911 vs. Ferrari Drivers | FerrariChat

911 vs. Ferrari Drivers

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by kenny1022, Jun 5, 2008.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. kenny1022

    kenny1022 Formula Junior

    Feb 10, 2008
    261
    Full Name:
    Kenny
    Call me crazy or paranoid, perhaps, but do 911 and F-drivers have it in for each other?

    It seems the only time I don't get any respect when driving the Ferrari is when I'm passing a Porsche. Kinda makes me sad my last car was a 911...
     
  2. James_Woods

    James_Woods F1 World Champ

    May 17, 2006
    12,755
    Dallas, Tx.
    Full Name:
    James K. Woods
    They may be jealous, or ashamed that they got passed? I have noticed that many of them do drive like maniacs. Possibly the only group that could be any worse are superbikes and Mini Cooper S cars.

    Having said, I have both - 993 Porsche and Testarossa. Haven't really taken the effort to notice, but my Testa came from the local RUF Autocenter, and all the Porsche guys there were pretty taken with it.
     
  3. Rubino

    Rubino Formula Junior

    May 24, 2005
    646
    Charlotte Area
    Full Name:
    Bob Curtis
    #3 Rubino, Jun 5, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  4. wfo900

    wfo900 Formula Junior

    Aug 19, 2003
    530
    Annapolis
    Full Name:
    Rich C
    The number of Ferrari owners who own or have owned 911s is staggeringly high. Maybe when you pass them they just wish they were in their F car
     
  5. 50693

    50693 Karting

    Sep 12, 2006
    148
    columbus, ohio
    When the day is done, I am a Ferrari guy to the core. But the 911 has one big advantage over any Ferrari, you can park it virtually anywhere. I'm scared to death of parking even a lowely GT4 out of sight because some idiot will have their picture taken sitting on the hood (and yes this has really happened more than once) or park their $50 POS 6" away and smash their door into my car "trying" to get out of theirs. Neither has ever been an issue w/ a 911
     
  6. jhfiero

    jhfiero Rookie

    Mar 31, 2008
    17
    sioux falls, sd
    Full Name:
    justin
    I would tell you that in all honesty, it is not the cars, but the drivers. i have found most corvette guys to be huge jerks. for every 8-9 bad apples you will find 1-2 good ones. and i guesse the biggest comfort to think about in that situation is this. while getting the dirty look (or what ever they might do) in you f-car from the guy in the 911, your still in your f-car and they are not. either way, be happy. you own a Ferrari!


    just my .02,

    justin
     
  7. noone1

    noone1 F1 Rookie
    BANNED

    Jan 21, 2008
    4,612
    Los Angeles
    Full Name:
    Mike
    Eh, some do, some don't. I really don't get it. Brand loyalty is great, but I don't see the point in bashing on other cars. It doesn't mean you have to like a Corvette, as I find the design undesirable, but you do have to acknowldge the performance.

    The ones that have it out for each other are the ones I try not to talk to.
     
  8. jhfiero

    jhfiero Rookie

    Mar 31, 2008
    17
    sioux falls, sd
    Full Name:
    justin

    very well said.


    justin
     
  9. #9 Tommy_EscuderiaTCT, Jun 5, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Is curios but is true that there are a lot of Ferrari owners who own a Porsche. In my case my Ferrari has more or less the same age of my Porsche. The Ferrari is a 365 GT 2+2 1968 and the Porsche is a very strange model FRUA Porsche 911 2.4 s targa 1970. The Ferrari is too heavy for racing and it's a fantastic motorway tourer and the Porsche is the fantastic Rallye car but it's horrible and very uncomfortable to drive it in a motorway... however this is unusual, because the majority of Ferrari are more near of a racing car than Porsche models, these are more near of a daily car.

    I attach several photos. The other car is my little Alfetta ;) (the perfect car for all!)
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  10. Bavarian Motorist

    Bavarian Motorist Formula Junior

    Apr 10, 2007
    943
    Westchester/NYC
    Full Name:
    Mike
    Don't make the assumption that any 911 owner is a car enthusiast. They're likely NOT, just the same way many Ferrari owners are not.

    Many of them like the class of the 911, or the sporting appearance, and that's it. Though the 911 is a sports car, it's also a perfectly good luxury car which attracts two completely different types of buyers.
     
  11. DriveAfterDark

    DriveAfterDark F1 Veteran

    Jan 1, 2007
    9,148
    Norway
    Yes, but you need to separate the 911 Carrera owners and the 911 GT2/GT3/RS crowd. No doubt someone just looking for a little shine under the Porsche brand would never get a GT2 with no comfort, luxury or back seats.
     
  12. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Oct 8, 2005
    78,876
    Las Vegas Nevada
    Full Name:
    Jerry
    Its not 911 drivers...or vette drivers...or ferrari drivers.

    Its the majority of ALL high end sports car owners. Most high end sports car owners I run into are snobs of some sort and very 'high school' when it comes to other owners.

    A great car is a great car regardless of the cost and unless the driver built the car with his own hands, 'buying' performance is nothing to brag about...anyone can do it if they have the money..

    Luckily I have met several cool down to earth high end sports car owners as well...unfortunately they are in the minority
     
  13. kenny1022

    kenny1022 Formula Junior

    Feb 10, 2008
    261
    Full Name:
    Kenny
    That's a great point. I guess I overlooked the fact that 911 and Ferrari's owners are not 100% in the same category. The Ferrari is an exotic sports car where as the 911 can be considered a luxury sports car. After all, it's widely considered a daily driver and on a side note, how many women F-drivers do you see compared to female 911 drivers? Not trying to stir up anything just working off the assumption that most car enthusiast are men. Personally, I think it's hot when I see a woman driving any type of sports car.
     
  14. wetpet

    wetpet F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    May 3, 2006
    10,210
    you notice porsches? I don't even notice them, let alone who is driving them. I pass about 50 a day.
     
  15. dysko

    dysko Formula Junior

    Sep 20, 2005
    923
    Altus
    Full Name:
    Dave

    This is exactly opposite of my personal experience. Perhaps its just Californians ;)?
     
  16. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jan 26, 2005
    22,596
    Gates Mills, Ohio
    Full Name:
    Jon
    #16 Bullfighter, Jun 5, 2008
    Last edited: Jun 5, 2008
    I concur. The guys I admire are the ones who buy what they like, and appreciate others' sports cars, rather than buying their way to the top of this year's performance ladder and going into snob mode.

    BTW, actually got a friendly wave from a C6 Corvette driver last week when we were both driving a fast stretch of road here - not racing for blood, just revving it up a bit. I'm sure he knew the 328 is old, but just thought it was cool to see one on the road.

    I notice the well-kept older ones. I'm looking for a pre-74 911 S as I type this, and the 993 (sold my '96 cab in '04) is still a looker, IMO. I love my 328, but I love the early Porsches as well.
     
  17. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jan 26, 2005
    22,596
    Gates Mills, Ohio
    Full Name:
    Jon
    It is a bit different out here. Not always better.
     
  18. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Oct 8, 2005
    78,876
    Las Vegas Nevada
    Full Name:
    Jerry
    #18 anunakki, Jun 5, 2008
    Last edited: Jun 5, 2008
    As Jon said...Its different out here.

    This is the land of posing, superficiality and insecurity. The majority of people I meet that own newer cars dont know anything about them past their badge and price point. I ran into a guy driving a black F430 Spider and asked him if he was in line for a Scud. He thought I insulted him...had no idea what a Scud was.

    The ones driving older Ferraris,Porsches,muscle cars, etc...they're usually the cool guys. I just dont run into many of them.

    EDIT: Forgot to mention the one time I was at a valet and a guy just pulled in with a F430 and he loudly pointed out to his date that my 355 was an 'old' ferrari. IMHO anyone that doesnt respect the 355 shouldnt be driving a ferrari. But thats L.A.
     
  19. Fred2

    Fred2 F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 2, 2005
    18,188
    nj
    I think the new California will change all this.
     
  20. Bavarian Motorist

    Bavarian Motorist Formula Junior

    Apr 10, 2007
    943
    Westchester/NYC
    Full Name:
    Mike

    There is a third breed that hasn't been mentioned. There are those that buy the cars for the bragging rights. "My GT2 will do 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and has 530 HP. It will kick your Gallardo's ass." They may never reach the performance potential but like to speak about it anyways.


    If you're buying a GT2 or GT3, you probably have a multitude of cars and can survive the occasional discomfort for the bragging rights.



    This is all interesting speculation. :)
     
  21. bizz

    bizz Formula Junior

    May 26, 2008
    364
    Redwood City, CA
    Full Name:
    joe B
    Honestly, I just love anything that's over the top. Power to Weight ratio, cosmetically right, loud, well crafted, unique, new, old, German, British, Japanese. Pretty much any car or motorcycle or monster truck that looks like someone woke up and really cares about looking or acting like or being an enthusiast.

    The other day I was completely AWE STRUCK by a baby blue 1981 Honda Accord Hatchback sitting in the parking lot of a grocery store. It looked like it had 35,000 miles on it, the owner had taken the time to detail the car and was very proud of it- and absolutely rightfully so. This thing was CHERRY and had a VERY proud owner. There you go- a boring, blue Honda that in my opinion had a driver who is just as cool as any Exotic or collectible driver I've ever met.
     
  22. VGM911

    VGM911 Formula 3

    Apr 8, 2007
    1,379
    New Jersey
    I hesitate to generalize, but I suspect that mature 911 owners (like me) share the same passion for cars that mature Ferrari owners possess, and I think this creates a sense of common interest and a common bond for the types of cars that hasten us through life in an enjoyable and rewarding fashion.

    At my age, I have nothing to prove, gain nothing from being jealous about what someone else owns, and I simply enjoy all cars that push the envelope of vehicle dynamics or occupy a special place in the history of the automobile.

    If I ever pass any of you, it won't be to "challenge you;" it will more likely be to get a better and more complete view of your car.

    There are immature showoffs driving every brand of car, and there are owners who arrogantly "strut their stuff" as if they're more special than lesser car owners. Some car owners choose to build a closed fraternity that surrounds a particular marque, and no one else is welcome. This is their freedom of choice. This is life. I deal with it. I accept it.
     
  23. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Oct 8, 2005
    78,876
    Las Vegas Nevada
    Full Name:
    Jerry
    good post Joe
     
  24. ferraridriver

    ferraridriver F1 Rookie

    Aug 8, 2002
    4,152
    Bay Area Calif.
    Full Name:
    Dave
    Plus1, Excellent post
     
  25. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

    Nov 11, 2003
    13,192
    Orange County
    Full Name:
    Anthony T
    +1
     

Share This Page