Misconceptions about driving a Ferrari

The fact that you can feel comfortable being seen driving a Ferrari or that you even enjoy so has nothing to do with the reasons for having a Ferrari. If you bought it because you want to look wealthy, well, that's lame. I want to believe that most buy it because they like the car, because they like cars and appreciate what a Ferrari is. Then you choose whether to feel OK about what the F-car says about your status or to feel more uncomfortable though you love driving it anyway.

 

That explains why Obama is a such a hero in the UK... Come to America...after Obama is gone At least half the people here don't demonize success, and Americans think highly of the British

 

Of course I don't own one to look wealthy. But I'm not embarrassed to say I own one either.

But I also don't believe that we should hide our success for fear that others may think we make TOO much money, which is what the OP is worried about.

"I'm not hiring you. It looks like you make too much money"

vs

"I'm hiring you. You look like you would do a great and I hope some of your success will rub off on me".

 

So, how far off track can you take this conversation? This is about people having issues being seen driving their cars. It's not about "scumbag" business people, whoever they are.

 

Showing off or hiding who you are?

A Ferrari (or Lambo or Rolls) is a car

Treat it like a car, drive it like a car, and enjoy it while you still can. Its owner may not be here tomorrow.

 

Who said anything about buying it to "look wealthy?"

Talk about being disingenuous.... you buy a Ferrari because you "love the car" and thats the only reason - you wish that it didn't make you look successful though? Give me a ****ing break guys. Quit being ashamed of being successful. Either that or go buy a Ferrari because I suspect many of thee comments here are being made by people that drive a 1995 Toyota and are jealous of other peoples success. Such BS I need to go put on my hip-waders.

 

The Mayor did, earlier in this thread.

However, he has later clarified his point.

I understand in certain circumstances it may be wise to keep a low profile, although ideally it shouldn't be necessary. So, yes, it's sad but so are a couple more things in life and we carry on.

 

Um, no, we don't want it to make us look successful or unsuccessful, we want to look normal like everyone else. I don't think I have ever in my life wanted to give the physical appearance of being successful.

Best and most desireable place in the world to own an exotic is typically where there is not another single person or car within a 20 mile radius of you. Unfortunately it's also true that living where there isn't another person within 20 miles is not the most convenient.

 

In certain settings, u probably want to downplay success. You don't always need to show your superiority, only sometimes

What's wrong with an F-car owner wanting their privacy?

You already know you're bad ass. Do you need validation from strangers to feel whole as a human being??? Who cares about them. Simply drive & ignore. Look straight ahead. Different strokes for different folks. More of a psychological aspect, there's no right or wrong way to enjoy them.

Disclosure- Yes dmark, I drive a Toyota and I'm jealous of strangers on Fchat. U nailed it! How'd u guess?? Haha

 

+1 ^ I agree 100% Must be the Southern California mentality.

 

Why are you ashamed of success? Assuming you are successful. By your statement you want to look "normal". Thats the problem in America - everyone wants to look normal. Well guess what? Normal is 30 lbs. overweight with a pair of cargo shorts on and an unironed T shirt knowing all about Kim Kardashians ass and who won "The Voice" last night. I don't want to look normal - sorry.

 

Lol.

 

^ Theres nothing wrong being yourself.. "Normal" is open to different interpretations..stop paying attention to the media.. Nothing wrong trying to blend in once in a while. Plus a ferrari alone doesn't make you special. Come on it's "just a car" U need the total package. personality, intellegence, talent and humility really stands out in my eye. That's rare. Not owning a ferrari.

 

+1!!!

 

Says the guy who clearly knows what the Voice is

No offense, but I'd say your opinions are that of someone who is just merely old. The biggest and most successful companies in the world today are staffed by people wearing jeans, unironed tshirts, and honestly, you can get away with cargo shorts if you really wanted to. If you work at a data center, you might even be advised to wear cargo shorts.

Now that I think about it. Ironed tshirts? LOL. Who the hell irons a tshirt? Not every Ferrari owner is their 50 and 60s. When you're 30 years old, yeah, you don't want to walk around in dress pants, a belt, and a button down shirt. Hell, when I'm 60 I'll be rocking shorts and a tshirt. I always laugh my ass off seeing the "suits" in the summer. I'm sweating my ass off in shorts, tshirt, and sandals, so I can only imagine the hell it must be wearing pants and long sleeves.

Don't get me wrong, my suits are all bespoke and I look great in them, but **** that noise. I'm not going to pretend that's more comfortable and desirable than cargo shorts and a tshirt in 99% of situations.

 

If people don't want my services because I have a Ferrari then I will have less work...and more time to drive my Ferrari! Win!

My life has gone through phases, and seems mostly to be linked to the decades.
Teens: worried about acceptance, sure I was doing everything wrong.
20s: working hard on education, getting feet under me, more confident, pleaser.
30s: training, planning, scheming, trying to make great impressions to enable success.
40s: wait a second, I am my own Man, I don't care if you like or accept me.
50s: **** you!

 

I do have a 355. My staff (I am Managing Partner of small-ish Salesforce.com consulting firm) generally know I have a Ferrari. I neither overtly advertise nor hide that fact (though I do have a framed photo of the car in my office) I am able to walk to work so do not take the car. Some do understand it is not a brand new 458, some may not. We treat our staff with respect, make them aware of our company's success and share with them that success. I have never sensed or heard any negative sentiment from staff.

I do not take the car to client sites for reasons stated by others.

I have experienced exactly zero negative reaction to ownership. Quite the opposite, photos in traffic, admiring questions at gas stops, showing the car to parents and their kids etc.

I think there are varying degrees of "social expense" experienced by Ferrari owners based on a number of factors. One factor surely is geography. Mine is Canadian (Atlantic)

SD

 

Bespoke suits ? You may not want to wear them because you may look too successful.

 

So you hope to make it to 60 when you'll then be "merely old."

Take a look around where you work, young man. Do you see anyone in their 60s? How will you buy that iFerrari you'll be lusting for? There will be plenty of young men to replace you.

 

60s: **** you and the horse you rode in on

 

This Clarkson 488 review says it all about the UK attitude to Ferraris, unfortunately backing up my post.

The Clarkson review: 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB

Just because you live in the US, don't feel too complacent-a recent Harvard study found that 51% of those borne in the 80's disapprove of capitalism and 35% are paid up socialists.

 

Thanks for the link.

When I meet someone who is against capitalism I ask them for their things. Its surprising how fast they become capitalists! Is he correct about no taxes on car sale gains? I haven't read anything from Clarkson in a while. This is a great review and I can just hear his voice as I'm reading it.

 

Proof that the younger generation is not as smart as they think they are :-j I'm sure they are book smart, but they have no idea what America would be like without capitalism, risk-takers and entrepreneurs. Do they think things like iPhones are created by a bunch of hippies in Northern California sitting around drum circles....hmmm...maybe they are.

 

I actually think its symptomatic of an ever widening gap between cause and effect in just about everything. Things have often become a bit too abstract or complicated. Thus increasing the allure of simple ideas: why can't we just equally share all resources among everyone?

 

Rubbish. I live in the UK and have never had a problem with anyone taking a dislike to the F car or my driving (except the Police).