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Oldest Ferrari Dealership in the world - New Facility

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by synchro, Dec 9, 2013.

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  1. synchro

    synchro F1 Veteran

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    #1 synchro, Dec 9, 2013
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  2. M Baker

    M Baker Formula Junior

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    A brand new Ferrari dealership location has that much of an angled street driveway entry coming off the street?... Of any dealership you would think a Ferrari dealership wouldn't have an entry that would scrape the nose of a car without having to use a front lift.
     
  3. donv

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    That location was a Lamborghini dealership before Tonkin bought it. I don't recall any issues with the approach angle then, and it probably hasn't changed.

     
  4. zippyslug31

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    While my car was being serviced I had a long convo with Dan. He told me that they got the ok from the city of Wilsonville to alter the slopes of those driveways so it shouldn't be an issue once construction is complete.
     
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    The entrance to the building is actually a long U shaped road. The entry right in front of the building is a tad steep but the first entrance you come to is about a half block down the road and there is very little slope at all and it wraps up the hill to the dealership. I have driven everything from Lamborghinis to a Ferrari and a Lotus out of the steep driveway when it was Lamborghini Portland and never had an issue.

    This is a very large building and will be a massive upgrade to what they have currently. I can't want to see it. They better get some more inventory though because this building will make them look sparse compared to what they have now.
     
  6. Mr. V

    Mr. V Formula 3

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    Is this the building that housed Grand Prix Motors, or a name close to that?
     
  7. donv

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    Yep!

     
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  9. synchro

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    Waiting for the FCA invite to the Grand Opening party!
     
  10. Korntera

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    I have not had a problem with the driveway either, took an 04 Gallardo out for a spin from Gran Prix and no issues.

    The building is a lot larger and it looks like RTGT is even adding more space on, but it will be nice to have both the repair and sales in one location instead of being 20 blocks apart in a so-so part of town.(Had way to many questionable people try and talk with me as I am getting in my car)
     

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