JRV (as always) has br
JRV (as always) has brought up a couple of very salient points. I love the phrase 'tired old cars looking for a new wallet' I've certainly had automotive affairs like that.
I actually seek out tired old cars. I figure if the maintenance has to be brought up to date, if major restoration is needed, any of that Id much rather do myself, or have done by shops I've dealt with for my 20+ years of collecting. That said, we all know entry into a new marque is a challenge. That 308 I mentioned was my first Italian car since an Alfalfa some 12 years earlier. Luckily it was in driveaway condition. I learned the joys and pitfalls of this car in a gentle fashion.
JRV is quite right in one other respect. Out here in SoCal nice 308GT4's are hard to find. Rough ones on the other hand, abound.
So I think we've settled on the 308 or some variant thereof as being best as a starter car. Where (if at all) does the Mondial fit in? Some good Mondial deals pop up frequently out. How about the 400/400i? Lots of nice examples of them around here.
Is that $30K limit I mentioned too low? Will the novice realistically have to expect to pay more for a reasonably safe entry level investment?
Steve
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