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Does anyone in here actually own a Ferrari?


97integrals
09-23-2004, 11:29 PM
I can't help but notice that everone in here knows a lot about Ferrari's, but I also can't help but notice that it seems like no one in here owns one. Am I just crazy or are you all really big LOSERS!!!!!!!

acrid850
09-26-2004, 09:48 PM
Were just as much loser as sports fans who can't play the sport as well as the pros.

benf355
09-27-2004, 06:46 PM
my dad has two, i hope to one day own a couple, has a 355 and a 360. also been in a 550, diablo, 911 twin

Westworld84
09-28-2004, 02:57 PM
So does that make you a loser too since your here and don't own a Ferrari?

ForbiddenPresence
10-03-2004, 01:41 AM
no that doesn't because he's not trying to be a know-it-all on a car that he can never come closer to owning. if you have some experience, its a different story, but spending time on a car-specific forums of cars they don't have.

fussman238
10-05-2004, 09:05 PM
argh i hate people who are so into xpensive cars like these. I love REAL cars like mitsus hondas and yotas, cars that poeple have theres no better way to say "I have a small penis" then to own one of these rediculously overpriced cars.

acrid850
10-05-2004, 10:29 PM
argh i hate people who are so into xpensive cars like these. I love REAL cars like mitsus hondas and yotas, cars that poeple have theres no better way to say "I have a small penis" then to own one of these rediculously overpriced cars.

Depends on what you mean by "REAL" cars. All those model do great on track...so well that they almost don't exist. Those companies are also the first that comes to mind when it comes to luxury and elegance. Hrm...wait....no.....they're just ecomomy cars. They're cheap...thats all they really got going for em.

As for overpriced cars...if a McLaren F1 is overpriced, why did the company make no money off the cars? A McLaren will also hold its value a lot better than almost any other car.

As for the small penis...thing....I'm not even sink to that level. Some people can have a decent arguement......others have to try and punch below the belt to win.

Jas_M
10-07-2004, 12:51 AM
Yeah, if i suddenly started making millions of dollars a year i'd probably just keep driving my Civic. Sure. :screwy:

Westworld84
10-07-2004, 10:15 AM
Yeah, if i suddenly started making millions of dollars a year i'd probably just keep driving my Civic. Sure. :screwy:

Yeah. A "real car" is a Honda, a Japan-made car? I have a Civic, and I like driving it and its a good car (I never claim to own a Ferrari, or may never will-I'm still only 20). But I would never call it a "real car". Its like going to a muesmen and seeing a famous painting of work that would cost millions to own. Same like luxury and exotic cars. You can admire it, talk about it, see it, ect. What a car to some people may differ from other people. If one likes the higher-end, luxury cars that are built to prowl and are sharp, more power to them. If one likes the everyday, family-type, point-A-to-B, cars, then more power to them. Thats why some people like BMWs, others like Benz. Some like foreign cars, some like American cars.

fussman, your statement comes off as jealous and envy. "rediculously overpriced cars."-is it rediculously overprice? For you and me, yes. But to those who own it, the price is pretty much pocket change. Also, how many Ferraris do you see compare to a Honda? Ferrari makes under 5,000 cars a year.

jeru
11-06-2004, 09:35 AM
I have a 2001 360 6spd.

VS_Acclaim
11-06-2004, 09:50 AM
I have a 2001 360 6spd.
Its as if you just bought a carton of milk... "yeah I got one, bye". :rolleyes:


If you really had one then youd write up a fucken book about it on this forum. :grinyes:

Jims5543
12-25-2004, 06:53 PM
I stopped about a year ago and added up all I have invested in my RX-7 (close to $40K) Then I looked at my brand new Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works that I paid $38K cash for. Then I looked at my wifes certified pre-owned Audi A-6 that I paid $27K cash for. Before the Audi she used to drive a Dakota Quad Cab that we own outright and still own.

So I got to thinking, Why am I not driving a 80K Ferrari instead of owning the Mini and RX-7??

Simple, I chose the 87 RX-7 over the FD because I do not like the image of the FD, that being a my shit doesn't stink one.

Along that reasoning I would prefer my "sleeper" RX-7 that will whip up on almost every Ferrari and give the Enzo a run for its money than have a status symbol car. I love the Mini for what it is a nice little run around car.

I could easily own a Ferrari but choose not to for the same reason I will not drive an FD.

turboterror
12-27-2004, 04:20 AM
I've seen a ferrari, does that count?

ScuderiFerrari
12-30-2004, 07:44 PM
I have six, and I love them all.

acrid850
12-31-2004, 05:08 AM
Along that reasoning I would prefer my "sleeper" RX-7 that will whip up on almost every Ferrari and give the Enzo a run for its money

I'd like to see an RX-7 give an Enzo a run for its money, the only think the RX-7 has going by comparison is price (note that value could be argued).

I was talking to a guy back in Oct. at the last ALMS race in Laguna Seca. I was talking to him a bit about a Gallardo he owns and asked him about other cars that he drives and he brought up the fact that he had RX-7 and, just out of curiosity, asked him how it compared to to other cars he owned. He mentioned having fun with the RX-7, but it was no where near as fast as the Lambo and blows head gaskets as if thats what it was built for. Now as much fun as it is to fix blow head gaskets on an RX-7, I'd much rather be driving a Ferrari.

Master Hiko
12-31-2004, 11:58 PM
i dont own a ferrari, my father and uncle do (im 21). but i love my dad's car like its my own and i have freedom to drive it whenever i please, except weekends. we (me,dad,brother,uncle) have a history in road courses (track) and autox. my uncle owns Pistilli Racing and has a 550 and E36 for demo cars. he does all our car work and is the one who taught me how to drive competetively.

its rediculous that you people say a ferrari isnt a "real" car because you cant currently afford one. they arent even that rare, unless you live in East Bumblefuck which judging by your statements, you do. they dont cost millions like you keep suggesting, its just over 100k which isnt expensive for one of the most refined car makers in history. many people buy them as investments and such, which a lowbrow like yourself wouldnt understand. ferrari makes purpose-built cars, and the purpose is performance so the price reflects that. not many manufacturers make a car solely for one purpose. a viper is built to be fast and nothing else, an Evo/Sti (which i love) are damn fast but not purpose built.as far as the penis comment, your an idiot and i dont care to amuse myself by ripping you apart. i can just look at my dick and know you got owned. my dick>>>>>>you

as for the guy with FC, i hope you mean in the 400m otherwise id hate to be the one to break it to you that on a track, youd get your ass handed to you. im not saying you car's slow and you may very well beat an enzo in a drag with that much into your rotary, but drags arent where you test car performance anyway. the track is where its at and thats what the enzo was built for

Mr. Northface
03-05-2005, 08:57 PM
Master Hiko:

Well put :)

People won't understand unless they are behind the wheel of a Ferrari & putting the car through it's paces. The exquisit sounds from the motor & way that the vehicle handles on the road...there is nothing like it.
Sure there are other vehicles for less that can either match the handling, or exceed & are quicker, but again....that's not the point. These vehicles are all about pure performance. They perform effortlessly in ALL aspects of pure driving, not like say some other vehicle that are only good in straight line performance, or great at braking & not that good in handling.
It shouldn't matter if you can or can't afford one, it is just the fact that you should respect the car, not hate towards them.

Do I own one currently? No. Can I afford to buy any one I wish? Yes. Should I be hated for having this ability? No. I am not flaunting this ability or trying to rub it in anyones face. Just do yourself a favor. If you cannot afford to buy one, go to something like exoticcar.com or one of thoses sites & rent one for a weekend or even a day & you'll understand.
Flat out they are awesome. ---About the penis joke...... :rofl: it makes me laugh....

Jims5543
03-07-2005, 12:18 PM
as for the guy with FC, i hope you mean in the 400m otherwise id hate to be the one to break it to you that on a track, youd get your ass handed to you. im not saying you car's slow and you may very well beat an enzo in a drag with that much into your rotary, but drags arent where you test car performance anyway. the track is where its at and thats what the enzo was built for

I can understand how a casual observer wouldn't give my FC a second glance and that is the whole reason I have it. I have attended open track days with my FC and its set up to run hard and fast. My car sits in the pits before the 1st run group and no one gives it a second look. After the first run group I am being visited by lots of other drivers wanting to know whats up with the car.

It weighs 2500 lbs and has 460HP. It has upgraded brakes and a fully adjustable suspension. I runs the 1/4 mile in the low 11 second range and out handles Factory Five Cobras. The only thing limiting this car is my abilities. It is much more car than I am driver.

As for the guy with the Ferrari who complains about his RX-7's head gasket blowing a lot?? I am speechless. He obviously doesnt know cars.


Dont get me wrong. I LOVE Ferraris!! If I had money to burn I would park one in the garage next my my RX-7 without a doubt. But, I have to be realistic. While I could arrange my finances to afford one but could I care for it? I would imagine upkeep is a bitch for one of them.

HB.
04-02-2005, 12:49 AM
many people buy them as investments and such, which a lowbrow like yourself wouldnt understand.

Wow, I can't believe you just made that statement. Anyone with a grain of knowledge about good investments will tell you in a heart beat that a car is one of the worse investments on this planet.


ferrari makes purpose-built cars, and the purpose is performance so the price reflects that.



I'm speechless...I don't know whether just to say "Porsche GT3" and leave it at that or to debate your in-accurate statement. I give you that Ferrari is focused on performance, but its performance does not justify its price. The Porsche GT3 out performs the 360 in just about every category, and costs almost half the price of the F-car. If you know anything about Porsche, you know that they are the most profitable auto maker in the world. So if an automobile that's intended for performance only, out performs another car costing almost twice as much as it does, and the profit margin that Porsche makes off its vehicles is insane, how can you say the price of the F-car reflects its performance? :uhoh: What you are paying for is heritage, styling, exclusiveness, and performance. I love the GT3, but I'd still rather own the 360 if given a choice.

porscheguy9999
04-04-2005, 04:48 PM
If you know anything about Porsche, you know that they are the most profitable auto maker in the world. So if an automobile that's intended for performance only, out performs another car costing almost twice as much as it does, and the profit margin that Porsche makes off its vehicles is insane,

I think that is because they arent owned by anyone. Therefore, they don't have to share profits with anyone. Lexus makes more money than Porsche, but not in scale. Lexus has to pay Toyota (Toyota owns Lexus for those who don't know). Porshce makes more in scale per unit sold to units made. So, Ferrari pays Fiat for every Ferrari sold. Porsche pays no other party (besides its employees of course). Correct me if I'm wrong.

I love the GT3, but I'd still rather own the 360 if given a choice.

Same here. The exclusivity of it has much more on the GT3. Both are great track cars, and good road cars. But one is just more favored in the public eye.

That, and I once got a ride in my dad's cousin's 360 Modena. It's a sweet car. But I am sure the GT3 is just as nice.

HB.
04-04-2005, 06:15 PM
I think that is because they arent owned by anyone. Therefore, they don't have to share profits with anyone. Lexus makes more money than Porsche, but not in scale. Lexus has to pay Toyota (Toyota owns Lexus for those who don't know). Porshce makes more in scale per unit sold to units made. So, Ferrari pays Fiat for every Ferrari sold. Porsche pays no other party (besides its employees of course). Correct me if I'm wrong.





You sir, are correct.

RandomTask
04-27-2005, 11:20 AM
...that will whip up on almost every Ferrari and give the Enzo a run for its money than have a status symbol car.


I'm jaw dropped. I don't doubt the fact that your RX-7 could be fast, that I don't doubt at all. The Enzo has an 11.3 1/4 mile. I can see it now "well I run a 10.5 1/4", Which is not hard for a rotary engine to do mind you. But let me see, I wonder if I would be more comfortable at 180mph (provided your car can go that fast) in an enzo, or an RX-7? An enzo, or even a 360 Modena will out handle your car PERIOD. You will not 'give it a run for its money'. I don't want to sound like a dick, i just thought that to be an extremely ignorant and arrogant statement.

TexasF355F1
04-29-2005, 01:34 PM
A ferrari has nothing to do with status. if that's why someone wants and loves ferraris then they are posers and don't understand and cannot comprehend the true meaning of owning a ferrari.

Supra-Devil
05-15-2005, 03:15 AM
I can't help but notice that everone in here knows a lot about Ferrari's, but I also can't help but notice that it seems like no one in here owns one. Am I just crazy or are you all really big LOSERS!!!!!!!

well why watch a movie if your not the actor no use watching it is there ?

BMW-Hamann
10-26-2005, 02:17 AM
I have Ferrari F360 Challenge Stradale & WRX full modified. Before you own a ferrari and drive it fast, you can't give a fair comment about it.

Here is the link where I posted about my CS & WRX including photos & video shot:
http://www.jabbasworld.net/viewtopic.php?t=25355&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

The wrx mod list is on 2nd page.

Cheers

mcastro16
11-19-2005, 06:38 PM
I'd like to see an RX-7 give an Enzo a run for its money, the only think the RX-7 has going by comparison is price (note that value could be argued).

I was talking to a guy back in Oct. at the last ALMS race in Laguna Seca. I was talking to him a bit about a Gallardo he owns and asked him about other cars that he drives and he brought up the fact that he had RX-7 and, just out of curiosity, asked him how it compared to to other cars he owned. He mentioned having fun with the RX-7, but it was no where near as fast as the Lambo and blows head gaskets as if thats what it was built for. Now as much fun as it is to fix blow head gaskets on an RX-7, I'd much rather be driving a Ferrari.

I just bought a 1999 360 and so far the back end pulls out all the time! I'm concerned that there is something wrong with the car! My M3 has done so well maybe I'm use to the grip of the M3! Any feedback from 360 owners?

fezza
11-29-2005, 12:36 PM
hey i dont drive a ferrari 360 but my dad does and a porche(or how eva you spell it) and it realy annoys me when people are always sayin ooo my dad has a impretza or an evo or summit and it goes faster and its cheeper thats not the point ferraris are just amazing they are amazingly crafted italian cars that sound sooooo good and hey some people can afford them and some cant thats life

JLad10687
12-02-2005, 10:26 AM
I have 2 quick questions for the Ferrari owners in here...

1. Why do you HAVE to own more then one?

2. Can I have one?

JLad10687
12-02-2005, 10:27 AM
And what kind of jobs do you guys have and can I have one of them too?

turboterror
12-15-2005, 03:14 PM
1 Ferrari? Who doesn't?

GT_Owner
07-17-2006, 05:05 PM
i don't own a ferrari but rather own a porsche

i have pics

cambece
08-02-2006, 04:35 PM
I don't own a Ferrari. Why do you ask? Are you looking to get rid of one? I'll take it. Oh boy I hope it's black.

jeru
08-19-2006, 10:36 AM
Wow, This thread is still alive after all this time.... ???
I really do have a 360. Here is a video for proof. I just picked up a 06 Carrera S too. In my sig.

http://www.jerusplace.com/vids/fuchs2.avi

threadbare
09-26-2006, 06:56 AM
Here is a video for proof.
http://www.jerusplace.com/vids/fuchs2.aviSepulveda Blvd?

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