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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 903L, Oct 19, 2010.

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  1. HolyRoller

    HolyRoller Formula Junior

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    #26 HolyRoller, Oct 20, 2010
    "I dunno, it belongs to one of my girlfriends and I can't remember which one."

    "I dunno, Ma bought it for me when I got an A on my report card."
     
  2. Waldoonay

    Waldoonay Formula Junior

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    #27 Waldoonay, Oct 20, 2010
    "0 down, and a little bit a month"
     
  3. SGM

    SGM F1 Rookie
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    #28 SGM, Oct 20, 2010
    When I had someone ask how I could afford it, I made up stories. I would tell them that I was a porn star, professional golfer, won the lottery, owned strip clubs, was a pimp. I once told someone that I was a firefighter and saved my money, made smart decisions and he said "yeah right, no firefighter can afford a Ferrari".
     
  4. mcimino

    mcimino Formula 3

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    #29 mcimino, Oct 20, 2010
    Exactly.... it's my brother's car, or I don't know, it's been in the family for a long time.
     
  5. Jeff328

    Jeff328 Formula 3

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    #30 Jeff328, Oct 20, 2010
    If a stranger asked what my income is I would not tell them.

    If a stranger asked how much my car or house cost I would not hesitate to tell them.

    There is a subtle difference between the two questions. One is private information that is not easy to discover from public sources. The other can be easily divined by anyone with an internet connection.
     
  6. Steveny360

    Steveny360 F1 Veteran

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    #31 Steveny360, Oct 20, 2010
    I have no clue. My wife's girlfriend bought it.
     
  7. forgeahead

    forgeahead F1 Rookie
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    #32 forgeahead, Oct 20, 2010
    A lot of blood, sweat, and tears.
     
  8. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #33 SrfCity, Oct 20, 2010
    I think first just turning around and asking the guy the same question is appropriate. Then by the time he answers the light changes and it's time to drive off.
     
  9. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #34 PhilNotHill, Oct 20, 2010
    These cars cost money?

    The dealership gave it to me?

    The fruits of a good education. ;)
     
  10. 903L

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    #35 903L, Oct 20, 2010
    I'm lovin' all these answers. I'm going to use them. I don't care about telling the price I paid for my car amongst friends. I paid 24K. It was just the area I was in and the person that was asking me. No teeth, tats on his face, neck, and arms. I don't think he was going to offer to buy my car. Odds are that he is probably a good guy. But if your hanging out on the duck pond, and you look like a duck, quack like a duck, well....you know what they say. Maybe if they were stopped next to me I might of told them instead of having to yell two lanes away from me. Nah, I don't think so. They can just look it up on the Internet for themselves. Believe me, it was no big deal. I don't need to see Dr. Phil over it or anything. I was just a little stunned. It was the first time I was asked THIS question by a stranger at a light. My first thought was, "What would my fellow FChatters say?". I love answering the normal stoplight questions. "You wanna trade cars?". "How fast will it go?". "Is that really a Ferrari?". "Hey Magnum, where's TC and Higgins?". I personally would never ask anyone how much they paid for their car or their house. Thats just me.
     
  11. davebdave

    davebdave Formula 3
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    #36 davebdave, Oct 20, 2010
    Most people think our Ferrari is new so I tell them it cost $110,000 in 1992. That is what they want to hear.

    I like the "just stole it" comment though
    Dave
     
  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #37 BigTex, Oct 20, 2010
    "They give them away at the Border Crossing, if you missed it, you'd better go back and start all over....."
     
  13. 903L

    903L Formula Junior

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    #38 903L, Oct 20, 2010
    Come on. Are you kidding. In Los Angeles I think the majority of Fireman, both City and County, ride around in chauffeur driven cars. Hell, I think their fire engines may even be chauffeur driven with crash boxes full of Grey Poupon and Dom Perignon. Here, Doctors, Lawyers, and Stock Brokers, consult their Fireman. :D.
     
  14. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #39 DGS, Oct 20, 2010
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    Ya nye govoreet amerikanitz. ;)


    "They're like women: it ain't the price, it's the upkeep." :D
     
  15. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ
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    #40 tatcat, Oct 20, 2010
    i always say i won it in a crap game. when people ask where's magnum i tell them he's over your house doing your old lady.
     
  16. Rob'Z

    Rob'Z Formula 3

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    #41 Rob'Z, Oct 20, 2010
    Then he really wouldn't believe me. 28 YO machinist with a '97 F355. People don't realize how much these cars have come down in price. That coupled with the fact that many people would believe '90s and up Ferraris could be just a couple years old makes them think they still cost 6 digits.


    Rob
     
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