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Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
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Username: Mmayeux73

Post Number: 516
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 9:33 am:   

"So,lets do all that we can to help out our less fortunate,fellow Ferrari lovers,and take these beloved creatures out for a drive alittle more often"

Amen to thank Frank!-I drive by FOD everyday to keep my determination going, not to mention the smile it puts on my face!

I hope it does not take me that long, but if it does, it wil be worth the wait!
I am veryhappy for you Mike, I can only imagine how it feels! She is beautiful and in great condition.

Chris Horner (Cmhorner17)
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Username: Cmhorner17

Post Number: 257
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 7:47 pm:   

Awesome car. Enjoy it!! :-)
Sam Germana (Sjmst)
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Username: Sjmst

Post Number: 27
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 6:09 pm:   

Of course she wouldn't- goes without saying: Red.
Mike Z (Spike308)
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Username: Spike308

Post Number: 43
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 4:22 pm:   

BTW... the wife loves it too...
however, she did not appreciate the comment, "so, what color should the next Ferrari be"
GThomas (Ferrariartist)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrariartist

Post Number: 194
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 6:08 am:   

Beautiful car. Congratulations.

Enjoy!!

GT
William H (Countachxx)
Advanced Member
Username: Countachxx

Post Number: 2879
Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 5:41 am:   

Nice looks immaculate, congrats :-)
Thomas I (Wax)
Junior Member
Username: Wax

Post Number: 127
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 12:24 am:   

I get life-affirming chills along my spine whenever I see a wish fulfilled here.

Beautiful, inside and out.
Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Member
Username: Ron328

Post Number: 261
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 12:24 am:   

Nice pics. Interior looks well-maintained. Enjoy.
Darryl - TR&328 (Tr328)
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Username: Tr328

Post Number: 42
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 12:11 am:   

Congratulations! Now you are hooked! Happy and safe driving.
Sam Germana (Sjmst)
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Username: Sjmst

Post Number: 23
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 10:44 pm:   

Congratulations! 20 years must be the charm. See my post (Finally got one). Your car is a beauty. I'll have to post some pics.
Enjoy.
Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
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Username: Frankieferrari

Post Number: 15
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 10:02 pm:   

P.S. dont know why that came up twice. oh well.
Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
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Username: Frankieferrari

Post Number: 14
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 10:01 pm:   

Add me to the "congrats!" list and 20 year dreamer. (kind of strange...all of the 20 year dreamers.) I first saw a 308 in 1977,when I was 17. Craved one ever since. Asked Santa for one for MANY years,nothing. Finally,turned 40 (2000)And told myself:"This is it,pal. It is time". Always said I would get a Ferrari by the time I was 40. Got it in January of 2001-a month before my 41st! Made due with Vettes since 1985-owned 7- and have a 1991 as my daily driver. But...it wasnt a FERRARI!!! ENJOY!!! There are still alot of 20 (25?) year dreamers out there,who,for now,will have to make due with only being able to SEE one out on the road,for now. So,lets do all that we can to help out our less fortunate,fellow Ferrari lovers,and take these beloved creatures out for a drive alittle more often. Hey,wasnt it a thrill for us,when we were only able to see one out on the road? Its our duty! And,what a brutal duty it is (yeah,right!)
Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
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Username: Frankieferrari

Post Number: 13
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 9:57 pm:   

Add me to the "congrats!" list and 20 year dreamer. (kind of strange...all of the 20 year dreamers.) I first saw a 308 in 1977,when I was 17. Craved one ever since. Asked Santa for one for MANY years,nothing. Finally,turned 40 (2000)And told myself:"This is it,pal. It is time". Always said I would get a Ferrari by the time I was 40. Got it in January of 2001-a month before my 41st! Made due with Vettes since 1985-owned 7- and have a 1991 as my daily driver. But...it wasnt a FERRARI!!! ENJOY!!! There are still alot of 20 (30?) year dreamers out there,who,for now,will have to make due with only being able to SEE one out on the road,for now. So,lets do all that we can to help out our less fortunate,fellow Ferrari lovers,and take these beloved creatures out for a drive alittle more often. Hey,wasnt it a thrill for us,when we were only able to see one out on the raod? Its our duty! And,what a brutal duty it is (yeah,right!)
Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member
Username: Drstranglove

Post Number: 826
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 9:35 pm:   

Welcome to the dream!!!!!!!


DrS
Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member
Username: Mcharness

Post Number: 918
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 7:21 pm:   

Same year as mine. Congrats! What's not to love? I've had mine 10 years now and I still enjoy driving it, looking at it, washing it... beyond description.

Branko Medenica (Branko)
Junior Member
Username: Branko

Post Number: 120
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 7:09 pm:   

I know how you feel, I also had the 20 year dream. Now you can live the dream.
Russ Turner (Snj5)
Member
Username: Snj5

Post Number: 392
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 6:52 pm:   

Gorgeous - congrats!!!!!!!!
dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member
Username: Davehanda

Post Number: 1691
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 6:28 pm:   

well done!
John Pray (Juanito308)
New member
Username: Juanito308

Post Number: 31
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 6:27 pm:   

Congrats Mike!
Glad to hear someone has had a positive experience at Walter's and FOD.
Crawford White (Crawford)
Junior Member
Username: Crawford

Post Number: 143
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 6:20 pm:   

Congrats!!!

I think for being an ER MD you probably deserve 5 Ferraris!

You may be able to write-off the car as a theraputic stress reducer...ask you CPA :-)

Roberto (Cuore_rosso)
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Username: Cuore_rosso

Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 6:05 pm:   

Mike, Bellisima machina! - Hope I can update my profile just like you have done in the near future. It has been a twenty year dream for me as well!
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member
Username: Enjoythemusic

Post Number: 665
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 5:49 pm:   

Mike,

CONGRATS! As from another 20-year dreamer-come-true, enjoy the 308. May she being you good luck, health, and happiness.

Enjoy the Drive,

Steven R. Rochlin
Glen C Winters (Wildwarrior)
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Username: Wildwarrior

Post Number: 31
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 5:43 pm:   

Love it! enjoy her
Lee Hamner (Tennlee)
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Username: Tennlee

Post Number: 177
Registered: 2-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 5:43 pm:   

Beautiful car!
Mike Z (Spike308)
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Username: Spike308

Post Number: 41
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 5:31 pm:   

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Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
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Username: Davey_jones

Post Number: 106
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 5:25 pm:   

Congrats & welcome to the club!
Joe (Jts)
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Username: Jts

Post Number: 20
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:34 pm:   

Well done Mike - congrats.

Lots of pictures please.
BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobd

Post Number: 1474
Registered: 3-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:25 pm:   

Looks like a beauty, Mike. It's a great feeling, isn't it?! Congrats!
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member
Username: 91tr

Post Number: 2045
Registered: 1-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:24 pm:   

Update your Profile!!!! (it's not "wanted" anymore )
G. Green (Mr_green)
Junior Member
Username: Mr_green

Post Number: 124
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:23 pm:   

What year is the car, How many miles on it.
chaz richards (Chaa)
Junior Member
Username: Chaa

Post Number: 78
Registered: 5-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:22 pm:   

Very nice car dude i understand where you are comming from, i was the same with my first Ferrari that i owned evern though i always drove them,but this one was mine and was perfect in every way until i realised 18s would fit and thats when the spending started(wheels,exhaust, ect)But like i said dude nice one.
Paul Jeffery (Peajay)
Junior Member
Username: Peajay

Post Number: 121
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:22 pm:   

Congratulations Mike I know EXACTLY !!! how you feel, took me over 20 years also and I still find it hard to believe that I actually did it. People's jaws drop when they find out that I have a Ferrari, makes me smile every time I look at it !!
Beautiful shine on the car, what polish is responsible for that ?
Enjoy it :-)
Paul Green (Diesirae)
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Username: Diesirae

Post Number: 47
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:20 pm:   

She looks great. Congratulations!
jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
Member
Username: Atheyg

Post Number: 388
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:20 pm:   

A beauty,
welcome to the world of Ferrari
Lawrence Yee (Ferrariguy)
Member
Username: Ferrariguy

Post Number: 294
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:18 pm:   

She is beautiful Mike, Enjoy and congratulations!
Mike Z (Spike308)
New member
Username: Spike308

Post Number: 40
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 4:16 pm:   

So, on sunday, I realized a 20 year dream.
MY 308 ARRIVED!
I was so nervous, I almost vomited.
She drives like a dream!
thanks to Jeff at Ferrari of Denver (PPI)... very nice, helpful (I bought it sight unseen)
thanks to Curtis at Walters Star Sales in Denver (a straight shooter)
My face hurts from smiling so much!
My partners at work that have seen it in the lot say... "you didn't! Did you?!?!?!"
she is amazing...
more pics to come
thanks for all the advice!

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