I finally got one!! Ferrari 308GTSI

Frank C · 07-12-2008, 06:56 PM

Hello Fellas,
I'm in.....I finally bought one! I have dreamed of owning a Ferrari since I was a child, and it's finally happened for me.
I found a 1980 308GTSI in great condition, with low miles, and for a fair price. It's red with black interior. I was going to hold out for a carb 308, but I couldn't pass this one up.

I'll post pic's as soon as it's delivered this week.

If I can buy one anyone can......you just have to want it bad enough to make it happen!!

I'll let you know how it goes....I have NEVER even driven any Ferrari yet!!

Chaio,

Frank

Chrishawk4 · 07-12-2008, 07:11 PM

Congratulations Frank! It must be a great feeling to finally own a Ferrari

So you never test drove the 308?

Chris

Frank C · 07-12-2008, 07:24 PM

Thanks Chris!!
No, I didn't test drive it, and I have not even seen it yet! Sounds scary, but I am buying it from a Ferrari dealer whom I trust, so I bought it sight unseen. I was sent 50 or so pictures along with all of the service records to go over.

The car looks perfect, and the records are up to date and go way beyond the norm, for example the owner had the window motors taken apart and greased, the brake calipers re-furbished, etc.

I hope my first ride in a Ferrari is as good as in my dreams.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 07-12-2008, 10:11 PM

Congrats, Frank. I don't know where you reside but I am sure you picked a good choice for that. No doubt you'll have absolute pleasure from this Ferrari. A start of a beautiful relationship. w/ smiles Jimmy

Pete04222 · 07-13-2008, 12:10 AM

Congrats Frank!!! Glad to hear you finally made your dream come true.

I wouldn't worry about not having driven a Ferrari before. The first Ferrari I ever drove was mine when I went down to pick it up. Did the whole deal via email and phone over about 6 weeks, went down with a cashier's check in my pocket (10 hour drive), the car was exactly as the dealer had presented it, I test drove it, then handed him the check and loaded it up.

I can't wait to see the pictures and hear the stories of your experiences and adventures! Stories from new owners are always the best.

stile - alpine · 07-13-2008, 07:37 AM

that's great news, congratulations!!!

let us know how is your ownership experience, I'm sure it will be great!

Frank C · 07-13-2008, 09:06 AM

Thank you everyone for your interest. I'll post some good pictures when I get the car.....the only thing I don't like about the car is that it is red, but with black boxer trim. I am having it delivered straight to my body shop and having it squared away before I even drive it.....I just don't like the boxer trim!

I live just outside of New York City, and I found the car via Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, NY. The car is currently in Mass, with Copley Motorcars.

FYI, I have nothing but great things to say about Billy at Wide World of Cars, Stu at Copley, as well as Rick and Steve at Putnam Leasing in Stanford, CT.
They all made this stressful (for me!) situation a breeze.

Haggerty's was also awesome for the insurance, costing me only $550 per year with a great policy.

I am really on cloud nine with this, and I still can't believe it's true for a guy like myself.

Ironically enough, 1980 was the year that I graduated from high school and found my first "real" girlfriend!!

Anyway, keep the comments coming....advice and wisdom appreciated!!

Franco

archiegibbs · 07-13-2008, 12:26 PM

Fantastic news Frank, congratulations. I know that waiting feeling, it took about 6 weeks or so from agreeing to by mine until I collected it, the longest 6 weeks of my life, but it was worth the wait, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

t1fosI · 07-13-2008, 01:01 PM

Congratulations Frank! really made up for you dude!

I bet you are grinning from ear to ear

Enjoy!!!
and lets see some pics.

.

Dmitri · 07-14-2008, 10:41 AM

Congratulations. I'm sure you will love the car, but if something happens and it doesn't work out for you...I'll gladly take it off your hands.

07-12-2008, 06:56 PM	#1
Frank C Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 50	I finally got one!! Ferrari 308GTSI Hello Fellas, I'm in.....I finally bought one! I have dreamed of owning a Ferrari since I was a child, and it's finally happened for me. I found a 1980 308GTSI in great condition, with low miles, and for a fair price. It's red with black interior. I was going to hold out for a carb 308, but I couldn't pass this one up. I'll post pic's as soon as it's delivered this week. If I can buy one anyone can......you just have to want it bad enough to make it happen!! I'll let you know how it goes....I have NEVER even driven any Ferrari yet!! Chaio, Frank

07-12-2008, 07:11 PM	#2
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,836 Name: Chris Hawkins	Congratulations Frank! It must be a great feeling to finally own a Ferrari So you never test drove the 308? 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

07-13-2008, 12:10 AM	#5
Pete04222 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA & Singapore Ferrari Life Posts: 5,511	Congrats Frank!!! Glad to hear you finally made your dream come true. I wouldn't worry about not having driven a Ferrari before. The first Ferrari I ever drove was mine when I went down to pick it up. Did the whole deal via email and phone over about 6 weeks, went down with a cashier's check in my pocket (10 hour drive), the car was exactly as the dealer had presented it, I test drove it, then handed him the check and loaded it up. I can't wait to see the pictures and hear the stories of your experiences and adventures! Stories from new owners are always the best. Capt. Pete '79 308 GTS, '82 Jeep CJ7 Jamboree "Time is what prevents everything from happening all at once."

07-13-2008, 07:37 AM	#6
stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,857 Name: stile	that's great news, congratulations!!! let us know how is your ownership experience, I'm sure it will be great! "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

07-13-2008, 12:26 PM	#8
archiegibbs Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Ferrari Life Posts: 3,923 Name: Archie	Fantastic news Frank, congratulations. I know that waiting feeling, it took about 6 weeks or so from agreeing to by mine until I collected it, the longest 6 weeks of my life, but it was worth the wait, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Archie Last edited by archiegibbs; 07-13-2008 at 01:19 PM.

07-12-2008, 07:24 PM	#3
Frank C Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 50	Thanks Chris!! No, I didn't test drive it, and I have not even seen it yet! Sounds scary, but I am buying it from a Ferrari dealer whom I trust, so I bought it sight unseen. I was sent 50 or so pictures along with all of the service records to go over. The car looks perfect, and the records are up to date and go way beyond the norm, for example the owner had the window motors taken apart and greased, the brake calipers re-furbished, etc. I hope my first ride in a Ferrari is as good as in my dreams.

07-12-2008, 10:11 PM	#4
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 4,374 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Congrats, Frank. I don't know where you reside but I am sure you picked a good choice for that. No doubt you'll have absolute pleasure from this Ferrari. A start of a beautiful relationship. w/ smiles Jimmy

07-13-2008, 09:06 AM	#7
Frank C Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 50	Thank you everyone for your interest. I'll post some good pictures when I get the car.....the only thing I don't like about the car is that it is red, but with black boxer trim. I am having it delivered straight to my body shop and having it squared away before I even drive it.....I just don't like the boxer trim! I live just outside of New York City, and I found the car via Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, NY. The car is currently in Mass, with Copley Motorcars. FYI, I have nothing but great things to say about Billy at Wide World of Cars, Stu at Copley, as well as Rick and Steve at Putnam Leasing in Stanford, CT. They all made this stressful (for me!) situation a breeze. Haggerty's was also awesome for the insurance, costing me only $550 per year with a great policy. I am really on cloud nine with this, and I still can't believe it's true for a guy like myself. Ironically enough, 1980 was the year that I graduated from high school and found my first "real" girlfriend!! Anyway, keep the comments coming....advice and wisdom appreciated!! Franco

07-13-2008, 01:01 PM	#9
t1fosI Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London, UK. Ferrari Life Posts: 1,497	Congratulations Frank! really made up for you dude! I bet you are grinning from ear to ear Enjoy!!! and lets see some pics. . Current: 360 Modena Future: V12...or a Spider. ----------------------------- 'Some people dream of success... while others play the lottery...'

07-14-2008, 10:41 AM	#10
Dmitri Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Ferrari Life Posts: 1,044	Congratulations. I'm sure you will love the car, but if something happens and it doesn't work out for you...I'll gladly take it off your hands. Breck

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