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Do you still own your 296?

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  1. Ivan Drago

    Ivan Drago Formula 3

    Jul 14, 2021
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    What a garage! FMK on the current garage? Hahah thanks for responding man and enjoy the weekend
     
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  2. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
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    Not selfish at all……

    Not the same size as you, but I find the Lamborghini coupes sit lower to the ground than the Ferraris do.

    The driver’s position in the STO is perhaps the most comfortable of all the exotics I currently own. Somehow counterintuitive…..

    If you ever decide to pull the trigger on a track car, you’ll have to sit in it a while to see if the whole fitting experience is for you.

    The Cup has lots of ceiling height, but is a bit tight to climb out of……more reason to stay flexible!

    I’m sure you’ll be fine, though.
     
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  3. cmargosi

    cmargosi Formula Junior
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    Great thread....

    I would say, as someone who has been waiting...and waiting...and waiting.... for my car to go into production, the depreciation on the used cars becomes a factor. Only in that it becomes a decision of whether I really want exactly my spec or would settle for something close and potentially save around $50 grand. In the world of these cars, $50k isn't much, but it would buy me that Vacheron I've been eyeing at my favorite watch dealer. Of course, there's also the "I want to be first one to fart in my $500,000 car" factor, which can't be underestimated. I mean if anyone is going to ruin that fine Italian leather smell, I want it to be me.

    As for the Huracan, I am only 6 feet but a broad shouldered 240 lbs. I'm not fat, but I sure ain't skinny. I never could get comfortable in a Huracan no matter how hard I tried. Not so in my 720 or in the 296 that hopefully arrives soon, but after I shed some of this holiday weight. LOL.
     
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  4. BeachDoc

    BeachDoc Karting

    Jan 30, 2022
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    Virginia Beach, VA
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    Paul Johnstone
    I received my GTB in September 24 and then my GTS in November 24. My intention was to sell the GTB after 6 months. Problem is I did an atelier build on both and they are very different in color. Driving the GTS with the top down is sublime but the better exhaust note in the GTB makes me want to keep both. Likely if an offer to buy the VS comes about I will likely sell the GTB.
     
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  5. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    #55 ryalex, Jan 8, 2025
    Last edited: Jan 8, 2025
    No, I had possession for about 5 weeks.

    The resolution process ended about 6 weeks ago and I’m still dizzy at how it totally overturned 25+ years of fandom. That said, I feel like a spell was broken and I can step back with more neutrality. I also suspect the shakeout has back burnered my GTS, I did Atelier over 11 months ago and I just keep sliding further down the list without actually starting production.
     
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  6. bamaman

    bamaman Formula Junior

    Nov 27, 2015
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    William M (B.J.) Lyon, Jr.
    Still have my GTB after 6 months. Love it.
     
  7. Gh21631

    Gh21631 F1 Veteran
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    go get a 765lt, it will change your perspective on what a super car should be.
     
  8. Jo Sta7

    Jo Sta7 F1 Veteran
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    Or can be.
     
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  9. BeachDoc

    BeachDoc Karting

    Jan 30, 2022
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    Paul Johnstone
    Took me 33 months to get my GTS not sure if the wait times are still in that ballpark or not
     
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  10. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    GTB was 32. I ordered the GTS on the morning after the reveal, April 2022. So I'm at 31 months already with no VIN or Stage 10 yet.
     
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  11. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jon and I had that exact conversation several months ago - ended up rolling the GTB money into a Diablo, couldn't resist it - but I've still got one eye on McLarens including 765LTs. Upside is that I can keep the Diablo and the GTS, but at 400+ I'd be trading out 765 for the GTS, couldn't have both and feel peace of mind.
     
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  12. Gh21631

    Gh21631 F1 Veteran
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    GTS will be a better everyday super car, the 765 IMO is much more special and more of an event.
     
  13. KL runner

    KL runner Formula Junior

    Jul 25, 2023
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    Wow I ordered mine July ‘23, 10R late June 24 and I am about two weeks away and I have a very long ‘water time’ . Do you think your order has been influenced by your previous issues?
     
  14. Chill47

    Chill47 Karting

    Sep 22, 2012
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    The Corso Pilota events for Europe mention the 12C, anyone know if they will be using the 12C at any of the 2025 Corso Pilota events in the US?
     
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  15. Thecadster

    Thecadster F1 Veteran
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    Hmmm…good question. Because I don’t fit in the 296 even without a helmet, I never explored the details for 2025.
     
  16. JesseRohr

    JesseRohr Formula Junior
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    Dec 27, 2020
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    I went the other way. SF90 swap for my 296 and Sterrato because I want to snag some other things on the market now.
     
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  17. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    yes. I was already up to 3rd on the GTS list as of a year ago. Now, who knows. I just don’t like the feeling of having an impending obligation.
     
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  18. Fortis

    Fortis Formula Junior

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  19. KL runner

    KL runner Formula Junior

    Jul 25, 2023
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    I got my first photo in primer on 23/9 second pic 16/10 , the car is due into port 3/2 . I do not have the final pic and that is causing me to chuckle as I know the vessel the car is on etc .

    If you start a pvt conversation with me I will give you the complete run down
     
  20. pninja005

    pninja005 Formula Junior

    Nov 10, 2010
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    I got my car since August and never received the final photo. There is not guarantee you will get it.
     
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  21. Fortis

    Fortis Formula Junior

    Nov 2, 2019
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    Thank you for the detailed reply, it looks like 4 months + from the first photo but it's not exact science. Thank you for your help, I won't take any more of your time, I will just patiently wait :)
     
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  22. SoIllFerrari

    SoIllFerrari Formula Junior
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    Aug 16, 2005
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    I have had mine for about a year. I absolutely love it.
     
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  23. ejc

    ejc Rookie

    Nov 27, 2024
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    I have my 296 GTS for about 2 months, love the car and likely keep it long term.
     
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  24. Cocoloco

    Cocoloco Formula 3

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    #74 Cocoloco, Feb 17, 2025
    Last edited: Feb 17, 2025
    Same. GTS and hoping for VS - long term.
    First Opaco - love this thing.
    Let's see your 296's
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  25. jm2

    jm2 F1 World Champ
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    Aug 19, 2002
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