| Author | Message | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 34 Registered: 6-2003 |
Jim, I resent the e-mail to you direct. Let me know if you get it. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1861 Registered: 7-2001 |
James, AOL email doesn't work w/ FChat, try again please! [email protected] | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 32 Registered: 6-2003 |
Jim, Yep. The TT coupe has a "small" backseat. The convertible does not. You have private mail. Talk to you soon. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1856 Registered: 7-2001 |
James, what year is the CLK? Mileage? Color? Price? I need a new car but am not sure what I want yet. Also debating on some new real estate so that may affect how much I spend on a car. I never knew the TT coupe had a back seat. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 30 Registered: 6-2003 |
Chris, You have private mail. James | ||
| Chris Burch (Cyb)
New member Username: Cyb Post Number: 33 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hey James, I have a friend who has the first RS4 from a local dealer due soon. He is thinking about selling his spot. How much do you think it is worth? | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 27 Registered: 6-2003 |
Holly, No offense taken on my part. I just did not want to fall into the trap of someone who comes on here just to advertise his goods and then get off. I am a true Ferrari enthusiast and was very torn on leaving FoDallas. Rob, if you ever feel I am getting too commercial, please feel free to jump on me. After all, I will let you know if I think someone is using this site for free advertising only. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5240 Registered: 12-2000 |
We all know James and he's just talking his new gig up, no problem. | ||
| Holly (Bmw_chick)
New member Username: Bmw_chick Post Number: 8 Registered: 5-2003 |
James, I was just giving you a bit of a hard time. It sounded like a commerical on your post and I was just adding a bit of humor. Sorry, I didn't realize you were so sensitive. Holly | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 26 Registered: 6-2003 |
Holly, You have to realize that Raleigh had already been by to see me and I was not in. I was letting him know what options I might have for him now. And, by the way, yes it is nice to have some nice cars in inventory for people to see without having to travel all over the metroplex. You may not know me but I know many of these guys personally by my previous involvement at Ferrari of Dallas so I feel I am just relaying some info. If someone wants to drop by to see me, great. If not, that is okay too. I would love to see five or six Ferraris pull in at one time. The other guys here would just fall out. Holly, I was with BMW for 17 years before I went to Ferrari of Dallas and still drive a BMW myself. Where did you get your "5"? I might have been there. Just curious. You don't have to say unless you want to. Have a good one. | ||
| Raleigh Smith (288gto)
Junior Member Username: 288gto Post Number: 78 Registered: 10-2002 |
The Boxster doesn't sound bad. I'll try to stop by today. | ||
| Holly (Bmw_chick)
New member Username: Bmw_chick Post Number: 7 Registered: 5-2003 |
What a coincidence, the cars mentioned are on the lot! | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 25 Registered: 6-2003 |
How about: M3 Coupe Audi TT coupe (has back seat for kids) CLK55 All under or around $50K Porsche Boxster Under $33K Or a nice practical 4 door 155 mph family sedan------M5. Under $67K I have all of them now. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1853 Registered: 7-2001 |
How about a Mondial? 4 seats, cheaper service. Get a 3.2 or a T, you'll have a nice ride. Major services aren't that bad, you can easily do one with the money you'd save from buying a P car. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5238 Registered: 12-2000 |
456! | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 26 Registered: 12-2002 |
No Honda? What about an NSX? Not a bad comromise.  Being a Porsche owner with a young-un, I can vouch for the ability to put a car seat into a Boxster, or the front seat of a 911. They sell a wiring harness which will dis-able the passenger side air bags, along with a really cool Recaro baby-racing seat once he gets out of the initial infant seat. A tenth of a point for a Porsche! Bah ;) | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 24 Registered: 6-2003 |
Raleigh, I was told on Friday that someone had come by and driven one of the Porsches but failed to get your name or number (bad mistake). Sorry I missed you. I will not be here Thursday of this week but here the rest of the time. Or you can contact me directly at [email protected] or (817)424-2834. And please no, not a Honda!!!! | ||
| Raleigh Smith (288gto)
Junior Member Username: 288gto Post Number: 77 Registered: 10-2002 |
A Porsche is better than an Accord I think. That's how I justified a victory. | ||
| Raleigh Smith (288gto)
Junior Member Username: 288gto Post Number: 76 Registered: 10-2002 |
We actually went and looked at the 911's yesterday. She doesn't like the coupe and I don't like the cab, so she came back with the Boxster. I asked about the backseat issue and she said, "as long as it can hold a child seat." I see that as a green light for a 308 or 328. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5235 Registered: 12-2000 |
Yea, you won alright.  When's the Ferrari coming? Misses: 1 Raleigh: 0.1 (tenth of a point for the Porsche) | ||
| Raleigh Smith (288gto)
Junior Member Username: 288gto Post Number: 75 Registered: 10-2002 |
James, I stopped by twice last week. Wednesday you had already left and Thursday you were off. I was looking at that 996 C2 on your lot. I got to drive it. I still like the 993 more. Don't worry guys. I dream of owning a 355 or even a 328, but the misses says no due to the cost of timing belt services and standard up keep. She did agree to a Porsche though. That isn't a bad settlement. I think it went, "I want a Ferrari." She said, "I want kids!" So I repeated, "I want a Ferrari." She said, "It has to have a back seat, so you either get a Honda or a you can have a Porsche." I think I won? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5221 Registered: 12-2000 |
LOL - Don't worry, you'll see them many more times, more reason I think we need new ones!  | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2003 |
Rob, You really know how to get the maximum mileage out of those pictures. I have seen them on here many times. It is hard to believe your hard drive has not overheated keeping all of them stored. | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 25 Registered: 12-2002 |
LOL Purple is now my favorite bathing suit color (Rob's link). <grin> | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1851 Registered: 7-2001 |
Here Hill, sounds like you need it! Same cootie girls, different car. (-:  | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5220 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ahh, you want to see the Exotic Car World model day pics then... http://www.exoticcarworld.com/images/Calendar/calendar.htm Be sure to follow the "here" link for the car club pics. I'm sure we can talk to Mike Weaver and still get a non-FCA/non-PCA event together even though there's not a store location anymore. My place good? ;) | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 24 Registered: 12-2002 |
Aw, c'mon Rob...can't we kick this dead horse a few more times? I am just looking for a way to get you to post more pictures of coodie carrying cuties!!! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5218 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ok, we all agree. | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 23 Registered: 12-2002 |
No flame war at all, James. Not sure where you got that idea. Also never said Boxsters were as exciting to see on the street as a Ferrari. But then the initial comment wasn't with respect to "exciting cars to see" but whether a car was a "real sports car" or not. "Exciting to see", or exclusivity, does not equate to "real sports car" was my only point. And like I said...all in good fun. Who can lose these days with so many amazing cars to choose from. We are truly blessed to be in an automotive golden age right now. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 19 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hill, It would certainly not have to be Italian to be a true "sports car". I was with BMW for 17 years before going to Ferrari and I can tell you that a well prepared M3 is certainly hard to beat on any given day. The Porsches can be a lot of fun and I would consider a Z06 Vette as most bang for the buck when considering new. I also agree with Rob that the Mini Cooper S can be a real blast. I believe you did not understand my first post about the Porsche Boxster. They are much more common on the street and do not invoke as much awe as a Ferrari, or a Lambo, or a McLaren F1, or any of the other "true exotics". I had no intention on starting a flame war of a "my car is better than your car" here. But, I believe you will agree with me that a Porsche Boxster, however nice it may be, is nowhere near as exciting to see on the street than a Ferrari. If you believe they are as exciting to see, I believe you need to spend a little time behind the wheel of a Ferrari. A little seat time will do wonders to knowing the brand better. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5216 Registered: 12-2000 |
By no means am I hinting at exclusivity makes the sports car. I just meant that one reason you don't see many Ferraris on the race track is that there aren't that many Ferraris. Two years ago a 360 finished on the podium I think in BSP at Topeka, Mike Fletcher (sp?) use to AX/Track the heck out of his 348 locally, and I've done both in the 328. Just saying that you do see a proportionate number of Ferraris on the track. A real sports car? I think a Mini cooper could win most definitions of a sports car. Like I've said before, my 1st gen Rx7's lap MSR 2-3 seconds a lap faster than the 328 and they have less than half the horsepower. www.chicksdigitracing.com | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 22 Registered: 12-2002 |
heh Okay Rob, you are hinting at the "exclusivity makes a REAL sports car" silliness, too, but you have my butt KICKED when it comes to pictures of cuties leaning on your car. ;) Of course, I haven't tried...hmmmm... I bow to your superior babe-age! Zowie! :-D IMO...the best sports car out there is the Miata. Inexpensive, handles, brakes, and is funfunfun. The rest of us are just rationalizing overspending (myself included). There are probably a handful of Rolls Royces in the DFW area. Does make them "real" sports cars? Don't think so. P.S. Can I borrow some of your slimy girls with cooties? :D PPS Where is the legend for the fancier emoticons? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5213 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ferrari on tour...  Ferrari on AX...  Ferrari on track...  Ferrari next to track (sorry, no action shots yet)...  But do you let slimy girls with cooties touch your Porsche ...  I hear you Hill, I think these activities are the most fun and we need to do more of it in the Ferrari club. The Porsche club is just awesome with the diversity of and participation at events, but then again you have tens of thousands of Porsches in DFW. There are only about 800 or so Ferraris. Our ratio ain't half bad. FoD/FoH haven't been doing as many track days lately, but I don't understand why more Ferrari owners aren't MSR members or do the other DE events. | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 20 Registered: 12-2002 |
"Real"? Heh Methinks your definition of "real" is "Italian". Too easy to be smack that one out of the park, so I will resist. I will say I bet you my "fake" sports car sees more track time than 95% of your "real" ones. And tours. And AXs. And TTs. Oh, and gets me to work every day. Did I mention that? All in good fun. Keep the shiny side up. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 15 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hill, You have to understand. I came from a Ferrari/Maserati background to an Audi store. We did not get excited at the Ferrari store to see a Boxster pull up on the lot. Here, the other salespeople get all worked up when they see one. Yes it is a good sports car but a Ferrari is a REAL sports car. I can always take a good-natured ribbing or any other type for that matter. Glad you are on Ferrarichat. | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2002 |
Heh, was just responding to your comment about some guy thinking a Boxster was a real sports car. A car does not have to be exotic to be a real sports car. Just (good natured) razzing you mostly. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 14 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hill, The Porsche Boxster is a good sports car, especially for the money, but it is not an exotic. Boxsters are all over the place but to see a Ferrari or Lambo is truly more exciting. | ||
| Hill Bullock (Mrpotential)
New member Username: Mrpotential Post Number: 10 Registered: 12-2002 |
If you have ever driven a Boxster "in anger" you will know it IS a real sports car, in every sense of the word; being common, current, and "inexpensive" notwithstanding. Sorry, had to defend them just a bit. Great cars. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2003 |
Jim and Rob, Come on by. Just let me know when you are coming. Evan, Good luck with Park Place Lexus. I know you will enjoy it there. | ||
| Evan Jones (Jonesn)
Junior Member Username: Jonesn Post Number: 91 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hey James, good luck with the new place! Should be a shorter drive for you too. I might have to swing by to see the Diablo VT (and you as well). I just started working for Park Place Lexus this week, since I couldn't stand being away from cars for so long. I don't expect my new job to top my time at Ferrari, but at least it gives me a decent job during college. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5178 Registered: 12-2000 |
I drove by there Sunday. Got gas next door. It's about 3 miles from my house. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1840 Registered: 7-2001 |
Hey Rob, Grapevine isn't far away, maybe we should hook up for lunch one day and both drive our cars out there to see James! That would be fun. I'd like to see the new A8 up close, I think it's gorgeous. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2003 |
Scott, I did not get your private mail. I cannot tell you here the story involved in me leaving FoD but you can be asssured it had nothing to do with any difference of opinion between myself and FoD. I left on good terms and remain on good terms with them. Fact is, I would highly recommend FoD to anyone looking for a new or pre-owned Ferrari or Maserati. Working with them was a great experience and I will value the time I spent there. I know, I would hear every day that I had to be the luckiest guy in the world to have a job like I had. I was fortunate to get to experience all I did and must thank Giuseppe Risi for giving me the opportunity he did and the trust that he showed me. Do not think there was anything wrong on either side there. I highly respect Mr. Risi and I believe he has a certain amount of respect for my work ethic also. You may contact me at [email protected] if you want. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5165 Registered: 12-2000 |
By the way, people with AOL or Hotmail emails will never get private messages or any other system generated emails for that matter. I'm not sure about James's email. | ||
| scott (Scottjua)
Junior Member Username: Scottjua Post Number: 66 Registered: 4-2001 |
James, I private messaged you...jsut wondering why you were leaving or LEFT FoD? What's new? email me if you get a chance... | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
Member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 442 Registered: 4-2002 |
James, I will come by and see you soon-promise! Best regards, Marcus | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 7 Registered: 6-2003 |
William, Ours is a privately owned dealership. Not a part of any others. It is owned by Bobby Baillargeon, a real car guy. His family owned Baillargeon Ford in Richardson for about 20 years before selling it three years ago. He was picked over David McDavid and John Eagle to open the new point in Tarrant county. You would like Bobby. He came up thru the ranks, working in service and gaining his master tech ranking, worked in parts, used cars, new cars and all the other depts. before getting involved with the family operation. He is currently restoring a 1970 Chevelle muscle car himself and drives our Lambo Diablo VT home at night. One of the new A8L's came in yesterday. I was with BMW for 17 years before Ferrari and so I feel I know the Audi competition pretty well. This new A8L is awesome. 345hp, Quattro drive and more room than a 745Li. And the navigation system is DVD operated, not CD. Very easy to operate. Bose sound system--you name it. Neat car, and priced lower than BMW 745Li or M/B S500. Des, I will have to tell you the story about Jere some day. He is doing well and says hello and that you still need to clean the jelly donut glaze off your computer keyboard. Or was that Twinkies???? | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1011 Registered: 9-2001 |
Is this new dealership owned by the Momentum Auto Group? | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1010 Registered: 9-2001 |
top | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4439 Registered: 8-2002 |
James, how is Jere doing, i haven't seen him on here in a while... | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 6 Registered: 6-2003 |
Marcus, You make me blush. Thank you for the nice compliment. Whenever you are over in the Grapevine area, stop in. I will let you all know when we are opening the new dealership on 183 (Airport Freeway). We are even going to have "The Quattro Cafe". It will be a nice area with tables and nice chairs with expresso, cappacino and pastries for our clients. Even a computer work area for those waiting on their cars. | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
Member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 441 Registered: 4-2002 |
Sorry to see you leave, but I wish you the best! Thank you for always being so nice to me and whoever I brought in, you were always a gentlemen! Good luck! | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2003 |
Chris, Thanks, I look forward to you coming by. How is the 512TR doing for you? You should see the guys here whenever something the least bit exciting comes by. I think they would fall out of their chairs when they see a Ferrari. A plain Porsche Boxster drove in the other day and they all became excited. I guess being around Ferrari's and Maserati's for as long as I was might have jaded me just a little. Hope all is well in your household and business. | ||
| Chris Burch (Cyb)
New member Username: Cyb Post Number: 26 Registered: 1-2003 |
Congratulations, James! I'll stop by when I get a chance. Good Luck! Chris Burch | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2003 |
Look at me, I goofed already, The S4 will have 340hp but will be a 4.2 liter V8 and not turbochaarged. The RS6 will have the 4.2 liter V8 with twin turbochargers and will have 450 hp, putting it in ballpark with the M5. Sorry for the goof. I am still trying to learn a new product to me. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2003 |
Jim, Thanks for the encouraging words. I always try to keep all my options open and at this time, this move look very encouraging to me. With all the new product coming out for Audi this year and all the stuff coming in the pipeline, they are positioning themselves very strongly in the market and really picking up the performance aspect. I really look forward to driving a 340 hp twin turbo Quattro drive S4 when they come out. 15 more hp than an M3, all-wheel drive and lighter weight. Sounds like a lot of fun to me. What a great daily driver. | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2003 |
I was very surprised at the mix of inventory when I came here. Four Porsches including a red turbo and a black 911 Cab, M3 Coupe, 2 M3 convertibles, M5, E500, CLK55, CL55 and a bunch of TT's. 85 pre-owned vehicles in stock right now including a '94 Lambo Diablo VT. Come by for a visit some time and come in your Ferrari. I would love the see the look on these guys faces. The think a Porsche Boxster is a real sports car. We are on the north access road of 114 between Main St. and William D. Tate in Grapevine. I would really look forward to visiting with you. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1353 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hate to see you leave FoD, but if it is a good move for you then I of course wish you the best! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5129 Registered: 12-2000 |
I saw Baillargeon Audi right there off 114. Looked like there were a bunch of Porsches or was I seeing things? Were they just tt's? | ||
| James Dunne (Audiguy)
New member Username: Audiguy Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hey guys, Just thought that I would let you know that I have settled in at Baillargeon Audi in Grapevine after leaving Ferrari of Dallas. We are currently in the process of building a new dealership on 183 (Airport Freeway) in Euless across the road from Park Place Mercedes and next to Grubbs Infinity. It should be ready to open in September or October. I was shocked to hear some of the new stuff that Audi is bring out this year. The A4 with a 4.2 liter V8 twin turbo with 340 hp and Quattro drive. The RS6 with 450 hp and twin turbos and Quattro drive. The A4 is supposed to go 4.7 0-60. I am really looking forward to getting them here. Call me at (817)424-2834 if you need to contact me. My old friend Jere Dunham says to tell all of you Hi!!!! He has been out of pocket for about three weeks now. |