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  1. MaleficVTwin

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    #1 MaleficVTwin, Jun 7, 2007
    And I really drove it!:D Ran her up through the gears, took some corners, slowed down driving past some hot chicks on the sidewalk, the whole shebang. I'm in lust!

    The only issue I had was the width of the pedal box. I was wearing my Rocky work boots, and kept catching the dead pedal when I went to push in the clutch. A pair of Piloti's would cure that, I'm sure. I'm am insanely jealous of all you guys who get to do that whenever you want!

    Must sell bike.......must sell bike NOW............:cool:
     
  2. vegas1

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    #2 vegas1, Jun 7, 2007
    You should try driving a 348 now !
     
  3. MaleficVTwin

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    #3 MaleficVTwin, Jun 7, 2007
    As soon as I can get my hands on one! I've rode in them but we didn't do anything interesting. Might as well have been in a sedan. I've driven a 355 before as well but same thing; slowly. Today I popped my Ferrari cherry behind the wheel. :D
     
  4. SillyPuppy

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    #4 SillyPuppy, Jun 7, 2007
    Oh, do I know that feeling, VTwin! I don't know how much longer I can be happy with the Elise, as having driven a few F355s has made it seem, well, slow. :D

    If mwhitesell would just go and buy Serie Fiorano #38 and sell me his (inhumanly CLEAN and) gorgeous Blue/Tan, I'd be all set... You listening, Mark? :D

    Seriously, as soon as I find the right F355 and sell the Elise, I'll be able to relive those few moments a lot better... ;) Welcome to my addiction.

    Orrie
     
  5. MaleficVTwin

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    #5 MaleficVTwin, Jun 7, 2007
    It's a good one!
     
  6. gothspeed

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    #6 gothspeed, Jun 7, 2007
    Congratulations!!!! 355's rule at the redline :D :D :D!!! Its what you need!!! ;) :D
     
  7. MaleficVTwin

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    #7 MaleficVTwin, Jun 7, 2007
    Oh yes! And what a sound!:D:D


    I'm still concentrating on a 348, I don't think I could swing the usual $20K price difference, but if one comes my way in "deal-of-the-century" guise, I'll definitely grab it. :)
     
  8. 285ferrari

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    #8 285ferrari, Jun 7, 2007
    May be a Yellow/Black 355 for sale soon....:D
     
  9. gothspeed

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    #9 gothspeed, Jun 7, 2007
    :eek: whaaaat!!!
     
  10. UConn Husky

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    #10 UConn Husky, Jun 8, 2007
    I'll second that....What?!?!?!
     
  11. truman bond

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    #11 truman bond, Jun 8, 2007
    Good man. ...

    You don't wear boots when making love, same with driving...
     
  12. MaleficVTwin

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    #12 MaleficVTwin, Jun 8, 2007
    :D

    It was a spur of the moment kind of thing, I didn't really have a choice, other than barefoot.
     
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    #13 PAP 348, Jun 8, 2007


    Ill 3rd that!! What!!!!!! :D:D
     
  14. PAP 348

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    #14 PAP 348, Jun 8, 2007


    Awesome to hear mate! :):) After you have driven a 355, it is time to buy a 348, you wont regret it. ;);)
     
  15. MaleficVTwin

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    #15 MaleficVTwin, Jun 8, 2007
    Thanks, PAP! I'm considering doing a bunch of overtime at work to expedite the process! Once the bike is sold(soon, keep fingers crossed!:D) things will really gear up.
     
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    #16 PAP 348, Jun 8, 2007


    Good man! :D:D Thats what I did to be able to afford my 348. I worked 7 days a week, 12.5 hour shifts for nearly full 1 year to have my Ferrari in my driveway. :D:D The best years of my Ferrari life are yet to come! :D:D
     
  17. MaleficVTwin

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    #17 MaleficVTwin, Jun 8, 2007
    :eek:

    Dedication!
     
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    #18 PAP 348, Jun 8, 2007


    It HAD to be done! :D:D
     
  19. Jerrari

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    #19 Jerrari, Jun 8, 2007
    That IS dedication, to be sure. My hat's off to you Pap!!
     
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    #20 PAP 348, Jun 8, 2007

    Cheers mate. :):)
     
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  22. MaleficVTwin

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    #22 MaleficVTwin, Jun 8, 2007
    Actually, Chris, that would be buffalo sh*t, but I doubt any of us could tell the difference!:D

    Driving that car yesterday was real wakeup call for me. Up to now I have been somewhat lax on selling my bike, getting my finances in order well enough to do this, etc(I'm not broke, I've just been a little "loose" with the cash lately:eek:). I was going to speak with the powers that be at work today about a review, overtime and such, but circumstances prevented me. I need to get it in gear!
     
  23. PAP 348

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    #23 PAP 348, Jun 9, 2007


    PPPPPfffffffttt.............:rolleyes: ;);)
     
  24. gothspeed

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    #24 gothspeed, Jun 11, 2007
    So which model are you leaning towards?
     
  25. MaleficVTwin

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    #25 MaleficVTwin, Jun 11, 2007
    Before I decide that, I'd like to drive a 348. I may prefer the rawer feel I've heard so much about. I really like the 355, but finding one in my price range that doesn't need $20K in work may be the achilles heel. If I get a 355 it will be a 95 or 96 berlinetta in the $60-$70K range. But I need to get a few things taken care of financially before I can really start the search. Doesn't stop me from looking for fun right now though. But that's not healthy. :D
     
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