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So why do you own a Ferrari?

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  1. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I own a Ferrari because life is too short to drive crappy cars! :eek::eek:
     
    PAP 348, Oct 16, 2012
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  2. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Why did you wait so long. :p
     
    ernie, Oct 16, 2012
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  3. mtarvydas

    mtarvydas Formula Junior

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    Never really cared for one, never dreamed of owning one - always called them Italian Trash, Italian Flash. My friend owned/owns many and to hear the horror stories of his F50 sitting in a shop for almost a year so that the synchros could be rebuilt did not sound practical to me.

    But then life changes, I adopt a child and also get an invite to drive a California for the day. Wow how practical, back seats, subtle lines, not flashy and a big trunk :) I was friggin hooked, virtually threw the keys of my ZR1 to the dealer.

    The ordering experience and dealership was over the top. People get sick of me blabbering about it but you really do understand that this is something very special. And then it sinks in; who cares about the 0-60 and others #s published in the back of car magazines. It is just a way to make you feel better and justify not owning a Ferrari.

    It is my daily driver and totally pisses off the other dads in Minivans dropping off their kids to school :)

    An excellent thread and it is my baby's first birthday today. I cannot believe I have had it for a year, still feels like yesterday picking it up. The car I mean, I love my kid, but fortunately the wife does not read this forum.
     
    mtarvydas, Oct 16, 2012
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  4. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Why?

    This pretty much says it all. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaF9J-TQjxo&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

    Because I can remember flipping out as a kid the first time I saw a Ferrari driving down PCH. Then watching "Magnum P.I.", and BIG TIME because of "Miami Vice".
     
    ernie, Oct 16, 2012
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  5. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie Owner

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    I own Ferraris purely for the driving experience, their competition heritage, and the beautiful design and sound. The attention is an unfortunate side effect. Originally, Ferrari sold cars to support their racing efforts, while others like Porsche raced cars to advertise their street products. For Enzo Ferrari it was about the racing efforts building on his time with Alfa Romeo. The feedback is just sensational compared to most other cars, IMO.
    Jes
     
    ar4me, Oct 17, 2012
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  6. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    why are you driving a 348 then ???? :p

    j/k, you need to swap it for a 612 for the kids
     
    moretti, Oct 17, 2012
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  7. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I like the 612, it's a shame it's around $100K+ over my budget for a car at the moment. :(

    But the Maserati Granturismso isn't. ;)
     
    PAP 348, Oct 17, 2012
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  8. michael platzer

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    because i always wanted a Ferrari and it became affordable for me about 12 years ago.
    So i got one, and another and.....
     
    michael platzer, Oct 17, 2012
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  9. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    "The line, the style, the power..." was actually an Alfa Romeo slogan many years ago but for me it sums up the Ferrari experience (line=heritage), everything in one package.
     
    kerrari, Oct 17, 2012
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  10. Tifoso1

    Tifoso1 F1 Rookie

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    Both my brother and I were taught by our father to appreciate automobiles at a young age. The passion of automobile is something that we all shared. Needless to say, this lead to the love of Formula One.


    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGBBY5-bves&feature=related[/ame]


    But putting all that aside, the truth is that IMO, Ferrari builds the most wonderful and beautiful cars and I wanted to own one.
     
    Tifoso1, Oct 17, 2012
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  11. billg

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    Because I hate myself.
     
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  12. pcht5

    pcht5 Karting

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    +1
     
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  13. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

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    3) quality product<---??????? ;)
     
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  14. Gh21631

    Gh21631 F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Love your car!
     
    Gh21631, Oct 17, 2012
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    Turbopanzer F1 World Champ

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    Or date ugly women! :)
     
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  16. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Because I wanted it -- in very particular a 3x8. There's really no other reason to own anything.
     
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  17. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    Because I bought into all the stuff...

    Mr. Ferrari... he's a legend
    Formula one - its the best, and Ferrari has been in it the whole time
    Because when I was a kid, Ferrari was THE car... still is!
    They look so cool, they are works of art

    When i was a kid we used to go to Watkins Glen for the GP, and we used to always see Ferrari's in the wild... and they were so cool!!! and i guess mostly becuase my dad revered them!
     
    spirot, Oct 17, 2012
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  18. F1.360.LOVER

    F1.360.LOVER Formula Junior

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    Nothing in this world sounds, feels, and excites all senses compared to a Ferrari. They are the best.

    Nate
     
    F1.360.LOVER, Oct 18, 2012
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  19. SCousineau

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    Because I can.

    -sc
     
    SCousineau, Oct 18, 2012
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  20. Ehamilton

    Ehamilton F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    I thought it was the Ferrari that owns me.
     
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  21. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Thoughts are things. If that's what one believes it is indeed true. :cool:
     
    PhilNotHill, Oct 18, 2012
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  22. UpNorth

    UpNorth Formula 3 Owner

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    Because life is short...
     
    UpNorth, Oct 19, 2012
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  23. rbellezza

    rbellezza F1 Rookie

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    Makes me feel less loser in life ... LOL
     
    rbellezza, Oct 19, 2012
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  24. Jdubbya

    Jdubbya The $10 Trillion Man Silver Subscribed

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    That's usually my answer too!!
     
    Jdubbya, Oct 19, 2012
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  25. alohamickey

    alohamickey Karting

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    Because my wife said not to!

    All right, I love the sound, feeling of the ride and the shallow side of me, "it makes me feel good!"

    I love the fact that the cars have a little edge to them, and there seems to be so many entry levels once you take the dive. There is always something more you can buy next!
    Ferrari leaves you with a burning desire to upgrade...unless your Armen!
     
    alohamickey, Oct 20, 2012
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