| Author | Message | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 175 Registered: 3-2002 |
I know Matt, and I respect his wisdom and honesty, and I think it's a bit unfair to start flaming without knowing his side. But, I don't want to get in the middle of this. I do know FOC and have personel experience with them--mostly with parts, been dealing with them almost on a daily basis for over a year (restoring a car)--but they have been incredibly gracious and helpful. I can't speak for the rest of their operations, but from my experience there, I wouldn't hesitate to consider them for any other dealings as well. | ||
| "The Dave" (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 58 Registered: 1-2003 |
Exactly, OC Ferrari stands behind the deals they do, they have a beutiful new set up, give them a shot, you won't regret it. | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 502 Registered: 6-2002 |
I respect Matt's (The Don) opinion, in general. However, I have had very good experience with Ferrari of Orange County. Did a major on my Testarossa. Well done, friendly, class act. Nice inventory. Sales team knows their Ferraris - old and new. Prices are fair. Dealers deserve to make a dime. They inspect and service the cars before sale, and if something bad happens, they generally stand behind it. Look for James Peacock in sales, Alan Woodard service, and Chris in parts (hi Chris - I know your listening). Jim S. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 4398 Registered: 12-2000 |
ECW hasn't been a sponsor for over 6 months. | ||
| "The Dave" (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 57 Registered: 1-2003 |
Wow "the Don", Almost 4000 posts and at a loss for words, maybe tell us more about what you know, carpal tunnel, how to cut and paste your good buckwheat and Kip icon, or something you know about. Or just maybe, answer the question. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3762 Registered: 8-2002 |
"Unless you really don't have the facts like I suspect" yea...that's it | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 727 Registered: 11-2001 |
Martin...that wouldn't happen to be http://www.exoticcarworld.com/index.htm would it? Sean...it would be great to have you and your dealership as a sponsor, should you decide to go that direction. I always enjoy visiting your website and checking the latest inventory. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 4303 Registered: 5-2001 |
Sean, your comments made me look for our title sponsor in TX. Where are these guys? Out of business? Even though you are competition (though thousands of miles away  )I would not mind having you here as a sponsor. There is a dying breed of honest car dealers out there. Glad to have one more on this board. | ||
| I can't drive 55 (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 56 Registered: 1-2003 |
Dear "The Don", Let's hear your side of things, how are you able to make these claims, I am wide open to be straightened out on the subject. I am sure it would be of great service to all the readers. Unless you really don't have the facts like I suspect. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3748 Registered: 8-2002 |
David Janes, Jr., I know more then you realize. M | ||
| I can't drive 55 (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 54 Registered: 1-2003 |
Before you let "the Don" slam Ferrari of OC, make sure you are listening to someone that has really done business with them. I have and they are for real, they have new owners that give a S""". I can't speak to ancient history, but I would do a deal with them in second. I have no axe to grind, I just don't like to see someone slandered for no reason. | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 1258 Registered: 11-2002 |
>>If its not affiliated with FNA, it is not a "Ferrari dealership" but a used car lot. << You having one of those 'inspirational moments Frank? And if it is affiliated with FNA it's still a 'car lot', just a new car lot. And definately some 'car lots', new or used, are better than other 'car lots'. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2098 Registered: 9-2001 |
If its not affiliated with FNA, it is not a "Ferrari dealership" but a used car lot. Only an FNA authorized dealer can sell a new Ferrari in the USA. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 743 Registered: 10-2001 |
Has anyone ever done business with Premier Cars? http://www.premiercars.com | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3701 Registered: 8-2002 |
Ferrari of Orange County....Are you kidding? The Owners don't play games? They invented the games. | ||
| Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member Username: Pwehmer Post Number: 122 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yep. Same one. A real car enthusiast. | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 373 Registered: 9-2002 |
Is this the very same Jim Spiro who bought the 330 TRi/LM, put 45k on an F50, etc? --Dan | ||
| Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member Username: Pwehmer Post Number: 121 Registered: 10-2002 |
Fantasy Motors in New Orleans. Best deal around and no BS stories about the car. http://www.fantasy-motors.com Inventory is NOT current on the website- he has some excellent cars in stock. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2244 Registered: 2-2001 |
Call Martin in Miami | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 740 Registered: 10-2001 |
HenryK, I wasn't asking which dealers were OK versus not OK...I was asking who has the most reasonable prices. When you look through Autoweek and thier websites, there are many dealers that are very proud of thier cars. Others such as Steve Harris Imports have prices that don't cause immediate laughter. | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 635 Registered: 8-2001 |
I feel that ANY dealer is OK, as long as you buy a car that is on consignment. That way, you only deal with the seller, and not with the dealer. The dealer doesn't care, since he is still making a profit. | ||
| Sean Harris (Sharris)
New member Username: Sharris Post Number: 17 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hello Everyone, Thank you for the compliments. We try hard to offer everyone a reasonable price on a great car. I do not want it to seem like I am trying to take advantage of this site so I try not to post too much for fear it will seem like I am trying to profit from it. I actually sent Rob an email once sometime ago about becoming a sponsor but wasn't too sure you guys and gals wanted an authorized dealer here. Maybe I should look into that again. I do enjoy all the posts, differences of opinion, and all the information that is available here. If I can help anyone with reference to Ferrari I am always available. Rob, my compliments to you for having such a great forum for everyone to share their passion. Sean | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 257 Registered: 5-2002 |
I would consider Forza motors in Ct. Shelton in Florida, Algar in Pa. and Ferrari of atlanta. Also Cavallino in Florida of course! | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 978 Registered: 10-2002 |
WWOC sells more used Ferraris in the USA then anyone. There's likely a good reason. I've delt with them for 32 years. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 4292 Registered: 5-2001 |
If it has to be a official dealer I would also see Sean Harris. Had talked to him and was very impressed. Nice guy. He also monitors this site. Hope to see him here at one point. Sean come out of hiding ! | ||
| Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 75 Registered: 3-2003 |
Steve Harris Imports from Salt Lake City, UTAH- THE BEST!!!!! I've dealt with Sean Harris and my experience with him is second to nothing! (Got my 328 from him...and for sure, my next F-car). Ron Vallejo | ||
| Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
Junior Member Username: Karmavore Post Number: 114 Registered: 12-2002 |
sorry ...Denver | ||
| David Stoeppelwerth (Racerdj)
Junior Member Username: Racerdj Post Number: 81 Registered: 1-2003 |
I'm in Indiana but bought at Shelton Ferrari(Fort Lauderdale, FL) After I came to terms with my price the received a back-up offer $10k higher and did not push me out of the deal!! My salesman was Bud Root with Will Cambell being the General Manager. A great group of guys!! | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1835 Registered: 4-2002 |
OTHER THAN OUR BROTHER MARTIN, HERE ON F-CHAT, I WOULD GO TO STEVE HARRIS IMPORTS, UTAH, SPEAK TO SEAN HARRIS, A GREAT GUY, A GENTLEMAN, AND NOT A BULL •••• ARTIST... GOOD LUCK, BRUCE | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 736 Registered: 10-2001 |
Lucas, are you speaking of Denver or Dallas? | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 4254 Registered: 5-2001 |
Depends what you are looking for. why only look at one place? | ||
| Dino Micalizio (Ingenere)
New member Username: Ingenere Post Number: 43 Registered: 12-2001 |
Stay away from Scottsdale Ferrari. OK cars and huge prices!! | ||
| Charles rich (Ccr2002)
New member Username: Ccr2002 Post Number: 20 Registered: 7-2002 |
Steve Harris Imports, SLC, UT...talk to Sean, the owner. They've got some great cars and great prices. | ||
| I can't drive 55 (Sparetireless)
New member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 48 Registered: 1-2003 |
Its halfway between LA and San Diego on the coast near Newport Beach. | ||
| David (Silverone)
New member Username: Silverone Post Number: 8 Registered: 12-2002 |
Where is Ferrari of Orange County?? | ||
| I can't drive 55 (Sparetireless)
New member Username: Sparetireless Post Number: 46 Registered: 1-2003 |
Try Ferrari of Orange County, they are a new Factory authorized dealer and the owners don't play games, they just like cars and do what they say. | ||
| Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
Junior Member Username: Karmavore Post Number: 112 Registered: 12-2002 |
FOD | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 733 Registered: 10-2001 |
Ok...you've decided to purchase your next or first Ferrari from a dealership. The dealership doesn't need to be FNA, just a dealership that regularly has an inventory of our favorite machine. Which dealership consistently seems to have the most reasonable asking prices? |