Who is Secretive about their Ferrari Ownership?

Very cool Chris!!

That Ferrari clock works wonders!

Is the gorgeous woman on the right single by any chance?

 

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Me too

 

I'm single enough, and if I buy a Ferrari I'd probalby play it like this: I wouldn't bring it up or broadcast it, but when I meet a girl who's interesting enough to want to date maybe one day she'd walk in to my garage and get a bit of a surprise. I think a car like that could be effective that way.

I do a similar thing now, without any car thats truly exotic. I have 4 Corvettes taht I keep in a garage and recently I decided I liked a girl a bit, took her out in an Audi and a VW Bug, brought her one night after dinner to the garage. She loved it, it was fun.

Stealth is key, guys who broadcast what they have always seem try hard.

 

The coworker on the right is worth flirting with!

 

not me,but i never drive my car (have just sold it)
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Lol!

 

I don't tell anyone about my car either. My dad does though, he spreads the word for me. I get a little shy sometimes when people bring it up. Although I love my car and am very proud to be an owner, I know that some people are a little naive and jealous. So I don't say much unless asked.

 

I love that clock, i wanted to buy it when i first saw it also.

I didn't hide the Ferrari when i got it at all, In hindsite i probably should have been a little more secretive about it, quite a bit of backlash from clients thinking i am charging to much if i can afford that kind of car.

The entertainment business is pretty small and the word got around in a hurry when i got it.

When i get another it will not be driven to work. Kind of sucks but such is life and way to many jealous people around.

 

Telling people about your F car really doesn't do me any favors - There is always going to be jealously and some resentment - I guess what I am trying to say is the upside of talking about your cars doesn't out weigh the downside. I personally respect those that are the most humble, the ones you least suspect.. Just my opinion.

 

I never offer the information either. Ocassionally I'll get the "So ... I heard ya have a Ferrari" question and then I'll gladly talk about the car then. I am mostly most enthusiastic talking about the car with another car nut.

 

The people I work with have no idea what kind of cars I drive mostly because I travel a lot for work and the office is outside of New England so I usually have a rental car after flying in to town.. My 13 yr. old daughter told me yesterday that if I ever pick her up at school in my new Ferrari that she will die from embarrassment.. I told her to get ready to turn red this spring.. she never had an issue being dropped off or picked up in my 911 Turbo. So apparently the whole keeping it on the down low is multi generational.

 

When I bought my car just over a year ago, I fully intended on driving it to work at least twice a month. Now, considering the local economy and its predicted doom, I wouldn’t dare.

 

What Ferrari ??? Who told you I own a Ferrari ???

 

This thread makes me laugh - I remember the same thing happening to me years ago.

I had a Maserati Bi Turbo Spider that I drove to work. I parked it way at the back of the lot.

My "boss" at the time and I went out to lunch in her brand new loaded Ford Explorer or Expedition. All leather interior, upgraded stereo, gadgets galore. She told me she "only" paid like $25,000 for it as someone had ordered it and canceled after it arrived.

She then told me we were paying someone waaay too much since there was a Maserati in the parking lot. I just said "Oh, really? Where?" And she pointed out my car.

I just didn't have the heart to tell her I paid $12,000 for it. It was a 1986 and this was in 1996. But she evidently knew her cars! LOL

 

+1.

I never mention I own a Ferrari.

Quite simply:
If I had to explain it, they wouldn't understand......

 

I can't believe the wimps out there who would hide from others what they have rightfully earned. What, you guys have some kind of guilt complex? Did you STEAL the car?

Do you not want to invite people over because you don't want them to see what neighborhood you live in or the size of the house?

I have no problems with telling others I own a Ferrari. If someone has a problem, it's their problem, not mine. I make no excuses.

Do I flaunt it under their noses? No way. But, you'd be surprised at how many ask about the car all the time and want to know what it's like owning one.

BTW: I don't ask people how they can afford to have six children and put them through college either. That's none of my business. I'm just happy for them.

I'll just put it this way... I'm not going to let the jealosy of others dictate how and what I do with my life or my cars.

 

My wife has 2 Ferrari's and a Maserati Spider, she has worked very hard and is an excellent business woman, and has earned the "right" to drive what toys she wants when she wants. She owns and operates several Automotive Service Centers and often drives her "toys" to work weather permitting. She makes no excuse of her success and in fact is proud to show her success. While she does not make a big deal out of her mini collection, it is just that a colllection, no different than diamonds, antiques, or paintings. If you wear a large diamond, or an expensive watch do you hide it in the company of others you work or meet with, I think not.

Why would you be embarrased about your accumulated wealth, cars, jewels, real estate, or what ever else you might invest in, you earned it. We feel if you don't lord it over others, make them feel inferior, or embarass, anyone why not enjoy the benefits of your hard work and dillgent efforts. Owning a Ferrari is like driving a work or art, it is to be appreciated and enjoyed by yourselves and others, why hide them in the garage????????

We never never slight anyone that asks about our cars, if they show and interest we reciprocate with straight forward interest in answering their questions, regardless of age, or economic strata. As a side bar, I have spent time with folks asking questions, and it has generated leads of other interesting cars or parts we were interested in, you just never know where the next lead will come from. We both love cars and enjoy the comraderie of other gear heads.

Howard and Candy Musolf
1981 308gtsi
1982 400i Cabriolet
Maserati Spider
2 many brass era cars

 

My Dad's buddy Al can beat anyone in the world with his secret.

 

Reminds of a similar story at my previous job. There was a merger and this guy from the other firm came over and drove his Porsche 911 (latest version) to work. The boss of my firm, who drove a big Volvo but not the biggest one, didn't like this so he told the new guy to leave the Porsche at home. The guy proceeded to buy the biggest Volvo and come to work with that! The boss was not pleased! But I thought the new guy was very cool for doing what he did. Jealousy and trying to put others down is a pretty childish behaviour.

 

im a bit like most of you, I dont tell people about the cars, and only do so when either they ask, or they are clearly 'car people' who would appreciate it. That said, when people appreciate it, Ive done weddings, proms, rides for the kids for my clients and friends when they are nice about the car.

troouble is, this is the UK, and there are too many jealous people out there that shout at you as you drive past, spit on the windows, would scratch/key given a 2-second space to do it.

Since owning F-Cars, I also own at least one 'normal' car as well, so that the mundane stuff like shops/pubs/city centre parking is stress free. Here in Bristol, if a Ferrari parked outside a police station in broad daylight, some sh*tbag would key it regardless. I use the Ferrari frequently enough, but I limit it to going nice places/country hotels/ferrari events where parking is safe and like-minded people are in greater numbers and hence wont let too much sh*t go on

 

I never mention to anyone that I own one. I bought it bc it's what I wanted. I drive it whenever I feel like it and don't worry about what people think, and the rest, etc. I am always happy to talk about it with anyone when approached. Many of my friends don't know I have one.

I don't drive it to work though.

 

I try not to let anyone at work know about it. They'll think i'm over compensated, haha. BUTTTT..... one day last year my boss just happened to be out shopping in the same shopping center where we were holding an FCA event. He saw me, the car, and promptly called me out on it. Now everyone at work knows. Maybe that's why my recent raise and bonus were half of last years

 

I never bring up the F-car in conversation but will happily discuss with like minded folks if it "comes out" due to another friend or acquantaince mentioning it - or someone may say "hey, I heard you have a Ferrari".

I drive the car a lot and sometimes I take it to business meetings. I don't care who knows that I have it but do recognize that there are a lot of built-in prejudices that could work against me.

Heck, most people see my 15 year old car and assume it's new. They stare in disbelief when I tell them I paid less for it than a loaded BMW 3 series. Then their jaws really drop when I tell them it only costs me $50/month to insure.

It's all about priorities and passions. Some folks buy boats, vacation homes, airplanes, fancy jewelry, send their kids to private school, have expensive affairs, etc - I happen to be a car guy.

 

+1 and never to my office.