| Author | Message | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 675 Registered: 5-2002 |
Greg I actually find myself posting and reading not only a Ferrari board but ALSO a Honda board and believe it or not I also frequent a Porsche board. I actually am able to be enthusiastic about more than one brand of car. | ||
| Greg (Greg512tr)
Junior Member Username: Greg512tr Post Number: 225 Registered: 2-2002 |
Robert-This is a Ferrari board so we have a strong bias for Ferrari's over a Honda. Should not be a surprise to you and you should not get so upset. If this tongue in cheek "Honda bashing" bothers you then switch to a Honda board. | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Intermediate Member Username: Hugh Post Number: 1480 Registered: 1-2002 |
>>It is a freakin' Honda! (Don't give that Acura crap, Acura is Honda, just a marketing fad). Yikes, selling a QV for that? How can you? Shaking my head in disbelief.<< wow, spoken like a true chassis snob, and with such apt obtuse enthusiasm. amazing, didn't know that could be accomplished so easily. you know, for such a senna fan, you'd think you'd give honda a little credit. | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 674 Registered: 5-2002 |
CHRIST ALMIGHTY WHAT THE F**K DO YOU GUYS HAVE AGAINST HONDA'S? | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 208 Registered: 12-2002 |
You guys need to read the piece, I believe by Peter Egan on deciphering used car ads. "Serious buyers only" means just that. That's all. There's more hilarious items in the piece, I'll see if I can find it. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3084 Registered: 4-2002 |
KDS I AGREE WITH BOB GIVE IT SOME TIME, THATS ALL.. | ||
| melo yelo (Meloyelo)
Junior Member Username: Meloyelo Post Number: 106 Registered: 5-2002 |
You know - They make lawnmowers.  my | ||
| Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 655 Registered: 2-2003 |
Honda, Handa, Hoenda, Hyundai.Man! I'm really confused! | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Junior Member Username: Kds Post Number: 231 Registered: 5-2003 |
Bobd.... Yeah, I realise that, but if "I" had posted something for sale online the night before, I'd have checked in by now. That's all. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1545 Registered: 3-2001 |
She just posted this last night at 10:22. It hasn't even been a day yet. There are a lot of people here who only have the time to check messages once a day. | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Junior Member Username: Kds Post Number: 230 Registered: 5-2003 |
Well.... FWIW..... I am interested in the car, and there has been no phone call or e-mail reply as of yet. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3083 Registered: 4-2002 |
MAN O MAN...JUST LEAVE IT ALONE...LET IT BE AND SEE IF/WHEN SHE WANTS TO ELABORATE........ LET IT REST...OK, NOW BACK TO MR GREEN AND ALLAN LAMBO BRUCE | ||
| neal (95spiderneal)
Member Username: 95spiderneal Post Number: 267 Registered: 3-2002 |
mark nice nsx but it looks so low, how does it work on the street? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6780 Registered: 8-2002 |
i've been trying to keep away from this thread, but it just wasn't possible... Just because Nika found ownership not up to par doesn't mean that the car can't still be worth top dollar... All this nonsense is uncalled for... i'm almost positive that if this thread were started by a male (with the same things said), the ensuing responses would have been different; that may just be exactly one of the reasons why ownership "isn't what she expected"... i personally hope Nika reconsiders keeping Mister Bumblebee or gets another Ferrari... If you're interested in the car or curious as to why ownership isn't what she expected, that's one thing, but if you're here just to break her shoes, well, that's really unnecessary, don't you think...? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2386 Registered: 10-2002 |
It is a freakin' Honda! (Don't give that Acura crap, Acura is Honda, just a marketing fad). Yikes, selling a QV for that? How can you? Shaking my head in disbelief. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 886 Registered: 10-2001 |
She would never sell a 308 to buy a Honda. But....if you get up before the sunrise. This creature has been roaming around. Anyone got a fly-swatter?  | ||
| Jay Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1521 Registered: 10-2001 |
Hey, relax guys, if she wants to sell her car what do you care? Like Tazio said, it's an add for a used car. If she decides to keep it good for her! I hope she does keep it so that there will be 2 yellow bumblebee's in Toronto (mine's a woman), but if she sells it, Nika will still be a friend. | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Member Username: Wax Post Number: 439 Registered: 7-2003 |
As Waldo indicates, Nika, being a professional in every sense of the word, has written an article on the car, her perception of it, and how she is perceived by the man on the street. http://www.racerchicks.com/Chick_Pick/CP_Nika_star030329.html If you're interested in the car, contact Nika. Serious inquiries only. | ||
| Dave Burch (Merlyn)
Junior Member Username: Merlyn Post Number: 148 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jeeze Martin, you let a few measly dollars, $14,000, to be more precise, stand between you and the high of selling a car? | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6298 Registered: 5-2001 |
Kevin, to answer your question, yes from time to time I do and sometimes I wish I did. Had a guy look at a 355. Flew in from Canada to look at it. Had his mechanic with him. He could not get a flight till 3 weeks after. I held off painting the car since he wanted it in a different color that I wanted to paint it in. He arrived, came to the shop, the car was on the lift, compression check done and absolutely positive. We found only minor things wrong with the car that totaled a few hundred Dollars, like 1% of the purchase price. He proceeds to tell me he talked to the previous owner, who gave him great news on the car, he talked by accident to the neighbor of the owner, who also races 355CH and gave this car an enthusiastic thumbs up. He drives the car the next day and is impressed. Likes the handling and his mechanic has nothing to report. I am asking $ 69,000 and he offers $ 55,000. Not that he wasted my time he wasted my mechanics time, his mechanics time and his own time. I wish I would have asked then! | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1936 Registered: 5-2001 |
Sorry for no explaination....the cars are actually pronounced "Hoen-dah" in Japan...Handa is actually pronounced "Hahn-dah"...confused? I deal with it everyday...People call me "Hand-ah" and Japanese folks think I'm a stupid American of Japanese descent who can't pronounce his name right (they mistakenly believe I am a "Honda") Ugh! BTW, I HATE hyphenated identities...I consider myself first and foremost an "American"...no "Japanese-American" for me :-) | ||
| Waldo Aikema (Forzarossa)
New member Username: Forzarossa Post Number: 40 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi there... I don't know Nika at all, but I just read this on her website: <quote> The more daring strangers would talk to me with "nice car" being the phrase of choice. Others have shown their manners or lack of, in asking "Is it your husband's car? Did you rent it?" or Lord forbid, "Is that a Corvette"? No, no and not on your life. My claws sharpened around the steering wheel as I tried to smile politely. </quote> Just a story about her 308. I can't image why somebody who writes so passionated about her car now sells it for a Honda...a Honda  | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 223 Registered: 4-2002 |
Geez, all this speculation. Why not just leave it alone? We know she's decided to sell the car as I believe someone has already talked to her to confirm this. Perhaps she just realized that it wasn't for her or indeed has personal reasons to sell it, maybe she's even considering upgrading to something else. In any event, it's her choice. Yes, her post probably could've been worded better, but what's done is done. "...You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away, know when to run..." | ||
| Tazio Nuvolari (Nuvolari)
Member Username: Nuvolari Post Number: 305 Registered: 9-2002 |
Guys, A little perspective here....Nika's post was to sell a car. All I read here is people tearing into the syntax of the post, claiming arrogance, some talk of 'humankind'. Focus here IT IS A USED CAR AD!!!! If you are interested contact her, if not don't. What's the big deal? Can you guys not handle that a woman (who is not an old lady you are taking advantage of and scoring a killer deal on her late husband's car) may be selling a Ferrari where she knows what it is worth and is firm about it. Somehow I would not be seeing this behaviour if it was a man selling the same car. 2 other points: 1. The term 'guy' is considered by women's groups in North America to be gender neutral so it applies to all of 'humankind' 2. Ask the average person on the street or even car enthusiast about Ferrari's. They will think that because of their cost, they must be very reilable, and exceptionally built. Owners know that this is a myth and some are more patient than others about it. No matter how you slice it, even the most reliable Ferrari is not as reliable or cheap to maintain as a Honda. Oh and the post was made last night at 10:30pm. I'm sure Nika has better things to do than moniter the post all day. I'm sure a reply will come with time. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Advanced Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2638 Registered: 7-2001 |
I can't believe she'd sell it because of this or any board, it has to go deeper than that. I admit I'm curious, Nika was always was of the most passionate owners here. My ownership expectations have been met. I expected to pay out the wazoo for maintenance, and I have. I expect to get looks and have conversations with strangers, and I have. I never expected to meet fellow owners and enthusiasts that I call friends. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Advanced Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 2927 Registered: 1-2002 |
I have a funny feeling that the post was not really from Nika...   | ||
| TC (Houston) (Tec)
Member Username: Tec Post Number: 265 Registered: 2-2002 |
My guess would be that her disappointment in the ownership experience has as much to do with the hostility she has encountered in the community as the car itself. I know there have been some rocky times in her relationship with this board but I think her remarks in this thread are somewhat out of character. Something must have happened. | ||
| Terry (Dogue)
Member Username: Dogue Post Number: 402 Registered: 9-2001 |
I don't know Nika, but I have always enjoyed her posts. She has always given a different outlook on things and she has a deep passion for racing. I also am going with the minority on her statements though, she has been a member for a long time and like J.D. stated she is a writer and knows the power of words. Any other person posting a car for sale in this manner, most would be telling you to not walk away, but run. As a descriminating buyer "find ownership to not what I expected....I'd rather have a Honda at this point" sounds like there is problems with the car that she cannot fix. Then she comes back with "It's worth top dollar guys - I expect nothing less so don't waste my time" seems a little like the "Discussion with a Salesmen" thread. I also would like to know, as a future owner, what has soured he ownership experience...of course only if she is willing to share. | ||
| J.D. Smythe (Jeff)
Member Username: Jeff Post Number: 280 Registered: 2-2001 |
I too am taking the minority view on Nika's comments. I find her statement "guys don't waste my time..." offensive, terse, and arrogant. Nika is a writer. Writers know the power of the word and choose their words carefully. She could have just said, "the price reflects the excellent condition of the car." If I play the devil's advocate, why did she say "guys"? She could have said "guys and gals don't waste my time" or just "don't waste my time" Is she saying that only men waste time and woman don't? Is this a sexist remark? I am sure she meant "guys" as in all humankind. No flames please. I am just playing the devil's advocate. | ||
| Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 653 Registered: 2-2003 |
Handa is pronounced Honda around here. Nika, I would consider but I already have a yellow one albeit a bit slower and older than yours. Hope you find another in the future. DJ | ||
| david charles (Supraboytt)
Junior Member Username: Supraboytt Post Number: 101 Registered: 10-2001 |
i gotta go with nebula here there is a complete double stanhdard with the way in which nika is treated - especially since her f chat boycott a while back what does she expect with the dubious comments she made? if it was a personal issue - she should have just said it was a personal issue and i think everyone would have repsected that and moved on and whats with the the no response nika- i don;t plan on buying the car - but when a Tifosi like Nika says "ferrari ownership to not what i expected" doesn't it make everyone the slightest bit curious if not aggravated when she doesn't elaborate c mon Nika throw us a bone here | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 62 Registered: 9-2003 |
mark - I have one word for you - Testosterone. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 885 Registered: 10-2001 |
Nika's statement aren't exactly happy. Leads me to think she could be having a bad day and just upset. No big deal. We all have bad days. Nika. good luck selling your car. I have followed all her stories about the 550, Enzo, Dragster and think you are one cool Racer. Now I have the opposite question... Why do so few women own ferrari? I think it goes way back to the fact that men buy cars to impress women durring dating. And after guys get old and married they keep on doing the car thing, just as they grew up with it. Now women have more of a nesting (interest in improving the home) then cars. As Women get to the point in their career where they could afford a ferrari, it is just not a major interest in their life? | ||
| TOM BUCKLEY (Tom_b)
Junior Member Username: Tom_b Post Number: 97 Registered: 6-2003 |
Dave, She said "Honda", not "Handa". Tom | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6773 Registered: 8-2002 |
Drats...! :::hurriedly changing name to Honda::: | ||
| Joshua Findlay (Jpf)
New member Username: Jpf Post Number: 28 Registered: 9-2003 |
Why is Bruce Yelling? | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1935 Registered: 5-2001 |
Nika, You'd "rather have a Honda?" I'm here and waiting.... :-) Vty, Dave | ||
| Greg G (Greg_g)
Junior Member Username: Greg_g Post Number: 73 Registered: 7-2003 |
As far as people having rude comments for Nika... dont you think she kinda opened that door with some unusual statements herself? I wld truly like to know why she said ownership wasnt what she expected. | ||
| Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
Member Username: Karmavore Post Number: 397 Registered: 12-2002 |
Neb - you're 100% on the money. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Intermediate Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 1068 Registered: 8-2002 |
I emailed her, as I already have an aquaintance with her from other contacts. She really is selling the car; the posting is genuine. | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Junior Member Username: Kds Post Number: 228 Registered: 5-2003 |
James.... Who knows....I sent her an e-mail as I am interested. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2681 Registered: 10-2002 |
Neb Hope you enjoyed it. Best | ||
| Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 535 Registered: 11-2002 |
Hey James! I saw you on CNNfn yesterday. I thought about calling in and asking if I should buy, sell, or hold FC, but I didn't think you'd get a kick out of it. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2680 Registered: 10-2002 |
Guys is this a real post from her or has someone hacked her? | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3078 Registered: 4-2002 |
HEY NEB YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO VOICE YOUR OPINION, LIKE YOU SEE I DO...I DONT KNOW IF SHES CUTE OR NOT(NEVER SAW OR SPOKE TO HER) BUT EVERYONE ALWAYS BASHES HER FOR HER VOICINGS.. SHE HAS BEEN AROUND A WHILE, (SHES NOT A NEWBIE SCHMUCK LIKE ,PEOPLE NOT MENTIONED HERE ) SO TO CONCLUDE SHE MUST HAVE HER REASONS, WHICH IS NOT OUR BUSINESS, UNLESS SHE WANTS TO ELABORATE ON THIS CHAT TO ALL... THATS ALL BUDDY, BRUCE | ||
| Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 533 Registered: 11-2002 |
Hey Bruce - I just call it like I see it. She gets coddles 'cause everyone here thinks she's cute. If anyone else posted that stuff, he'd be railed by the rest of the FC community. But I'm done here. No more attacks on the untouchable Nika! | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3077 Registered: 4-2002 |
HEY NEB COOL IT MAN..SHE MUST HAVE HER REASONS, THATS WHY SHE HASNT OR WILL NOT ELABORATE ON IT.. THATS ALL MAN...STICK TO ALLAN FIEDLER BRUCE | ||
| spanky mcdoogle (Spanker)
New member Username: Spanker Post Number: 27 Registered: 9-2003 |
Nebuala, Don't you have a manors class to go to? Don't they teach respect to you young California snots? | ||
| Nebula Class (Nebulaclass)
Member Username: Nebulaclass Post Number: 530 Registered: 11-2002 |
"find ownership to not what I expected.... I'd rather have a Honda at this point" You say this, which leads ANYONE to assume that you've had bad experiences with the car. Then you say this: "It's worth top dollar guys - I expect nothing less so don't waste my time - e-mail me to make a time to view" Now, it seems like everyone is willing to use kid-gloves with you, but if anyone else posted these two comments about the same car, they'd be called on it. And that last comment...how fuggin' rude! Good luck selling an F-car that you'd rather drive a Honda over for top dollar. | ||
| Kevin Butler (Challenge)
Junior Member Username: Challenge Post Number: 208 Registered: 9-2002 |
Martin - you sell cars for a living. Do you tell your (prospective) customers not to waste your time? | ||
| melo yelo (Meloyelo)
Junior Member Username: Meloyelo Post Number: 105 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nika, I love yellow. I am also looking for my first Fcar and would like you to elaborate on your comment: "find ownership to not what I expected.... " I would love to have a car like yours, but I am probably another year out before I can pay cash. I am trying very very very hard to not finance one. Also, what color is your interior? Thanks and good luck with the sale. my | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 205 Registered: 12-2002 |
It's wrong to "love a car". Painful, too. Will, you missed a PARTY bro! | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1342 Registered: 9-2001 |
Say it's not so Nika! Mister Bumblebee has been your pride & joy, how can you do this? The last time we spoke you loved that car. | ||
| Lucas Taratus (Karmavore)
Member Username: Karmavore Post Number: 396 Registered: 12-2002 |
I don't know this person but I'm with Kevin -- no need to be rude! | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 203 Registered: 12-2002 |
That's my point! I sat on a 999 yesterday at the dealer. Think I need a ST4, too, for the long hauls. | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 202 Registered: 12-2002 |
I'm going back to the farm next weekend, from the big city! Blue Bonnet Horse Farm. | ||
| Ryan Sabga (Sherpa23)
Junior Member Username: Sherpa23 Post Number: 177 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hey, my Ducatis have been nothing but perfect as far as reliability. Very Honda-like in that respect. | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 201 Registered: 12-2002 |
"Rather have a Honda" LOL Nika. I've had that thought a time or two! A day in Ferrariland. The bills are numerous. How about a Ducati????? | ||
| Kds (Kds)
Junior Member Username: Kds Post Number: 226 Registered: 5-2003 |
Nika.... You have mail. | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Intermediate Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 1076 Registered: 5-2002 |
My crystal ball tells me there is a yellow 365 in the making... Nika, Don't tell me that it's not what you expected especially since I will be looking to purchase a 308. Please tell me this is all a bad dream. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6757 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nika, this sucks, i'm so sorry to hear that you're selling Mr. Bumblebee... i hope things work out... | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 884 Registered: 10-2001 |
Why bother with the headaches of ownership of a 25 year old mid-preformance car, when you work as a race reporter? Seems Nika can fly all over the world and drive all the newest ferraris and racecars? Let the other guy pay, you just play You just can't go home to the farm once you've seen the big city. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6289 Registered: 5-2001 |
Kevin, a little respect here please! I am waiting for the punch line Nika....  | ||
| Tazio Nuvolari (Nuvolari)
Member Username: Nuvolari Post Number: 303 Registered: 9-2002 |
To the doubting Thomas' out there let me put you straight. I have been seen this car and been in it. Detail for detail it is the BEST 100% original example of a QV I have ever seen. This is a Canada car so the mileage is 33,000 Kilometers (just over 20,000 Miles). The 'rubber piece' on the mirror Nika is referring to is the small plastic cap that covers the mounting screw; a nothing concern for a prospective 308 owner. This car is worth top dollar as it is a no stories perfect original car. Good luck Nika in selling it and I'll put the word out. | ||
| Kevin Butler (Challenge)
Junior Member Username: Challenge Post Number: 207 Registered: 9-2002 |
Who cares her reason? I care even less when people sincerley inquire the reason and she responds: "It's worth top dollar guys - I expect nothing less so don't waste my time" Hopefully she's stuck with a money pit... | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 3132 Registered: 12-2000 |
Drop the "is the world coming to an end?" banter, dudes. She probably has a valid reason for selling that car that if personal, is no one's business... | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1504 Registered: 5-2002 |
Is this the same Nika that drove an Enzo a few days ago? That must be it. Nika's unloading the 308 and buying an ENZO!!! And on a more somber note: could she have come to the same conclusion that Ed Gault did last year? | ||
| Racer Nika (Racernika)
Junior Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 85 Registered: 7-2003 |
pix: }  | ||
| Racer Nika (Racernika)
Junior Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 84 Registered: 7-2003 |
1985 Qv - very clean - perfect condition.....low km - 33K Needs a new rubber piece on the drivers side mirror but apart from that everything is original........ It's worth top dollar guys - I expect nothing less so don't waste my time - e-mail me to make a time to view Nika | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Intermediate Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 1071 Registered: 4-2003 |
Nika, Sorry to hear it. Mr. Bumblebee rules What disappointed you? Vincent. | ||
| J.D. Smythe (Jeff)
Member Username: Jeff Post Number: 278 Registered: 2-2001 |
Nika Would you please elaborate on the ownership. I assume it's on the negative side? | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1502 Registered: 5-2002 |
Is this posting for real??? Nika saying that Ferrari ownership "not what I expected". Is the earth turning in a different direction? What's up? | ||
| Racer Nika (Racernika)
Junior Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 83 Registered: 7-2003 |
no...no Ferraris..... find ownership to not what I expected.... I'd rather have a Honda at this point The car is very clean - all paperwork - new shocks......you won't find a QV as good | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 269 Registered: 3-2002 |
aww, i hope there'll be a replacement. in giallo, of course. | ||
| Racer Nika (Racernika)
Junior Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 82 Registered: 7-2003 |
1985 QV 33K - very clean - stunning condition any questions - e-mail [email protected] |