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  1. Carsleuth

    Carsleuth F1 Rookie

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    Have you seen it in person? I thought it was huge from the photos, but the car is not much bigger than the 612.

    Long gone.
     
    Carsleuth, Jul 24, 2011
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  2. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Fact is, that it is bigger than the 612 and that makes it the biggest Ferrari ever produced.

    And it shows.
     
    tifosi12, Jul 24, 2011
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  3. Carsleuth

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    It's also the most powerful and most practical Ferrari ever produced.

    And it shows.
     
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  4. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    If I want practical I'll get a Subaru.
     
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  5. GarechtExotics

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    Do you know where its at now or what happened to it?
     
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  6. Carsleuth

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    It's a different market base. This car's purpose is to eliminate the, "I want to take the Ferrari out today, but..." This car can handle any situation and do it in style. It's an incredible car, but it's not in the same genre as the 458. Why should Ferrari limit themselves to one target audience? I applaud them for branching out. One of my favorite Lamborghini concept cars is the Estoque. I like manufacturers that go outside their comfort zone. As far as the looks, I actually like the lines. You have to get over the fact that it's a hatchback. Once you do, you realize that it's the most stunning hatchback on the market. You have to admit it's far better than a Panamera. And don't even try to compare it to the looks of a Subaru. :)

    You have a PM.
     
    Carsleuth, Jul 24, 2011
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  7. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    That's debatable.

    For the same reason Gibson's isn't selling Happy Meals.

    It is not the concept of the hatchback that bothers me (although it is weird for a Ferrari), but what they did with it.

    Yes, but that's not saying much.

    Right. Since the Subaru actually won rally races, which is what AWD is for.
     
    tifosi12, Jul 25, 2011
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  8. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Back to our regularly scheduled show:

    Yesterday afternoon on LSD: Red 458
     
    tifosi12, Jul 25, 2011
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    Cruised next to this 458 on my way home from Road America yesterday... Had never heard one at speeed, but the burbling exhaust was glorious.
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  10. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Please edit your post. We dont post license plates on here.

    Nice spotting though. ;)
     
    tifosi12, Jul 25, 2011
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  11. hertj94

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    Saw that on the 3rd of July on Rand Road in Lake Zurich!
     
    hertj94, Jul 25, 2011
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  12. RS4FAST

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    Sorry 'bout that. Looks like someone beat me to the edit. Lesson learned.
     
    RS4FAST, Jul 25, 2011
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  13. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    No problem, but hertj94 linked your original post. <sigh>
     
    tifosi12, Jul 25, 2011
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  15. Carsleuth

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    It appears we will have to agree to disagree on this one. :)
     
    Carsleuth, Jul 25, 2011
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    Red F355 Spider on route 47 going through downtown Yorkville.
     
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  18. Townshend

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    We should start a Chicago FF debate thread.. but the FF will be sold to people who already own another Ferrari in my opinion. Also they do branch out, they just call them Maseratis :)
     
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  20. pr3par32die

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    Prowler in Skokie tonight.
     
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    Sorry!!
     
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  22. hertj94

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  23. adam76

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    exotic compared to a c-class AMG maybe :)

    Interesting spot on the Qvale, 3rd none the less, that is pretty rare!
     
    adam76, Jul 26, 2011
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  24. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    The only modern Porsches that i consider exotic are the Speedster, the GT3/2, and the Carrera GT. Cayman, Carrera, Cayenne, Panamera are not IMO (I own a Carrera..).

    Same for Bentley Continental and Flying Spur...
     
    amenasce, Jul 26, 2011
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  25. pr3par32die

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    How 'bout the SuperSports?

    And how many Qvale Mangustas are in the Chicago area?
     
    pr3par32die, Jul 26, 2011
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