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What are the reasons for owning more than one of the same car?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Nuvolari, Dec 14, 2005.

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  1. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    Hi All,

    Parts cars aside, I have never been able to understand why some people own more than one of a particular model of car. With all the wonderful choices out there what is the point of owning say 2 360's or 2 Gallardos. Colour choice cannot be the only reason. Can someone offer some insight into this for me?
     
  2. BigAl

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    I've never understood that either, unless to keep one in mint, low mileage, museum condition....
     
  3. ryalex

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    You want to be able to have a friend drive the other one when you go on runs, so you can look out and see your car on the road!


    His and hers?
     
  4. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    One arguement that I've herd is to spread out the mileage.
     
  5. Horsefly

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    That's exactly why I sold all my duplicate 57 TRs and SWBs a long time ago.
     
  6. ryalex

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    Wouldn't that double the depreciation on modern cars?
     
  7. F40 replica guy

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    If one is good 2 is great!
     
  8. LetsJet

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    So you can drive it while the other is in the shop.
     
  9. tpower22

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    I know of a guy who owns 2 430s. One is a coupe while the other is a spider. Maybe the reason is to have the slight differences.
     
  10. boffin218

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    Buy one get one free?
     
  11. WILLIAM H

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  12. AJS328

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    I would have at least four 328's if I could afford it right now.

    1989 328 GTS Red/Tan
    1989 328 GTB Verde Scuro/Tan
    1988 328 GTB Red/Black/Red Carpets
    1988 328 GTS Red/Crema/Black Carpets

    No joke.
     
  13. 05F430F1

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    are those gold wheels in the first pic?!
     
  14. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I own 3 VW Sciroccos and I am always looking. I just love them.
     
  15. amenasce

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    its the SLUTMOBILE ! Of course it is :) . You missed the Ostrich seats however..
     
  16. jungathart

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    LOL
     
  17. Kram

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    1: So people think you can wash your car REALLY quickly.

    2: So that when the cops bang on the door looking for the red Ferrari that just did 165 mph in the mall parking lot you can show car no 2 and they’ll see that the radiator is stone cold.

    3: So that you can write ‘Tender to.....’ on the back of the second one.

    4: Because two two-seaters are the same as one four-seater, or so you told your wife.

    5: Because you are loaded, shy, have a hell of a stutter, and you couldn’t bring yourself to correct the salesman.

    6: Because you have no imagination and it’s a two car garage.

    7: Because you are wall-eyed and you want to really look at the car.
     
  18. 208 GT4

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    The Joy of Specs?
     
  19. leonard360

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    Not long ago I had 3 vipers at one time. One was a 1996 GTS that was supercharged and used for "spirited driving". The second one was a yellow 2001 GTS that I used for long trips. It had a softer stock suspension and smoother engine. I drove it cross country and actually got 25+ mpg. The third one was a 2004 SRT10. That one as a convertible that I used on nice sunny California days.

    When I got the F430 they all went. This car is the best of all three and more.
     
  20. ghost

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    Mark - touche! Hilarious post!
     
  21. RacerX_GTO

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    Two of the same... errrr... that's just not me. I don't envision one Ferrari sitting on the sidelines not collecting milage, the idea never comes to mind. What does come to mind is a Ferrari gatherings with other owners; full tank of gas and a twisty windy road in the country or coast. :)

    Like William, I see myself owning all the Testarossa versions. They may share the same inspired body design, but underneath is a different story.

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    (FX) wishful thinking
     
  22. WarrenF355

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    why do you own two red sweaters?
    why do you have a whole SET of silverware, when you only need one fork knife and spoon?


    NOTHING EXCEEDS LIKE EXCESS!

    I'd love to have two for the fact that my wife and I could both drive, a friend and I..


    It would be nice to come home from a long drive and see your car already in your garage!

    I'd be taking a double-take everytime I looked in the garage!

    Obsessive compulsive, MUST HAVE FERRARI!
     
  23. Exotica Motorsports

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    I was just told about a local guy that just pick up his second Carrera GT!
     
  24. ^@#&

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    umm you are all missing the obvious!!

    TWO IS BETTER THEN ONE!
     
  25. Glassman

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    When it comes to Ferrari, lets face it, more is always better.
     

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