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  1. Rob'Z

    Rob'Z Formula 3

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    #1 Rob'Z, Aug 1, 2011
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    Yesterday was my 1 year anniversary of buying my '97 F355B. It has been a wonderful first year of Ferrari ownership with no disappointments. I put just over 2000 miles on the car and it ran flawlessly. I made a few upgrades along the way (lowered/balanced the suspension, Mille Miglia exhaust, Serie Speciale seats) all of which have moved the car that much closer to perfection. I have done two track events and even on the old tires it handled incredibly. I have spent $15 for a CV boot and I now need to pay $176 for the torn rubber window guide on the driver door but other than that the only running costs have been oil and new tires both of which are consumables. I will be performing a major sometime before this time next year and I'm looking forward to getting to know the car even more. If I were forced to sell I feel I could break even especially if I sold the mods separately.


    So the answer is "YES!" You can buy a Ferrari and drive it for a year and not be tempted to perform sepuku.

    I look forward to many more years with my boyhood dream.


    Rob
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  2. AceMaster

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    #2 AceMaster, Aug 1, 2011
    Congrats on the 1-year anny', Rob...wishing you many more miles and years in good health.
     
  3. SMOKDU

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    #3 SMOKDU, Aug 1, 2011
    nice

    i was just about to post the same thing. i have owned my 355 car for almost a year and put on 6000 miles. i have fixed one cat (recored)new 02 because threads came off, replaced left side rear inner cv boot. oil change/filter,gas and wax. still runs like a top no cel lights. 32,599 miles. My toyota had more problems.
     
  4. tcannon

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    #4 tcannon, Aug 1, 2011
    Congrats to both of you! I am at about the 2 1/2 year mark on my 348. Although I have had to do a few small things to get her right (rebuild the MAF units to clear CELs), I enjoy working on her as much as driving. ;) I have also added some upgrades as well. I still get a thrill when I walk out into the garage. :D Feel the passion!
     
  5. BLAMPEE

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    #5 BLAMPEE, Aug 1, 2011
    Those are some sexy muthafunkin SEATS, yo!!!!! :eek:

    :D
     
  6. PAP 348

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    #6 PAP 348, Aug 1, 2011
    Congrats mate, car looks awesome. :)
     
  7. Sandy Eggo

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    #7 Sandy Eggo, Aug 2, 2011
    +1 True dat.

    Thanks for the update Rob. Keep enjoying in good health (you and the car)!
     
  8. jm348

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    #8 jm348, Aug 2, 2011
    +1 Tru dat Homie :D
     
  9. dlynes

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    #9 dlynes, Aug 2, 2011
    congrats!! hears to many more to come!!
     
  10. Rob'Z

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    #10 Rob'Z, Aug 2, 2011
    Thanks! I was torn between an F355 (my longtime dream) and a 348 SS because of those awesome F40 seats. I ended up going with my gut and bought my F355 and then found that elusive pair of seats and ended up with both, couldn't be happier.


    Rob
     
  11. Dohangs

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    #11 Dohangs, Aug 2, 2011
    Congratulations! Wishing you many more years of happy driving.
     
  12. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

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    #12 VTChris, Aug 2, 2011
    WHAT?!?!?!
    No pics from the Cruise?????

    Congrats and keep enjoying that beautiful machine!
     
  13. rbellezza

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    #13 rbellezza, Aug 3, 2011
    Congrats on your first year !
     
  14. JohnsonsMedia

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    #14 JohnsonsMedia, Aug 4, 2011
    Congrats sir, you have an amazingly beautiful car. and it sounds AMAZING!
     
  15. INTMD8

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    #15 INTMD8, Aug 4, 2011
    word :)
     
  16. Night life

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    #16 Night life, Aug 5, 2011
    Love the black carpet it makes the two tone interior pop out even more :)
     
  17. blackbolt22

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    #17 blackbolt22, Aug 6, 2011
    It's been a good year.
     
  18. Rob'Z

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    #18 Rob'Z, Aug 7, 2011
    Indeed it has. Thanks for the well wishes everyone.


    Rob
     

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