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Trying to convince my dad to buy a Ferrari

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by sasan, Mar 4, 2007.

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  1. sasan

    sasan Rookie

    Mar 4, 2007
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    hey guys, my dad makes a good amount of money a year (200k+) I think that should be enough for a 360 maybe, not too sure about a 430. Anywho hes not really into cars but I want to convince him to buy a Ferrari. On the other hand the house payments are 100k a year so maybe we cant afford one.

    I always try to ask him if he can afford one but he just gives me a vague answer.
     
  2. sasan

    sasan Rookie

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    sorry can mods move this to the 360/430 forum?
     
  3. saghat

    saghat Karting

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    What exactly is the point of this thread?

    Your dad said he doesnt really want/need a Ferrari, why the hell would he get one? Its his money, he probably works hard for it, he should be able to spend it on exactly what he wants, not what his brat of a son tells him to spend it on.
     
  4. ^@#&

    ^@#& F1 World Champ
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    you are a people person, aren't you?
     
  5. PAP 348

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    Welcome to Ferrarichat sasan.........:):)
     
  6. PAP 348

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    Welcome to Ferrarichat saghat.........:):)
     
  7. lmunz22

    lmunz22 Formula 3

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    I thought I was bad trying to convince my dad to buy a Mustang...
     
  8. Lee in Texas

    Lee in Texas Formula Junior

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  9. ErikV10

    ErikV10 Formula 3

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    Its really hard to convince people who aren't interested. If he wanted one, he would have bought a Ferrari already with that kind of salary.

    What you can do is take him to Auto Shows or you can go to Ferrari meets with him. That might convince him to buy one. It might work.. it might not. Well, I wish you luck convincing your dad to buy a Ferrari.

    By the way, welcome to the forums!
     
  10. pippo

    pippo Formula 3

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    Allright, now.... so the kid didn't quite get the message across first time around...no need for name calling.
     
  11. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    $100K a year in house payments!!!?????

    Nah, you guys aren't living beyond your means.... your mom should get a Ferrari, too.

    Holy stupendous debt, batman. You should get a job to help him, lol.

    Lol

    Not with a friggin' $8300 monthly mortgage payment on $200K pre-tax income. He should find a gently used Geo Metro LSi cabriolet. Not the turbo, but the low end one.
     
  12. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    You risk losing credibilty here. If he buys one and it has a mechanical problem, YOU will be blamed. If he wrecks it you will be blamed. Of you wreck it you will be blamed.

    He probably won't buy one and he will conclude you have alot of growing up to do yet.

    Given the financial information you give, he probably can't afford it.

    Get a job, save up and have the pleasure of buying one yourself. It took me 40 years. It is something to look forward to. Really.
     
  13. djui5

    djui5 F1 Veteran

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    That's what I was thinking. Hell of a house for $200K a year. Depending on things, it's probably around 1.5Mill or so, maybe 2 if they had a large nut to put down and did a 40 year mortgage. The house is half his income...f'n crazy.

    I think your dad should find a cheaper house, not a new Ferrari.
     
  14. ZAMIRZ

    ZAMIRZ Formula Junior

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    I don't mean this in a derogatory way, but sasan, how old are you?
     
  15. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

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    What other cars do you own sasan? Zamirz, I was thinking the same thing.
    If you dad makes $200k like you said and if he pays his taxes and has 100k in house bills, that leaves about 25k in spending money for pops. He'd be lucky to get a 308. Definitely get the house under control before you spend 200-300k on a car, heaven forbid your father lost his job you'd be up s***'s creek.
     
  16. M3-ADDICT

    M3-ADDICT Formula Junior

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    Sasa, babat Restaurant e Irani dareh? Irani ha hich kodomeshoon ferrari nemikharan. Valy Camry is a good choice.
     
  17. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

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    What language is this, gibberish?
     
  18. M3-ADDICT

    M3-ADDICT Formula Junior

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    Farsi, Sasan is a Persian name. So I thought I'd give him some advice in farsi lol.
     
  19. sasan

    sasan Rookie

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    no hes self-employed. Camry ashghaleh, Irani ***had Benzo BMW. What ferrari do you have? do you own a resturant? :D

    anywho yeah Im only 16 :/ so owning a Ferrari is quite a while away
     
  20. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

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    Using my advanced knowledge of Farsi, I believe that means don't buy the Ferrari, buy a Camry.
     
  21. TheBigEasy

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    My dad isn't into cars... I convinced him to get the 360, but now he loves it. He still complains to me when he gets service bills... but when his friends are always complimenting him on his car so that makes up for it. :)
     
  22. Lee in Texas

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    Can you tell me how to say..and write... "Exit Only" in Farsi? I'm going to have to get that tattooed on my ass if someone calls my bluff.
     
  23. Bullfighter

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    Your wordliness is impressive.
     
  24. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

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    I am as graceful as a Bullfighter when it comes to Farsi, your complement is well accepted by me.
     
  25. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I'd ground my kids from the intarwebs if they went around posting my income and home prices.
     

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