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  1. awacsdavid

    awacsdavid Karting

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    #1 awacsdavid, Oct 23, 2014
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Hey Guys and Gals,
    I took delivery of my first Ferrari on Tuesday. I located a beautiful 1998 355 F1 Spider and after about 3 seconds of thinking about it, I made the decision to work a deal with the seller. Well, the deal was struck, the car was inspected, and 2 days later, the car was rolling off the truck and into my garage (next to my C6 Corvette and my GF's C3 Corvette).
    Such a wonderful car and I couldn't be happier with my selection.
    I also want to pass on a big thank you to everyone here. Prior to my purchase, I researched and researched and researched information on the 355 right here on FC. I gained a lot of great information which made my decision to pull the trigger and get the Ferrari easier.
    I hope to continue to post and share pics!
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  2. drbob101

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    #2 drbob101, Oct 23, 2014
    Congrats!!

    Did your car swing through Minneapolis on the way to you via Intercity by any chance?

    Wait is that Joe's car from NJ?
     
  3. awacsdavid

    awacsdavid Karting

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    #3 awacsdavid, Oct 23, 2014
    No I did not make I through Minneapolis. YES!! It is Joe's 355 from NJ
     
  4. drbob101

    drbob101 F1 Rookie
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    #4 drbob101, Oct 23, 2014
    Beautiful car. I almost bought it myself!

    Welcome.
     
  5. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    #5 Enzojr, Oct 23, 2014
    Awesome, find a tunnel and hit the gas when you enter ;)
    That is when the ... Hook is set.
     
  6. GTO Joe

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    #6 GTO Joe, Oct 23, 2014
    You are going to have fun! Nice looking machine.
     
  7. drbob101

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    #7 drbob101, Oct 23, 2014
    Joe took very good care of that car and didn't use it much recently. You made a great purchase.
     
  8. awacsdavid

    awacsdavid Karting

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    #8 awacsdavid, Oct 23, 2014
    Thanks everyone.
    It is VERY obvious that he took GREAT care of the car. He hated selling it, but I guess he needed a back seat.
     
  9. Dave rocks

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    #9 Dave rocks, Oct 23, 2014
    Congrats! That car is super nice. I could never understand why it was not selling.
     
  10. WATSON

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    #10 WATSON, Oct 23, 2014
    Sweet! Nothing like that first drive....nothing.

    Nice color BTW ;)
     
  11. tomc

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    #11 tomc, Oct 23, 2014
    Dave...Congrats. Gorgeous car. Enjoy in good health...T
     
  12. awacsdavid

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    #12 awacsdavid, Oct 23, 2014
    I was thinking the same thing when I found out how long Joe had been trying to sell her.

    My first drive was MAGICAL!!! I've owned her three days now and have driven her EVERY day!!!

    MAGIC!!
     
  13. TriforHim

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    #13 TriforHim, Oct 23, 2014
    Congrats… still one of my favorite looking Fcar's
     
  14. John_K_348

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    #14 John_K_348, Oct 23, 2014
    Congrats! Cinquevalvole :D
     
  15. cuneo

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    #15 cuneo, Oct 23, 2014
    I pooped my pants just a little bit when I got mine. Just a lil' bit, and not in the car... ;)

    Congrats!
     
  16. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #16 AlfistaPortoghese, Oct 23, 2014
    Exactly the same kind of gratitute I felt when buying my 355. Goes to prove Ferrari Chat is one of the most helpful and nicest online communities.

    Congratulations on pulling the trigger and ending up with a fantastic 355!

    Enjoy in good health that intoxicating Cinquevalvole sound and power!

    Kindest regards,

    Nuno.
     
  17. viper11511

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    #17 viper11511, Oct 23, 2014
    Congrats to you!! How many times have you walked into the garage just to look and admire her so far! Ha! Enjoy!
     
  18. gpiro

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    #18 gpiro, Oct 23, 2014
    Beautiful
     
  19. MS250

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    #19 MS250, Oct 23, 2014
    Congrats to you and the seller !

    Enjoy it in good long health !
     
  20. Shootfighter65

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    #20 Shootfighter65, Oct 23, 2014
    Now hyper-flows and a Tubi...it will really sing
     
  21. awacsdavid

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    #21 awacsdavid, Oct 23, 2014
    Well.....um.......er........a.....I go out and look at her first thing in the morning, and then right before I go to bed. Oh, and about 100 times during the day. I actually have about 35 pictures that are now on my work computer as my screen saver slide show. Hehehe. She is also the lock screen and the home screen on my work phone, personal phone and I iPad. So, just a little obsessed. Lol
     
  22. awacsdavid

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    #22 awacsdavid, Oct 23, 2014
    Joe, the previous owner, had already installed Nouvalari exhaust....beautiful note. Brings a huge smile to my face!!!
     
  23. 4respy

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    #23 4respy, Oct 23, 2014
    You still like the corvette??...You may not?
     
  24. THE RED MENACE

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    #24 THE RED MENACE, Oct 23, 2014
    Very nice, enjoy in good health, and drive drive drive. Yes I know it looks stunning in the garage, but they are so much better on the road!
     
  25. awacsdavid

    awacsdavid Karting

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    #25 awacsdavid, Oct 23, 2014
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    The C6 is driven on a very regular basis. I will usually drive her twice a week to work....brings the same big ass smile on my face. It's a more comfortable ride, but doesn't turn as many heads or stops grown men dead in their tracks to drool. Lol

    Oh yes.... I still love the Corvette
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