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Uhhhhh..... Don't Hate Me!

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by magwheel, Aug 30, 2006.

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  1. magwheel

    magwheel Karting

    Feb 23, 2006
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    Ohio
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    Michael Simon
    #1 magwheel, Aug 30, 2006
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    Sorry, but I dun dood it! I sold the 04 Ferrari 575 Maranello. Just had too many cars and not enough asses! I would rotate the cars in order so that they all got equal road time and exercise. Plus, I didn't drive any of them in the rain so they're on Battery Tenders a whole lot and it just seemed stupid to try and keep them all. I loved the Maranello but I just got the new Porsche 997 Turbo and it's a little more fun to drive and obviously a lot faster. Hated to see the 575 go because it was a beauty and ALWAYS turned heads and got comments on being the most 'classy' sports car they had ever seen!
    I may decide to possibly sell the F430 next Spring or Summer and get a 599 but only after I hear some readers reviews. Sure will hate to pay the extortionist premium the dealers will be asking!! I hope not too many of you are pissed off at me for parting with the Maranello. I apologize! Magwheel
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  2. MamoVaka

    MamoVaka Formula 3

    Jul 31, 2006
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    Pano S.
    Well I hate you.

    As incredible as the 997 turbo is.. man how do you let go of something like that? I would rather give up a first born than one of those beauties!

    Hehe, I kid.. hey man do what you must.. I'm sure that Porsche is absolutely KILLER.
     
  3. Miura Jota

    Miura Jota F1 Rookie

    May 26, 2004
    3,632
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    Martin
    Don't worry
    your timing on selling a Maranello was just right
    it's Fiorano time now.
     
  4. Webby

    Webby F1 Veteran

    Sep 12, 2004
    6,821
    Man, that makes me sad. The 550/575 is definitely the classiest modern Ferrari, maybe the classiest modern sports car. At least you got something else.
     
  5. Nick85

    Nick85 Karting

    Feb 23, 2006
    166
    USA
    I hate you for buying a 997 Porsche Turbo when you could of had a 997 GT3.
     
  6. Back Marker

    Back Marker Formula Junior

    Aug 26, 2006
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    Tom
    Look at it this way - you made someone else VERY happy, as they drive their "new" 575.
     
  7. magwheel

    magwheel Karting

    Feb 23, 2006
    92
    Ohio
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    Michael Simon
    Hey Nick85, Gimme a break! I have that 'incurable disease' called the 'Heebie Geebies'! When I see a car I like, I start to shake all over, drool over my clothes and break out in a cold sweat! I had an 2003 GT2 so the GT3 although not as fast woulda kinda been close to the same car...... wouldn't it?
    When I heard that the local dealer had a 997 Turbo, I jumped in the Carrera GT and went there 'just' to look at it. Needless to say, the rest is history. PLUS, the dealer sold it to me at STICKER over a month ago! BTW..... I might have another surprise for you all Friday afternoon! Magwheel
     
  8. magwheel

    magwheel Karting

    Feb 23, 2006
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    Michael Simon
    Yes I did or will have once it gets into the hands of the new owner. Ironically, the Car dealer who bought it also would up with my 2003 GT2 when I traded it on my Carrera GT and my 2001 BMW Z8 when I traded it on the 575 Maranello.

    Both those dealers were from Columbus, Ohio, but the cars were bought by the Exotic Dealer in Cleveland. All the dealers were VERY, VERY HAPPY when they saw the condition of my cars and the super low mileage. Magwheel
     
  9. GCalo

    GCalo F1 Veteran

    Sep 15, 2004
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    Greg Calo
    Magwheel,

    you are in big trouble!

    That Porsche will never give you the sound that Ferrari did!

    Post a picture of your 430.

    You are right that the dealers are going to play games with the 599's! I was told at the recent Pebble Beach unveiling that it's sold out through the '08 M/Y, but for a $100,000.00 premium one could be made available much sooner.

    Are they crazy?
     
  10. VK430gt

    VK430gt Formula 3
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    Mar 18, 2006
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    VK430GT DUH!!
    FINALLY!!!! you are here on f-chat! I was watching you on jabbas world for a year! I live in michigan and I am a 14 year old that is nice, fun, loving, and does not like people for their money but you are an exeption, so will you adopt me? or just come to michigan?
     
  11. JLP

    JLP Formula Junior

    Aug 18, 2006
    659
    Bay Area, Ca
    MAG I hate to ask but maybe you could post some pics of your collection, I've seen it before but I'm sure many here haven't . Maybe the shot of them all lined up in the driveway?

    TIA
     
  12. RadAL

    RadAL Formula Junior

    Jun 26, 2006
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    Alex
    575 sold before F430? interesting.
     
  13. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jan 26, 2005
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    What he said.

    Although, I used to live in Ohio and I know what it's like to have a week of rain, so I know what you're going through.

    I only keep 1 weekend/fun car at a time now, and even then I don't get to drive her enough.
     
  14. TCT

    TCT Formula Junior

    Mar 9, 2004
    873
    USA
    Do what you want and do what makes you happy...it's your life and money. Enjoy it.

    My 2 cents...The 997 will bore you in less than 6 months if you are the car nut I think you are.

    Congrats on your sale and purchase.
     
  15. Minch00

    Minch00 Formula Junior

    Aug 13, 2006
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    Brandon McDonald
    From what it sounds like, no one could ever hate you just for the collection of vehicles you have and have had in the past. I for one congratulate you on seeing that you simply didn't have room for the car in your collection and rather than having it languish undriven in your garage, you gave it a new chance at speeding down the roads in true Ferrari fashion. I probably would have been too selfish and kept it, even though I wasn't driving it.


    So, once again, congrats to you my friend, I hope you enjoy your new 997 Turbo, it's a fantastic car. Also, I'm new here in case it wasn't obvious, and I too would like to see a few photos of your collection if you don't mind =)

    Brandon
     
  16. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    Mar 21, 2005
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    Bill Tracy
    I hate you.:D
    BT
     
  17. Pantera

    Pantera F1 Rookie

    Nov 6, 2004
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    YOU TOOK A PORSCHE OVER A FERRRARI@!?.

    Let me get the shotgun and the truck!.

    BT
     
  18. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

    Nov 26, 2003
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    Magwheel, major props on being such a car stud. Nice collection you have mentioned so far, what else is there?

    I always thought that dealers only bought at wholesale. If thats the case, offer some of these beauties to the community before dumping them at the dealer. I always wanted a z8.....

    Good choice imo, tide you over until the awesome 599 comes out, and yes, pcars can be a blast, I have two of them!
     
  19. Koby

    Koby Formula 3

    Dec 14, 2003
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    Jason Kobies
    Please? :)
     
  20. magwheel

    magwheel Karting

    Feb 23, 2006
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    Michael Simon
    #20 magwheel, Aug 31, 2006
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  21. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    Mar 21, 2005
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    Bill Tracy
    Now I really hate you.
    J/K - Awesome cars!
    :D
    BT
     
  22. Koby

    Koby Formula 3

    Dec 14, 2003
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    Jason Kobies
    Amazing! Inevitable question: which one is your favorite?
     
  23. magwheel

    magwheel Karting

    Feb 23, 2006
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    Michael Simon
    Hi Koby, I hate to repeat myself but I really can't pick a favorite out. Everytime I get in one of the cars, it's kinda like a new experience again because I only drive them each every 6 or 7 days or so. What's really crazy is that sometimes I forget certain controls in each car and I laugh my ass off at the ridiculousness!

    Seroulsly, when I get in each one, I have a s_ _ _ eating grin on my face and say to myself, "yeah, this is the one"..... that is until of course the next time I get in one of the other cars.

    I'm just very thankful to my Father for enabling me to be in this very fortunate position. Michael
     
  24. Minch00

    Minch00 Formula Junior

    Aug 13, 2006
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    Brandon McDonald
    Have you ever thought about adding some classics to your collection? All these techno-wonders are great, but what about a nice F40 or something? :D
     
  25. Silver Bullet

    Silver Bullet Karting

    Mar 27, 2006
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    Ivyland, PA
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    William A. Weeks
    You may be the luckiest man alive. What a collection!

    I've toyed around with the notion of selling my 550, but have never found anything quite as sexy to replace it with. Just my opinion, but one of the most timeless Ferraris and sports cars in general, of all time.
    I'm sure there are many that would argue that, but we are all entitled to our own opinions.
    Bill
     

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