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I think I have a disease

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  1. topcarbon

    topcarbon F1 Rookie

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    I purchased my first 308(and my first Ferrari) and now I want another.
    I am now looking into a GTB to compliment my GTS.
    Its only been a month since my purchase.
    I don't care how people think that the 308 is not fast. The styling is so timeless, I never get tired of looking at it.
    Is this normal?
     
    topcarbon, Mar 12, 2016
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  2. kaliforniakid

    kaliforniakid Formula Junior

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    Very normal! After you get one you start browsing all the websites and for sale adds thinking of another. If not another 308 then another ferrari. I am not sure if there is a rehab center to fix this.
     
    kaliforniakid, Mar 12, 2016
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  3. topcarbon

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    I am having a lift installed in the garage just in case
     
    topcarbon, Mar 12, 2016
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  4. 455Fosbery

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    Nah... I'm afraid there's no known cure...
     
    455Fosbery, Mar 12, 2016
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  5. Todd308TR

    Todd308TR F1 World Champ

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    Welcome to the sickness.
     
    Todd308TR, Mar 12, 2016
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  6. MNExotics

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  7. kossevv

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    I'm on the diversity plan too but will be on the hunt for a 348 soon. This is completely normal, don't let anyone discourage you!
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  8. ddenboer

    ddenboer Karting Silver Subscribed

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    I got my Mondial delivered in October and when I brought it to my mechanic to fix a first gear problem he sold me on a 308 GTSi. Now looking for a 360.


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    ddenboer, Mar 12, 2016
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  9. Sean308

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    Yes its a sickness. I buy as many of the magazines as i can featuring a 308, and every now and then have to remind myself that i have on in the garage. They are timeless
     
    Sean308, Mar 12, 2016
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  10. godabitibi

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    Ferraris have a magic in Them. I bought my first the GTB thinking I would enjoy the car a bit and sell it. It's now the car I've own the longest in my life, 17 years now. And the Ferrari magic made me buy 3 more over the years. The last one is a 400i Straman. If I could I'd have more.

    Sorry there is no cure to remedy.

    Welcome to the club.
     
    godabitibi, Mar 12, 2016
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  11. Brian A

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    I have the cure. It is called "lack of garage space."
     
    Brian A, Mar 12, 2016
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  12. Brian Harper

    Brian Harper F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Some people rent other people's garages to store cars they don't have room for. I know a 308 owner who does this.

    I have a problem with Italian cars, but motorcycles are worse. My garage was full but I still managed to buy and cram in 1.5 more Guzzis last month.
     
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  13. etip

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    I used to think that, but 308's have gotten so expensive. It was more fun when they were cheap (to me).
    I agree with the diversity approach. There are a lot of cool cars out there.
     
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  14. detroiter

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    When are you starting on the XJ Coupe? I've had one of those on my list for some time now. Not sure the prices are going anywhere, but they sure are beautiful designs.


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    detroiter, Mar 13, 2016
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  15. elipinski

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    worst thing of the desease is, you can not let go of one of the items that cause the sickness:)))...
     
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  16. Gerhard

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  17. 308 milano

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    Awesome photos guys!
    I've found the desire to stay married keeps the "disease" in check. :)
     
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  18. topcarbon

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    I got married with my wife knowing that there was something wrong with me, so she takes pity on me and has a lot of patience and understanding
     
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  19. Brian A

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    You talkin' to me?
     
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  20. Brian Harper

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    Yeah, what do you need all those BBQs for anyway?
     
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  21. 87testa

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    Perfectly normal. It is a highly contagious disease that's spreads quickly. There is no cure. The good news it is highly treatable.

    The best therapeutic course of action is to keep buying cars. Once you run out of money and/or garage space the disease starts to be held in check. At this point in the course of the disease you start to figure out how to create or acquire more storage space and how to make or free up more money to keep treating the disease.

    You will always be looking for just one more car and one more parking space.

    Don't fight the illness, keep treating it and remember this is chronic.

    I've been battling this illness for the last decade.
     
    87testa, Mar 13, 2016
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  22. st@ven

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  23. topcarbon

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    Good to hear I'm normal and the only cure is feed the disease
     
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  24. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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  25. stonker

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    Diversity helps but if you run out of garage space and or cash you can always sell and buy something else to feed the disease. I'm on my second Ferrari but something like my 20th Alfa. Just accept it and keep taking the medicine.
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