| Author | Message | ||
| Tino (Bboxer)
Junior Member Username: Bboxer Post Number: 57 Registered: 8-2001 |
Solly, Maybe this will help parting with your Dino. I bought my 360F1 in Nov 2000 and decided right then to sell my BB which I'v had since new (1981). It took me 15 months but finally sold it last month. my heart aches a little but if you're like me and enjoy the latest technologies and what "Modern" Ferrari is all about, you will forget the Dino after a while. I did not regret selling my 288 either and if I could afford it at that time I would have bought an F40 and replaced it with an F50 later. I happen to think Ferrari is all about advance technology and innovation and I will always try to keep up with it. Remember, the Old Man said "the best Ferrari is the next one". | ||
| Stephen Patterson (Srpatterson)
Junior Member Username: Srpatterson Post Number: 80 Registered: 11-2001 |
Solly, Congrats on a great looking 360, but are you sure you want to sell the Dino? I only say this because I think you have one of the most gorgeous 246 GTS out there. You know, they're not making them anymore... | ||
| martin J weiner,M.D. (Mw360)
Member Username: Mw360 Post Number: 352 Registered: 5-2001 |
Great looking car Solly. When I grow up I'm definitely going to Dental School! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 564 Registered: 6-2001 |
I bet the first thing that guy in the acura did was call all of his friends and told them that he beat a ferrari in a race, just like in that movie. You should have thrown on the hazards to let him know that u won and were slowing down. Its good that you are too smart to race some stupid acura that (unless its an nsx) probably is worth under $20k in a car that is worth well over $200k. You definately have nothing to prove to them. I personally dont like to race people in anyting other than off the line because i dont trust their driving skill, or mine for that matter. Have fun with that new car, but try to ignore the kids in civics, just give them a rev of the engine and let them know who's boss. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 563 Registered: 6-2001 |
(repeat post) | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 255 Registered: 6-2001 |
Just got back from a high speed run down 95, that 360 is SCARY FAST!! I'm too used to the Dino. Around Ft. Lauderdale picked up a tail of 5-6 rice burners of various ilk, with assorted boy racer wannabes behind the wheel, but made short work of them, except for one pesky Acura which had more than just a coffe can muffler. My better judgement took over at 120 mph with construction ahead and I let him by. I feel I am a disgrace to Maranello. Go ahead, you can all make fun of me now. | ||
| Mr. 001 (Racer_001)
Junior Member Username: Racer_001 Post Number: 57 Registered: 12-2001 |
Nice car Solly. My uncles former boss just sold his Saleen modified Ford Mustang and bought himsef a new 360 as well.  Black/black with an exaust. I think it's a Tubi, donno but it sounded really loud from the passenger seat. Nice choice!! | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1924 Registered: 2-2001 |
Cool car Solly. Congrats again. I think you'll like it more than the Dino. I still like that little black cavallino, but the 360 does have quite a few advantages going for it. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Junior Member Username: Solly Post Number: 237 Registered: 6-2001 |
Would have loved to do the rally, but socked with business obligations this week. Gotta pay for all this machinery. | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Junior Member Username: Whart Post Number: 131 Registered: 12-2001 |
Solly: A last minute thought here, but the Amelia Island event just started (March 7-10)and when it is over, there is a Rally beginning and ending there, courtesy of Rich Taylor. I did one a few years ago in the northeast, and he organizes a good event. Just a thought. (Then, after 5 days of cranking, have the car shipped back...). | ||
| Jack Fried (Jack360)
New member Username: Jack360 Post Number: 10 Registered: 6-2001 |
Solly: Great car! Drive it in the best of health. BTW, great color choice(but I'm biased)--now you've got to get the challenge grill.  | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Junior Member Username: Solly Post Number: 235 Registered: 6-2001 |
Can't wait to get down to Fla. next week to play. Anyone coming to Le Belle Macchine at Pocono this June? As far as the Dino-loved it, still love it, but no power on the track. Going to track the 360 whenever I can. Going to try to keep the Dino if I find space for it in NY. Garages all full. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2119 Registered: 2-2001 |
Solly, Enjoy it in good health. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 272 Registered: 6-2001 |
Solly: Saw the pics. Great car, enjoy. That is the color of the one I want. Art | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 149 Registered: 12-2001 |
beautiful car! Congrats! | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
Junior Member Username: Davewapinski Post Number: 147 Registered: 8-2001 |
It is your life, but I would also recommend driving it. I have always heard that the rings need to be set with some "b... to the wall" driving. Get a V-1. Do the speed limit within 20 miles of any city/town that may have cops or within 20 miles of a state line. Have a blast, life is too short not to. Curious, why did you decide to buy the 360 over the Dino you had? Congrads, Dave | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Junior Member Username: Solly Post Number: 234 Registered: 6-2001 |
Finally got the pics.   | ||
| Kathy (Spidergirl)
New member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2002 |
Solly, I have a friend looking for a Dino, what do you have? How much etc. I have a yellow black spider too! thanks Kathy | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1791 Registered: 2-2001 |
20 hours. Solly I sincerely hope in such a fine piece of machinery you could make better time than that. My friend use to make it in less than that in his Hummer. Solly you could make it in 15 easily, just get a radar detector and carry a lot of cash with you. Seriously though, I will agree that 95 may be the most boring road ever, next to route 80 of course. I don't know that I would want to make a long drive like that even longer though. I would just bite the bullet and hit 95 at excessive speeds. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 327 Registered: 9-2001 |
steve cut westward and go thru the blue ridge and smokey mountains | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Junior Member Username: Solly Post Number: 214 Registered: 6-2001 |
I would love to do the drive, but I-95 for 20 straight hours??? BORING!!!. Anyone have a better route, preferably one with some scenery? | ||
| JP Lavigne (Jpl)
New member Username: Jpl Post Number: 24 Registered: 12-2001 |
Drive it. I bought my first and only ferrari (so far) from Bud about 5 years ago. Flew down, he had a limo meet my brother and I at the Ft Lauderdale airport. I signed all the papers that evening, stayed at Pier 66 for the night, picked up the car Saturday morning and drove straight home to Ottawa. It was a real treat, first time in a Ferrari and I spent about 30 hours driving home. Oh yeah I did this in Novemeber, almost ran into a snow storm in the Scranton PA area. | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 490 Registered: 12-2001 |
I think that is great. I think that you should drive it. Why not? You will have a great time. | ||
| martin J weiner,M.D. (Mw360)
Member Username: Mw360 Post Number: 342 Registered: 5-2001 |
Solly- all the best wishes-enjoy it as I know you will. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Junior Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 225 Registered: 6-2001 |
Martin is its there without an odometer, I'll come to Florida to drive it. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1540 Registered: 5-2001 |
TomD, once Solly leaves the keys and the car and the odometer is disconnected you can come for a test drive....HAHAHA | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 537 Registered: 8-2001 |
Drive it home and take lots of pictures! | ||
| Joren Remans (J_remans)
New member Username: J_remans Post Number: 5 Registered: 2-2002 |
Congratulazione and Happy cruising Solly!!!! | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Junior Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 214 Registered: 6-2001 |
Drive it home. I've taken my 348 & 355 on road trips and they were great. I vote for driving it. Art | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 317 Registered: 9-2001 |
Martin I thought I was bad, I was going to offer to co pilot the car back to NY from Florida. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1537 Registered: 5-2001 |
I'd say keep it in Florida...my warehouse has space, make sure to leave the keys and have Bud disconnect the odometer ...just a suggestion LOL | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 659 Registered: 9-2001 |
I say drive it too. When I bought my 400GT in Pa. I drove it home to Atlanta and it was a blast. In fact, I have taken many road trips in my Ferraris over the years. Atlanta to Indy for the USGP. Atlanta to Cape San Blas for a beach holiday. Atlanta to Jackson, Ms. for a FCA event. And many more. | ||
| Frederick Klorczyk (Fjk)
New member Username: Fjk Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2001 |
Nice job! I've paid over sticker for several cars and I have NEVER regretted it! Neither will you... | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 435 Registered: 6-2001 |
Steve, drive that thing home. I bought my 308 is upstate New York, and drove her home to Atlanta with my best friend Jeff. It was the road trip of a life time and I'll never forget it. Congrats on the car! Oh, twice now, I have been driving the 308 and I encountered a red/tan 360 spider with the top down, that car looks incredible on the road. | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 339 Registered: 2-2001 |
I would drive it for sure. What a better way to get to know the car then a nice long high speed trip! | ||
| Brian stewart (Eurocardoc)
Junior Member Username: Eurocardoc Post Number: 183 Registered: 11-2001 |
When recovering from surgery after cancer, one of my customers had me drive his 355 Spyder from NC to Indy, early March through the Smokies at 120mph, I will never thank him enough. Drive it! | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 124 Registered: 12-2001 |
Drive it...I got to look at the rear of one earlier this week on I-35 South out of Wichita. Two guys in a red 360 spider with Texas tags. It was a little after 5:30AM and I was headed back to Tulsa and just cruising comfortably about 90mph. I saw the lights approaching and they slowed down as they passed and we exchanged waves hen they were off. We travelled a few miles at about 125 and then "poof" they hit it and were gone. Damn that's a great looking ass on the 360! Got me thinking about another road trip.....yeah....drive it back. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1783 Registered: 2-2001 |
Definitely drive it, avoid any shipping risks and have a great time doing it. Nice going with the 6spd. | ||
| Dave L (Davel)
Junior Member Username: Davel Post Number: 85 Registered: 7-2001 |
Drive that fine car home. Just do it. A cross country in a Ferrari is rare thing. Enjoy some sights and enjoy yourself. Sing with the stereo and listen to the motor howl and just enjoy the sights and sounds of the whole experience. If you need any motivation at all, just read Keith Martins opening article in the latest Sports Car Market about driving his latest Mondial Cab he bought and the drive home to Portland from California. Seeing our great country from the seat of your NEW 360 Spider....is there anything better?? We will live that dream through you as most of us will never have that joy. I hope you do it....JMHO...Dave | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Junior Member Username: Solly Post Number: 207 Registered: 6-2001 |
6 speed, and I'm going to store it in Florida until the winter is over and then bring it up here. Don't know if I'll drive it up or ship it. Drive might be fun. | ||
| Brian stewart (Eurocardoc)
Junior Member Username: Eurocardoc Post Number: 180 Registered: 11-2001 |
Finally! congratulations, you will not be disappointed, you may however find that the Dino appeals less after the modern conveniences sink in. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Junior Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 206 Registered: 10-2001 |
A 360 Spyder is an awesome car; but sell the Dino???? I wish I had the cash to buy it from you; it's my all time fave Ferrari! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 314 Registered: 9-2001 |
Solly Way to go, can't wait to see it at our next rally | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 122 Registered: 12-2001 |
Congratulations Solly!! Can't wait to see the pics. The yellow/black combo is so good looking. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1778 Registered: 2-2001 |
Cool Solly. You're gonna love it. | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Junior Member Username: Whart Post Number: 93 Registered: 12-2001 |
Congrats! Will you keep it there, or bring it up here? (i see a road trip...) enjoy. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 453 Registered: 6-2001 |
Nice, im sure you wont regret it. 6spd or F1? | ||
| Dave L (Davel)
Junior Member Username: Davel Post Number: 84 Registered: 7-2001 |
Good for you!!! Cant wait to see the pics !! Congrats ...Dave | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Junior Member Username: Solly Post Number: 206 Registered: 6-2001 |
Well, after weeks of driving myself nuts I finally did it. Came to a deal with Bud Root this morning for a 2001 360 Spider, 400 miles, yellow/black. Car looks awesome. I will post pictures when I go down to Fla. in a few weeks to play with it. The Dino is now officially for sale, and I will miss it. It's consigned to Shelton, but if it doesn't sell at a reasonable price in a few months I will keep it and find storage somewhere. I'm still totally flipped out that I actually did this. |