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  1. BWS550

    BWS550 Wants to be a mod

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    AFTER OWNING 2 FERRARI'S IN THE PAST 8 YRS...I JUST SOLD THE 550

    I HAVE 2 KIDS GOING TO COLLEGE IN THE NEXT 3 YEARS AND CURRENTLY BUILDING A NEW HOUSE

    ANYONE ELSE HERE HAVE BEEN IN A POSITION TO HAVE TO SELL FOR YOUR KIDS COLLEGE??


    THANKS
    BRUCE
     
    BWS550, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ Honorary Owner

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    Good thing to have done. Your kids have smart parents.

    Best
     
    Napolis, Mar 23, 2009
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  3. BWS550

    BWS550 Wants to be a mod

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    THANKS JIM...YOU GOTTA DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO.............
     
    BWS550, Mar 23, 2009
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  4. Eric308gtsiqv

    Eric308gtsiqv Formula 3

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    Bruce...that was a very admirable (and responsible IMHO) thing to do. Sorry to hear that you had to part with the 550 as she was a beauty.

    I'm sort of in the same boat as you -- had to sell the latest toy a few weeks ago in order to prepare financially for our daughter starting college this fall. Our son will follow, and then will finally have the opportunity to pick up another toy. We also just completed a room addition to the house.

    In the end, it has been sort of a relief not having to be bothered with throwing payments and insurance at a car that sat in the garage under cover most of the time. Just didn't have time to drive and enjoy it due to business and family obligations.

    Hope you find another one someday -- sooner the better! Best to you and the family!
     
    Eric308gtsiqv, Mar 23, 2009
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  5. Dcup

    Dcup F1 Veteran

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    IT WAS A POS ANYWAY. I HOPE YOU GAVE THE TYPICAL WELLINGTON WARRANTY, THAT THE CAR MAY START.
     
    Dcup, Mar 23, 2009
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  6. whart

    whart F1 Veteran Honorary Rossa Subscribed

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    You sold the kids and kept the car?
    Man, you are cold....
    :)
     
    whart, Mar 23, 2009
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  7. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Bruce,

    Loved your car. It is a great euro tdf blue 550, for sure.
    Sorry it needed to be sold, but it sounds like a good cause.

    The time to get back into owning a Ferrari is a few (to several) years down the road, as the current down turn starts to reverse itself and pick up some steam.

    Tough decision, but one you can be proud of.
     
    toggie, Mar 23, 2009
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  8. drewprof

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    You did good if the kids can go through college without any or little debt. Make them buy you another one once they are settled after college ;)
     
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  9. sparta49

    sparta49 F1 Veteran Owner

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    Wouldn't that defeat the zero or little debt part :)
     
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  10. Carsleuth

    Carsleuth F1 Rookie

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    Even though it may be bittersweet now, the moment you see your kids graduate, you'll know it was worth it. :)
     
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  11. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    You haven't been around long enough to understand why he posts in caps, dingus.
     
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  12. Carsleuth

    Carsleuth F1 Rookie

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    Sorry, "Friendly tip" deleted.
     
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  13. Ferrariman355

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    It's been tough financing my own education (Well, I might of have a little help from the gov :)) But still, every little penny helps.

    Your kids should be really grateful for what you did. My girlfriend already owes thousands after a couple of years of college.
     
    Ferrariman355, Mar 23, 2009
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  14. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    BROTHER BRUCE - ON A SOMEWHAT RELATED NOTE - I RECALL MY FAVORITE ANCIENT TRACEY ULLMAN SPOT WHERE SHE WAS ALL POOR AND WHATNOT WITH BAMBINO IN TOW AND AS THE ULTIMATE SHORT-TERM THINKER SAID...

    "I'LL TRADE YA MY TV FOR A PUHTAYTUH"
     
    wax, Mar 24, 2009
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  15. Enzo

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    you are a good father Bruce.
     
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  16. Dcup

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    Hes a mother too.
     
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  17. DrStranglove

    DrStranglove FChat Assassin Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Sorry to hear that Bruce.

    How is this off topic?
     
    DrStranglove, Mar 26, 2009
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  18. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Congrats on the sale Bruce! :):)

    Its always nice to hear from you mate. :):)
     
    PAP 348, Mar 27, 2009
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