Are there any Firefighters out there own a Ferrari

Hear, hear. Why do people feel envy when someone esle own something that they would like to own but can't afford it. We are here as equals so let's just be glad that there are many of us here that own a Ferrari so that we can all share the experience whether we own a Ferrari or not.

 

Eric, with all due respect, please take a second look at how his statement is worded... It's clearly atrocious...

 

Remember, this connoseur of automobilia has once owned a 93 Camry. He should be glad that I am not in charge of this site. The above comment would get you banned. By the way, my father is a volunteer firefighter and has put his life on the line for others for free. I hope I get to do something this important for mankind.

 

but you should have asked him before you pass judgment. This board has to cool down and give people the benefit of the doubt.[/QUOTE]

Like we should try to understand why Osama Bin Laden hates us instead of condemning him for killing people. There are some things you can just take at face value.

 

The statement is worded poorly -

I hope.....

 

Yes, those are called actions.... such as OBL's. Great analogy............

FWIW, I'm not saying your wrong. Just this guy might not have communicated his thoughts properly. Let's hope......

 

Ban this dip$hit, at least temporarily.

And as for said dip$hit, why is it soooooo unreasonable for a firefighter to buy a $30,000 car? You probably think its ok to spend $30,000 on a chevy truck or SUV, but the second the word Ferrari is mentioned you freak. Get a life!

 

I am a Volunteer Firefighter and have a 308 GTS. I have responded a few times in the Ferrari, but usually the fire calls don't come at a time when the engine is fully warme up.


Bob, Assistant Chief

 

Hi back... I was a volunteer for 10 years for to different fire departments here in the Bay Area (CA). I just got on full time a little over a year ago. Yeah I had my share of seeing people who had rapped their cars around objects that didn't move out of their ways... I always keep that in back of my mind when I drive my 308... And "showing Off Kills". Thx for the response back.

Rob

 

Wow, have I opened a Pandora's Box here. I sincerely apologize. Just before authoring the offending post, I had been researching the F430 and the used 360 market. I had completely forgotten about the more affordable 3x8 models when responding to the original post and had wrongly assumed he was referring to a late model Ferrari.

I completely share this community's opinion of firefighters: they make great sacrifices of their time, safety, and income potential to protect us. They are paid appropriately, and are entitled to drive whatever car they save for and can afford.

But I hope no one here would believe that firefighters should be paid enough so that they can easily pay for, say, a 360 Modena.

 

Thanks for clarifying...but still a weird post. Must be exessive smoke inhalation.

 

So hockey players and football players should be paid millions to chase around a ball or a puck, but firefighters should be paid way less for saving lives... This world is ****ed up.

 

602rwt,

I hope your intentions are sincere because I have to tell you, some of your comments can certainly be missinterpreted as being somewhat narrow minded. There are 2 professions that I think will always be underpaid when compared to the risks/ hazards of the field- cops and firefighters. It is not for you or me to criticize how much they make. IT IS NOT ENOUGH. My thought- instead of gold watches, these guys should get F40's when they retire.

CS

 

Without question, a brand new Modena or F430 or Enzo or 250 GTO is DEFINITELY worth it, if a firefighter (or anyone else for that matter) saves the life of someone i love... Loved ones are VERY far and few between and i cherish each one of them (not that i would take them for granted if they came in abundance), but nothing is worth more than the life of someone i love...

Firefighters are like superheroes; they're like real life f_cking superheroes who dash into burning, smoldering, fiery, hellish buildings without hesitation to search and rescue someone... They don't know the people they're rescuing; they just do it... If someone i loved was trapped inside a burning building, crying, SCREAMING, hot, choking and cornered by flesh-melting heat and flames, all the 360 Modenas in the world don't amount to what i would give to have them safe...

Your apology (not that you ever actually used the words "i'm sorry") falls on deaf ears with me; you seem insincere; just my opinion...

 

BigSky355... You have a BIG Heart... Thx Rob

 

With this post, you've made yourself a bigger Jackass than you did with your 1st post.

You come off as an elitist; not the kind of person many can respect.

DUDE, YOU'RE A LOSER!!!!

GET LOST.............

 

Emergency call:

"Help, my barn is burning"

"Settle down sir. How dow we get there?"

"Do you still have that red truck?"

 

Is it so controversial to say that firefighters should not be paid 360 Modena-like salaries?

I challenge those who criticize me here to put their money where their mouths are: If you truly believe firefighters are underpaid, make a 5-figure donation to your local fire department.

 

This is when I need the pic of the fighter pilot ejecting from the burning f-16 with one arrow pointing to the plane(this thread) and the other pointing to the pilot(me).

This is gonna get hot!

 

I think some of understand what you are trying to say, but you definetly need to choose better words. Instead of:

You should have something like this:

Most firefighters would not be able to afford a 360 Modena on their salary.

I don't think any of us could argue with that (notice I said MOST and not ALL) because I would bet that their are some out there that could be it investments, family wealth, or to stretch it...creative financing...

Most would probably say that firefighters SHOULD be paid enough given the high regard they are kept in....but....in reality....most probably could not afford one on their salary...
I am by no means an english proffessor (got my degree in accounting and I sell cell phones), but I do try to thing of how my words are going to be interpreted....as IMHO, you might want to also....

if I am wrong and do mean what you say, then you are very shallow

 

Quit digging your hole any deeper than it already is!!!! You start off by trying to apologize (kind of but not really!!) and then put the same people down all over again by the end of your post. NICE MOVE!!!

So what invaluable service do you perform that you are paid enough money to easily be able to afford such a luxury??

 

Please explain to me why the hell firefighters shouldn't be paid enough to afford a Ferrari? Who the hell are you to decide who is worthy of a brand new Ferrari or not?

 

Have you not read any of the previous responses?? Some have said (and I agree) that they are probably underpaid, BUT, there are a lot of reasons why any of them might be able to afford to buy a new Ferrari.

How would you know where they got the money and who are you to tell them they can't afford it????

I told you in my last post to quit digging your hole any deeper, but I changed my mind.....

KEEP DIGGING SO I CAN START SHOVELING BACK IN ON TOP OF YOU!!

 

Though I have no comment on whether or not firefighters should make enough money to "easily" purchase late-model Fcar owners - I do have a comment on the reaction of some of the members of this board.

If you non-firefighters that feel so strongly about this, go donate money your Ferrari to a local firehouse. If you don't feel that strongly, than stop acting like you do.

Go make donations to pay better wages for cops, fire fighters, and teachers but don't make yourself feel better by attacking someone else.

 

I have apparently overestimated the reading comprehension skills of those here.

Never did I say that firefighters should absolutely be unable to afford a late model Ferrari. There are circumstances where it is possible:

1. Family wealth.
2. Entrepeneurship. A firefighter has ample free time to significantly supplement his primary income.
3. An extreme savings strategy. At the expense of other interests (rent, food, insurance), a $60k or so salary could eventually afford a $100k+ car.

But under normal circumstances, a firefighter should not be able to afford a late model Ferrari. If he could, we would have to seriously reconsider our taxation policies!

My God, fellas, I'm not an elitist. I used to drive my '97 F355 Spider at night because I felt pompous driving it in obvious daylight.