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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by fanatic1, Oct 12, 2007.

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  1. mpatrizio

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    #26 mpatrizio, Oct 13, 2007
    Correct me if I'm wrong, I was always under the impression that the Maserati was essentially an Enzo in race trim, that became a Maserati after Ferrari cancelled the Enzo LM program.
     
  2. a8guy

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    #27 a8guy, Oct 13, 2007
    cool to see these cars in action - I was at LoLV a few weeks ago when these guys were still on the showroom floor- the dealer said that the same guy bought both the Bugatti and MC12 - and here they are being blasted arounf a race track- Naturally curious as to who the owner is - the Zappos.com guy?
     
  3. robert biscan

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    #28 robert biscan, Oct 14, 2007
    I have always thought the MC12 was the best looking of the three. I am happy to hear the driving experience is so good.
     
  4. stradaleracer

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    #29 stradaleracer, Oct 14, 2007
    Wow, must have been a great experience! I love all three but the Enzo is defenitely my favorite.
     
  5. Bavarian Motorist

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    #30 Bavarian Motorist, Oct 14, 2007

    I would imagine the Veyron handles very, very well. It probably doesn't feel the same and isn't as good for sliding around in, but it is AWD, has GOBS of electronics and high-tech equipment to help. But yeah, at the limits, I'm sure it's not much of a comparison...


    Think of a Bentley continental...weighs over 5,000 lbs, and you could still carve turns a bit with that car. Mercedes has mastered the same thing in their pigs.
     
  6. ZeEN

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    #31 ZeEN, Oct 14, 2007
    Blue or Black Veyron is much beter imo
     
  7. fanatic1

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    #32 fanatic1, Oct 15, 2007
    Well, I'm glad you all liked the pics. It was truly an unforgettable experience. When the salesman was arranging to bring all these cars to the track and the owner said that he was going to let 7 or 8 of his friends/co workers drive them, the salesman was FLOORED.....he said "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT".....the owner said "Well, if I buy them and drive them then 1 person enjoys them.....if I let all my friends drive them too, then many people can enjoy them".

    He is truly a gentleman and very generous.

    I don't feel right revealing any VIN's or the owners name. sorry, I'm sure you will all respect that.
     
  8. Stephanie

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    #33 Stephanie, Oct 15, 2007
    Wow! You are a very lucky man. It sounds like you had quite the day full of unforgettable experiences. I've seen all 3 in person more than once and in one occasion they were lined up and it was really a beautiful sight.

    A couple pics from the 2006 Celebration Exotic Car Festival...
    http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/StephanieS12271/Exotic%20Car%20Festival/100_0003.jpg
    Enzo signed by the Pope:
    http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/StephanieS12271/Exotic%20Car%20Festival/100_0006.jpg
    http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/StephanieS12271/Exotic%20Car%20Festival/100_0008.jpg
    http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j153/StephanieS12271/Exotic%20Car%20Festival/100_0009.jpg

    There was also a McLaren F1, MB CLK GTR, and an FXX in the line up and the album is public if you want to have a look. :)
     
  9. lager99

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    #34 lager99, Oct 15, 2007
    That is impressive!
     
  10. jorge.rios

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    #35 jorge.rios, Oct 15, 2007
    Excellent Pics Stephanie
     
  11. BAD360

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    #36 BAD360, Oct 15, 2007
    Anyone here watch Fifth Gear? Tiff went to the Bugatti factory earlier this year and that paint scheme looks just like one that was in that being built at the time.
     
  12. 1320Video

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    #37 1320Video, Oct 15, 2007
    Man, what a lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky guy! :)
     
  13. alan

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    #38 alan, Oct 15, 2007
    Geat collection! but why has the owner only just bought them? Has he only recently gotten into supercars, from other areas of interest? Just wondering out loud really.
     
  14. Stephanie

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    #39 Stephanie, Oct 15, 2007
    Thanks! I have pics from all the shows in that account. :)

    It was hard to get good ones at that show because they had ropes around the supercars.
     
  15. Matt LaMotte

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    #40 Matt LaMotte, Oct 15, 2007
    Philip..you lucky lucky dog!!!! Long time no see! Congrats on the test drive. I can't imagine driving all 3 in one day.
     
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    #41 SonomaRik, Oct 19, 2007
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  19. mpatrizio

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    #44 mpatrizio, Oct 20, 2007
    Yep.... This is going to get interesting....
     
  20. djui5

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    #45 djui5, Oct 20, 2007
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    #47 RossoCorsaItaly, May 3, 2008
    haha $40k to drive a bugatti 50 miles.
     
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