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How to deal with attention in 2025?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by chatfer, Oct 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM.

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  1. chatfer

    chatfer Karting

    Nov 24, 2024
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    UK
    Hi All,

    Just reading up on the threads on the extra attention the F car gets.

    How do you deal with day to day things - have had the postie and delivery guys asking what it is, people walking up through my gates and starting to talk about the car.

    Have had it under a car cover whilst waiting for my garage to be redone and people asking whats under the cover.

    Any tips on dealing with unwanted attention - I'm sure this is ferrari life, but any veteran one-liners or comebacks?

    Cheers.
     
  2. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
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    Umm, if its on your property, there is no need to respond at all. Personally I just tell people what it is, and let them deal with what ever thoughts they have. I have not encountered anyone who says anything bad in the last 30 years.... I had one lady who said to her small child when he pointed to the car and said what is that ( I was at a stop light) and she said - "That is a filthy rich persons car"... up till then/ or since I had never been called Filthy or Rich...
     
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  3. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

    Aug 22, 2008
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    Two words saying "thank you" and trying to talk to the passion vs the cost
     
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  4. luv2driveTR

    luv2driveTR Rookie

    Jun 18, 2024
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    I dreamed of owning a Testarossa since 1986 and now have one (a 1990 model) for almost a year. A tiny little bit of novelty has worn off since I see it every day and drive it most days. Whenever I get complacent a smile, point, wave, photo etc. resets my joy meter by reminding me what I have is special. How do I deal with attention? I love it!
     
  5. audi_328

    audi_328 F1 Rookie
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    If you haven't seen this thread yet, you'll find some answers to your question here: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/funniest-stupidest-comments-you-have-received-about-your-ferrari.289559/

    Overall, however, I think it's good practice to be polite. Ferrari owners get to be "brand ambassadors" of a sort when out and about with their cars; it's good to not be "that dickhead with a Ferrari". If someone shows genuine curiosity or interest, take a second and answer in kind.
     
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  6. JWeiss

    JWeiss F1 World Champ
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    THIS. Stay away from the one-liners and snarky comebacks. If the person acts like an ******* (which can happen, but it’s really rare in my experience), then a simple “thank you” and goodbye.

    Ferraris look great on the high road.
     
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  7. Arwyn

    Arwyn Rookie

    Feb 27, 2025
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    I will echo the sentiments above. I have had my 458 for six months now. What I have learned so far is that I will get people commenting or coming up every single time I stop for gas. Without fail. Honestly, its all been positive so far. Most folks comment "gorgeous car" "awesome car" or something like that, and thats about it. A few more stop to ask more, like what model it is, how long I have had it, ect. The overwhelming majority of those have been from kids and guys in their 20's.

    I am nice to them and say thanks for the comments, even when they mistake it for a corvette. :)
     
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  8. Brian A

    Brian A F1 Rookie

    Dec 21, 2012
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    Public interest in the car is part of the "package" when you buy one. You just have to learn to enjoy the attention.

    I have been surprised how much positive attention the car garners. It seems to make people happy to actually see a Ferrari.

    Over 99% of all attention is positive. Should you actually get someone being negative about the car, they'll be gone again in a minute and you can just carry on.
     
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  9. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 11, 2008
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    I use my friends: Smith and Wesson.

    (just kidding).

    It goes with the territory but so does owning a Rolls, Lambo, etc. I actually invite them to take a look and answer their questions. Everyone needs a dream.

    If they are negative I just try to be nice, smile, and blow it off. But that's like 0.00001% of the people I interact with when with the car.
     
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  10. LARRYH

    LARRYH F1 Veteran
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    Jun 3, 2011
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    For me I just talk to them if they want to know, More about the car I will typically give them a rundown on it depending on their apparent knowledge ..I stay away from any money discussions. If it is a kid with a parent i would occasionally let them sit in the car but only kids. If a discussion heads toward money or what kind of work I do or did i just kind of blow it off. Never had an issue with anyone…
     
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  11. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

    Jul 1, 2013
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    Wow, you got excellent advice from everyone who replied to your post.

    As far as "Any tips on dealing with unwanted attention....", sell the car and buy a Ford. :D
     
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