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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by chatfer, Oct 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM.

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  1. chatfer

    chatfer Karting

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    #1 chatfer, Oct 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
    Hi All,

    Just reading up on the threads on the extra attention the F car gets.

    How do you deal with day to day things - have had the postie and delivery guys asking what it is, people walking up through my gates and starting to talk about the car.

    Have had it under a car cover whilst waiting for my garage to be redone and people asking whats under the cover.

    Any tips on dealing with unwanted attention - I'm sure this is ferrari life, but any veteran one-liners or comebacks?

    Cheers.
     
  2. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    #2 spirot, Oct 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
    Umm, if its on your property, there is no need to respond at all. Personally I just tell people what it is, and let them deal with what ever thoughts they have. I have not encountered anyone who says anything bad in the last 30 years.... I had one lady who said to her small child when he pointed to the car and said what is that ( I was at a stop light) and she said - "That is a filthy rich persons car"... up till then/ or since I had never been called Filthy or Rich...
     
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  3. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

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    #3 flash32, Oct 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
    Two words saying "thank you" and trying to talk to the passion vs the cost
     
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  4. luv2driveTR

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    #4 luv2driveTR, Oct 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
    I dreamed of owning a Testarossa since 1986 and now have one (a 1990 model) for almost a year. A tiny little bit of novelty has worn off since I see it every day and drive it most days. Whenever I get complacent a smile, point, wave, photo etc. resets my joy meter by reminding me what I have is special. How do I deal with attention? I love it!
     
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  5. audi_328

    audi_328 F1 Rookie
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    #5 audi_328, Oct 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
    If you haven't seen this thread yet, you'll find some answers to your question here: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/funniest-stupidest-comments-you-have-received-about-your-ferrari.289559/

    Overall, however, I think it's good practice to be polite. Ferrari owners get to be "brand ambassadors" of a sort when out and about with their cars; it's good to not be "that dickhead with a Ferrari". If someone shows genuine curiosity or interest, take a second and answer in kind.
     
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  6. JWeiss

    JWeiss F1 World Champ
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    #6 JWeiss, Oct 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
    THIS. Stay away from the one-liners and snarky comebacks. If the person acts like an ******* (which can happen, but it’s really rare in my experience), then a simple “thank you” and goodbye.

    Ferraris look great on the high road.
     
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