Finally a Pulled the trigger.

to the Ferrari mystique? Congrats, can't wait to see that beauty. Waiting on my 1st Ferrari as well, a 360 CS in about 3 wks. Refresh my memory from the days of the Funcars board. What Porsche did you have back then? Was it the Yellow Turbo? fyi, my screen name was Steve S over there. Sry I can't answer any of your questions, but I'm sure somebody will know what's up. I don't know a damn thing about Ferraris. But all that's about to change

 

Duane, keep your foot on the brake when shifting to reverse. Enjoy your new ride, and as many will tell you, pics are obligatory!

 

Congrats on the new car, you're going to love it! The hood catch is rather difficult to find. As you face the car, put your right hand into the opening palm down about 6" to the right of centerline, then move your hand to the left keeping it in contact with the bumper (not the hood), and it should snag the release. When you get it open, take a look and your next try will be easier. If you have further trouble with the first attempt, shine a penlight into the opening and you will see the latch.

Gary

 

duanage!!! dude!!! welcome to F country!!!

 

Congratulations! Sounds like it has awesome options. I hope you enjoy it.

 

As for keeping my car more than 3 months, there's a perfectly logical explanation to my rapid trading of my 3 previous Porsches The 1st was a Silver C4...WAY too slow & a Tip. The 2nd was a Lapis Turbo, so, faster, but still a boring Tip. But, that car developed mysterious electrical problems they couldn't trace the source of after 5 attempts. So in comes a replacement car, thnx to the successful threat of implementing the Lemon Law. It was a Seal Turbo, but again, a boring Tip. Which brought me to my present (for Sale) white Turbo x50 6-speed I ordered, which I've now enjoyed for 2 1/2 yrs. Hope I have the same good luck with the Stradale I've enjoyed with this white turbo. See, I don't really just trade off my cars 'cause I've grown tired of the color!

 

Steve: Duane was referring to Watt -- notorious for selling his cars short.

Duane: Hope our conversation helped with your PPI and delivery. Congrats on the new car -- drive it in good health!

 

Congrats!

Now that you're able to open the trunk, take the owner's manual out and spend some quality time reading it. Apart from all of the customary stuff, the 360's manual has a great technical section which goes through the various systems of the car in surprising detail. If you're technically inclined at all, it makes for some great reading.

Enjoy your 360!

 

Congrats Duane! It's really hard to get us Pcar guys into Fcars sometimes but after it happens, you have to wonder why it didn't happen sooner Wait til you get the F430! It's got all the goodies of the CS with more torque.

 

Duane,

Congrats on the new purchase! Adding to the comments already posted about opening the hood, here are a couple of other tips. The latch is located just right of center as tdf360 mentioned and also a few MM below where you might expect. Once your fingers find it, you will push down on the latch. I agree with tdf about shining a light in there to get used to the location. After a few times you'll have no problem.

As for closing, I prefer to slowly lower the hood back to the position it is in before you release the latch. I find this is better than the "bombs away" approach of dropping the hood from its fully raised position. I then push on the crest rather than painted surface until you feel it catch.

 

Duane --

says something about the CS, doesnt' it????

4 months, 5,000 miles.


starting to think about 575 Htdc, murci's etc, but the CS really is the most fun car at available