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  1. PAP 348

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    #201 PAP 348, Sep 18, 2010
    Nice first post Vonny. :D:D

    Welcome to Fchat. :eek::eek:
     
  2. Horse

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    #202 Horse, Sep 20, 2010
    So, who's interested?

    Thursday night, 6.30, Breakfast Creek Hotel.
     
  3. rob lay

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    #203 rob lay, Sep 20, 2010
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    we made it in this morning about 6:30 AM. we're staying at Stamford Plaza, which is really nice and great river view from room. checked in, had breakfast, and then just got in a 90 minute nap as we had only slept 2-3 hours in last 36 hours. It is 8pm Monday back home now! :)

    headed for a run in this beautiful weather before lunch. ;)

    plans on for Thursday night dinner?

    also, anyone from Brisbane Ferrari on here? what names should I use and NOT use when I go in there? :D
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  4. PAP 348

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    #204 PAP 348, Sep 20, 2010
    Me me me!! :eek::eek:

    The eagle has landed. :D:D

    Hope you have fun down there mate. :D:D

    Dont mention Horse's name at the Ferrari dealer, errrrrrrr.............yeah. Dont mention his name. :eek::eek:

    Looking forward to meating both soon. ;);)
     
  5. wax

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    #205 wax, Sep 20, 2010
    :D Have fun with your Mate and your mates!
     
  6. SPEEDCORE

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    #206 SPEEDCORE, Sep 20, 2010
    G'Day.


    QLD sunny one day raining the next :eek:
     
  7. rob lay

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    #207 rob lay, Sep 20, 2010
    We had a great run along the river, awesome path, especially the floating section. Might try to do the Ferrari dealer today and then go from there shopping and dinner.

    Tomorrow is really the only day Jennie has to work here.
     
  8. scud

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    #208 scud, Sep 20, 2010
    pretty unlucky. it never rains up here.
     
  9. scud

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    #209 scud, Sep 20, 2010
    if you love jap. go to SONO. you won't be disappointed
     
  10. moretti

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    #210 moretti, Sep 20, 2010
    see ya there Horsey
     
  11. moretti

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    #211 moretti, Sep 21, 2010
    Horsey, been some time since I was at Brekkie Creek, is the parking still out the back ?
     
  12. PAP 348

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    #212 PAP 348, Sep 21, 2010
    Sure is. :D:D
     
  13. Horse

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    #213 Horse, Sep 21, 2010
    Thanks Spam, I mean Pap. ;)
     
  14. moretti

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    #214 moretti, Sep 21, 2010
    long walk for you ?
     
  15. Horse

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    #215 Horse, Sep 21, 2010
    Yep ;)
     
  16. moretti

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    #216 moretti, Sep 21, 2010
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    run along the river is ok but look out for those dickhead cyclists and muggers
    we've got dinner at Breakfast Creek Hotel down for Thursday night 6:30pm, about 15-20 mins from your hotel, go via the ICB (inner city bypass) and then turn left at the end of it .... try using this thing called the internet google maps :p
    could be but they're not going to say as it could be bad for business :)
    Not a bad Ferrari outlet and some nice folk there, say hi to Keith the service manager, we all have him on speed dial :eek:
     
  17. scud

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    #217 scud, Sep 21, 2010
    you are sending him the long way.
     
  18. fivesix

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    #218 fivesix, Sep 21, 2010
    Go through the valley...
    Turn left out of your hotel, take the first right, then right again, and follow along eagle st, towards the valley. You need to take Wickham st, it will take you right there. Keep going straight along wickham and you cant miss it!

    I wouldn't recommend ICB.
     
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    #219 fivesix, Sep 21, 2010
    The one in the city has nothing on the one at portside...
     
  20. Paul308GTSi

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    #220 Paul308GTSi, Sep 21, 2010
    Breakfast Creek Hotel sounds good .......... how do we find the parking , , is there signs ??
     
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    #221 Aircon, Sep 21, 2010
    Do they have loan phones and beer to chuck your sushi into?
     
  22. moretti

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    #222 moretti, Sep 21, 2010
    stop asking the hard questions :p
     
  23. moretti

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    #223 moretti, Sep 21, 2010
    follow the yellow brick road
     
  24. fivesix

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    #224 fivesix, Sep 21, 2010
    As you turn left at the lights of wickham just before Kingsford Smith you drive right along side their parking lot...
     
  25. rob lay

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    #225 rob lay, Sep 21, 2010
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    Ferrari Brisbane was great, so different from dealership visits in the states. In the states you are subject to being ignored, no smiles, and look overs from shoes to hair. Maybe an effective sales technique as it pisses you off so much you prove your worth by buying a car right there or you tell them FU and go to another dealer to buy a car and rub in their face (maybe they get a kickback under the table from the new dealer). :)

    First of all, Ferrari of Brisbane is a really neat setup with all the glass compartments and layout. Although a yank in rugged jeans everyone approached us with a smile and very nice (maybe more to do with Jennie). ;) Going upstairs they offered a coffee and I ended up with a "short black" made by one of your beautiful Australians at front desk (Amy?). We browsed the solid inventory GranTurismo, QP, Cali, several 599's, 360, several 430's, and Gallardo. One of the newer salesman was very patient as I asked about your taxing system and how Ferraris sell for about 40-50% higher here than the states. I know you have less taxes in all the other areas where we get nailed, but honestly it seems those taxes must have a real damper on your exotic market. Also explained where everything has to be advertised full price no hidden costs verse states where they advertise just the starting point.

    I believe it was Dayne we eventually started talking to, one of the more senior sales people. He was very nice and had more questions about America than I had about the dealership or Australia. Unfortunately when our conversation was just getting going about an American politician that thinks masturbation is a sin, he was pulled away to address something. I never even mentioned the F word (FChat).

    So kudos to Ferrari Brisbane as without a doubt my best dealership experience out of the dozens I've been to.
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