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Modified348ts (Modman)
Member
Username: Modman
Post Number: 599
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 3:57 pm: | |
If you know what kind of car it is you are expected to have an idea what they go for. The only time I noticed when I get asked a price is when the person asking doesn't know what kind of car it is, and unfortunately there are a lot of challenged minded people where I live (dumb people) that is. For those who ask and know what kind of car it is, they only ask to see if they found a chaper price than what you paid for it, unfortunately in this world there are a lot of people out there that are jealous people and like to put you down and I get my hands full of jackasses like them every once in a while. I'll usually try to ingnore them because I understand they were born ill fated but further sh** talking then they will pay dearly, I don't stand for sh** talking. Don't ask me a wrong question at first like how much you paid for it? you can start off with better questions before you start asking for a price. Why ask if you aren't buying etc. etc. you can find your answers in many ways than asking unneccessary personal questions. |
KCCK (Kenneth)
Member
Username: Kenneth
Post Number: 350
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 3:43 pm: | |
Taek-Ho,
No hard feelings. I am just pleading for slightly more understanding for those who are not fortunate enough to own a Ferrari, but yet cute enough to ask the foresaken question.  |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member
Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 585
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 1:54 pm: | |
KCCK,
It has nothing to do with Ferraris. How much something costs is rude in just about all settings. Car, house, watch, etc.
Cheers |
KCCK (Kenneth)
Member
Username: Kenneth
Post Number: 349
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 1:44 pm: | |
All these resentment about the simple question : "How much does your car cost?"
But if you drive around in a Ferrari, that is one of the most common questions that you are going to expect. It comes with the car. Be as rude in your answer as you can be, the question will keeping coming back.
People are not trying to deliberately rude to you. They are just being naturally curious. Who drives around in a Ferrari in the first place?
What is rude might not be in the questioner. What is rude, perhaps, might be in the snotty response itself.
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DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member
Username: Sickspeed
Post Number: 4272
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 2:21 am: | |
"Can you park that down the street, please...? You're depreciating my property value..."
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David Stoeppelwerth (Racerdj)
Junior Member
Username: Racerdj
Post Number: 213
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 4:12 pm: | |
What I do for a living and what is the gas mileage? Stupidist queation "Is that one of those new Mustangs?" |
Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Member
Username: Hardtop
Post Number: 558
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 1:06 pm: | |
This is certainly not the most often asked question, but it's a funny one.
Not long ago, I was stopped at a light and an old, tired VW bug was behind me with 2 young guys.
One got out and ran up to my window.
"Sir, can I ask you what year your car is?"
"89"
"Dam!" and he ran back, evidently losing the bet.
Dave |
david handa (Davehanda)
Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 794
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:20 pm: | |
Following happened a few years ago with my previous 78 308 GTS (red/tan)in a Schuck's Auto Suppy parking lot.
Two rather sloppily dressed characters unshaven, torn t-shirts and ball caps in beat up old Dodge Colt.
Driver: "Hey that ain't real is it, it's one of them replicas, right?"
Me: "Gee, yeah, ya got me, it's a Fiero!"
Driver: (as he punches his buddy in the shoulder) "See, I told you!" they have a good laugh, presumably at my expense and drive off.....
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Ken (Allyn)
Member
Username: Allyn
Post Number: 919
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 9:13 am: | |
Modman, my comment was meant as a joke about Allan, the Lambo mosquito, and not a comment on the many fine Lambo owners in the world, some of which reside here. |
mike 308 (Concorde)
Junior Member
Username: Concorde
Post Number: 203
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 7:04 am: | |
That's one of the advantages of the "classic" 308 look is that no one thinks it's a mustang or lambo or anything else. Everyone KNOWS it's a Ferrari at first glance.
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Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member
Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 511
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 2:31 am: | |
Modman, don't bother. I tried what you're trying in a previous Lambo thread and it got me nowhere but in hot water. The ones who know better (most) won't bother posting because it really isn't worth the effort.
"that is sterotyping like most non owners, not knowing the facts is gonna put you in your place" thou speaketh the truth.
The BMC lambo salesman said to a manager over at Bentley Silicon Valley: "Don't let the clothes fool you. The gentleman just sold his Murcielago."
I'm all about comfort. Also, the Ferrari stereotype is not exactly a nice one either. At least in Europe the 3X8 is known as the "hairdresser" Ferrari; which we all know is rubbish...
Cheers |
Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Junior Member
Username: The_bart
Post Number: 87
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 2:22 am: | |
What is it?
Some type of Mustang or Prosche?
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Jason Paro (Jason_79)
New member
Username: Jason_79
Post Number: 8
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 2:09 am: | |
I'm usually asked how much it cost and can i go for a ride. I answer this with the car cost to much and my wife would not approve. |
'75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member
Username: Peter
Post Number: 2773
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:50 am: | |
One of the problems of owning a GT4:
"Is that a Mustang?"
Jokes aside, the next most popular question is "What year is it?" and every single person was amazed when I replied "1975". They honestly believed it was new. |
Modified348ts (Modman)
Member
Username: Modman
Post Number: 597
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:45 am: | |
"The biggest egomaniacs are Lambo gate crashers"
Ken(Allyn) are you sure of your remark? that is sterotyping like most non owners, not knowing the facts is gonna put you in your place. Experience is part of life in which everyone has their place in, some have more some have few. When it comes to cars I started out with what I could afford and wanted, then I wanted to experience more of it of what I could afford of course and now with a Diablo it was what I've always wanted to experience since my younger years, the 2 cars were Ferrari and Lambo. I feel fortunate to have been able to get there and it definately was not an ego thing for me as if you see me you would know for sure as many who know me can tell you that. I dress up in what's comfortable for me "jeans and shirt, sport shoes, not into jewelry, etc. etc., no one would ever expect me to own anything expensive, in fact I'd probably look poor to some as I am a hard working person who work for things I love. I don't drive much as I work too much but when I'm in the mood I choose the car I feel like driving. I live for me not for anyone else. Also what do you mean "gate crashers" mine shifts smoother than my 348 did. Anyway I'm not a one type of car person as I like many cars, I'm not a Lambo person or Ferrari person or anycar person, I like the best of what I can afford to get. I understand that there are some who have ego problems but not everyone does.Hope this puts some understanding. |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member
Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 837
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 2:32 pm: | |
Most frequently asked, "What year is it?". |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 1065
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 1:53 pm: | |
What age is the car?
Which is not a bad question, it still amazes me how good looking this 20 year old 308 is. I mean compare this car to any 20 year old one and you can tell instantly the difference (unless it is another exotic of course). |
Stephen S. Saia (Sssaia)
New member
Username: Sssaia
Post Number: 23
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 1:51 pm: | |
Had several people tell me nice Lambo when they see me get out of the 355, I just smile and say thank you, even though I'm mad on the inside. I too hate when people ask me how much I paid for my car. If you see a total stranger wearing an italian made suit, will you walk up to them and say, how much did that suit cost you? |
Vernon Hill (Vwh3rd)
Junior Member
Username: Vwh3rd
Post Number: 150
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 1:17 pm: | |
The question I get on almost every drive a take is "What kind of car is that?"
I am always suprised that people aren't familiar with the Ferrari badges and shields that all over the car. |
DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 249
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:35 pm: | |
Just joking! GEEEEZZZZZ!
DJ
Come on back Bruno, it's just for fun.
P.S. Did you ever install that battery cut off switch I told you about? |
DJParks (Djparks)
Junior Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 248
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:33 pm: | |
Somebody asked him how much he paid for his car.
DJ |
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member
Username: Airbarton
Post Number: 516
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:04 pm: | |
Yea I did see the thread on Bruno. I wonder why he decided to leave. |
Modified348ts (Modman)
Member
Username: Modman
Post Number: 596
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:04 pm: | |
I hate the how much is it or I can get that for this and some of them don't even know what kind of car it is or is it a kit car? Dumb people don't need to be answered to. |
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member
Username: Airbarton
Post Number: 515
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:03 pm: | |
Faisal, sounds like a great car and I really like the looks. If I could afford to have another car I think that is what I would get! |
P. Thomas (Ferrari_fanatic)
Member
Username: Ferrari_fanatic
Post Number: 270
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:02 pm: | |
Most layperson see a Ferrari and automatically think 100K. They do not know an F-50 from a 308 from a kit car. They make litle side bets with their wives and friends prior to them asking you so they can demonstrate their "knowledge".
I have seen it both ways:
Charles says he loves enlightening people how afordable the car really is (SUV analogy).
Others (as evidenced in other threads) do not correct them when the person sees their 308 and says "yeah that is a 100K car." They play on it in an elusive manner. They also claim to some what like it.
Again, no generalizations, just observation.
If you do not fall in to either catagory (or even if you do for that matter), there is no harm and no foul. |
philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member
Username: Fanatic1
Post Number: 241
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:02 pm: | |
Thanks Charles..... This is kind of comical........boy if this keeps up, I'm gonna go Bruno!!! (reference to another thread, I'm sure we've all seen it) |
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member
Username: Airbarton
Post Number: 514
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 12:01 pm: | |
Phillip I agree some people are just private and don't like answering those sort of questions. I was only trying to direct my argument at those people that are arogant about thier cars. If you recall I said "This may not apply to all Ferrari owners so don't take offense if your not one of them. Otherwise if the shoe fits!" Sorry if I have offended you in any way. |
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member
Username: Airbarton
Post Number: 513
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:58 am: | |
Phillip I appologise! I mixed you up with P.Thomas. I meant to direct my comment to him. |
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member
Username: Airbarton
Post Number: 512
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:56 am: | |
Vince, there are several companies on the net that sell them. It is really all about how much space you have. The only reason I drive my car every day is I can't afford to have it just as a toy. Your right about the people that don't ask. I actually think it is a good idea to dispell some of the myths about these cars. That is why I don't mind answering questions about it. |
philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member
Username: Fanatic1
Post Number: 240
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:55 am: | |
Charles..........you lost me on your last thread....what are you talking about? projecting Arrogance...whay I said you said.....re-read yours and P-Thomas's thread...you said,
"most Ferrari owners are just ego-maniacs that want people to think they're cars are more expensive....."
PThomas said...."he agrees with that statement, but it only applies to 3x8 owners""
My response was that no matter what item it is concerning, asking prices is rude......also my other point is that it has no bearing if you own a 3x8 or a 550........
I'm not projecting anything anywhere and there is no arrogance here..........I just don't think people who don't want to answer personal questions are ego maniacs, I just think they are private people |
Glen C Winters (Wildwarrior)
New member
Username: Wildwarrior
Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:52 am: | |
After being followed for several miles into a gas station or restaurant ,most often they first compliment my ride, and then simply ask where I purchased a Ferrari in Dallastown PA.Know doubt all these questions and more do come with the territory when living in a small town. The personal questions associated with my toys can definitly be a bit trying at times as I enjoy the hell out of my 512& I buy my toys for my sporting pleasure not for others perception. |
Willis Huang (Willis360)
Intermediate Member
Username: Willis360
Post Number: 1250
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:45 am: | |
If they think it's a waste of money, just make a comparison with pleasure boats. That seems to shut people up around here. |
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
Member
Username: Airbarton
Post Number: 511
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:45 am: | |
Phillip don't try to project your arogance on me. I don't want people to think my car is expensive, I want them to think I got it for less than thiers. It is much more fun than them thinking I am just another stuck up Ferrari owner with to much money to play with! I'll say it again, if this applies to you oh well, if not then don't worry about it! |
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