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Discussion in '348/355' started by Frode, Mar 5, 2011.

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  1. Frode

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    #1 Frode, Mar 5, 2011
    I just had to, given Ben's (notbostrom) thread title :)

    I just bought my first Ferrari from Ben, she is a beautiful '95 348 Spider Red/Tan who just clocked 18k miles.

    The girl is making her way from GA to the Pacific Northwest right now. Before she was loaded on the truck, she had just completed an engine out service at Ron Reineke's shop.

    I still have my Hasegawa plastic model of a 348 ts which I build some 15 years back... I guess it was destined I got a real 348 :)

    Pics to come when she arrives this week!

    Frode
     
  2. LouB747

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    #2 LouB747, Mar 5, 2011
    Congrats!!! Looking forward to the pics.....

    Lou
     
  3. Barnone 308

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    #3 Barnone 308, Mar 5, 2011
    congrats on the car. Drive safe.
     
  4. BLAMPEE

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    #4 BLAMPEE, Mar 6, 2011
    A. Congrats on the car. You're not going to be able to stop :D:D:Dgrinnnnnnning:D:D:D when you see them open up that trailer.

    B. You got some really good peeps up there in Seattle on this board. I'm lucky enough to call some of them my friends; and, hopefully, you will be able to, as well.

    :)
     
  5. jmiff348

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    #5 jmiff348, Mar 6, 2011
    Congrats! You definitely picked the right car! :)
     
  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 PAP 348, Mar 6, 2011
    Congrats Frode!! :D:D

    Welcome to Ferrari Chat too. ;);)

    Ben's 348 is a beauty! You are going to love it!! :):)
     
  7. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #7 AceMaster, Mar 6, 2011
    Congratulations, and welcome to the Brotherhood.
     
  8. Kaivball

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    #8 Kaivball, Mar 6, 2011
    Congrats and welcome.

    Kai
     
  9. kalinsd

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    #9 kalinsd, Mar 6, 2011
    Congratulation on your purchase. I'm certain you will have a wonderful time with your car. If joining a club with others that share the same passion as you do for the Ferrari, consider joining the NWRFCA. See you around the area sometime. Will be looking for you.
     
  10. plugzit

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    #10 plugzit, Mar 6, 2011
    Wow, so I guess he got the fire damage repaired....



    Just kidding, congrats!
     
  11. captglen

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    #11 captglen, Mar 6, 2011
    Congrats, hope you enjoy her as much as I do mine
     
  12. John Glen

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    #12 John Glen, Mar 6, 2011
    Congratulations, it looks like a wonderfull car. I'm hoping to get down to Seattle for an event some time this summer so I can meet some of the Pacific NW f-chatters.Buying a correct well maintained Ferrari is the key to a rewarding ownership experience ! Enjoy....
     
  13. notbostrom

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    #13 notbostrom, Mar 6, 2011


    I was up all night with the can of red spray paint... you can hardly see where it hit that tree
     
  14. Frode

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    #14 Frode, Mar 10, 2011
    Checklist:
    [x] 3rd garage bay cleaned
    [x] .... and vacuumed
    [x] Battery Tender (will probably not be needed in a while..)
    [x] Cash to pay auto shipper
    [x] Temporary trip permit for emission testing and DMV/DOL
    [x] Charge camera battery... batteries
    [x] Arrange the day off at work

    Tomorrow will be a wonderful day !
     
  15. Frode

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    #15 Frode, Mar 14, 2011
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    After a looong wait, she arrived late Friday afternoon. As the shipper pulled up, some neighbors started gathering curious of what kind of car they were dropping off and for who..
    It had been raining steady for the last week, but today was somewhat dry and the sun was even making an appearance as the car was unloaded. I was nervous, and overjoyed.

    I sat in, and was ready to start her for the first time while thinking; I own a Ferrari! My heart was pounding, threatening to jump out of my chest... We made it around the neighborhood, after some arguing with the 2nd gear. I should have known :)
    After the shipper left, me and my wife took her for a ride. The emission test station closed in 50 minutes and we needed to drive her warm first and fill gas.

    At the gas station we could not get the gas cap door open... Who would have known she has to be running for the button to work. Duh.. :)

    The next half hour we cruised around, warming her up, receiving waves and thumbs up from some fellow drivers. I have to admit I was a bit proud.

    She passed emissions with flying colors.

    This first weekend we only put 70 miles on her. It has been raining a lot so we didn't take her out except for a little drive on Saturday. (I know, she won't melt... but but.)
    Haven't had a chance to take some good pics yet. They will come soon, as the weather improves.
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  16. Night life

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    #16 Night life, Mar 15, 2011
    Sweet ride you should be proud :), if I were you change those wheels you wont regret it, will look like a new car.
     
  17. ferrari 512 tr

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    #17 ferrari 512 tr, Mar 15, 2011
    stunning spider fratello
     
  18. FBI

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    #18 FBI, Mar 16, 2011
    Congrats and welcome to the 348 brotherhood!

    "I sat in, and was ready to start her for the first time while thinking; I own a Ferrari! My heart was pounding, threatening to jump out of my chest"

    That was the same feeling I had...And the same feeling I still get when I pull it out of storage after a long winter sleep!

    Cheers
     
  19. Ice9

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    #19 Ice9, Mar 16, 2011
    +1, I will never forget that feeling. Take lots of pictures because you're gonna have some great times in that car!
     
  20. jmiff348

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    #20 jmiff348, Mar 16, 2011
    Sounds like a great first drive. Seems most of us had to learn all those little tricks/secrets the hard way...

    Now, drive it like ya stole it!!! :)
     
  21. rbellezza

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    #21 rbellezza, Mar 16, 2011
    Great looking one ! Congratulations !
     

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