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Top 9 Mondial Myths and Top 9 Mondial Facts
Top 9 Mondial Myths
- Was Ferrari’s entry level car
Was more expensive than the 308/328 which were actually the real ‘entry level’ cars in the lineup
- Slow
This is the fault of 2 of the 3 major US publications that had poor lukewarm performance results for the Mondial 8 35 years ago. 1 of the 3 of the publication had great results … all subsequent articles on the qv, 3.2 and t had great performance stats on par with the competition.
- Unsuccessful model
One of the most successful models in Ferrari history, selling over 6,000 examples
- Unusable rear seats
No more inadequate then most 2+2 of the time. It will not be comfortable – but very functional if the folks riding are not very tall
- Maintenance Nightmare
Only cars that have been neglected, they are mechanically similar to the 308/328/348 – a properly maintained one is quite reliable
- Not a ‘real’ Ferrari
Every bit of a Ferrari with the same exact engine as the 308/328/348, and was designed by Pininfarina
- Handles Poorly
Many formal articles often praised is handling and there are many mentions that it handled better than the 308/328
- Universally panned ascetically
Pictures simply don’t seem to do justice to these cars. I’ve received overwhelmingly positive comments on and off the street.
- They are ‘cheap’
Latest auction prices for pristine examples have come in near or over $100,000
Top 9 Mondial Facts
- Only mid-engine, 4 seat convertible in the world
- Side strakes are ‘real and functional’ not decorative
- Was a PPG Pace car for Indy
- Direct successor to the 308 GT4
- Many Ferrari “Firsts” (Adjustable Shocks, Valeo, ABS, Power Steering)
- Gives you full access to full access Ferrari owner perks, such as Track Events, owners only tours of the museum, clubs and associations
- Can be maintained by owners reasonably well (8, qv, 3.2)
- Has been consistently updated throughout its 14 year lifecycle – with 4 very different car models
- Many famous previous owners like Michael J Fox , Rod Steward, and Ice-T.
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