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What's the general consensus on a yellow Ferrari?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by carbonm, May 19, 2016.

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  1. carbonm

    carbonm Karting

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    Not sure if I like it or not. Found one that ticks all the boxes but not sure on color and overall desirability for resale.
     
  2. daytona355

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    Beautiful, but needs to reside in a hot country, in the uk with so little sun it never seems to look as nice as it actually does in good light!
     
  3. Statler

    Statler F1 World Champ

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    Buying a Ferrari by committee?
     
  4. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Which model?

    I think it looks fine on a 360/430, but makes a 550 or 612 look like a banana.
     
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  6. carbonm

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    I like to hear people's opinions but I'll ultimately make it my decision
     
  7. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Are you Australian?
     
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    jm2 F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    So far I've had 3 yellow ferraris, a 355, 430 & 458.
    They are striking, but they are not for everyone.
    Surprise, but you won't 'blend in' with a yellow Ferrari
    Either you like them or you don't.
    There's no in between.
     
  9. muk_yan_jong

    muk_yan_jong Formula Junior

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    Google ANY model in yellow and tell me if you think it isn't gorgeous or will have any effect on resale... Red is certainly traditional, but so are all of the other colors.
     
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    CHALLENGE ACCEPTED (well technically it's red and yellow)
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    jm2 F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Only one in existence, hardly a good sample size :)
     
  12. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    I remember seeing a McDonald's colored 360 like that, in Boston (Copley?) back 12-13 years ago. *shudder*
     
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    Barf........
     
  14. muk_yan_jong

    muk_yan_jong Formula Junior

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    Well isht... OK. I should have eliminated poor Challenge livery and custom jobs.

    Didn't come from the factory like that. Oh God I hope it didn't...
     
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    Yellow is way too "hey look at me" for my taste.

    Yellow reminds me of a taxi or a school bus.

    But...

    Supposed to be one of the safest colors...easy to see it day or night.

    Color Is a very personal thing. No right or wrong. Get what YOU like, better yet get what you love. Spending so much money for a car you SHOULD get the color you want.
     
  16. Shark01

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    Love yellow, better be prepared for an increased attention level.....

    My car, special edition from the factory....pictures don't do it justice, everyone who sees it in person loves it, including famous test driver Valentino Balboni
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    I've owned Rosso Corsa and Bianco Avus. It's always been my opinion that you should buy the color that stirs your heart without worrying about resale. Yellow is beautiful. However, I'd end up with so many tickets in the first month that I'd lose my license. Something to consider if your driving style makes visibility a concern.
     
  19. carbonm

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    I actually want rosso but found a car with every option I want in yellow so wanted to get a sense of this should be my compromise or not. I figure I am going to have to compromise on something. My ideal is red coupe on black with red ccbs and lots of carbon.
     
  20. carbonm

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    I do think the red and yellow doesn't look good. To much Ronald McDonald
     
  21. Shark01

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    The red/yellow Ferrari took the contrast to the extreme with the red carpet, dash top, and wheel......
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    I like looking at them but I don't want one myself. I think they are striking on most models. Definitely will attract attention as if a Ferrari of any color doesn't already do that.

    Get what makes you happy. That's the ONLY thing that matters.
     
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    2007 f1430 spider,85k..how much should i pay?

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    2007 f1430 spider,85miles,how much should my son pay?

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  25. ryalex

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    Chris here in LV has a yellow Diablo and people literally throw themselves at it!

    I love those 6.0 wheels. Random q: when you drive it do you keep the targa top off completely like that or do you peg it to the buttresses? Does it lock somehow?
     

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