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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Matthew_Love84, Aug 15, 2006.

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  1. Matthew_Love84

    Matthew_Love84 Karting

    Aug 9, 2006
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    #1 Matthew_Love84, Aug 15, 2006
    well, I may be moving into a loft (urban type of thing my wife and I are into) with the lovely wife. I'm worried, is this going to DESTROY my chances of owning a ferrari? Is it just not safe at all to own one and keep it in the locked up parking structures? Does anyone else have the same situation?

    :sigh:.. maybe I can keep it in the living room.
     
  2. James in Denver

    James in Denver Formula 3

    May 23, 2006
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    #2 James in Denver, Aug 15, 2006
    Don't know about lofts, and I'm not an FCar owner yet. However, I'm looking to buy my first FCar, and I live in a condo similar to a "loft" where I have common parking underground. Its not open to the public, but is shared by all other residences in the building.

    Anyway, I could NOT get any "speciality" insurance company to insure the car I was looking at. My regular State Farm policy wasn't totally bad and they would cover it, but its more like $500 / year rather than the $150 per year (car was a 75 308 GT4).

    I would assume for any collectible FCar or a modern one, the insurance costs would be very high.

    My 2 cents.
    James in Denver
     
  3. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Bullfighter, Aug 15, 2006
    Check the parking situation. If the car's parked in a community garage, your premiums will be higher. Some of the better lofts I looked at in Las Vegas had secured, gated parking -- but still a common garage.

    This is one of the things that turned me off of the loft idea - that and lack of privacy.

    EDIT: One idea would be to look into secure, rental garage space nearby. Ferraris really aren't at their best pottering around downtown at 11mph between lights and vagrants anyway...
     
  4. chitown dave

    chitown dave Formula Junior

    Nov 30, 2005
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    #4 chitown dave, Aug 15, 2006
    I live in a loft on the near west side of chicago - right across from Oprah's studio for those familiar with the area. I have two secured parking spots that I park my daily driver and my 02 996 TT with a car cover on usually. Never had a problem in 3+ years.

    As long as it's secure I wouldnt worry if the buildings good. I park the TT next to the door and the SUV next to it for sacrifice to the door ding gods although the car that parks next to me is a AMG SLK so I'm sure she's more worried about me I'm sure.

    I would just try to get a spot with one side near a wall, door ect so you can snug it in to one side - and give the door guy a tip once or twice so they know who you are. Although that shouldn't be much of a problem after you pull in with an Fcar!

    good luck
     

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