| Author | Message | ||
| Randy (Schatten)
Member Username: Schatten Post Number: 351 Registered: 4-2001 |
Dave's got a good idea. and to start a religion, you only need to congregate ... I believe ... once a month and prove that you are providing religious services. Very cool Russell. Even 6th sounds great out of all the entrants that go into the world series of poker. I've seen the specials on DISC/TLC channels where they mention the contest. | ||
| russell rosenblum (Rosenblumr)
Junior Member Username: Rosenblumr Post Number: 56 Registered: 6-2002 |
I finsihed 6th--Yes I made the final table. It will be on ESPN in a couple of months or so they tell me. I was a bit dissapointed as first place was 2M and I entered day 5 second in chips. Still it was definately a thrill. Actually I was indirectly quoted by the winner (Robert Varkonyi) when he said to the New York Times (paraphrased) "I sat next to all sorts of people . . . One guy even told me about the ferrari he was going to buy." I told him that on day 3 with about 50 players left. As to gabe, no he never won, and I dont think he ever got very close. Still for an announcer he is a decent player. Oh and before you ask, this is the first time I have played in the main event--But I have won some smaller ones. | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 498 Registered: 3-2002 |
Well, there's always the raffle... | ||
| Andre Vieira (Goggles_pisano)
New member Username: Goggles_pisano Post Number: 24 Registered: 5-2002 |
Cool stuff, Russell. Didn't Gabe Kaplan win one of those once, or was that a publicity stunt like having Matt Damon sit at one of those just when his movie "Rounders" came out? Andre (off-topic again...) | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Junior Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 85 Registered: 3-2002 |
Thanks for the engineering tips guys. I think I want to get a Masters in mechanical. Let's see. LOL @ russell. Can't you also lose money that way? | ||
| Dennis Walsh (Wheel_kinetics)
New member Username: Wheel_kinetics Post Number: 31 Registered: 7-2002 |
Russell, Great story. How far did you make it? For the Ferrari, I'm assuming the final table. I've always wanted to play in the World Series, but my game has really been limit hold 'em. Dennis Walsh [email protected] | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 282 Registered: 1-2002 |
Start a religion. All-cash business, and totally tax free. I'm dead serious.  | ||
| russell rosenblum (Rosenblumr)
Junior Member Username: Rosenblumr Post Number: 55 Registered: 6-2002 |
Play poker. I used the money I won playing at the World Weries of Poker in Las Vegas to buy my 360. PS. I could have bought it anyway, but could not justify the price. My wife said "well you play in those poker things, so if you win the money there go ahead and buy one." 3 weeks later . . . | ||
| Michael Fennell (Mfennell70)
Junior Member Username: Mfennell70 Post Number: 66 Registered: 7-2001 |
"BTW, anybody into engineering? What's the better, mecanical or electrical? :D " Financial. :-) If you want to make *real* money, you won't be doing it as an engineer. The people I know who have really big $$$ are investment bankers of one kind or another. Even a tiny percentage of billion dollar deals really adds up! BTW, I have an electical engineering degree but I'm a software developer. | ||
| Ryan Patrick Baker (Want_a_daytona)
New member Username: Want_a_daytona Post Number: 18 Registered: 7-2002 |
Start small. Move up in the automotive world. You can always start buying cars because they are some of the best investments you can have. | ||
| Robert (Ferraribob)
New member Username: Ferraribob Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2002 |
Go to college; study hard. Go to business school; study hard. Get hired as the CFO of a major public company like WorldCom. Steel and rape the company and its shareholders blind. Then build a $50 million estate in Florida to shelter all your embezzled lute | ||
| Dennis Walsh (Wheel_kinetics)
New member Username: Wheel_kinetics Post Number: 29 Registered: 7-2002 |
Ken, Speaking as an electrical engineer, the jobs are fairly good but most of my mechanical friends seem to be in the same position. If I had it to do over, I would probably be Mechanical. Oh like it matters.. I'm hawking wheels anyway. Dennis Walsh [email protected] | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
Member Username: Davewapinski Post Number: 283 Registered: 8-2001 |
Rob banks - after all they have the money. Just joking of course - see what a few glasses of wine does. I guess a 360 Spider would stand out as a get away car. Having recently spent some time in Cincinnati, Ohio - it is the bank robby capital of the world. It is not unusual to have 4 or 5 bank robbies in a day. I have been shocked by this. One day I went to the Fifth Third Bank where I have some accounts. It was closed due to a robby. I then called the manager of the Key Bank where I have an account. He could not talk to me since they had been robbed. All joking aside, the advice below is really great. Just remember you do have limited time and energy. Spend it wisely. You have as much time as any Rockfeller. Dave | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Junior Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 154 Registered: 12-2001 |
Racer, I have a degree in aerospace engineering which is an offshoot of mechanical. As far as the type of engineering to go into, it really depends on what you want to do. I am much more mechanically inclined so I went the mechanical route. But, electrical engineering is really the place to be right now. They are in higher demand and get higher salaries than most other types of engineers. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 609 Registered: 4-2002 |
dont het married, and you will afford 2 new f-cars.... | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Junior Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 83 Registered: 3-2002 |
I'm only 17 so I can't really comment. But... stock options were always great with some in my family, so I'll recommend that. BTW, anybody into engineering? What's the better, mecanical or electrical? :D Maybe I too will own a Ferrari some day. hehe | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Junior Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 151 Registered: 12-2001 |
Eduation, hard work, save, invest, more eduation, more work, more saving, more investing. The cycle for me continues until I can get up the courage to buy. | ||
| jake (Enzoforza)
New member Username: Enzoforza Post Number: 31 Registered: 10-2001 |
Solly, if you let me drive your 360 I'll work for free!!! | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1152 Registered: 9-2001 |
education, work, save, invest and more work | ||
| Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Junior Member Username: Qferrari Post Number: 79 Registered: 2-2002 |
Yep, worked for me. | ||
| RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
Junior Member Username: Tr90 Post Number: 136 Registered: 4-2001 |
PROSTITUTION, PROSTITUTION, PROSTITUTION. IN 3 MONTHS YOU CAN HAVE A FERRARI OF YOUR CHOICE! | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 820 Registered: 8-2001 |
Why limit driving a 360 to the track? I drive mine just about everywhere. It's an excellent street car (where to park it safely is the only problem). You don't need to speed excessively to enjoy the car. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 819 Registered: 8-2001 |
Work,Work,Work Save,Save,Save Invest,Invest,Invest Repeat as needed | ||
| DHutchison (Hutch308)
Junior Member Username: Hutch308 Post Number: 61 Registered: 1-2002 |
Inheritance also works! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1351 Registered: 6-2001 |
Just set up a page like www.buymeaferrari.com Keep the advice coming guys, i know i can use it too. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 345 Registered: 6-2001 |
Jake- I am looking for a new president of one of my insurance companies. Do you have any relatives with your business philosophy? | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 348 Registered: 12-2001 |
Exactly what Jake said! Also, focus on your net worth, not your income. Don't make the all too common mistake of confusing income for wealth. One last thing, real estate, real estate, real estate. | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 408 Registered: 1-2001 |
Jake, My philosophy exactly. My only problem is keeping the business small enough so it doesn't occupy all my driving time.... | ||
| Manu Sachdeva (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 345 Registered: 2-2002 |
Jake - that is simple and inspiring post. Nice one mate. | ||
| David Jones (Dave)
Junior Member Username: Dave Post Number: 196 Registered: 4-2001 |
Only driving a 360 at the track? It's just my opinion, but what a waste of a wonderful street car... Why not save your money and buy a race car if your only going to track it. I think that's half of owning a Ferrari, Restraint! Knowing when not to put your foot in it when driving on the street. | ||
| jake (Enzoforza)
New member Username: Enzoforza Post Number: 30 Registered: 10-2001 |
Start a company, landscaping, computer repair, it really does not matter. Something you like doing, or at least you are good at. Be upfront + honest with everyone, treat them the way you want to be treated + Never screw anyone over. Treat your customers better than the competition and strive to be the best in whatever field you are in. Follow these suggestions and you should eventually be able to afford a new Ferrari (maybe even several!!!) | ||
| Eric Vartanian (Evartanian)
New member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 26 Registered: 3-2002 |
Well, I dont mean to discourage anyone from posting to this thread by directing it to these archives, because it is very interesting, so keep them comin'...(also I'm not sure if age/owner profile is discussed in these) But Riccardo, I remembered in the archives there have been a couple good threads on exactly this topic, just in case there isn't such an overwhelming response on this one: 1.)http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/21206.html 2.) http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/1747.html 3.) http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/4043.html | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Junior Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 156 Registered: 4-2002 |
Just save money, buy real estate, save, invest, there is no trick to making money. Spend less than you make = Ferrari over time | ||
| Riccardo Gubbioli (Riccardo)
New member Username: Riccardo Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hello Guys, I currently own a 1993 Porsche 911 (964 for those of you who know about Porsches) but my dream, no doubt like most of the world's male population, would be to buy a brand new 360 (as well as keeping a Porsche as a second car). I say 360 as I can only see myself driving it on the track, otherwise my licence will be toast... Anyways, to make my dream a bit closer I was wondering how those of you who've bought brand new Ferraris did it? I mean, how old are you and how did you achieve this dream? What do you work in? I guess I'm just curious to see the typical owner profile more than anything. Thanks for any input. Best regards Riccardo |