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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by speedracer5, Nov 2, 2004.

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  1. speedracer5

    speedracer5 Karting

    Oct 15, 2004
    87
    Northeast, USA
    Hello All,

    I will be spending a lot more time in London this coming year due to work. So my question is to all you Londoner's is where should I look to live? Also I would like to buy a F430 to have while I am in London. Whom should I consider contacting to order the car from? I will be coming over either the end of this month or early Dec. I would like to contact someone to help me with my living requirements. Any suggestions? I have not been to London in awhile so any help is greatly appreciated. Need help with all the usual places to eat, live, shop etc.

    Thank you for any help.
     
  2. mal

    mal Formula Junior

    Jan 12, 2004
    615
    Kent
    I can feel another curry approaching!
     
  3. BAD 130Y

    BAD 130Y Formula Junior

    Mar 29, 2004
    309
    London
    Full Name:
    R Koli
    Hey

    If you looking to buy a F430 and want to be one of the first ones in uk then i suggest you should speak to Joe Macari. He has 3 F430 comming early next year. I have one comming from him as well, of course black on Tan. Of course they are alll LHD but so what.
    And as far is living is concerned anywhere around hyde park and surroundings of Kensington are a good bet.

    Ciao
     
  4. 400SPYDER

    400SPYDER F1 Rookie

    Jul 7, 2004
    3,473
    Kent, England
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    kevan
  5. Ferrari_UK

    Ferrari_UK Formula 3

    Dec 6, 2002
    1,277
    England
    Full Name:
    Jeff Howe
  6. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2003
    1,331
    South Oxfordshire, U
    Full Name:
    Robert
    Dunno if you're just a city-boy, but also consider whether country living might be for you as well- some of the more rural towns outside of London are very nice, cheaper, easily commutable into The Smoke, and will give you immediate access to great driving roads to enjoy your 430 on...

    Most towns in the Thames Valley have lots of great restaurants, bars, things to do etc, but are mostly less than 1/2 hour by train to London.

    Robert.
     
  7. speedracer5

    speedracer5 Karting

    Oct 15, 2004
    87
    Northeast, USA
    Thank you for some good advice. I will check out the dealers mentioned. Is there someone any of you would recommend I should contact to help me find a place to live? I have been looking in the Sunday issue of the London Times as well as FT.

    Thank you for any help.
     
  8. marky1

    marky1 Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2004
    1,119
    Full Name:
    Mark
    Hi there

    Dont know if you are looking to rent or buy but here are a few websites of good estate agents in london/uk

    www.fpdsavills.co.uk
    www.knightfrank.com

    also try
    www.foxtons.co.uk

    they have a lot of stuff but watch them like a hawk!

    And for general info go to www.primelocation.com and search in London

    I would recommend Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea is great. Also Fulham a little bit less expensive but nice too. Also consider Hampstead in North London and maybe St John's Wood. PM me if you want any help

    mark
     
  9. raks

    raks Karting

    Nov 10, 2003
    85
    NW London
    Full Name:
    Raks
  10. speedracer5

    speedracer5 Karting

    Oct 15, 2004
    87
    Northeast, USA
    Thank you everyone. Great advice. I will check out the sources all of you have mentioned.

    Where would be a good place to rent a nicer car when I come in Dec?

    Also, do the areas mentioned in London provide parking whether renting or buying?

    Thank you.
     
  11. twotoomany

    twotoomany Formula Junior

    Sep 15, 2004
    374
    London
    Full Name:
    David Higgins
    My father is having to move into a residential home due to ill health. His ex council house is for Sale. Its in East Acton on a large council estate in the same road as the Central Line, Straight into the heart of London. The house needs total "remodelling as you chaps put it. No garage unfortunately but the local lads would put a 24hr guard on it for a reasonable fee. The local "chippie" is surperb and reknown locally.
    Good luck with the house and Ferrari hunt.

    PS the wide open space "the Scrubs" is at the top of the road. I feel imust also mention that Her majesties high security Prison is at the top of the road also. I would not mean to mislead you at all.


    TWOTOOMANY
     
  12. F308 MAN

    F308 MAN F1 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2004
    2,907
    Isle of Man
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    Dave S
    Dear speedracer5,
    You would be unwise to discount the Isle of Man in your search for a temporary home this side of the atlantic ..... property is expensive but values do not tend to fluctuate as per the UK.
    We sit amidst the Irish Sea, however regular flights throughout the day, will whisk you off to Stansted, Luton, Gatwick and London City airports within fifty minutes.

    And now the good bits:
    We pay hardly any income taxes.
    We have a thirty seven mile public racetrack running right through the heart of the island (the world famous TT course)
    We have some of the finest scenery in Europe.
    We have our own government and currency.
    We are not members of the EU
    The women here are all gaggin for it.
    We don't have any speed cameras, traffic jams or speed bumps.
    Our houses and cars remain unlocked, day and night.
    Our children are able to walk to and from school, alone and safely.
    and finally, We don't have any speed limits outside the towns and villages ..... WHOOOPPEEEEE !!!!
     
  13. BERTONE

    BERTONE Formula Junior

    Aug 20, 2004
    662
    THE NORTH
    Full Name:
    ENZO
    And why not consider Newcastle upon Tyne, NOT least because its 300 miles form grimey London?
     
  14. F308 MAN

    F308 MAN F1 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2004
    2,907
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    Dave S
    well at least the women there are all gaggin forrit too ???
     
  15. BERTONE

    BERTONE Formula Junior

    Aug 20, 2004
    662
    THE NORTH
    Full Name:
    ENZO
    If i didnt live in Geordieland id probably move to IOM!!!!!
     
  16. speedracer5

    speedracer5 Karting

    Oct 15, 2004
    87
    Northeast, USA
    Any good car rental agencies in London? I want to rent something fun while I am visiting and looking around. I have also been checking out cool places to have a drink and places to eat. Any suggestions?

    Thank you.
     
  17. CraigW

    CraigW Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2002
    423
    London
    Full Name:
    Craig Williams
    speedracer, the sunday times travel section yesterday had a section on staying in london, might be useful, pm me your address & I'll send it to you.
     
  18. speedracer5

    speedracer5 Karting

    Oct 15, 2004
    87
    Northeast, USA
    Craigw,

    Thank you. I bought it. Haven't read it yet but will today. I am also going to look at the property section as well.

    I have been having trouble finding a better rent-a-car agency. Any recommendations? Once I have my exact dates I will let all of you know. I thank you for all your advice. I am also planning on contacting the dealers mentioned and visiting them on my trip.
     
  19. CraigW

    CraigW Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2002
    423
    London
    Full Name:
    Craig Williams
    enterprise rent a car have always been fairly reliable for me.
     
  20. speedracer5

    speedracer5 Karting

    Oct 15, 2004
    87
    Northeast, USA
    Well, hello everybody. I have been reading the Sunday Times on a regular basis. Interesting article about the property prices coming down in UK and more to the point London. Any thoughts from any or all of you? I also have been watching currency. Well not as nice for me about such is life. Any information on when the F430 is being released in the UK? I would love to pick one up to enjoy for the part of the year I live in the UK.

    I also want to thank all of you for your posts. They have been very helpful. I will be arriving in London within the next 2 weeks or so. I am planning on visiting several pieces of property and a few car dealers to look at Ferraris. Do the airports rent luxury or sports cars?

    Thank in advance.
     
  21. SimonA

    SimonA Karting

    Sep 2, 2004
    112
    Wilton, Ct.
    Full Name:
    Simon Adams
    Hey, mate I am a past Londoner. What are looking to find for living space over there? A flat, a house? What exactly? Are you planning on being in London over the Holidays? I am going early Jan. Lets chat. London is a brillant city. Have you been before? I think you will love it. I might be able give a little advice.

    Cheers,
     
  22. twotoomany

    twotoomany Formula Junior

    Sep 15, 2004
    374
    London
    Full Name:
    David Higgins
    What about my dads ex council house East Acton
     
  23. EnzoEater

    EnzoEater Karting

    Nov 29, 2004
    67
    Newcastle and Essex
    Full Name:
    Warren
    I love that comment

    Driving and Parking all in the same bit, the two just don't go in London

    I used to live London center for 2 year and I'm slowly moving north every year :D

    Good Luck
     
  24. EnzoEater

    EnzoEater Karting

    Nov 29, 2004
    67
    Newcastle and Essex
    Full Name:
    Warren
    I really think you need to get an agent to look after you while your here, I had one when I first came down who gave me lots of advice and sugestions.

    It's just a shame I never took them.

    The last thing you want to do is drive a nice car round London asking for directions, use Public Transport and find an agent to take you round, least you know where your going.
     

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