| Author | Message | ||
| Robert Callahan (Rcallahan)
Member Username: Rcallahan Post Number: 314 Registered: 7-2002 |
Warren, Hell, forget about the girls! If you get you're 360 I'll go out with you! I bet you sure do have a nice mouth!. (quote from movie Deliverance) | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 548 Registered: 6-2001 |
I'm going to respond to Warren as if this is an actual possibility, and take him at face value. 1) Due to managed care companies having the enormous impact they have had for the past 15 years, surgeons do not make very much money any more. Average surgeon's salary in NYC=$400-500,000 per year. Very nice money, but not enough to buy a 16 y/o a 360, Lambo or any other supercar, on top of the Bentley you already have. If he is a top-tier cosmetic surgeon he can do much better, but I know most of the top-tier cosmetic guys, and Buffet doesn't ring a bell (it's a small community). I know all this because I was a surgeon. I now own a managed care company. 2) If your dad got through medical school he is too smart to buy you the car anyway. Morons just don't that far through our educational system. 3) If your dad has any trauma experience(and he would have at least a year of it if he is a US grad), he knows what mangled flesh looks like, and how high powered cars in the hands of those who don't know what to do with them cause the abovementioned mangling. It's not pretty. Again, I am speaking from experience. 4) I am a fairly experienced driver (racing courses, driving courses, many days at the track), and I own a few Ferraris, including a 360 spider and a 360 Challenge. They are very difficult to drive, and due to a low polar moment of inertia can go into a spin quickly, especially in the wet. These happen so fast that you will not recover from them without a huge amount of seat time, which you don't have. 5) NYC is the LAST place I would ever drive a 360. 6) Buy yourself a good used awd car Until you know what you are doing. Have your dad take you to the Skip Barber 2 day driving course at Lime Rock where you will learn how to get into and out of trouble. 7) I get huge amounts of attention from women in a yellow 360 spider. The few I have dated because of the car were not women you want to bring home to mom and dad. 8) If you just want to feel like a bigshot, wait until you are 21, go to a great club and order a few magnums of Krug, DP or Cristal. It's a lot cheaper and safer. | ||
| DGS (Dgs)
Junior Member Username: Dgs Post Number: 246 Registered: 5-2003 |
By day, a mild mannered high school rich snot. By night, the masked leader of an all-female pothole repair crew. It's Cold Patch Man and his crib of Manhattan Pot Hos!  | ||
| Me Myself (Kid_enzoz)
Junior Member Username: Kid_enzoz Post Number: 133 Registered: 4-2003 |
Warren Buffet, Since you're so open about ur family's wealth, can u please share with us how much ur pops makes a year for helping save lives? Also, do you work or just milk off of them? If you could get any car in that range I would go for the NSX... it's sporty, attracts women, and is pretty reliable from what I hear. Then I would save the rest for my education! Curious... what is your gpa? Are you taking any AP classes? Do any EC stuff? Ever considered a prep school and/or building yourself into Ivy material? If it where me... like I said... I wouldn't spend a that much money on a car when I have an education ahead of me... Oh what the hell... get the Gallardo man! In a stick, no egear. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 2398 Registered: 1-2002 |
Hey, Warren, everybody needs goals:  Go, George!  | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 514 Registered: 6-2002 |
Sometimes I don't wipe properly intentionally. Exactly...say What? Princeton could use a guy like Joel? | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
Member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 483 Registered: 4-2002 |
I am just dying to see Bruce's comment... Dave-I am still laughing! | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 387 Registered: 9-2001 |
Hey bigshot, if you're so rich, why are you attending public school in the first place instead of one of the half dozen better prep or boarding schools in NY & CT?? Wealthy kids growing up on the upper east side don't go to Stuyvesent, your BS is becoming more and more apparent... "my dads a surgeon we make decent money" I like the way you refer to the word "we", as if you had anything to do with your dad's salary or profession.. | ||
| DGS (Dgs)
Junior Member Username: Dgs Post Number: 237 Registered: 5-2003 |
"I go to Stuyvesant HS one of the best highschools in the country and have above a 95 average (despite my inproper messege board etiquette). I think I'm deserving of a car. Judgeing whether or not someone is responsible or "insecure" should be based on ALOT more then what they type on a messege board its not even the slightest indication of their personality/responsibilty." The construction of that message is either a troll or a very, very sad commentary on the educational system. And asking for advice and then ignoring the advice you get is, indeed, indicative of your personality. It's not a matter of a "nice" car versus a "mediocre" one; it's a matter of a forgiving car versus one that demands skill and focus ... something that 16 year olds don't have, yet. Maybe it's the mental image of a 16 year old trying to be a "big shot" by driving a 360 ("how hard can it be?") in Manhattan that accounts for some of the hostility. It's not that you're likely to kill yourself -- that's just evolution in action -- it's all the others you're likely to take with you. Trying for a larger body count than the old guy in California? When I was in high school, a classmate was related to the owner of Checker car company. He also wanted to be a "big shot". It wasn't a Ferrari, it was a Checker sedan that he ran into a tree at 100 MPH. He totaled it. (You know how hard that is to do to a Checker.) He survived, but his passenger didn't. He also spent a month in a coma, and then went on to a career as a Marine. (The Navy wouldn't take him.) He doesn't have a "nice" car. Being 16 is a disease which causes you to think you know everything and are indestructible. There are two cures: getting older, and never getting any older. Choose carefully. I've never seen anyone successfully become a "big shot" by surrounding himself with sycophants and gold diggers, paid for with his father's money. The only people who become big shots by tossing around other peoples' money are politicians.  And look how fast politicians' "friends" turn on them. Respect is earned, not bought with your daddy's money. Both here and on the streets. | ||
| Hubert Tsai (Hubert888)
New member Username: Hubert888 Post Number: 10 Registered: 5-2003 |
Getting a nice car to pick up chicks means that you do not have what it takes to get girls in the first place. Yes, one of the beneficial side effects of getting a Ferrari is that pretty women may like you more (but most of them are just gold-diggers), but most people who have money aren't interested in that trash. Since you are only 16, why don't you spend the $100,000 and spend it on your education so that when you grow up, you will be able to have a great career and a beautiful wife. | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2003 |
First off, please tell me why I would want to impress a bunch of people I dont know, nor will ever know on a messege board? Judgeing whether or not someone is insecure is based on ALOT more then what they type on a messege board. I could care less what you guys think really, my dads a surgeon we make decent money, enough so that he could buy me a ferrari or something nice for my birthday. As for the "spoiled little rich kid" I go to Stuyvesant HS one of the best highschools in the country and have above a 95 average (despite my inproper messege board etiquette). I think I'm deserving of a car. Judgeing whether or not someone is responsible or "insecure" should be based on ALOT more then what they type on a messege board its not even the slightest indication of their personality/responsibilty. I come here asking you guys two very basic questions, I could care less whether or not you believe I am actually getting hte car or not, I dont even know why you guys ventured into that it really has nothing to do concerning anyone of you. I really have nothing further to discuss with anyone here. | ||
| John Li (Pchop)
Junior Member Username: Pchop Post Number: 102 Registered: 6-2002 |
Warren, here�s how to earn your respect: 1) Don�t try to be a �big shot�. Let�s get real here; whom are you trying to kid? You�re not getting a 360. Why? If you indeed come from an affluent family, your folks must have done quite a few things right in their life. With all due respect, sensible parents are highly unlikely to buy their children a Ferrari as their first car. 2) Cut the bullsh!t, b/c your insecurity is written all over you. A well brought up gentleman knows better that it's charm instead of fancy cars that will attract beautiful ladies. 3) Work hard and earn your own Ferrari, so no one on Ferrarichat can give you crap about you being a rich spoiled kid. Again, most of us don�t buy your story. 4) Yes, your grammar is poor, but so is mine. However, would a 16-year from an affluent family raised on the upper eastside speak in slang? Warren, no one on FerrariChat are trying to disrespect you; to be honest, you�re disgracing yourself. Here�s what I think who you really are: you are indeed 16, never had much, but felt quite insecure. So through bragging you makes yourself feel better. I hate to tell you this, but the way you are full of yourself, no self respecting lady would ever find you attractive. You may wonder who the hell am I? So you know, I�m 28-year old, I work hard and I bought my own Ferrari. I don�t preach things that I don�t practice. I also had the pleasure of meeting some VERY nice people on this board, such as TomD, DES and a few others. Trust me, we didn�t get where we are by inflating our own ego. I hate break it to you buddy, don�t try to be someone who you�re not. Learn to be a man first, skills such as chivalry and class will get you a lot more girls than a 360. By the way, if you are still trying to be a �big shot�, at least learn how to spell Warren E. Buffett (there�s an extra T in Buffett). | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 3294 Registered: 6-2001 |
first, stop bullshitting. I really hope your parents wouldnt buy you a car like that. If they do, at least some good will come out of it in the form of population control. If you want large numbers of females, all you need to do is go to some shops in the village, get some nice clothes, and go to some of the city's nightclubs. You will find more than enough girls with "morally casual" attitudes in them. I work with a guy who manages clubs and i've been to his places more than a few times, full VIP reserved booth w/champagne, drinks, everything comp'ed. I cant stand clubs (ppl in them are fake, and the music SUCKS!), but when everything for you and 10+ guests is comp'ed by the house, they arent so bad. WTF would you want a 360 for anyway? ohh wait, are you talking about matchbox cars???? | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2003 |
Just curious, why is everyone being so obnoxious towards me? Not one person I've come across in real life has ever disrespected me the way you internet clowns do. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 2386 Registered: 1-2002 |
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| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 9 Registered: 7-2003 |
You guys are terrible. You've hurt me. Really you have. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 2383 Registered: 1-2002 |
Yeah, a veritable "Larry Ellison" of couth.. | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 571 Registered: 5-2002 |
he-he-he the 'Oracle of Manhattan' Eh? | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 2382 Registered: 1-2002 |
Smirk...snicker...chortle...must..not..laugh..out..loud. Someone on this thread deserves these. Wonder who?     | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 568 Registered: 5-2002 |
Did you know if it splits that doubles the value of your principal automatically. | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 8 Registered: 7-2003 |
Lol. Yea, parents got alot of stock in berkshire hathaway-B. Now if it would only split =) | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 567 Registered: 5-2002 |
Warren how come you don't split your stock??? | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2003 |
Thank you to everyone that helped so far. The thing is that I really wanted to start out with a nice car like a Ferrari or possibly the Lamborghini Gallaro. As opposed to gradually getting there via. purchase of mediocre cars. My brother has a Porsche that I'd most likely practice my shifting skills on (I mean how hard could it be?) I guess my intentions of picking up large quantities of females with my car might be somewhat dishonorable but oh well whatever makes me happy. I'm not in any mood to get married at 16, just feel like being a bigshot, and I want my car to further aid me in this. PS: Thanks alot DSG for all the advice, my highschool offers classes where you take a look at all the parts of an automobile etc. which I'm planning on taking. As for proofreading my posts, I suppose my grammer could use a little work. | ||
| DGS (Dgs)
Junior Member Username: Dgs Post Number: 234 Registered: 5-2003 |
Warren, if you're at all serious: 1) Do NOT start out with a 360. This car will hurt you. It has been known to hurt (even kill) experienced drivers. Get a nice Fiat X1/9 or 124. You'll make mistakes in that, too, but it won't bother you as much. Or perhaps even an Alfa Spider -- a good learning experience, because that car will let you know whenever you don't get it right. And if any of your friends go snooty on you for not having a high price car -- tell them that acquiring skill will get you further than having the car in the body shop 90% of the year. (How "cool" will you look if you can't get the car into 2nd gear?) 2) Another reason for an older and simpler car: Learn about what makes it go. Don't become another poor schlepp that will pay $20K for a "dumbsucker valve" or $15K for "rebuilding the (tire) valve stems". The better you understand the machine, the better you can drive it, and the longer it will go without surprise shop visits. 3) Ever thought about building your own Cobra? 4) Instead of blowing a wad on a car you don't know how to drive -- yet -- get a good learning car, and put the difference into going for a performance driving / racing course -- Bob Bondurant, etc. (Rule 1 -- roads are not race tracks.) 5) If you really want to pour money into a car, try starting with a shifter kart, and work up from there. 6) The women you can get just by having a fancy car --- you don't want. Really. Trust me on this one. 7) A car for Manhattan? It's yellow. Or checkered. You can take every trip in a cab for what parking would cost. If you live on upper east side, a car is for weekend trips out of town. Or for racetracks. Let the cabs worry about potholes. Want to impress a date? Get one of the horse drawn cabs. 8) If you want to be taken seriously online, learn to proofread your posts. Spoken slang doesn't translate well to the written word. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2211 Registered: 10-2002 |
Rob Thanks. I'm just curious. When the Gallarado's come in I'd like to check them out. Best PS As far as Babe magnets go when I met my wife 35 years ago I drove a VW Bug. 35 years later I'm still happily married. That's the one I reccomend. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 386 Registered: 9-2001 |
Run along now troll,, Someone shopping for a new $200k car and can afford the $10k per year insurance does not give a shvt about a couple bent rims or scratched spoiler from bumps and potholes.. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 3289 Registered: 6-2001 |
Does warren buffet (the real one) have a 16 yr old son? "warren"- yeah, i drive a piece of crap acura. so what. Money may buy you a 360 but it wont buy you class. Assuming what you say is true, how do you know your insurance company will even cover you if you crash? If you arent on the insurance you may not be covered at all. Wouldnt it suck if you got in an accident, killed some people and your parents lost everything they had because YOu weret covered? Dont worry, living in boxes isnt so bad once you get used to it. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 5475 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hey, guys, is there any reason we can't give Warren the benefit of the doubt here...? He didn't come in here calling anyone names, he came in here asking for advice... As far as his intentions once he acquires the DESired automobile, well, why can't you just say, "Hey, Warren, any girl who only wants to hang out with you because of the car you drive is not worth hanging out with and people will get the wrong impression of you if you only want a car to attract women..." The license/insurance advise was good, why couldn't everything else be along those lines...? Warren, good luck in whatever you do; keep us posted and should you encounter problems, i'm sure there are some here who will give you whatever advice they can without dubbing you a 'fag' or some other such senselessly inappropriate and pointless name. | ||
| rob ferretti (Robiferretti)
Member Username: Robiferretti Post Number: 296 Registered: 4-2002 |
your a spoiled rich kid, why dont you get a job and go out and buy a car yourself, I think we would be more willing to helping you  And if you rely on a car to get women LOL...you are going to be in for a surprise...i know plenty of guys with awesome cars that couldn't get laid with a fist full of $20's in a whore house | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 6 Registered: 7-2003 |
Tim I really think you should stfu atleast Im not going to be driving a piece of crap acura. I really dont care about the insurance costs all that much 10K isnt so bad. I'll just have the car registered under my parents and try not to get into any accidents. And I'm not going to use the Gallaro or F360 which ever I decide upon as an everyday car most likely I'll just stick with my dads Lexus SC430 which is nice for everyday driving. My main intent on starting this thread was to find out The effect of potholes that are rather common in Manhattan on a ferrari 360 aswell as the amount of females the car attracts. And I'm probably going to take a drivers ed course whenever that may be and as sson as I get my permit I intend to start driving. | ||
| rob ferretti (Robiferretti)
Member Username: Robiferretti Post Number: 294 Registered: 4-2002 |
james, i know he has sold atleast 2 saleens in the area...one was purchased by the owner of the daily news (or one of those major papers) he let his wife pick out any car and she picked that one for her b-day...must be nice you interested in one? I know at least 2 gallardo's have been though there, i haven't talked to brian in a while i'ld have to do some research for you PM me if you need anything | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 3287 Registered: 6-2001 |
if you arent listed on the insurance, and you get in an accident, you will still be covered if somewthing happens while you are driving, but the insurance company will drop you and you will have a HARD time finding insurance for many years. I would say insurance for you (actually for a 16 yo who actually has a 360) would be over $10k a year. I am basing this estimate on a $9k a year quote for a 16yo for a viper. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 3286 Registered: 6-2001 |
you CAN get a license at 16, but thats only if you get your permit right after your birthday and take a 5 hour and schedule your test. theres usually a 4 or 5 month wait. troll- if you are like all 16 yr olds i know (i was one 4 yrs ago) you will crash the damn car anyway. you sound like a real fag though, so i dont think a car will help a tool like you get ladies... | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2003 |
Ohhh you know the owner of that place? I actually had no idea what a gallardo was until you told me and I looked it up... WOW thats a nice car. If Manhattan Motorcars has that you think we could come along Saturday and you could introduce me to the owner? I'll bring my dad or someone. Thanks. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2210 Registered: 10-2002 |
Rob Have they sold any Shaleen's in the NY area? Whats up with the Gallardo? Do they have a lot of orders? Why is the Murcie selling slowly? Best | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2003 |
... I dont know any of this insurance crap. Its going to be under my parents then, and i have a hosue in Glen Head aswell so itll be registered there. And I know a guy at Manhattan Motorcars named Manny who sold us a Bentley Continental GT so I'd probably just go ask him again. Again, I'm no huge car buff all I know is that all my friends are 16 and they drive on a DJ permit so I'm planning on doing the same =) as for insurance It'll be registered under my parents names and in LI. And whatever a troll is I can assure you I'm not one of them. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 383 Registered: 9-2001 |
Yeah, I know it's a troll, just trying to see if we can make him look stupid.. LOL... You can't even insure a car like that in NYC if you're under 25, even if the car is under your parent's name listing you as an occasional user.. | ||
| rob ferretti (Robiferretti)
Member Username: Robiferretti Post Number: 292 Registered: 4-2002 |
this kid or troll is pumping out BS LOL...dont even entertain him... if he was at all knowledgable about cars he would go for a gallardo for $160,000 and save $40,000...but he's not looking to get a car...his name is warren buffet LOL... I know the owner of Manhattan motorcars, so let me know when your interested in buying i'll introduce you to brian and see what we can get you | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 381 Registered: 9-2001 |
How do you intend to register and insure a car without a license?? Unless, this is really your parent's car... In fact, there are only like 2 garages in all of manhattan that insurance companies will find acceptable under any policy, since ALL the indoor garages are valet parked... | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2003 |
And I was thinking about a lamborghini but it seems wayyy to expensive. I was planning on getting a ferrari for around 200K when all is said and done and I hear lamborghini's run alottt more. But I guess its worth a shot I think Manhattan Motors has those so I'll take a look, thanks. | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2003 |
I dont really care about driving on a dj permit itll be fine, all I am going to do is pass the road test and then I dont give if they let me drive or not. But ohhh man, 2 modena rims?? How much do those things run? And thanks guys atleast I know im going to the sufficient girls with a ferrari. I think I'm going to stick with the 360 modena. | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Junior Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 158 Registered: 4-2003 |
"Should I just get a mercedes SL600 or the model with the V12?" Doesn't the SL600 have a V12? | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 378 Registered: 9-2001 |
Dude- nice joke,,, NYC doesn't give out drivers licenses at 16.. The official driving age is 18, and 17 if you enroll in a driver's ed course... | ||
| Hubert Tsai (Hubert888)
New member Username: Hubert888 Post Number: 9 Registered: 5-2003 |
If you are 16 and you have a Ferrari 360, you won't have enough fingers and toes to count all the gold diggers that will do anything for you! As far as potholes, I live in Manhattan and I have already cracked 2 360 modena rims. | ||
| DGS (Dgs)
Junior Member Username: Dgs Post Number: 232 Registered: 5-2003 |
Dinja see 2Fat2Furryarse? For the really cheap 'n easy pieces, ya gotta go with rice. But ya can fit lots of hos in a pimped out Caddy. Just make sure you have change for the TROLL roads. | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 215 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hey Warren, if you are just looking for chicks why not just spend your $150,000 on the attractive women you meet. You won't have to worry about insurance or parking... | ||
| Mark (Markpdx)
Junior Member Username: Markpdx Post Number: 133 Registered: 4-2003 |
You are 16 and, hey, you only live once so why sell yourself short? The 360 is a nice car and all but it is the low end entry level model. As for the Merc, WTF??? It�s like an old man�s car. Great if you want to cruise by the old folks home. To be a red blooded male who will score all the tail check out a Lambo. The tricks, bitches and hos will be all over you man. Don�t worry about the potholes, just hit them fast and you will fly right over. What do you think the wing is for? Also get a bus/van to follow you around too. You can only fit 2 chicks in the passenger seat so you need the bus to haul all the other chicks back to the hotel. | ||
| Warren Buffet (Absolut)
New member Username: Absolut Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2003 |
Alright... I was thinking about getting a Ferrari 360 for my 16th birthday but am concerned about them potholes we have on the upper east side. Also about how many girls should i expecting with this thing? Should I just get a mercedes SL600 or the model with the V12? And again Im really curious how many girls im going to get with this thing lol |