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Fresh Blood - ‘84 308 QV

Discussion in '308/328' started by hawaiizac, Dec 23, 2019.

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  1. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Hawaii and Las Vegas
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    Hawaiizac
    Well, I’ve been a long time stalker here on Ferrari Chat and now after a long arduous soul searching jaunt, I have finally purchased my first Ferrari. - A black on tan 1984 one owner 308 GTSi QV. Just in time for Christmas! For those of you who one day hope to join the clan, I would lay the ground work well in advance with your life mate- ever since I’ve known her, I’ve always said “one day I’ll get a Ferrari and it won’t be a midlife crisis because I’ve been telling you about my plan”... Well, it’s been 27 years of dripping that vision and now, thanks be to God, I finally got my car. Saw it on the internet, got a PPI from a local mechanic and now I’m awaiting delivery. I’m using covered transport to ship it across the country - door to door - from Miami to Las Vegas. It’s amazing times we live in. With the click of a button, I’ve achieved a goal I’ve had since as long as I can remember. Thanks FerrariChat for being part of my journey and encouraging me to make my dreams reality.
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  2. Alex308qv

    Alex308qv Formula Junior

    Jul 1, 2016
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    Congratulations! It's a beauty. Enjoy the holidays!
     
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  3. ferrariowner

    ferrariowner Formula 3

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    Look great. Congratulations. Now you can transition from stalker to contributor!
     
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  4. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Thanks! I certainly hope I can help and you guys being there really boosts confidence that Ferrari ownership and maintenance is an achievable reality. Thank you.
     
  5. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Hawaiizac
    Thanks! You too! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
     
  6. GordonC

    GordonC F1 Rookie
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    Aug 28, 2005
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    Congratulations!!!!

    From a fellow 84 308 GTS QV owner,
    Gordon
     
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  7. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Thanks!!! Pretty stoked.


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  8. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    +1 another 84 GTS QV (49455) owner here, congrats and welcome to the 3x8 family. What’s the S/N of your QV?
     
  9. 308 milano

    308 milano F1 Veteran

    Jan 15, 2007
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    Big congrats and Merry Christmas!
    Black/Tan is probably my absolute favorite color combo for these cars.
     
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  10. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Well, I don’t know. I’m assuming it’s different from the vin?


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  11. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Me too!!!


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  12. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    It’s the last five digits of the VIN
     
  13. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    50801...


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  14. Thomas Magnum

    Thomas Magnum F1 Veteran
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    Feb 24, 2013
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    Nice car! Congrats and Merry Christmas.
     
  15. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Hey Thomas! It’s nice to finally meet you! ;-) thanks for the congratulations!


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  16. energy88

    energy88 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Welcome aboard! That's quite a ride, especially in Nero.
     
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  17. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    That’s probably around Jan. or Feb. production date, I think.
     
  18. Bertocchi

    Bertocchi Formula 3
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    Jan 28, 2004
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    There’s three ways you will find your car when it arrives.

    Exactly as represented.

    Better than represented.

    Not as represented.

    Good luck. Merry Christmas,
     
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  19. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    March! ;-)


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  20. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
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    Jun 20, 2012
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    Well done, mate! And one owner! Has it been regularly driven?
     
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  21. hawaiizac

    hawaiizac Karting

    Mar 29, 2018
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    Well, he said he started it on a regular basis. During PPI it ran well and idled smoothly. It had a major service approx 3,000 mi ago based on records, but that was in late 2011... so it’s only been driven 350 mi a year (if that accumulation was spread out over that time which I doubt). It’s more likely that it’s been started every once in a while and warmed up, then shut down. He’s a car guy, so... fingers crossed. But I’ve budgeted to have fluids flushed and to do a belt swap just in case. I’ll be doing it in Las Vegas. Was thinking of Italy Service? There seemed to be good feedback for them??? Thoughts???


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  22. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
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    Good idea. The belts will time out, although some people push them past the limit with no issue. The brakes are probably rooted, too, but straight forward to rebuild the calipers. Change to braided lines while you're there. Give the leather a drink, lube the throttle pedal if stiff, then drive the thing. Probably a dozen other little niggly things to fix, but (a) you need to drive it to find out, and (b) most of them you can do yourself - I call it Ferrari Occupational Therapy. Have fun!
     
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  23. Cirorsi

    Cirorsi Formula Junior

    Nov 10, 2016
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    Awesome man, nice looking 308. I never get tired at looking at these!
     
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  24. ginoBBi512

    ginoBBi512 F1 Rookie
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    Oct 9, 2016
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    Thats awesome !! Nice car !! Merry Christmas, and may you be granted 1000s of ear to ear smile miles !! PS Black on Tan, best color combo on a Ferrari , I have had my 89 GTS for 20 years and 101,000 miles !
     
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  25. rocket50

    rocket50 Formula 3
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    Congratulations on a great looking car! I was looking for the exact same 308 QV but nothing available during my search so I went with an 88 Met Black /Crema 328. No regrets though. Love my car. Here's to many hours of wonderful driving with your new baby!
     
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