| Author | Message | ||
| Jason Paro (Jason_79)
New member Username: Jason_79 Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2002 |
saving is the right answer, I'm 23 and I have owned my 308 for two months but I saved every penny I could with my business and sold a 1967 fully restored gt mustang to buy my 308 which is a very nice toy and after my wife saw why I did all that she applogized for getting mad at me for selling the mustang. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 246 Registered: 7-2002 |
I was up your way in the great state of Maine last month doing some work for Hannaford Bros in S. Portland. | ||
| Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
New member Username: Dpardyferrari Post Number: 11 Registered: 8-2002 |
I live in Maine and had to get over the issue of 'where do you take a Ferrari for servicing up here". However about a year ago I took the plunge, bought a 308 and never regretted it. If the car gives me problems I become philosophical and have a nice glass of red wine. Problems and finances usually have a way of sorting themselves out. Take the plunge - you won't regret it. | ||
| Scott A. Rovito (Riv)
New member Username: Riv Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2002 |
I just brought home my first Ferrari in March. I must say I have the greatest wife. She postponed her dining set so I could bring home my lifes dream. She is even looking forward to me trading up from my 308 to a TR in the next two years. All I have to do is furnish her dining room and do some wood flooring....no problem! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 242 Registered: 7-2002 |
I just re-sheetrocked our garage and painted the floor gray this past weekend. My wife came back from a trip to Houston and said "oh the garage looks great......wait, are you getting it ready for a ferrari?" I just smiled. | ||
| Frank Foster (Sparta49)
Junior Member Username: Sparta49 Post Number: 85 Registered: 3-2001 |
Jim, I got mine after we had a child. It works well if the child likes the car( my daughter is dressing Schumi for Halloween)and it is a 2 seater model. When the wife is annoying you take the child for a ride. you can kill two birds with one stone,( you get away from the wife and you spend quality time with your child) | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 814 Registered: 7-2001 |
See Jim, your problem is solved! I think she was having more fun than you were. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 224 Registered: 7-2002 |
Robert Kiyosaki has a quote or way of thinking in his book Rich Dad/Poor Dad that says..."don't say you can't afford something, say how can I afford that?" He says that saying you can't afford something is the minds way of giving up. We just had a go cart race in Dallas Tues night and there were 5 f-cars there. My wife sat in and started Greg's red TR....she then looked up at me while still stting in it and said..."you have my permission to get one of these." | ||
| Dan Patel (Dpatel)
New member Username: Dpatel Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2002 |
Jim, Get everything done first. Get the new furniture, new carpet, new landscaping , new kids, etc. Keep the better half happy. It make getting a Ferrari that much easier. It's a great feeling when my two little "mama's boys" forget to say bye to mommy because they are in a rush to go for a ride in the Ferrari! Anything in life you want bad enough - you will get. It is just a matter of time. Go rent one for a day - that will buy you some time. | ||
| Jason Biggs (Jason179)
Junior Member Username: Jason179 Post Number: 51 Registered: 8-2002 |
Frank your 360 looks STUNNING in Silver.. I can't believe it...Looks a lot better than in red! And I love Red! | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Member Username: Ross Post Number: 340 Registered: 3-2002 |
jim, like they said, watch your pennies and the dollars will follow. most wealthy people are parsimonious, so there is no shame in being cheap. and again its a question of priorities; my other car at the moment is a 10 year old mercedes station wagon with 111k on the clock and a dent in every panel ! | ||
| Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member Username: Tspringer Post Number: 284 Registered: 4-2002 |
My '77 GTB was cheap, looks and drives fantastic, is a total blast behind the wheel and is not likely to go down in value. My annual tag fee is $25. A years insurance cost me $179. The carb cars sound incredible and can be maintained by a DIY. My car will run with any stock QV and it cost a good bit less. I drive a 150K mile '89 Isuzu Trooper as a daily car. Well, not daily because I also have a hotrod '69 911S and I drive it and the Ferrari a ton. My Trooper is worth nothing but is paid for as is the 911. The loan on the 308 is cheap. JUST DO IT! You wont be sorry! | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 327 Registered: 5-2002 |
Frankie, YOu are my new hero!!!!! | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 2880 Registered: 5-2001 |
Jim, one of my lifes observations is that if you stress about a certain amount of money it will always be short. Spend it and it will come back to you. If I were in your shoes and you can afford the 308/328 right now, buy it and work on the next $50K to add the TR to your collection. There is nothing better than adding instead of replacing! You will see how fast your TR will follow, although you can not see today where that additional money will be coming from. Trust me. Damn, I should write that book! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 793 Registered: 7-2001 |
My next dilemma is build the new garage to add space for 2 more cars, or buy the next Ferrari? Should cost about the same. | ||
| Frankie Sulaiman (Sulaiman)
New member Username: Sulaiman Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2002 |
For Ron Thomas, Don't feel bad!! That's why I like being single for a while. I am working on my next 550. I have to prioritize one thing (buying a practice) before I am committed to another Ferrari. Being happy with my daily C2 cab driving. Weather is still great in the Pacific Northwest!! | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 324 Registered: 5-2002 |
Priorities, Priorities.. My wife MADE my buy her a house..My only request is that we buy one with a 3 car garage...I GOT IT!Now she gets to furnish, then I get my car.. All in divine order... | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 221 Registered: 7-2002 |
I have some friends down on the M Streets who paid $90K for their house 9 years ago and they are going for $250K+ now. They wanted to build new in the area and it was cheaper for them to tear down their own house and build on top rather than buy a lot. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 2254 Registered: 12-2000 |
I paid $115k for 1.4 acres and the house came with it for free. Actually the house took away value because of the cost to demolish it. Anyway, what were we talking about again? | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 220 Registered: 7-2002 |
Now if I can just get someone to pay me $260K for my $150K house!!!! | ||
| Mark (Markg)
Member Username: Markg Post Number: 261 Registered: 2-2001 |
Jim- i too had all the 'crap' going on: restored 100 year old victorian house, got fed up with it - so i sold it, made $110k profit and paid cash for my 308..prioroties | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Junior Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 169 Registered: 3-2002 |
Well I still have time.  I'm a kid. But I lost my job today...  You could make some good money in real estate. It doesn't require that much schooling either. But it's very crazy.. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Junior Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 68 Registered: 11-2001 |
90 MPH -- one time only | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1407 Registered: 9-2001 |
plus you throw a 90 mph fast ball | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 219 Registered: 7-2002 |
look at it this way rob. the guy hitting on your wife is in "college" and this cute girl is driving her husband's ferrari to class. He should have no chance at all. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 2241 Registered: 12-2000 |
She's cruised for guys once or a dozen, she drove it to school earlier this year (36 students in grad PA program at UTSWMC) and the classmate most interested (of course) was a former Mr. America Junior or something like that. He has a souped up vette. Man I have no chance, 28, gray hair, and living in a trailer park. ;) | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1378 Registered: 9-2001 |
Impatience when buying a Ferarri will bring you grief. Look at all options in a timely fashion and do not rush to buy. It is a buyers market that is getting better all the time. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1406 Registered: 9-2001 |
are you kidding Jeanie told me she goes crusin for guys in the 328 | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 216 Registered: 7-2002 |
Yes, that is a thought. Get the 328 and just keep it forever and get the other later. My wife likes the TR's better and not the "Magnum" Ferrari. I keep telling her a 328 is not a magnum version, but to her a camaro and trans am are the same car so what's the use? I think she would like whatever we bought. last night she said she preferred the color red. i had no idea she "preferred" a color so we are on the right path. My wife is a redhead so a TR would be a cool "red headed" addition. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 2239 Registered: 12-2000 |
My best friend already has dibs. I'm worth more dead than alive, so he could add a few dozen more cars to his collection and have Jennie. Heck with job security, I don't have very good life security right now. Jim, ever thought of getting what you can now and then just upgrade when you can. When I got mine I had that philosophy, but now I don't know if I could get rid of her (the 328). maybe the only car I would trade her in on would be a 355 GTS. My philosophy now is to add add add, but not subtract. Also, the 328 insurance is less than my 1993 BMW, both with Geico and both with unlimited miles. When I get my garage built, I'll look into collectible car insurance though. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 214 Registered: 7-2002 |
His wife is cute too. Actually she is hot, but that seems rude to say...well I just said it so there! | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 473 Registered: 11-2001 |
rob - for the love of pete, your wife is a freakin' saint. john paul himself is going to show up at your door to put a halo on her. you best keep your nose ultra-clean, or there'll be a dozen of us at your doorstep in a matter of hours if you screw up! doody! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 213 Registered: 7-2002 |
I hate to use the word "settle" when talking about Ferraris. I do love the 308/328 so I would love to have one of those as well. I like the targa top for days like today! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 788 Registered: 7-2001 |
Don't 'settle' for a car you don't want, wait for the one you do. Rob, your wife continues to amaze me. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 210 Registered: 7-2002 |
Well what is killing me is that prices are so low now. I could run out and buy a decent 328 for $38K and be done with it. I do love that car! But I really want a TR and they are still about $60K (plus maint)so I would have to stretch to do it and I don't think that is too smart. So my senses tell me I should wait, but I am a selfish, only child who is used to instant gratification so the waiting is killing me. | ||
| Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Member Username: Joechristmas Post Number: 472 Registered: 3-2001 |
I would wait until the time is right. Rob is right. Priorities. I saved my money until I could pay for my Ferrari. I also watched my pennies too. Small things can add up to large ones. Rather than eating out, make your own dinner, etc. See what you value and what items you don't neccessarily have to have at that moment. I too drive an almost 200K Volvo everday. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 2235 Registered: 12-2000 |
Priorities priorities. My wife knows she's #2. We have a 800 square foot house and I have a 130k mile BMW as a daily driver. Just made sacrifices to make it work. Have a $720 a month home equity loan for the Ferrari. It's really not too bad and interest is deductible. | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Junior Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 162 Registered: 6-2002 |
Just let it ride, Jim...play a little black jack or bet the house on an NFL game this weekend! "give it a try, give it spin...all it takes is one win." All in fun...by the way, that ride does look smoke in your profile. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 209 Registered: 7-2002 |
Matt: I am 32 so I envy you owning one at 29. I already have an SUV so got that covered. Martin: I am not unemployed YET. Working on making that a non issue with my own company. Ernie: I like your advice! I guess the only thing worse than not getting a F-car would be having to sell it due to the economy. | ||
| Fred (Iluv4res)
Junior Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 123 Registered: 8-2002 |
Don't forget Taxes.......... | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Junior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 126 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jim, I had to wait until I was 29 to get my first and now I have 2. The right car is waiting for you. The last thing you want is to rush into f-car ownership.Take your time. BUT, get the car before the Kids. Or at least have an SUV on hand. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 2864 Registered: 5-2001 |
It is tough to be on the unemployment list! | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 361 Registered: 11-2001 |
Jim, As Nike says "Just Do It". | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 208 Registered: 7-2002 |
How the hell am I ever going to afford a Ferrari? With all the crap going on like new furniture, new fence, new carpet, new landscaping ongoing business expenses, blah blah blah...this doesn't even count eating, vacations or god forbid SAVING any money! Now we are talking about having a kid. I am all for it, but I need my toys too. I need a sugar daddy...or momma I mean. Any takers? |