night life........ain't a good life........but it's my life -- Willy Nelson

09-09-2009, 11:50 PM	#5
archiegibbs Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Ferrari Life Posts: 3,922 Name: Archie	Welcome to FL and congrats on your purchase Archie

09-10-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,047	congrats and that Mondial will be a lot easier to keep than most: the 3x8 engine is bit easier on the pocketbook. While waiting for the pics, what combo in color. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

09-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#9
esaraiva Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vila Real - Portugal Ferrari Life Posts: 34	Hi Gcalo, It´s really a difficult question you pose me. I´m also a Ducati fan and I don´t conceive any chance of having a Ducati rather than red. It seems these brands, Ferrari and Ducati (and also Alfa Romeo) were made to be red. It´s something that´s related with their sportive history, it´s a "tiffosi" theme. May be also a relation with the colour itself, because red has allways been associated with racing. Look at the Formula 1, the most popular here in Europe, and in it´s history all factory Ferraris are red, except in the early beginning, when they were silver. In conclusion, I don´t dislike other colours in Ferrari, but they don´t seem so sportive to me. Regards **************** Eduardo Saraiva eduardosaraiv@gmail.com ****************

09-12-2009, 07:48 PM	#8
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	And waht's wrong with blue? Welcome to FL. Keep it serviced and you will enjoy it.

09-13-2009, 01:53 AM	#10
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,547 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Welcome to FL, Eduardo. Looking forward to your pics and stories. w/ smiles Jimmy

09-13-2009, 07:53 AM	#11
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,781	Congratulations and welcome to FL. 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

09-13-2009, 10:08 AM	#12
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	Don't worry, Eduardo, other colors will start looking interesting to you after you get over the "red" shock!!!

09-19-2009, 10:13 PM	#13
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Welcome to the forum! “ 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

09-20-2009, 12:02 AM	#14
williamtaylor Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: US and Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 298	Welcome to FLife. And welcome to the the Owners Group. http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/a/ Resources: Parts List \| Buyer's Guides Last edited by williamtaylor; 09-20-2009 at 12:08 AM.

09-24-2009, 06:37 PM	#20
FBI Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 312	Congrats and welcome!! Cheers

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