Ferrari Owner Personalities...

Thank you for your support, and yes the car sold at the Gooding Auction at Pebble Beach in August 2018. As I said in the Leno video it was time to move on as I had done more than I would have ever imagined with the car. We still live in Santa Fe and this past fall the car has been seen being driven on the back wood roads of Wisconsin by a true enthusiast.

You may have seen the car at Laguna Seca in August 2015 when I had a glorious two hours on track. Unfortunately it was the day after the Petrolicious shoot and the crew had another engagement.

Best regards,

Robert

PS: Joey get going!

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Sorry that you have had such bad experiences, but the majority of owners I know are pretty down to earth folks. Regarding letting people sit in their "fancy" car. I don't have many shots of mine but here are a couple and I suspect that these youngsters remember their time behind the wheel.

Best regards,

Robert

 

Lol! I'm going to use that one!

For context, I've never spent a ton of time at car shows. Most of my interactions with car owners have been in the wild - parking lots, gas stations, mechanic shops, etc.

 

I find the personalities vary by region and time. Time was, south Florida had a really awesome group of owners, and people were very approachable. Not sure if it is the same today. I think the more typical owner in south Florida today is a young person who is into the club scene / Instagram, etc... Here in Atlanta it is a fairly closed group. Ferrari fans for sure. Others not so welcomed. Mostly interested in going to a car show or restaurant and parking. Throughout the Ferrari community there are lots of owners who are jerks, and think of themselves as above anyone else. I would say it is the nature of the typically financially successful personality. It is unfortunate, but fairly pervasive. I would rather hang out with my younger S2000 friends than the local Ferrari crowd. More jokes, more car knowledge, more fun driving. Each person can find a car group with similar interests.

 

Unfortunate situation, but very accurate characterization in my experience.

 

Lots have spoken here, so you get the gist there are all types, good folks accounting for a good number of owners. I always say, just be yourself and don’t worry too much about anyone else. The fun part for me is getting to know a new marque via the vehicle itself. The first work I had done on my car I had the local Ferrari dealer do. It was well done but expensive, as you’d imagine. Then, I started exploring and doing work myself-repairs, maintenance, etc. Sounds like you’re handy with a spanner, so once you get familiar, there is so much you can do if you’re inclined. While proper parts can be pricey, you have the savings and the satisfaction of completing a job well done if you do it yourself. Go for it and enjoy it!


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Thanks for the opportunity to share your experience from the videos Admiral. Fantastic!

 

I have a 1990 Testarossa. The car is so iconic to people that I have noticed they either leave a parking stall empty beside me or park as far over in the stall from me as possible. On the other hand, I wouldn't drive it to WalMart or Costco on a Saturday morning.

 

I don't post often on here, but felt this was an interesting thread. I bought my first F car in my mid 20's and would like to share my perspective with you. The owners seem to fall into two categories, status symbol types and people who generally enjoy the brand (some combinations). When you own the car you will be able to navigate and spend time with the latter category if that is what you desire. I strongly recommend the FCA. Maintenance will be a 3-5k in aggregate on a 360 and 430. 355 will be more expensive 5-7k in aggregate. (if you drive your car) Also keep in mind additional items that become more expensive storage, detailing etc.
The biggest thing I can tell you, is do not let people know you own the car. People can have assets worth many times what a Ferrari costs, but a Ferrari creates an interesting dynamic in people especially younger people your friends for example when you get one.
As far as maintenance, for myself personally there is an offset in cost to allow someone else to do the work, as if I make a mistake it will cost me far more time and money bringing it to them to repair the work. You sound mechanically inclined, I would advise to research how to do repairs and attempt. yourself, in the event you feel uncomfortable with something have non dealer shop perform work.
Get it and enjoy it, The best drives will be the ones where you are the only one in the car and there is no one else on the road!!!

-Phil

 

There's douché bags in every car crowd no matter the brand they're repping.

Don't let one asshat sour you to the world of Ferrari IMO. I love working on mine.