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Bye Bye Brothers...

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  1. BT

    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    I just gave the kays to the new buyer of 82608...
    Sad to see it go, but it was time for me to sell.
    Lots of good memories with the car, and many thanks to all the people here who gave me good advice over the past four years of ownership.
    A few pics from various good times with the car.
    :)
    BT
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  2. Gimme Fuel

    Gimme Fuel F1 Veteran

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    Bill,

    Sad to know you've sold your 348 man :(:(:(
    any thoughts of coming back someday??

    Anyway, it's your call Brother, good luck in the future ;)
    and please, check in from time to time, OK?? :D

    Thanx for uploading those great pics btw!

    Cheers Bro. :)
     
    Gimme Fuel, May 29, 2009
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  3. junglistluder

    junglistluder F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful 348!


    But glad that you were able to find a buyer. Hope you get back in the game though!
     
    junglistluder, May 29, 2009
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  4. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Bill....

    Once a brother, always a brother....

    So, you and I BOTH are Ferrari-less right now....

    Congrats on the sale, and hope to get to see you soon.

    Mike in Kuwait
     
    mseals, May 29, 2009
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  5. BT

    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    I always hope to be back as a Ferrari owner in the future. The overall experience has been absolutely GREAT! I have found the Ferrari crowd to be very welcoming, and lots of fun in social situations. The car was also a great one to own with very few issues to start with, and even less once I got the bugs worked out. Of course it was a little more expensive to maintain than a typical car, but considering the age and complexity of the machine it was surprisingly reliable, and fast. Sometimes you have to take your lumps in life, and that is the way I am looking at selling the 348. While it was not something I really wanted to do, it is all part of the adventure we call life. Better to have taken the opportunity to enjoy some of the finest machinery mankind has ever produced than to sit on the sidelines wondering "What if???"
    Cheers to the brothers!
    :)
    BT
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  6. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    Oh just great...I'm looking forward to another "When should I replace the timing belt" thread along about this time next week. ;) Obama should institute a bandwidth limit on that subject.
     
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  7. James-NZ

    James-NZ F1 Veteran

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    Congrats on the sale, stick around, this place won't be the same with out you.

    Thoughts on what you might replace her with?
     
    James-NZ, May 29, 2009
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  8. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Congrats on the sale BT!! :):)

    You will ALWAYS be a part of the Brotherhood as far as I am concernded!! :):)
     
    PAP 348, May 29, 2009
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  9. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie Owner

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    Say it ain't so, Bill! You'll always be a brother!
     
    348SStb, May 29, 2009
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  10. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    Sell to another fchatter?
     
    285ferrari, May 29, 2009
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  11. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Thanks Bill for answering my questions, and hopefully you will be back soon!!
     
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  12. vvassallo

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    Aw, ya bahssterd! Ya better get a replacement soon, Tracy or I'm calling some of my goombah relatives in FLA. Youse could be sleepin' wit dat fishes wearing some ceement overshoes, if ya get my drift. :)
     
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  13. Night life

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    Glad for your sale sad for your loss :( hope you will join us again one day soon.
     
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  14. MBFerrari

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    Glad you found a buyer, hopefully one who will care for the car as you did. Sorry you sold it though. Being on the front end of ownership it brings to light that we are only caretakers for these cars until the next owner takes over...

    Stick around. We need you here. Once a brother, always a brother!!! :)

    MB
     
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  15. bushwhacker

    bushwhacker In Memoriam

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    You won't be gone long...thanks Bill for all your contributions.:D
     
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  16. potxoli

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    sorry to see you go :(

    Although it will be easier for the rest of us to win the online car show now :D :D
     
    potxoli, May 30, 2009
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  17. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    You gotta do what you gotta do Bill.

    Hope you're not gonna stop hanging around?
     
    ernie, May 30, 2009
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  18. MaterMech

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    It's a revolving door, you'll be back :) Sweet pics, sorry to see the car go but The Brotherhood goes on.
     
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  19. BT

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    I will defintely be "Hanging around". Being underemployed affords me that luxury.
    I will be taking a road trip this Thursday with my brother who is buying a Ginetta G20 from a guy in Minneapolis. We are flying there and then driving the car to Scottsdale. 1800 miles, three days in a car with no roof, no luggage space, no a/c, etc... I drove mine yesterday about 200 miles and it made me VERRY sleepy. 1800 miles should be fun...
    I sold it to a guy from Coral Gables (just south of Miami). I let him know Fchat is the place to go for answers to any technical questions he might have. He had recently sold his 2002 360 Modena, and wanted more of a fun sports car than a super GT...
    :)
    BT
     
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  20. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ Consultant Owner Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Let me know if I can help when you get to Minneapolis, I'm only a few miles from the airport.
     
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  21. BT

    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    PM me your contact info. We are planning on hitting the ground and getting on the road ASAP (after going to the bank to pay for the car), but you never know. If for some reason we are stuck there overnight maybe we can meet for dinner or something.
    :)
    BT
     
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  22. copterjon

    copterjon Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Hey Bill, sorry to see her go but I get it. Will you by chance be in Scottsdale on Saturday? We'd love to have you come and hang out with us for a bit at our little C&C get together at the shops at Gainey Village.
     
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  23. BT

    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    It is possible but not likely that we would be in Scottsdale during the day Saturday. We plan on leaving Menneapolis around 3 or so Thursday and try to make maybe 300-400 miles on Thursday. Friday we should cover around 600-700 miles meaning Saturday we should have somewhere between 700-900 miles to cover. All in a car with no roof, doors, trunk, or wipers. YIKES!!!
    I did a 200 mile ride in my G20 Saturday, and needed a good nap afterwards, I was beat. At least his car has better insulation for the passenger compartment, so the ride should be a little more comfortable than my car. Some pics of the car we are picking up / driving cross country attached.
    :D
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