| Author | Message | ||
| Yoshi Ace (Tiger_ace)
Junior Member Username: Tiger_ace Post Number: 195 Registered: 5-2003 |
I do remember similar post in May or June, and my general impression on that post was that you don't take Ferrari to Walmart nor Sam's nor Home Depot. Back then, I thought if there is enough trunk space, why not? I do take my car whereever I think is safe. Just try to avoid bowling alley, movie theaters, and major sports event. These 3 places, my Porche, Corvette, even BMW were damaged (bashed windshields, triangle window, keyed on the side, etc) I guess it also depends on neighborhood & location, too. | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 784 Registered: 2-2001 |
I have taken my 308 to Lowes to pick up 2x4s. Just had them hanging out of the top. Now that is a sight to see. | ||
| Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
Junior Member Username: Tennlee Post Number: 175 Registered: 2-2002 |
I do the little runs in the Ferrari too. My four year old and I went through the Krystal's (White Castle for some of you) drive-thru, about the cheapest burger on the planet, and I used coupons! Hehe... we got some stares. | ||
| Darryl - TR&328 (Tr328)
New member Username: Tr328 Post Number: 38 Registered: 6-2003 |
I drive my ferrari to Home Depot and other similar places as long as I can get a good parking space away from everyone. Enjoy your car! | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 652 Registered: 11-2002 |
Went to the McDonald's drive threw today. $1 Chicken Mcnuggets. Got a lot of stares JLM 348 Spider | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 739 Registered: 6-2002 |
Mark- lol! You guys are great, exotics are meant to be DRIVEN! Mid-engine cars generally don't have much of a trunk, but they have a lot of LEGROOM! Don't count that out! Now, who has straped some 10' sections of Electrical Conduit to the top of their car? (insulated with microfiber towels of course! ;) Best! Ben. | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1667 Registered: 5-2001 |
I do ALL my errands in the Ferrari, just makes this "work" more fun...dry cleaners, drug store, grocery store. Yesterday I went to Costco, got some cheap gas ($1.91) then loaded up the gigantic bags of cat food, kitty litter and other crapola. I go to Lowe's and Home Depot too, heck even Walmart and Target. Why not? | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 693 Registered: 10-2001 |
Thanks Martin, Next time I see your Ferrari at the Walmart I'm going to borrow it. Thanks for being such a nice guy  What was your vin number again? I've got to get some keys made. LOL Oh yeah... later I'm coming over for some Greek food. Save me some okay? | ||
| jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
Member Username: Atheyg Post Number: 381 Registered: 8-2002 |
A while back I was sitting in my work truck at a shopping center a guy pulls up in his brand new BMW Z3 and goes into the store. A few minutes later a POS van pulls up real close to him and a bunch of kids get out and one smacks his fender hard with the van door puts a big ding in it, they don't notice or could care less what they did and go into the store. Seeing it pissed me off so I wrote a note for the BMW owner with the vans Lic no and left it on his windshield. People just dont care or are jealous of nice cars, sooner or later a nice car will get whacked good and have some dings I never park in a general area, if I can't find a good safe spot I'll park far enough away to find one, I don't care if I have to walk a few minutes to save my car from idiots! | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5754 Registered: 5-2001 |
Mark, I hope you understand that I do not think I have to ask anymore. You are welcome to anything any of us in a group is doing. I hate to invite people person by perosn. You are welcome to ANYTHING we do! ALWAYS! | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 692 Registered: 10-2001 |
"Are you coming out on Sept 6th to Moroso? How about dinner after? Byron is in town." Thanks for asking Martin, I'm going to be there. Just making plans now. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5747 Registered: 5-2001 |
Well, it was a quick trip that is for sure! The guy at delivery stared at me blank when I pulled up picking up plumbing supply. priceless Was totally cool though, could not believe a V8 had only 3.5L. When I told him I had a V8 engine with 2L he almost fainted. I know guys I do it all the time myself. I actually have to go to our regular Home Depot later as well. Ah and yes, pick up goat cheese and milk from Publix for some nice greek food tonight Reg. door dings, have not had one yet. Just park away from there. Mark, you know I hate Walmart as well. I am always there for the same reason. BTW it is the one next to your house that I frequent. If a Ferrari is in the parking lot it is likely me Are you coming out on Sept 6th to Moroso? How about dinner after? Byron is in town. | ||
| mike montoya (Racer_f50)
New member Username: Racer_f50 Post Number: 31 Registered: 6-2003 |
i take my Enzo to stores all the time. no big deal really, nobody stares too much or dings the doors. too bad it's hard to fit stuff in a 1:18 scale model, though... | ||
| S Rovito (Riv)
New member Username: Riv Post Number: 20 Registered: 9-2002 |
Ive never seen a Walmart lot with so few cars, looks like a good place for a concours, ha! | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Intermediate Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 1124 Registered: 10-2001 |
I bring my Europa to Home Depot all the time. Also to grocery stores. Everything fits although I don't have as much stuff as in that NSX picture! But my front and rear compartments are a decent size, and there's always the passenger seat. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 688 Registered: 10-2001 |
Guy at NSXprime says he hates Wal Mart. Too many good deals! He got it all in.  | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1140 Registered: 10-2002 |
Martin, I do that all the time in the 348 Challenge. Home Depot, Costco, Target... you name it. It's a trip loading things into the front of the car... people stare, but smile. | ||
| Jamil Jamal (Jameel)
Junior Member Username: Jameel Post Number: 109 Registered: 9-2002 |
Oh my god Martin, how could you :-) | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2359 Registered: 7-2001 |
Bob, you got a 355 Spider? | ||
| P. Thomas (Ferrari_fanatic)
Member Username: Ferrari_fanatic Post Number: 579 Registered: 4-2003 |
Home Depot is OK. Now if you told us you were picking up the cement mixer on your way back. LOL | ||
| G. Green (Mr_green)
Junior Member Username: Mr_green Post Number: 94 Registered: 8-2003 |
Martin, I hope some Idiot doesn't ding you're car. | ||
| S Rovito (Riv)
New member Username: Riv Post Number: 19 Registered: 9-2002 |
I took my 348 spyder through the Mcdonalds drive-thru for the first time this weekend. Usually you wait 1-2 minutes but noooooo not this time, I sat for about 15 min waiting for my #2 value meal hoping I wouldnt over heat. As for Home Depot lightbulbs nuts and bolts only. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1465 Registered: 3-2001 |
Home Depot is one of the few places I take mine. One of my favorite stores... I'm there too often. | ||
| les brun (Labcars)
Junior Member Username: Labcars Post Number: 140 Registered: 1-2003 |
Forget "how could you..", it's "why not?" There's still no better way from point A to point B!! | ||
| Brian W (Jetx)
Junior Member Username: Jetx Post Number: 94 Registered: 6-2003 |
Why (re: nasty comments)? I've taken mine a few times.... | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5744 Registered: 5-2001 |
Have to pickup some plumbing fixtures and stuff for our renovation. No concrete bags this time So by the time I am back I would like to have some nasty comments of "how could you.." |