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DO NOT LET OTHERS DRIVE YOUR FERRARI

Discussion in '348/355' started by waphead, Sep 25, 2009.

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  1. waphead

    waphead Rookie

    Oct 16, 2006
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    I am posting this out of frustration and the sheer disappointment of how another person can drive your ferrari and totally wreck the car and put you in harms way along with getting compensation by your insurance and walk away clean.

    This is a warning to all and just a reminder to not let anyone drive your car. All I can say is that this individual is a piece of $$%^. Drive safely and be careful.

    regards,
     
  2. tcannon

    tcannon Formula 3

    Feb 18, 2009
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    So he did not have insurance?
     
  3. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
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    So why did you let him drive your car? I'm confused....
     
  4. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
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    A little context would help...
     
  5. saw1998

    saw1998 F1 Veteran

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    #5 saw1998, Sep 25, 2009
    Last edited: Sep 25, 2009
    I assume the scenario went something like this:

    (1) "good" friend asks to drive Ferrari; (2) drives car like a complete as_ hole showing-off and/or can not handle power; (3) collision with another vehicle and/or stationary object; (4) friend claims injury and has all medical bills and possibly other "losses" covered by Ferrari owner's insurance; and (5) Ferrari owner pays deductible, additional repair costs, etc. Lesson learned.
     
  6. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Time to find new friends?

    Kai
     
  7. waphead

    waphead Rookie

    Oct 16, 2006
    7
    He had insurance, but the laws are clear. the insurance follows the car, regardless who drives. He did some work on my spider and I was the passenger when he lost control doing 100mph and we did 360's for days until we landed on the opposite side of the freeway facing the other direction in the ditch. luckily we didn't die and even better didn't kill anyone. he told me with complete trust that he wanted to fix it and luckily I found out halfway that he was buying salvaged parts from another wrecked spider and was going to refurbish it and put it on my ferrari. Ultimately my insurance found out and took over. Needless to say that i got the shaft. he got his money back from the insurance a total of $6K for the crap parts and walked away without any additional responsibilities. this is the short version. thanks to all who has read this.
     
  8. mcooper

    mcooper Karting

    May 13, 2009
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    I just tell a little white lie, that so far, seems to stop all conversation on this topic when anyone asks to drive it. "Sorry, my insurance company has a specific rider on the policy for this car that it only covers my wife and I as drivers."

    Yeah, I could simply tell them NO, but as I think you all know, that usually doesn't end the conversation.
     
  9. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Dec 14, 2003
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    Only two people drive my Ferrari:

    1. Me

    2. My mechanic

    -The End-
     
  10. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
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    That's pretty good - defuses the issue in a clean way. That's how it is with rental cars... even if they're just a Kia.
     
  11. Huskerbill

    Huskerbill F1 Rookie

    Sep 6, 2004
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    I say the SAME thing. Works in every valet lot too. There was ONE time where they said, "We have insurance to cover it." And I simply said, "I understand but I don't want to have to rely on your insurance to cover any damages and mine WON'T cover a dime in the event of a court battle."

    That ended that conversation quickly.



    Sounds like the OP was asking for a little trouble when he was allowing his friend to do 100mph in his Ferrari. That alone was a lack of sound judgement. In addition, prequalifying the driver is the responsibility of the owner.
     
  12. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Why is this in the 355 section?
     
  13. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    good question
     
  14. davey_jones

    davey_jones Formula Junior

    Sep 28, 2002
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    This is absolute good advice and I can relate! A seemingly intelligent person can become an absolute irresponsible idiot!!! I'm getting p*ssed just thinking about it. NEVER AGAIN! EVER!!
    Someone who has never owned an F-car or exotic will turn into a 15 year old kid!
     
  15. UConn Husky

    UConn Husky F1 Rookie
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    Seems to be a 355 spider that was crashed, title of the follow up post...
     
  16. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Any time someone asks me to drive my Ferrari I give the same answer.

    "A wise old man once told me, 'never lend something to someone that they can't afford to replace'".
     
  17. Huskerbill

    Huskerbill F1 Rookie

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    I would kind of like to hear the long version. Could be a good one and we certainly have nothing better to do than hear a juicy Ferrari story full of a crash, and ended friendship, a reckless driver, numerous spins, a ditch, etc..

    Has the makings of a classic. Or "classiche" if you are speaking "Ferrari".

    ;-)
     
  18. stinkydog

    stinkydog Rookie

    Jan 26, 2009
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    348 doesn't go 100 mph?


    Thank you... I'll be here all week... please tip your waitress... and don't kill me outside the side entrance.
     
  19. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    Sorry to hear of your 355 Spider mate. :(:(

    But..........I have let PLENTY of friends drive my Ferrari with no issues. :):)

    They are all good friends and I trust them to have a drive. None of them have ever come close to 100 mph while driving my car. :eek::eek:

    They have enough respect to not speed/thrash my car. I am always in the car also, wouldnt let them take it out alone. THAT........would probably lead to trouble. :D:D
     
  20. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Lol! :p:p
     
  21. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator
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    *laughs and applauds*

    *tips waitress*

    *sharpens hunting knife*

    *waits outside*




    :D
     
  22. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    :eek::eek:
     
  23. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    That is an excellent quote, and should end the topic in a hurry.
     
  24. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    LMAO
     
  25. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Funny, my cousin just asked me the other day if he could drive my car. I told him no, and it is not because I do not trust him, but rather I don't trust the other drivers around him while he is driving it and if something was to happen then I would never forgive myself. If it happens when I am driving it is not the same thing.
     

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