| Author | Message | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 137 Registered: 4-2002 |
You mean cajones? | ||
| Warren L. (Warren)
Junior Member Username: Warren Post Number: 115 Registered: 2-2002 |
Not a jealousy story but was driving my 355 last week and a guy rolls up to me in an E class Mercedes at a stop sign and says, I got the same one at home. I'm like, Cool. He's like, they're a lot of fun, and I say, Yeah. He says see, "ice, ice.. ice" as he begins to show me the platinum on his wrists, and neck. He had a LOT!! Plus he was wearing a Gucci hat. He was one of those rapper types. Cool. Anyone got any stories like this? | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 127 Registered: 4-2002 |
Oops. Wayne re-posted before me. Didn't realize the link given had prices in AUD$. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 126 Registered: 4-2002 |
Although Wayne's link gives a good description, you should be able to find the Ferrari Bear at your neighborhood Ferrari dealer for about half that. Ron Tonkin had them, I got mine from F of Dallas. They bought a bunch, maybe still have some. What is the big ice breaker for the 'great unwashed' (geez, that was *really* snobbish) is the sound and animation. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Junior Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 236 Registered: 8-2002 |
BTW, folks, that link below is an Australian site and the price, $99.99, is in Aussie dollars. It's about $55 US. Isn't it cool that he moves his ears and feet as he shifts gears? | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Junior Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 232 Registered: 8-2002 |
http://www.toywebb.net/prod1383.htm | ||
| Jason Biggs (Jason179)
New member Username: Jason179 Post Number: 28 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hans is there a website where we can get this bear from? I need one and so do children of Fcar owners! thanks jason | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 125 Registered: 4-2002 |
Martin: Not sure why you wanted this, but.....   | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 2704 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hans, can we get a picture with you and the bear? | ||
| Jason Biggs (Jason179)
New member Username: Jason179 Post Number: 26 Registered: 8-2002 |
If you guys want to see Jealousy..goto Yahoo Autos and click on the user reviews for the different Ferrari models. Some of the stuff people write there is insane. Some people there think their Hyandai's can beat the hell out of any Ferrari. One guy in the Lamborghini section even commented on how he wrapped his new lambo around a telephone pole at 160mph..and it was just scratched..and because he wasnt happy with it, he went back to his Dodge Shadow. Something doesn't sound right here. Jason | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 107 Registered: 4-2002 |
One of the best ice breakers/conversation starters for those who feel funny about approaching you is the Ferrari Bear. Since I have a totally worthless back seat, I keep one snugly belted in behind me. | ||
| Rijk Rietveld (Rijk365gtb4)
Junior Member Username: Rijk365gtb4 Post Number: 53 Registered: 1-2002 |
Of course I said no,..... it was a Toyota Camry | ||
| Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member Username: Man90tr Post Number: 647 Registered: 4-2001 |
Please tell me you said "no".... | ||
| Rijk Rietveld (Rijk365gtb4)
Junior Member Username: Rijk365gtb4 Post Number: 52 Registered: 1-2002 |
The best comment I've got was on the West Side Highway in NYC. A guy rolled up next to me, rolled down his window and asked: "will you marry me?" | ||
| Roel de Fouw (Spawnz)
New member Username: Spawnz Post Number: 15 Registered: 6-2002 |
Lol Fennell, good one ;) | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 116 Registered: 7-2002 |
I think Hans is right. I used to be that way. When i would see a nice car I wanted so badly to talk to the owner, but i was not sure how to approach them or what THEIR reaction would be to a gawker so you say something dumb out of nervous energy. And like he said they probably don't know anything about the car other than it gives them crazy pants. So I would say unless they kick your door in with their boot they are probably in awe of your car. | ||
| Michael Fennell (Mfennell70)
Junior Member Username: Mfennell70 Post Number: 69 Registered: 7-2001 |
When I get "wanna trade?" comments, I always tell them it's stolen. :-) | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 590 Registered: 2-2001 |
I get a lot of "do you want to trade" and "do you want to race" questions from people driving cars that I would obviously not want trade or race. I always take it as a joke\compliment. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Junior Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 95 Registered: 4-2002 |
<soapbox-mode-on> Sometimes I think Ferrari owners can be a little overly sensitive to off-the-cuff comments. I recently heard of a Ferrari owner being offended by the owner of an obvious POS offering: "Wanna trade straight accross?" I get these comments all the time. Lighten up! It's just a joke, although one that most of hear a little too often. They wouldn't be making the comment if they didn't admire the car. Many questions/comments that I get could be taken in more than one way, depending upon your viewpoint. Often what appears to be a dumb question is just a person's attempt at making conversation over a car they know little about, and perhaps they are also a bit shy in approaching you. I smile and patiently talk to these people. Most (not all) come around and end up being quite nice and appreciative of the car. Very rarely have I gotten a comment that, in the end, was meant as derogatory. <soapbox-mode-off> | ||
| Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member Username: Man90tr Post Number: 640 Registered: 4-2001 |
I ask again, work? What's work? Randolph, you let your Dad off easy, should of asked for another 15 years of fun..  | ||
| RANDOLPH MADAMBA (Pogibm)
New member Username: Pogibm Post Number: 16 Registered: 8-2002 |
BobD,My father took care of all the bills when i was in school never work til i was finished. P.S. also had a european 930 at that time. | ||
| IJVPF355 (Ijvpet)
New member Username: Ijvpet Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2002 |
Jealousy is worse for the guy who is actually jealous. It limits a persons ability to achieve. For example, a person is jealous because you have a Ferrari and they don't. Sometimes they are so jealous that they can't hold back and say something rude you. There is an old saying that I go by and I think rings true today... "You will never become like anyone that you are indifferent toward". Basically, that jealous person will never one day fulfill his dream of owning Ferrari because he is hates people who own them. Why would you be like someone you hate?! If more people had this idea in mind, I think it would curb a lot of jealousy in every day life. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1275 Registered: 2-2001 |
When I went to BU back in the mid 80s, feel old yet? there was this kid, seems he was a Saudi Prince or something. As a Sophmore he had a Porsche 928, next year a Lotus Turbo, then a Lambo Jalpa, heard he got a Countach when he graduated. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 592 Registered: 3-2001 |
Randolph, how were you able to afford a Ferrari in college? You had a better summer job than me, that's for sure! | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1274 Registered: 2-2001 |
Nika, where have u been hiding ? I love the 512TR wouldnt trade it for any Ferrari road car including the 288GTO, F40, F50, or Enzo. Now if someone offered me a 1970 512M or a 1967 330P4 I might have to think about that trade | ||
| RANDOLPH MADAMBA (Pogibm)
New member Username: Pogibm Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2002 |
I was in college when i had my first Ferrari that was 16 years ago,they always had that funny look what more me being a foreigner and young most just jump to conclusions. What i'm trying to say to you guys is when you own and drive a Ferrari there will be jealousy no matter what. | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
New member Username: Shahin Post Number: 31 Registered: 4-2002 |
yah warren i took ti | ||
| Evan Jones (Jonesn)
New member Username: Jonesn Post Number: 13 Registered: 8-2002 |
By the way, Mike Tyson doesn't have a Mac because they refuse to sell him one. Even if a dealer has one, McLaren has to approve of who can own the car (like Ferrari and the F50/Enzo). I hope he never gets one, such a waste of an amazing car. | ||
| Evan Jones (Jonesn)
New member Username: Jonesn Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2002 |
Of all the times I borrowed my friends 348ts for the day, maybe only once did someone try and give me a hard time. I couldn't take them seriously though, couple of morons. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 671 Registered: 12-2001 |
You always must realize there will be better cars and better men/women than you. But never compare yourself to others or you may become vain or bitter. I love my little 308 and I strive to own a Daytona one day. Whether or not I own one won't change me. Najib - I understand your point fully | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 96 Registered: 7-2002 |
Think Leno lives in Bev Hills,CA but keeps all his 50+ cars at a hangar at Burbank Airport. I saw him in a red diablo, an old studabaker type car and on a vintage motorcyle. | ||
| Warren L. (Warren)
Junior Member Username: Warren Post Number: 92 Registered: 2-2002 |
tabassi, Did you take that photo? Is that a clean car or what? Anyone of you guys ever drive one of these suckers? I would figure the F1 would be one bad ass car to drive. I was hoping that M. Tyson would get one so I could see it getting suped up but I don't think he ever bought one, at least not in the Northeast. Where does Jay Leno live? | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
New member Username: Shahin Post Number: 30 Registered: 4-2002 |
thats Jay Leno's. I was kidding about the Mclaren f1. But the same thing happened when I got the m3. I run into Leno frequently at the rock store and he brings the mclaren once in a while | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
New member Username: Shahin Post Number: 29 Registered: 4-2002 |
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| John A (Jarends)
Junior Member Username: Jarends Post Number: 137 Registered: 7-2001 |
What about, Hey, there's a puddle I have to drive through to get going, would you mind laying down so I could drive over you and keep the car clean??? | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1265 Registered: 2-2001 |
Whart, I'll have to remember that line for next time LOL | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Junior Member Username: Ross Post Number: 242 Registered: 3-2002 |
jealousy is indeed a scourge of humanity. jealousy which results in vandalism to our cars is particularly aggravating. its always strange to me that people cannot see that if they simply applied themselves (and some of that energy they are expending on hatred) towards a goal, that they might be able to attain the same things as the person they are jealous of. but i guess that attitude also requires a certain level of intelligence, and that is actually the root of the jealous person's problem: insufficient iq. and since in my opinion, 95% of the people around us are morons, we will not escape jealousy any time soon. i have found that for all of the momentary satisfaction a quick rebuke of one of these cretins provides, it is usually best to ignore them and leave the area as soon as possible. | ||
| Najib Amanullah (Najib)
Junior Member Username: Najib Post Number: 166 Registered: 4-2001 |
Actually many in those professionals are "Middle Class". And a lot of them would probably finance the purchase of a Ferrari or similar car to fulfil their dreams. (Don't want to start a finance vs cash thread please). I find I get a lot of people who just want to admire the car and only few who try something stupid like cut you off or race you in a Caprice. Sometime a guy would say "for me a car is only a vehicle to get from A to B". Yeah right. Usually comes from an aquaintance who is probably killing himself out of jealousy. My reply would be "Aren't you lucky then that you can't own a Ferrari !!!" William, a beautiful car is like a beautiful woman, if you've got one, everyone wants her and are jealous they probably can't have her (Not being a chauvinist Nika - its meant as a compliment). | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Junior Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 112 Registered: 3-2002 |
shahin tabassi: do u have pics of the F1? | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 356 Registered: 12-2001 |
Will H, don't sweat it, he proved himself an ass. I agree nothing is wrong with middle class and I think he advertised himself as such by letting you know he considers doctors and lawyers to be "rich". | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Member Username: Whart Post Number: 478 Registered: 12-2001 |
Willi: I guess you are too humble, but in your case i would have made up something like, "No, actually, i come from enormous wealth, my family name is a household name, i am, in actuality an international playboy, and please, go away now, or i'll have one of my people ruin you." I guess you just don't have much imagination.... | ||
| Peter (Bubba)
Junior Member Username: Bubba Post Number: 157 Registered: 5-2002 |
Classic sour grapes. | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Member Username: T88power Post Number: 627 Registered: 2-2001 |
Yes, Arlie, Ferrari owners are snobs. Ernesto | ||
| shahin tabassi (Shahin)
New member Username: Shahin Post Number: 28 Registered: 4-2002 |
when I got my Mclaren f1, all my friends thought it was selfish of me to get such a car at such a young age. But now they want one too!! | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1264 Registered: 2-2001 |
Arlie, I didnt think anything about the guy until he opened his mouth & showed that he was just an envious asss. Nothing wrong with being middle class but when he gets all pissy cus somebody has something nice then his attitude & jealousy of "Doctors & Lawyers" becomes annoying. He was also implying that since I was obviously a Dr or a Lawyer I therefor and not capable of driving well. Wrong on both counts, I am neither a Dr or Lawyer & I can drive the wheels off just about anything | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Junior Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 169 Registered: 5-2002 |
Maybe the guy making the comment about the roll cage had ESP. Perhaps he had picked up on the fact that you perceived him as only "middle class" and perhaps unworthy of looking at the Ferrari???? | ||
| Lou Papaleo (Papaleo1)
New member Username: Papaleo1 Post Number: 14 Registered: 6-2002 |
So I am sitting at a red light the other night in my stunning silver/red 348, roof panel off, the car idling melodiously. . .smiling from ear to ear. A big black Lincoln pulls up alongside, the driver rolls down his window and says "Hey, can I ask you a question about that car?" "Of course you can." I respond, thinking he is going to ask something about how fast it goes or how it handles. "Is that car comfortable to sit in?" He continues. . . "You don't look comfortable." What I should have said is "It ain't no rolling living room, you ass." but I responded "it sure is." and I drove off. I'm glad to hear that you guys have experienced the same stupidity. Jealousy is a strange animal. Have fun. . .I sure am! | ||
| George Daina (Oof_n_goof)
Junior Member Username: Oof_n_goof Post Number: 109 Registered: 7-2002 |
Wannabe's...their frustration showing cause they can't have what we have. Besides, isn't it every man's dream to own a Ferrari? | ||
| Chuck Babel (Chuck_98_rt10)
New member Username: Chuck_98_rt10 Post Number: 42 Registered: 5-2002 |
People are unbelievable. Jealous, stupid, knowitalls. They'd do well to worry about themselves instead of other people. The ones that comment on racing are the biggest idiots - nearly every one of them have never been on a track. | ||
| Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member Username: Man90tr Post Number: 635 Registered: 4-2001 |
You said it all, "what a putz". Yesterday I was driving my 5 year-old to lunch in the TR and some guy yelled at us "that car sucks"-- My kid said "Dad, help that guy he's stuck" . Glad he did not understand him, but like William said "what a putz"... | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1261 Registered: 2-2001 |
So I was down at DMV with the 512TR race car on a flatbed. Its just a shell now with a cage, but with a 90% 512TR body on it. There were some people gawking at it, most people enjoyed it then this middle class twerp shows up. I was eating a pizza outside standing by the back of the flatbed while waiting, there were A LOT of people that day. So the guys is looking at it, I tell him its a race car & pointed out the cage. The guy just had a crappy attitude, starts shaking his head & says,"I suppose if you are a Dr or Lawyer you need the cage" I told him if you are doing 200mph you also need the cage. What a putz. |