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First ride in a ferrari

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  1. coolestkidever

    coolestkidever F1 Veteran

    Feb 28, 2004
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    appartently, my friends dad bought a 550 the other day and he wants me to take a ride in it, it will be my first ferrari, im really excited, can anyone tell me what its like the first time?
     
  2. ghost

    ghost F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2003
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    In a word: ORGASMIC!!
     
  3. Uberpower

    Uberpower Formula 3
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    A 550?

    Well... imagine seeing Paris Hilton at your next party. She walks from across the room and says "Hi, is this your house? Is your room upstairs? Can you show me? It'll only take five minutes handsome."

    It will be like that, only better.
     
  4. pig4bill

    pig4bill Karting

    Dec 24, 2003
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    Keep the stereo off and the windows down.
     
  5. 96impalaSS

    96impalaSS F1 Rookie

    Dec 8, 2003
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    The first time I went for a ride I was so excited I couldnt even pay attention to what it was even like, kinda like the first time you fire a automatic weapon, or the first time you have sex. It happens so fast you dont even realize what had happened till its over.
     
  6. -FROG-

    -FROG- Formula Junior
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    Take a video camera along so you can ride in it over and over again when you get home. Don't worry about filming cool shots too much. Just enjoy the ride and film what you can without disrupting your time and you will enjoy the video later. Still camera may be necessary too.
     
  7. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 3, 2002
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    My first ride in a Ferrari was in a 550; i'm very spoiled, to say the least... The 550 has ENDLESS power; dead people would enjoy a ride in a 550... With a 550, you're guaranteed an experience you'll never forget... Let us know how it goes; congratulations...
     
  8. jmiles360

    jmiles360 Karting

    Nov 2, 2003
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    My first ride was in a 250 GT SWB. So I am really spoiled. It was absolutely unbelievable. It has a noise that puts new Ferraris to shame.
     
  9. Ken

    Ken F1 World Champ

    Oct 19, 2001
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    You'll be looking around like a dog in a pickup truck hoping someone notices you.

    Ken
     
  10. bluekawala

    bluekawala Formula Junior

    Jan 22, 2004
    436
    Ormond Beach, FL
    I haven't had a ride in one, yet. But just the sound of a 355 with Tubi in a parking lot gives me goose bumps!! I'm sure you will be almost speachless as you exit the car, enjoy the ride! :)
     
  11. RedlineG60

    RedlineG60 Formula 3

    Dec 25, 2003
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    NICE! 550's are sweet cars...yes video tape it for yourself!

    all this talk about people gettin spoiled with their first rides lol...my first (and only..workin on it though hehe) ride was in a F355 Challenge car around Road Atlanta
     
  12. F1racer

    F1racer F1 Rookie

    Oct 5, 2003
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    I almost had a ride in a F355 but the guy had to go after getting a call . So I just sat in his F355.
     
  13. Agent Smith

    Agent Smith Formula 3

    Apr 20, 2002
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    WARNING - it will spoil you for EVERYTHING else. Ride at your own risk :)
     
  14. TeenwhoneedsaFerrari

    Dec 23, 2003
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    Blair Salter
    For me, my first ride was in a red/tan 348 spider, and it was quite a religous experience.
     
  15. Bertus

    Bertus Formula 3

    Mar 1, 2004
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    My first was a 456 MGT and the guy even let me drive it.
    It was absolutly GREAT!!:)
     
  16. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

    Sep 28, 2002
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    I just gave a guy his first ride in an FCar...local bike dealer. Told him to drive, I got a call two days later, he was still diggin' it.

    --Dan
     
  17. Mickey

    Mickey Formula Junior

    Jan 20, 2004
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    My first ride was in my own 355 when I bought it.

    uhmmm.

    Sorry, there is no word for it ! I can't describe it.

    Just enjoy the ride.

    And tape it.
     
  18. alx355gt

    alx355gt F1 Veteran

    Feb 3, 2004
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    The first Ferrari I drove was a 328 GTS, 7 years ago now. It only was a very short 15min. drive and it was a very, rainy day and the roads were very wet so I was a bit stressed BUT it felt fantastic! Those moments are in my memory forever. I drove that car again later and much longer in better circumstances and the experience was even better. Later I drove a F355 Spider when I had it for a weekend a few times. I was crazy about Ferrari's since I was a kid, I'm even more addicted to it since the day I actually drove one! The "I will own one, one day"-feeling is VERY, VERY strong! Hey, I'm on a mission! :D

    Greets, truly addicted Alex.
     
  19. bostonmini

    bostonmini Formula 3

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    just dont drive it, the thirst will only get worse, i imagine:)
     
  20. Prancing_Horse

    Prancing_Horse Formula Junior

    Dec 23, 2003
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    I just recently got my first ride in a ferrari

    a red 1997 355 GTB with a tubi

    I was half-fainted when i was in it, im only just getting my memory back of it
     
  21. ChuckEBaby

    ChuckEBaby Formula 3
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    Nov 7, 2003
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    My first Ride? I rented one in Las Vegas August 02.
    A F355 Spider… It's really indescribable! Euphoric,
    is more of a word to use… the Car just evokes the
    senses like nothing I've ever driven before, or since.
    My three Kids went Bonkers! Imagine your 17 year
    olds Friends responses when they ask: Have you ever
    driven a stick?

    ( I know, I know.. there's all lot more Ferraris do drive
    to really know the differences, but this was my first!)

    I think you have to be 25 years old to rent one.
    If you're going to Vegas, call ahead and make arrangements.
    Weekdays, no Problem, weekends though? Call way ahead!
    I won't list the company name because I don't think Rob
    would appreciate me plugging for an unpaid sponsor.
    They should be advertising here though because this is
    "THE" Forum for them to target. Just do a search for an
    Exotic Car rental place and you'll find one.

    Rent a 355 – $500/5 hrs, $ 750/24 hrs.
    (w/75 free miles + $1 per mile after)
    Rent a 348 - $350/5 hrs, $ 500/24 hrs.
    (w/75 free miles + $1 per mile after)
    360 Modena – Some one wrecked it!
    ( but it was $1500 per day!)

    And Bostonmini's right : The thirst just gets worse!!!

    Ciao

    Grazie
     
  22. mesoscale

    mesoscale Formula Junior

    Feb 19, 2004
    305
    Bar none I would say my first ride through the streets of Arlington in a 355 F1 spyder was better than any sexual experience I've ever had. (And I don't think I'm doing it wrong either!!!) :)

    All five senses are overloaded (okay maybe taste can be left out)...the feel of of Connolly Leather and engine heat spilling over of the seats as it hits your back, the sound of an echoing 375 horsepower monster demanding to unleashed, the smell of high octane alone conders images of unimaginable performance, and above all the look of a sh*t eating grin from ear to ear knowing how fortunate you are to ride in the finest piece of machinery in the automative industry

    pure poetry babe.
     
  23. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
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    Feb 27, 2004
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    My first ride will come tomorrow afternoon; the fellow I'm buying my 328 from is picking me up at the airport in his other Ferrari, a white Testarossa!
     
  24. LA Swede

    LA Swede Formula Junior

    Dec 5, 2003
    373
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    My first time was in a Silver 308GTB. I was 15 or so and got to ride around a race track in the car. Back in school some class mate was really worked-up about having ridden in some car, the make of which I have long since forgotten (maybe a BMW or a Porsche or something like that) and I felt almost guilty about telling him about my ride in the Ferrari.
     
  25. Matt LaMotte

    Matt LaMotte Formula 3

    Oct 30, 2002
    1,874
    My first ride was over in New Orleans in Kelly's 308. I still remember that one like it was yesterday. I laughed at Carbon attempting to keep up with us in my Acura (even with his gloves on) as Kelly nailed it on the highay.

    The very next day I got to cruise with Dale (Dr. Tax) out to the track for several laps. The 550 is a very refined car and appears to be a great daily driver. The torque it puts out is more than enough to get you where you want to go in a hurry. Your definitly in for a treat.

    Thanks again Kelly and Dale!
     

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