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Discussion in '360/430' started by dm_n_stuff, Jan 15, 2008.

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  1. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 dm_n_stuff, Jan 15, 2008
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    Finally I have a photo of the car that does it justice.

    Having spent the last 4+ years behind the wheel of my '72 246GT, I took an offer I couldn't refuse and sold her to a new home. I expect she'll get the kind of care she deserves.

    When I went to Algar Ferrari a couple weeks ago to talk cars in general, this was sitting on the showroom floor looking for a new home. 2000 360 Modena, Titanium with black interior, manaul transmission.

    Took it for a test drive. FELL COMPLETELY IN LOVE and bought it on the spot. I've driven some fast, powerful cars before, but nothing compares to the look, feel, smell, and drive that this car provides. It took the sting out of the loss of the Dino, well most of it anyway.

    Algar made me a very fair deal on the car, treated me like a king, (They always do) and I'm thrilled to be joining the modern car guys here. I'll be hanging around here quite a bit, sucking up as much knowledge as possible from you guys.

    That's me in the driver seat, and another fchatter riding shotgun.

    Dave M.
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  2. marknkidz

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    #2 marknkidz, Jan 15, 2008
    Good for you!!! enjoy it in good health, congrats.
     
  3. cig1

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    #3 cig1, Jan 15, 2008
    Looks SHARP !!
     
  4. thoang

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    #4 thoang, Jan 15, 2008
    Congratulation on your new F360 6spd. Your experience was similar to mine. I was in Los Gatos CA and decided to drop by Silicon Valley Auto Group. I was only taking a look at their inventory and saw their only 6spd manual 360. Took it for a test drive in the hills of Los Gatos and fell immediately in love with the car. Oh the sound it made. Lo and behold, I purchased it on the spot after some negotiating. Take some time to get to know your new car. With tremendous help from other F360 owners and Board Sponsors, I upgraded my wheels, cats, and exhaust. Now it sounds even better. Happy motoring!!! Judging by the photos, I don't see any skid plates up front. May I suggest that be one of your first upgrades to protect your car from scraping.
     
  5. PCH

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    #5 PCH, Jan 15, 2008
    Congratulations, beautiful car! Titanium looks great on any Ferrari.
     
  6. ferrariKP

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    #6 ferrariKP, Jan 15, 2008
    Nice car, Congrats!.

    Enjoy driving her in great health!!.
     
  7. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #7 furmano, Jan 15, 2008
    Very nice. I would take a 360 over a Dino but I guess I'm too young to understand.

    -F
     
  8. Murph

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    #8 Murph, Jan 15, 2008
    Welcome to the titanium 6 spd manual club.
    We're a cool bunch :D
     
  9. justin993

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    #9 justin993, Jan 15, 2008
    I saw it when it was in the show room...very nice!
     
  10. 355dreamer

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    #10 355dreamer, Jan 15, 2008
    Looks great Dave! Any upgrades planned, shields, Challenge grill, etc?
     
  11. ylshih

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    #11 ylshih, Jan 15, 2008
    Congratulations Dave! Enjoy the ride.
     
  12. Ricambi America

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    #12 Ricambi America, Jan 15, 2008
    Looks great!! Come summertime, the a/c will make you quickly forget the Dino. (well, maybe not.)
     
  13. Tomf-1

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    #13 Tomf-1, Jan 15, 2008
    congrats.


    tomf-1
     
  14. E60 M5

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    #14 E60 M5, Jan 15, 2008
    Dave,
    Congrats!! Will we see it at the Reading show???? One more 360 for me to compete with!!!! LOL!

    Any mods planned??


    Robert
     
  15. Senna1994

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    #15 Senna1994, Jan 15, 2008
    Dave,

    Congrats on the beautiful car, may you use it in good health for a lot of years.
     
  16. wax

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    #16 wax, Jan 15, 2008
    Congratulations, SuperDave - why the quizzical looks on both your faces, though?
     
  17. Modenafan

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    #17 Modenafan, Jan 15, 2008
    My 360 was titanium w/black interior. What a beautiful car. I know you'll enjoy it. :)
     
  18. thoang

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    #18 thoang, Jan 15, 2008
    Superdave: "How do you turn on the heat?"

    Guest: "I don't know, how about this button?"

    Superdave: "That's the window"

    Guest: "How about this button?"

    Superdave: "C'mon, you don't push STOP to start the heat? Do you?" :)
     
  19. Cscat87

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    #19 Cscat87, Jan 16, 2008
    She's amazing Dave, the 360 is a true work of art. You'll have to give me a ride sometime ;)
     
  20. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #20 dm_n_stuff, Jan 16, 2008
    Upgrades - nope.

    Downgrades - gonna rip out the 9000 lbs of stereo upgrades. Anyone want a couple high end amps, equalizers and a really nice subwoofer setup wrapped in leather that fits behind the seats?

    Our quizical looks? Probably was trying to figure out how to get the flip up screen on the radio to flip down!

    But could have been, "What's this do?" kind of question for one of the dash switches. Don't recall. Might have been, "Where's first gear again?"

    Will it be at Reading? YUP. I plan to put it in platinum condition by then, just like the Dino was. Difference is I'll probably be helping to judge the Dinos, now that I don't have one.

    But I will miss the 246GT, it was a great little car. Biggest differences? Dino was driven flat out to squeeze the best possible performance out of it. Mash the gas and go. Try that with a 360 on the street and see where it gets you. That and the creature comforts. Power windows that are, A/C that is, seats that adjust, radio that actually gets stations and I can hear it. And that amazing view of the motor out the back window.

    DM
     
  21. Bandorka

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    #21 Bandorka, Jan 16, 2008
    Congrats Dave!!!!

    Beautiful shot, love it.

    I will just pick up mine next week. Cant wait for the same experience you described...
     
  22. carguy

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    #22 carguy, Jan 16, 2008
    Your car is beautiful, that is exactly what I'm looking for when I get a 360! Titanium or Grigio-Titanio, black interior, and a 6-speed. Perfect !!
     
  23. Dcup

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    #23 Dcup, Jan 16, 2008
    NICE ****IN CAR !!!!!!!!!!!! best of luck with it. Tons of room in that thing too !! They have some serious power, dont they........ enjoy the hell out of it !! I ve been pining one again, maybe in the spring. Im thinking 360 spider, but who knows. Its getting close for me to take another beating on a car.
    ps. Hey, isnt that Noah riding shotgun ?
     
  24. RayJohns

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    #24 RayJohns, Jan 16, 2008
    +1... haha.. I'd like to think we really are :) welcome DM

    Lovely car.. I couldn't have bought a better color 360 myself! :) kudos on the 6 speed manual.

    Ray
     
  25. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #25 dm_n_stuff, Jan 16, 2008
    Um, no.

    He was there last weekend, but he pretty much kept to himself. I yelled hello across the parking lot, but I guess he didn't see or hear me.

    After all, I'm dead to him, right? :D

    The guy in the passenger seat, if you read my post carefully, is a CURRENT F Chatter, and Noah does not qualify as a CURRENT F Chatter, does he?

    DM
     
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