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Need Opinions on these shops

Discussion in 'New York Tri-State' started by BassMan, Aug 4, 2009.

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  1. BassMan

    BassMan Formula Junior

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    I am working on getting a 328 and would like to line up a mechanic on Long Island for evaluation and services.

    What are your experiences (good or bad) with:

    Autosport Designs - huntington
    Universal Auto - glen cove
    Ferrari of LI - Plainview


    Any other suggestions?
     
  2. lgrf50

    lgrf50 Formula 3

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    Berlinetta motorcars,
    huntington, ny
     
  3. Gerry528

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    Luigi Scala at Universal he is the best
     
  4. rochas

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    universal is king
     
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    fastradio F1 Rookie BANNED Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Simply the best...
     
  6. critkeeper11

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    i have heard of luigi and giuseppe of universal b4 as being good techs from a friend of mine who had his diablos worked on by them . also may wanna try lambo long island ( jericho li ) , tkx performance ( huntinton station ny ) . dont have any comments on ferrari of LI . But i have used a compoany b4 in huntington station owned by a guy named doug who is known for ferraris . I used to take my Diablo SV to him and was very unhappy with the service . He botched up a few jobs and would never reccomend them . I think his name is doug petrone if im not mistaken . He used to run a shop on 25a across from the chinese rest. just east of huntinton village , but then i heard he moved .
     
  7. pchop

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    +1

    However, FoLI also has some great mechanics like Enzo and the head of service Ed is a very nice gent as well.
     
  8. er72

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    +1
     
  9. tuttebenne

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    +2 The others don't have the range and depth of Ferrari experience Berlinetta does.
     
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    tuttebenne F1 Rookie

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    The shop you are struggling to recall is Berlinetta Motorcars, owned by Doug Pirrone. He is the most qualified in this area.

    FWIW TKX is a hack shop. You'll be lucky if the car comes out of there without a new dent.
     
  11. rochas

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    take this coment with a grain of salt.
     
  12. BassMan

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    Thanks. I appreciate the comments.
     
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    tuttebenne F1 Rookie

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    ??

    If that's the case, then also take it with two Pebble Beach concours wins, multiple total restorations, and references from clients the other shops/mechanics mentioned in this thread only get to read about.
     
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  14. ScuderiaRossa

    ScuderiaRossa Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Doug Pirrone was the broker for my car back in '01. Without going into detail, I'll say that the experience was less than enjoyable to say the least, to the point that the seller dropped him and we closed the deal on our own. Based on my experience, I would never recommend him...
     
  15. Club_Sport

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    Bassman, also consider Exoticars-USA located in Frenchtown, NJ. You'll find them extremely knowledgeable and accommodating

    http://www.exoticars-usa.com/
     
  16. hexxman

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    over at Universal Autosports is the best....hands down...and their prices cant be beat!
     

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