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My First Ferrari

Discussion in '348/355' started by The Outcast, Jun 3, 2011.

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  1. The Outcast

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    Been saving up for years...in February 2011, I checked the fund balance and IT WAS TIME!!! Shopping began with the F355, but the first few I looked at just weren't THE ONE. I got on a Mondial T kick for a few weeks (still love 'em...I will have a "T" before I'm gone), but again, couldn't find the right one. And then...I saw it...a 1999 Berlinetta in Titanio Grigio over Rosso Corsa. It was instant...I knew it...this was THE ONE. Fresh Major performed in October 2010. Lots of talking and negotiating over a span of 3 weeks...a PPI...more talking and negotiating. And finally, a first class seat on a 7:00am Delta flight to O'Hare on 4/7/11 for the pickup!! Got pulled over on the way back to Detroit by an Indiana State Trooper because my temporary plate was on the front, not the back, of the car. He really dug the sound of the car (Challenge Exhaust) and encouraged me to "Give 'Em A Show" on the way out. I did, and the cop gave me a big "thumbs up"!! Tires were rotten, and I knew it...I just didn't expect to shred one just outside of South Bend. Friendly flat-bed low-boy operator/owner "Randy" drove me to The Tire Rack World Headquarters and we dropped the car off. I stayed in a crappy hotel room going over my service history and manuals, eating pizza, calling someone to take care of my dog back in Detroit (RIP Monty...the Ferrari of Dogs), and getting maybe 2 hours of sleep. Next morning, I showed up to a virtual VIP treatment at The Tire Rack, including an introduction to owner Peter Veldman and a tour of the impressive facility. One hour and $1150.00 later, I rolled back out on the road on Michelin Pilot Super Sports. A superb ride home!!
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  2. PaulK

    PaulK F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    Congratulations!!!!! What a car she is! A 10/10 for sure.

    You are out of Detroit?!
     
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  3. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ Owner

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    Beautiful! There's nothing like a 355
     
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  4. Rob'Z

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    Congrats and welcome to the addiction! That's a beutiful F355 you have there. Is it a 6MT or F1 trans?


    Rob
     
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  5. carrera2go

    carrera2go Rookie

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    Congratulations.

    Beatiful car !

    I too am in the market for a F355 (6-speed GTS or Berlinetta). It is nice to see someone else's dream come true.
     
    carrera2go, Jun 3, 2011
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  6. JOEV

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    well done - beautiful car.
     
    JOEV, Jun 3, 2011
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  7. wiley355

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  8. Robin

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    Sweet.. looks exactly like mine. It's a great color combo. Oddly enough I also had a tire explode shortly after buying it, then flat-bedded it to the dealership where they installed Pilot Sports.
     
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  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Car looks awesome. :D:D

    Both cars actually. :D:D

    I hope you both enjoy in good health. :):)
     
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  10. The Outcast

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    Yes!! I live in Royal Oak. You?
     
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  11. The Outcast

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    Post a pic when you can! Maybe the tire thing is a plot hatched by clever Michelin rep!!
     
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  12. The Outcast

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    Oh man...that is a gorgeous color!!
     
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  13. The Outcast

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    Thanks!!
     
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  14. The Outcast

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    Addiction is right!! 6 speeds with that nice clinky shift gate!!
     
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  15. The Outcast

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    I'm here to tell you....it will happen! And, when it does, you won't find a better resource than here on FerrariChat!!
     
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  16. The Outcast

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    Truer words were never spoken!!
     
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  17. m5guy

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    Time to bring out the Italian iron for Dream Cruise this year!! Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the brotherhood.

    Used to live in Birmingham right at the north end of the Woodward/Old Woodward split, across the street from the Comerica Bank and the Mercedes dealership. Does Auto Europe work on Ferraris or will you have to take it to the dealership?
     
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  18. The Outcast

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    I've been up and down Woodward a few times...there's a little get together near Normandy every Friday evening...mostly Tuner cars. We need to stake out a spot and make it ALL ITALIAN!!

    I've done all work on the car myself so far. Engine mounts, couple of new oil hoses, alternator rebuild, shock rebuild and spring swap back to stock, CV boot replacement. Patience has been the key so far...there are usually quite a few things to remove in order to get to the thing that needs fixing, so I've found that if I don't get rushed or anxious things go pretty smoothly. Nothing like doing it yourself, in my opinion...and saving money for more important things is quite a bonus. I try to do my work late at night, to avoid encroaching on family time. My wife is adjusting well to my new mistress...still a bit jealous, but that's normal with one of these Italian beauties laying around.
     
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  19. Culprit

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    Welcome! Great looking car. The challenge grille looks nice with that color combo.

    I just got my black GTB delivered two weeks ago. I'm just off of Woodward and 11 mile - I'm sure I'll be seeing you around town ;)
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  20. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Dennis, congratulations, it is a gorgeous colour combo...and you sound like a true gentleman by making sure your wife still gets all of your attention *first* and the car *second* ;)
     
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    Congrats Dennis, welcome to the Brotherhood. Looks like a beauty! ;)
     
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  22. rbellezza

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    Congratulations ! She surely looks awesome !
     
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  23. Dohangs

    Dohangs F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Congratulations! Love the color combo.
     
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  25. PaulK

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    I'm out of Bloomfield- sorry about the belated response, I wanted to wait for 3:55am! Ha! ;)

    PM you tommorow...
     
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