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  1. ferrariloversgirlfriend

    ferrariloversgirlfriend Rookie

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    #1 ferrariloversgirlfriend, Mar 22, 2005
    I am looking for the closest place to test-drive a Ferrari. I am located in central Iowa, near Des Moines.

    I have to be painfully honest, that I know nothing about cars but my boyfriend dreams of owning a Ferrari one day. His birthday is in April and I would love for him to get to take one for a spin.

    Suggestions on places/dealers is greatly needed and appreciated!!!
     
  2. amslb182

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    #2 amslb182, Mar 22, 2005
    Can't help you there, try posting in the midwest section you'll get more help, and damn I wish I had a girlfriend like that.
     
  3. senna21

    senna21 F1 Rookie

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    #3 senna21, Mar 22, 2005
    You may wind up having to rent one for the weekend... $$$$$$. As I don't know your age, but do see you're a student, you may not be able to. :(

    I hope your boyfriend knows what a good girlfriend he has! :) If he does I'm sure that'll be enough of a present.

    Good luck!
     
  4. writerguy

    writerguy F1 Veteran

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    #4 writerguy, Mar 23, 2005
    Generally speaking no dealer is going to let you "Test" drive a $100K+ car just because it is his birthday. N0t gonna happen but if you google your area you might find an Exotic car rental that you can Rent a car (this is not cheep and if you are under 25 might as well go to the store and buy a 1/18 scale or some Ferrari related publication (subscription to Forza) that will continue the dream. Don't expect anyone to just jump at the chance to Test Drive tho.....
     
  5. FarmerDave

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    #5 FarmerDave, Mar 23, 2005
    Or a Rossa subscription to FerrariChat. :)
     
  6. amslb182

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    #6 amslb182, Mar 23, 2005
    Maybe if you found a really nice salesman and had ample cleavage showing you might be able to talk him into taking your boyfriend for a ride in an Fcar.
     
  7. fletch62

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    #7 fletch62, Mar 23, 2005
    If you were in south Alabama I would introduce ya'll to the Ferrari experience, like a Dr. friend of my father did when I was 22. (he let me drive his 512 BB and I still grin about it 20 years later)

    Larry
     
  8. ferrariloversgirlfriend

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    #8 ferrariloversgirlfriend, Mar 24, 2005
    See..thats the kind of person I need to find!! (It's even his 22 bday too!) But I appreciate everyone's input. I've learned alot just reading thru posts on this site.

    I'll keep looking for a generous soul who will offer a spin around the block.
     
  9. DGS

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    #9 DGS, Mar 24, 2005
    That's where the midwest section might be a help.

    Give a thought to the logistics: You walk the b/f out front, he opens his eyes, sees a Ferrari ... no, you only get to drive it around the block -- disappointment. Oops.

    But say the two of you pull into a parking lot -- there's a Ferrari here. The owner shows off the car, lets the guy drive it around the block ... at the end, the owner says "your g/f says happy birthday". Don't get a nosebleed up on that pedestal. ;)

    Exotic car rentals will have probably heard the birthday surprise thing before, but will probably want driver's license info, proof of insurance, etc. Harder to make it a surprise, but a more comprehensive experience. (All day versus around the block.)
     

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