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So you have a Ferrari, what to get next?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by jvmax, May 20, 2007.

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  1. jvmax

    jvmax Formula Junior
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    Ok,

    So a Ferrari was a dream car for most of us who have one now. What's next besides the standard MB, BMW, and Porsche. I am really lusting after an Aston Martin these days as the perfect compliment to my 360, a used Vanquish or a slightly used V8 Vantage. Haven't driven one yet, but the newer AM's are a beauty. Nothing like having an exclusive car that you dont see all over the place like MB, BMW, and Porsche.
     
  2. Auraraptor

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    Another Ferrari (V12)

    A 6.0 Diablo

    A DB9

    ....
     
  3. Moca

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    Mercedes CLS or BMW 7er
    Bentley or Aston Martin Lagonda
    Schuppan or Bugatti EB110
     
  4. Steve King

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    I am now looking at a garage queen 1962 Jaguar XKE ,roadster, flat floor , gold head. Car was redone 15 years ago and then parked under a car cover. I am in discussions with the owners wife. Engine doesn't turn but this will be the fun part. Pretty car. Looking for something for my wife.
     
  5. Pars

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    For me it would definitely be a Lamborghini. Either a Diablo or a Gallardo would suit me just fine.
     
  6. DriveAfterDark

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    V12 Lambo, V10 Carrera GT etc.
     
  7. Badman

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    I've always wanted a Singer Nine roadster. It was sort of the underdog against the MG T-Series. At a whopping 36bhp, it's not exactly a Ferrari, but nice and quirky and so much fun. Also often lusted after the Lotus 7.
     
  8. ZINGARA 250GTL

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    I've settled into my 575M as I approach geezerhood. I have driven and owned many of the cars you fellows have mentioned. My first car was an inherited 1948 Plymouth, an immensely heavy bomb of a thing.

    All of these cars mentioned are exciting in their own way. I would never pass up a ride in any of them. By all means, sample and savor as many as possible in your life. The memories are vastly satisfying.
     
  9. PhilNotHill

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    WHAT TO GET NEXT?

    A bankruptcy lawyer. :)
     
  10. PhilNotHill

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    Oh, you mean another car.

    Would like the 430 to arrive.

    A Dino 246 GTS would be nice if I had a place to put it. Doubt if the wife would give up the Boxster S tho. I'll ask her.
     
  11. Jsuit

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    Ford GT (midnight blue with white stripes)
    Ferrari 550 Barchetta (would prob keep my 550M, unless I could find a Euro Barchetta)
     
  12. WarrenF355

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    aston sounds good, but I'd go for another FCar. Life's too short to have just one. If you have a stick, get an F1. If you have a v8 get a v12. If you have a coupe get a convertible.
     
  13. dharmadan

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    Saw on a Jag board (Motorcars Ltd?), something like,
     
  14. ZINGARA 250GTL

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    Excellent philosophy! You are about to have a lot of fun!


     
  15. TGF

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    +1 on the V12 Ferrari

    Also considering a late 70s rolls. Can't believe how inexpensive they are to aquire. Have not yet researched how much they cost to own, but I have my guesses...
     
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  17. nomorejags

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    Yep!
     
  18. Argento839

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    Get another Ferrari ;)
     
  19. YellowbirdRS

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    #19 YellowbirdRS, May 20, 2007
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    nice choice, they are in the 308 range to to maintain.
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  20. mgtr1990

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    Another Ferrari maybe a 512M or 512TR
     
  21. Bullfighter

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    Modern cars leave me cold.

    Even the AMV8, which I parked next to yesterday in my 328, looked a bit too 'normal' next to the Ferrari. And that's probably my favorite of the lot when it comes to 2007 model year cars.

    Finances permitting, I'd go for an F40, which was the last Ferrari that gets me weak in the knees. Short of that, the truth is the 328 is pretty much my favorite car, and I already own one in my favorite colors (black metallic/tan). In some ways the itch for another car is gone.

    I am interested in vintage, probably a Porsche Speedster or maybe an Austin Healey 100/4 - something I could race in vintage events. That seems like moving to a zone of closer involvement with the mechanical bits of the car, whereas all the digital/drive-by-wire/paddle-shift stuff does not.

    (Daily drivers are excluded from this conversation, I assume. I may get a DSG-equipped Audi this year, with all the techno-toys, just to play with and dump after a couple of years.)
     
  22. Under PSI

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    Carrera GT or 550 Barchetta
     
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  24. testarob

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    I have heard from a number of sources that the Lotus is a real fun car to drive. I know at least one fcar owner who has many cars but enjoys the Lotus the most.
     
  25. Badman

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