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488 How does everyone like their Pista? Is it a keeper?

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  1. SoCal to az

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    #176 SoCal to az, May 31, 2021
    Well? @Thecadster - have you driven it? What do you think?
     
  2. Thecadster

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    #177 Thecadster, May 31, 2021
    So weird twist on Friday. I received the title at 4:00 on Friday. I promptly raced to the DMV to register the car in order to enjoy it over the weekend. Upon my arrival at the DMV, the line stretched outside the building, but I discovered that as long as you were in line by 5:00, you would be assisted. About 2 hours later, I got to the window. Here’s how it played out from there:

    DMV Lady: Where’s your Bill of Sale?
    Me: It’s right there?
    DMV Lady: It doesn’t say Bill of Sale?
    Me: It says Purchase Order, what’s the difference?
    DMV Lady: You will have to come back.
    Me: Hang on. You helped with two cars last year. Let me see what that paperwork said. (I dig through my email and find my GT and Viper paperwork) Yeah, see here? These say Buyer’s Order, not Bill of Sale.
    DMV Lady: Well, those have the company name on them.
    Me: So does this one. It says right there the company name. So the issue has nothing to do with Bill of Sale?
    DMV Lady: Well...those have the company logo.
    Me: So is the issue Bill of Sale...company name....or missing logo? I’m confused. It worked last year twice with you, and now it doesn’t.
    DMV Lady: Have them email you new paperwork.
    Me: With all due respect, I have waited 2 hours and it’s a holiday weekend. I’m out of town next week. I can go home and play around on the computer to generate different paperwork, but what good will that do?
    DMV Lady: I’m sorry, but you need to leave...next person in line.

    I guess because it was after hours and it was a Ferrari. In any case, I couldn’t get the car registered.

    I ended driving it the detailer for the PPF, but I did not have a chance to really wring it out. I do have a couple quick observations:
    • I really like the car. It’s sufficiently different than anything I have. It fills a gap.
    • It’s awfully quiet. Again, I didn’t wring it out, but until the valves open at 3,000rpms, it’s extremely subdued. Perhaps, the Capristo Valve Controller solves the problem, perhaps it does not.
    • It’s actually quite comfortable. I was surprised. I thought it might be tuned more raw, closer to the Performante or 765LT, but instead, it is quite comfy. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, and it might actually turn out to be a good thing. Again, it slides into a hole in my collection.
    • The car feels solid, nimble, and lightweight.
    • It’s absolutely gorgeous. I love the Pista in general (always have), and my unique spec in particular.
    I will follow up with a better review once I get the car registered and retrieve it from the detailer. It’s been an adventure, and the adventure is not quite over.
     
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  3. SoCal to az

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    #178 SoCal to az, May 31, 2021

    We have complete morons in this country in charge of the most valuable pieces of structure that are needed to make the world run.
     
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    #179 Tommy Boy, May 31, 2021
    witty...
     
  5. ChadR

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    #180 ChadR, May 31, 2021
    Modern Ferraris are so beautiful. The Pista is a like a tailored suit.

    Just last year people in this same forum were giving negative opinions on the pista saying it wasn't aggressive enough "engine wise".

    I still prefer the 458. Enjoy the car though!
     
  6. SoCal to az

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    #181 SoCal to az, May 31, 2021
    yes. I thought it was. Glad you agree.
     
  7. Coincid

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    #182 Coincid, Jun 1, 2021
    There is a stark difference between the Pista and the 765. After the 765, you will be surprised how comfortable, quiet and civilized the Pista is. Ferrari does not make cars like the 765.
     
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  8. Coincid

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    #183 Coincid, Jun 1, 2021
    Your preference for a 11 year old model compared to the latest, track focused V8 super car speaks volumes.
     
  9. Art138

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    #184 Art138, Jun 1, 2021
    Preferences are fungible if you have multi cars to pick from. Whether it’s being anachronistic one day to long for an analog car of the past or to move to the fast lane with “ latest,track focused V8”. Each being the bad ass of their time does not erode from their value in my opinion.
     
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    #185 XSpeed, Jun 1, 2021

    isn't pista already a bit old?
     
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  11. Coincid

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    #186 Coincid, Jun 1, 2021
    For those with numerous cars, I agree. Many serve varying functions whether performance or emotion. However, I may be wrong , but I do not think that applies to ChadR.
     
  12. buddyg

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    #187 buddyg, Jun 1, 2021
    I would have absolutely lost it on her! Did you ask for a supervisor?
     
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    #188 RoyalPink, Jun 1, 2021
    Are you implying he may have or can only afford one car? There are people on this forum and you never know who they are that could buy your company if you have one and turn it into a parking lot and he may be one of them. Who knows? I find it best to avoid these types of insinuative comments - just my opinion.
     
  14. ChadR

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    #189 ChadR, Jun 1, 2021
    Ahhh yes, this definitely does not apply to me.

    I hope you're a woman, because I only like women trying to watch my pocket like this.

    But, don't worry, this definitely does not apply to me.
     
  15. Thecadster

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    #190 Thecadster, Jun 1, 2021
    I did not. I certainly should have, and immediately thought about that angle once I had left. I was so flummoxed by the situation, that I was totally on my heels. It’s 2 hours that I will never get back, and I have to do it again on Friday.
     
  16. Coincid

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    #191 Coincid, Jun 1, 2021
    I am not implying anything. Ones ability to buy one or numerous cars is of no concern to me. My point is that there are those who only wish to own one super car at a time. For those, they will generally purchase the one that suits them best. If ChadR falls in that category, and he would rather own the 458 over the Pista, that speaks mightily in favor of an 11 year old car that has been superseded by 3 new models.
     
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    #192 Gh21631, Jun 1, 2021
    I have some cars registered to my DE home, the DMV there is actually an enjoyable experience. They treat you like a human and go out of their way to help you. VA is another story, more in line with your experience. You handled it much better than I would have.
     
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    #193 Thecadster, Jun 1, 2021
    I was totally caught off guard. She helped me on the last two cars, and I remembered her to be surprisingly pleasant. One thing you can be certain of, I will never let her assist me again.
     
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    #194 Mickyd329, Jun 1, 2021

    That's terrible Chris. Sorry to hear. I would have lost it! Lol.

    As far as the exhaust note goes, you are spot on. In stock form, the exhaust note is almost non existent until you get up in the rev range. A Capristo valve controller will solve a big portion of that. I would definitely get one. It still might not achieve the sound you want, but a great alternative short of swapping out the exhaust system. I've done both and couldn't be happier.
     
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    #195 Jo Sta7, Jun 2, 2021
    He’s more useless. These people think they’re protecting the free world.
     
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    #196 Jo Sta7, Jun 2, 2021
    Dude if all you need is a registration go to AAA. They’re way nicer and far less busy. If you aren’t a AAA member it’s like $80 for the year for their most premium package.
     
  22. Gh21631

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    #197 Gh21631, Jun 2, 2021
    AAA does registrations?
     
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    #198 Alcav5, Jun 2, 2021
    Sort of happened to me in NY. I presented clerk with a bill of sale with the seller's business name written in ink on the header. She would not accept it as a real bos. I too was flummoxed (like that word) . Spoke to dealer (independent guy) he knew right away and apologized profusely for my wasted time (was about 40 min) He took out rubber stamp & ink pad then stamped the header . That's it, that's what they wanted . It worked , I was like the the hell?


    Just looked it up , yes they do some DMV services , not all though probably varies by state. Doesn't work for new registrations in NY
     
  24. Jo Sta7

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    #199 Jo Sta7, Jun 2, 2021
    I walk in with my BOS, they give me a plate and a temp registration just like a dealer. The state then sends the title and registration in the mail.

    Since you're a member, they actually treat you nicely.
     
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    #200 Gh21631, Jun 2, 2021
    Good to know.
     
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