| Author | Message | ||
| Andrew (Enzo250gto)
New member Username: Enzo250gto Post Number: 6 Registered: 2-2002 |
I've considered starting something like this only not in this manner. The way it would be set up is just like any Country Club with a golf course, only instead of a golf course it would be a couple race tracks for members to use, some garages with hydro lifts for the do it yourselfers that do not have all the tools. Just like any CC you reserve the garage for a time you want pull in and have a world class garage full of the best tools at your disposal, and the race track, well members would finally get to drive their cars they way they were meant to be and do it relativly safely. ---------------------------------- www.ferrariforum.net | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1558 Registered: 5-2001 |
It sounds like a scam still. If the $ 250.000 is refundable how easy will they refund it? I'd go in and "rent" for one montha dn decide I want back out. $ 1800 does not cover the cost of a $300,000 car! Not even taking mechanics into consideration on the F40 or F50 or GTO. "Too good to be true" - likely it is just that! | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1877 Registered: 2-2001 |
The only other person to drive mine is my dad, there are a couple Fcar guys that if they wanted to take a ride I would let them though, other than that no one. | ||
| Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member Username: Man90tr Post Number: 480 Registered: 4-2001 |
I am not that nice to my wife.  I did let my airplane mechanic drive it once, under heavy supervision. I put that under keeping good business relationships. I got more than excellent service on the airplane after that. | ||
| Lung (Lung7707)
New member Username: Lung7707 Post Number: 45 Registered: 1-2002 |
Tim, I share this same sentiment. My TR is very personal to me. My wife has only driven it once in 2 years...and under heavy supervision :-) Basically no one drives my car!! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 477 Registered: 6-2001 |
I think Enzo was against sharing cars. I thought he felt cars were personal and reflected their owners or something. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1852 Registered: 2-2001 |
I know some people like Martin said that lose money on cars all the time, although they are probably younger (I don't hang out with too many businessmen) they are not the type I would lend a car. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Junior Member Username: Study Post Number: 183 Registered: 10-2001 |
Gee all I need is a car trading club, a wife swapping club, and a condo trading club... and I'm not sure I'd know who I'd be any more | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 135 Registered: 12-2001 |
Martin, like you mentioned, some people trade monthly and lose tens of thousands with each trade. This kind of deal might make sense for them. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 134 Registered: 12-2001 |
Martin, it does not seem too bad to me. Your $250K membership fee is refundable when you are ready to quit. $1800 a month and shipping seems like a bargain to me for some of the cars on that list. How many of us would not pay $1800 and shipping costs to enjoy a 288 GTO for a month? Like Art said though, the condition of the cars is something to consider. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1556 Registered: 5-2001 |
I can not believe that anybody would do that! On the other hand I know people that change cars every month and take $ 20,000 losses everytime they change them. | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 507 Registered: 12-2001 |
$250,000 for the membership fee!!!! GEEZ!!!! | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 132 Registered: 12-2001 |
I started thinking about that...the condition of the car could vary so much. But I love the idea. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 251 Registered: 6-2001 |
Tyler: I've seen this on other threads before. I think that the cost vs. ownership vs. the condition is what kills the concept. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 131 Registered: 12-2001 |
Do any of you guys do this? I'm not sure if they are an honest outfit or not, but it looks to be a way to drive the whole line-up with out having to lay out the cash for the individual cars. Interesting idea. Good selection of cars and with the refundable membership fee seems to be priced fair(considering). www.ec-cc.com |