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Do you get offended when people ask......

Discussion in '360/430' started by 04 360 spyder, Mar 30, 2012.

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  1. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

    Feb 24, 2007
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    Silicon Valley
    I agree. You wouldn't go up to someone and say, "Nice suit, what did you pay for it?" How about, "Nice watch, did it cost a lot or is it fake?" Or, "That's a nice car. What did it cost you? I'm thinking of buying one for my son." That wasn't asked of me about my F-car, but I don't think it matters. If they want to talk about the car, their enthusiasm for Ferraris, or anything else a petrol head might want to talk about, that's great. But if they're curious about the cost, they can go look it up! In this age of information, rude questions like this are inexcusable. Of course, getting out of answering without also being rude can be a challenge, and many of the suggestions above are good ones. How about, "I try not to think about it"?
     
  2. Mark_M5

    Mark_M5 Karting

    Nov 14, 2006
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    Mark
    No, it's not. Really. It's just curiosity. You don't have to tell them how much you paid. That's not what they really want to know. They want to know how much they would have to pay to buy one. I don't think it's a personal invasion of your privacy to ask "how much does something like that cost?".

    People won't ask you about your suit or your watch because they don't care. If you wore a Cosplay costume of some famous Anime character to Comic Con (or around the neighborhood on Halloween), you'd probably have people asking about it. That's equivalent to Ferrari's effect on people.

    You have to keep in mind that the person asking may be seeing a Ferrari for the first time in their life. They may not have looked up the costs before. They might not have even though about Ferrari until they saw yours and realized the appeal. You're right there, with an answer, a real person - with a depth of experience. Who wouldn't rather talk to a living person than surf the web? You're real, and therefore more credible.

    I don't think questions about cost are rude. They're just someone expressing interest and valuing what you have to say.
     
  3. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Lots of cocky owners here. Not cool.
     
  4. Trent

    Trent Formula 3

    Dec 10, 2003
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    True, but I meet more cocky mustang owners ABV (***** By Volume) than F or P cars.
     
  5. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 3, 2006
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    I have had very few people (maybe a handful) ask me what the car costs or what it's worth. Most people have better manners.

    I will talk all day about the day with the exception of price/worth. Owning an Fcar is not about the money for me. It is a passion which I have been fortunate to be able to afford. Giving people rides and sharing my knowledge about the car is fun.
     
  6. HH11

    HH11 F1 Rookie
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    Same here as well. BTW, love the ABV abbreviation. I try to be as nice as possible unless the person is rude and annoying.
     
  7. Austin99

    Austin99 Rookie

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    #132 Austin99, Apr 12, 2012
    Last edited: Apr 12, 2012
    I won't beat around the bush, the amount of d*ouche bags in this thread is remarkably unsurprising. I think the main reason people don't want to talk about how much there car is worth/cost to strangers is so people will think they are in a $250,000-$300,000 car. They don't want anyone to know you can pick up this type of car for the same cost as a new high end Mercedes or BMW. Just one time I would love to be around one of these uppity d-dags while they use some unfunny line about how much the car is relative to someone's salary or point out how rude it is for being curious about the cost of an item. Do the rest of us owners a favor and leave your car in the garage so you don't perpetuate the stereotype you have already given us.
     
  8. forgeahead

    forgeahead F1 Rookie
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    Sep 16, 2008
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    Yeah. What's the point of asking when all this info is all over the internet. I respond by saying "a lot of blood, sweat, and tears!"
     
  9. MattiValhalla

    MattiValhalla Karting



    I concur and couldn't agree more! Bravo.
     
  10. HH11

    HH11 F1 Rookie
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    Thanks for calling us all ****** bags. Fact of the matter is, many of these cars do cost 200k+. It's rude to ask. You wouldn't ask how much a stranger paid for their house, watch, or clothes would you ? It's the same thing with these cars. It's not respectful.
     
  11. Rod361

    Rod361 Formula Junior

    Jun 9, 2011
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    I agree! Before owning an f car I never asked how much to the owner that's crazy that's like asking how much someone house cost or their house payment is. If the person admires it like I do. I asked how's the handling and breaking of those CCBs or how does gear box feel when shifting or do you have any mods. NOT how much it cost? I wanted to know about driving experiance not price tags. But that's just my take on this topic.
     
  12. 50hdmc

    50hdmc Formula 3

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    I wouldn't recommend that response....lest you want someone to "clean your clock" for you.
     
  13. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I guess we have different perspective. I dont see why it's rude to ask how much my car cost. Most of these people only know of these cars through the BS that the media spews so they think one has to be a gazillionaire to own a Ferrari and when they ask these questions, it's just their way to learn more about this fantasy world.
     
  14. Rod361

    Rod361 Formula Junior

    Jun 9, 2011
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    I'm no where near a gazillionaire let alone a millionaire I pretty much saved my whole life to get my f car. I see what your saying maybe rude wasnt the word but I just find it little personal to ask that. Just like I'm not going to share with a stranger how much I have in my savings or my monthly mortagage is. Kind of intruding but a simple search on cars.com or autotrader on a smart phone one would get instant answers on cost figures if they wanted to know that bad. I have kept it in a joking manner when I reply with "too much" or "less than you think" etc...and point usually made that I'm not going to disclose the price. Anything else I'll gladly answer and share.
     
  15. rongotti

    rongotti Karting

    Apr 11, 2015
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    This one sold at an auction, and was a naturally aspirated 220 HP lol

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  16. ICULUKN

    ICULUKN Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2007
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    When people ask how much....I tell them 7 years of saving... and an understanding wife.
     
  17. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ
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  18. supratime

    supratime Formula Junior

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    Stefano87 Rookie

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    Most of my bonus


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  20. mwstewart

    mwstewart F1 Rookie

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    :D
     
  21. metaldriver

    metaldriver Formula Junior

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    I don't get offended, instead I am flattered by their appreciation of the car. My response is "Exactly what my budget allowed." They then know the conversation about my finances is concluded. ;)
     
  22. johnk...

    johnk... F1 World Champ
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    Jun 11, 2004
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    Never been asked about cost. Mostly, what year is it? Must be the neighborhood. :)
     
  23. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Dec 14, 2003
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    Nowadays, I just shug my shoulders and reply: "boh?"
     
  24. rmarchjr

    rmarchjr Formula Junior

    May 21, 2012
    586
    North east, USA
    Yes very annoying question Unless asked among other owners/real enthusiasts.

    My personal favorite response is "Oh it's a replica built on a Fiero chassis". You wouldn't believe how many (men mostly) reply - "I knew it".
     
  25. ferralc

    ferralc Formula 3
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    Sep 2, 2010
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    #150 ferralc, May 20, 2016
    Last edited: May 20, 2016
    First day of ownership, 5 minutes of the car being delivered and a lady comes to me and she asks me "what do you do for a living?" But in a nice way, got me completely off guard and I just smiled!!!

    I believe it all depends on the tone of the question, If I feel the tone is ill driven I just replied "I do not know the car isn't mine" but if someone asks in a good way I reply "way less than you think" but still I do not say numbers because even though 80k looks not too much for Ferrari standards, it is still a lot of money for most people, even though it is the same price than a BMW usually BMWs can be acquired by little money due to aggressive leases, etc. with a full warranty,and there is a difference between affording the price of a Ferrari vs affording the care of a Ferrari.

    Most people (sadly) would never be in a Ferrari (not even as a passenger) and I think it is rude to remind them why not.



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