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New garage friend for 355. P-bug is out!

Discussion in 'Texas' started by DIGMAN52, Feb 15, 2007.

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  1. DIGMAN52

    DIGMAN52 F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Since the mid 60's when I was a teenager reading every car magazine out there, I have loved the GT40. Raced the slot cars, had the posters, and lived for Lemans every year. When Ford brought the new one out in 2005, I was smitten, and put it on the someday list. After a 6 month run with the 993 Turbo P-bug, I was bored and wanted more sound and exotic exerience. I found that in the Ford GT. Been searching for a month for a blue one, as they are very hard to find, and through dryhole, found one at Lamborghini Houston exactly like I wanted. Since I was having RUF sell the Turbo, I let Jonathan Peck and LH's Gary Seale work out the details, as they had been friends for years. Flew down yesterday, and drove the GT home.

    It is a very stable, straight tracking, road eating beast. Probably rides better than my SRT8. Back on familiar roads in Dallas, the acceleration is blinding, and the sounds, amazing!

    Now the Cullum/Johnson Classic Cars team has the 355 Spider and the Ford GT to use for our monthly swaps. For now I can't think of a better duo!
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  2. TRScotty

    TRScotty F1 Rookie Owner

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    Congrats!!!!!!

    That's a great looking "F"-car.
     
    TRScotty, Feb 15, 2007
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  3. Supercarlover

    Supercarlover Formula 3

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    Congratulations!!! It is a beautiful car. I'm glad that you were able to get it from Lamborghini Houston as well. Enjoy it! :)

    Oh yea....just watch your head getting in and out of that thing. :)
     
    Supercarlover, Feb 15, 2007
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  4. smitco6466

    smitco6466 Rookie

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    After seeing it in person, AWESOME! I can't wait for a ride.
     
    smitco6466, Feb 15, 2007
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  5. Fastviper

    Fastviper F1 Rookie

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    Congrats!
     
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  6. FarmerDave

    FarmerDave F1 World Champ Consultant

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    Phil, you must be livin' right! Congrats, what an amazing car.

    Will you be racing your next door neighbor in his american iron? Yours may be faster but des it seat 7? ;)
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  7. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyum. That's cool! Congrats!
     
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  8. jonathanp

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    Enjoy Phil....thank you for your business.
     
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  9. jonathanp

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    Enjoy Phil....thank you for your business.

    Check your inbox as well. I emailed all the pics we took at the store today as well.

    Jonathan Peck
     
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  10. jeffb99tx

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    Stunning.....

    I am speechless....

    I am without speech....

    But I do have a few comments. Great looking car. I think Ford knocked one out of the park with this car. Car and Driver tested one in their August 05 issue and it came in 3rd behind the Lamborghini Gallardo and a F430. However, comparing lap times at the track, it was only 0.07 of a second behind the Ferrari. The GT also had the fastest times from 0-60, 0-100, 0-150, and through the 1/4 mile. Ford also had the highest top speed at 205 mph. That's just about equal to me in my book. Oh, also don't forget that the new price for the Ford was about $40K to $50K less than the Ferrari. As much as I love Ferrari, I think the GT got a bad rap from the reviewers and is an outstanding car. Well, I guess I had more to say than I realized.

    Again, well done,

    Jeff
    Dallas, Texas
     
    jeffb99tx, Feb 15, 2007
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  11. speedy_sam

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    +1
     
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  12. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I want a ride. Tell me when and where. I'll buy lunch, I'll buy dinner, I'll buy scotch, whatever. I want a ride.

    Sadly, of all the nice cars I've been exposed to over the last few years of Ferrari ownership, this is the FIRST time I've ever said that. I want a ride.
     
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  13. jonathanp

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    Two words: "BUCKLE UP !!"
     
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  14. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Wow Phil, you don't mess around about your car collection. When I heard you were selling the P-BUG, I thought you just were going to scaling back just to have more room in the garage. What a surprise, I want a ride also!

    Btw, are you going to let Mark drive it at MSR?
     
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  15. jonathanp

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  16. FarmerDave

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    Get in line! I told Phil the same thing on Saturday... I rarely ask anyone for a ride, but that car is something special. Just tell me where to be and when to be there, Phil! :)
     
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  17. Gonzalo92

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    I also want a ride, can you come pick me up in Houston
     
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  18. Manny

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    Nice! Congratulations Phil!
     
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  19. LightGuy

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    Nice colors. Very classy.
    Always thought the Gulf Blue/orange would be cool but dont know if its a "livable" color. Others love it or hate it.
     
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  20. sTyleR

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    Beautiful GT, congratulations. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
     
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  21. robert_c

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    It's hard to "wow" this group, but you did it. Looks like I'm third in line for a ride. Hope you havent traded it in for something else by then.
     
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  22. Ferrariman355

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    Wow!! Congrats!!!!

    Car looks stunning!

    Ive seen a couple of GT's in person and they sound awesome....

    Enjoy it!

    john
     
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  23. TurboTodd

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    Congrats!!

    Love the GT's, blue is stunning. My personal fave is the old Gulf livery..

    How's the car's rear driveway clearance?

    Todd
     
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  24. jakermc

    jakermc Formula 3 Owner

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    I also asked for a ride. Also the first time I have done that! Can I have my ride at MSR?

    Congrats!
     
    jakermc, Feb 16, 2007
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  25. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Your feeble attempt at line butting is truly sad. Show me your DOCUMENTED request, or get in line behind moi. :p
     
    jimpo1, Feb 16, 2007
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