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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 134282, Jun 29, 2004.

  1. 134282

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    #1 134282, Jun 29, 2004
    Is Ferrari the only one that gets really specific with the options on there cars...? Does it seem a little silly, comparitively...? i mean, don't get me wrong, i love some of the options, i think they're great... but does any other manufacturer do this...? i mean, could you imagine thumbing through the Auto Trader and finding a listing something like this:

    FOR SALE: 1980 Buick Riviera; book (not books), tools and records; painted drums, fire extinguisher, 183,000 miles. Pampered, never driven hard or in the rain; concours-winning condition; Iacoca handling package, cloisonette Scuderia Buick badges, booted shifter, full pleather interior. Serious inquiries only.
     

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  2. AJS328

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    #2 AJS328, Jun 29, 2004
    Carbon,

    That would be listed right next to this one:

    1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SWB Mugello 2+2; Coachwork by Superleggera, Alacantara seats with embossed cavallino, AC Delco Performance Exhaust, Quilted Rear Deck, Fiorano seat belts, Dodge Aries Cams, 145,985 One Owner Miles, Eligible for the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, or any number of classic driving events. $POA
     
  3. 134282

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    #3 134282, Jun 29, 2004
    i think i saw that one...


    ...right next to this one:


    Now Available! 1964 El Camino BBLM! 1-point racing harness, Fiorano cup holders, modular side mirrors, carbon (dioxide) Hurst shifter, 230k service being done now; this car is a lean, mean parking machine. books, tools, records and race history fabrica- uh, furnished on request. Call NOW, don't miss this exciting opportunity to own a very rare automotive example!
     
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    #4 AJS328, Jun 29, 2004
    Saw this in Coys Auction catalog:

    1988 Ford Crown Victoria 250 Boano; 78k miles, never tracked, Craftsman Roll Cage, Racing Fllor Mats, Carroll Shelby Signed Headrests, Motorcraft Turn Signal Indicators, Holley Gas Cap, Ex-Bamford Collection (UK).

    Estimated Price: $1,500-$2,000
     
  5. 911Fan

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    #5 911Fan, Jun 29, 2004
    The Ferrari options list is nothing compared to what Porsche offers for 911s. Page after page of options - there must be dozens!
     

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    #6 sparta49, Jun 29, 2004
    You people really need help :)
     
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    #7 134282, Jun 29, 2004
    That's funny 'cause i was just flipping through an RM Auction book and i saw THIS ad:


    Certified, Pre-owned 1979 Diplomat; rear and front challenge tail lights, carbon fiber license plate frame, sheepskin steering wheel, 1983 Concours del'Impound winner; Broham wire wheels, rare felt 'fuzzy' dice; just 43,000 miles on rebuilt transmission; this car was only government-auctioned one other time. $750 o.b.o.
     
  8. imperial83

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    #8 imperial83, Jun 29, 2004
    Well Ferrari is a high end automobile. The options are a must to keep the customers satisfied. All those options does make the purchasing process extremely memorable.
     
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    #9 LetsJet, Jun 29, 2004
    Maybach
     

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    #10 134282, Jun 29, 2004
    :D

    Are you telling me you've never seen an ad like this:

    NOW TAKING BIDS on a 1963 Amphicar Convertible; Verde Mielda over Rosso Sfacim; 1,637,592 original, two-owner miles; state of the art ADT security system; brand new, built-in sonar detector; enamel Type-R badges, Frisbee wheels, stainless steel plumbing pipes exhaust, hollow cats, headers, footers, in-betweeners; cutting edge Sony discman sound system with plug 'n play wireless remote; engine-(thrown)-out just completed. This car is priced to sell! $1,253.64
     
  11. Texas Forever

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    #11 Texas Forever, Jul 1, 2004
    1. Back in the day, just about all Ferraris were custom builds, which made each car different.

    2. The ads you see are posted by individuals who are trying to show that they have a real car. A complete set of tools for a 275 GTB, for example, can run $10,000. The lack of books and records can easily knock another $10,000 to $30,000 off the price.

    3. On the newer cars, the options help sell the car, but they don't make the deal. Take shields as an example. This is a $1,500 option, I think, that you can't get back when you sell the car, but it does help sell the car faster.

    Hope this helps, Dale
     
  12. Aureus

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    #12 Aureus, Jul 1, 2004
    mmm in car Humidor and wine glass holders.
     
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    #13 134282, Oct 26, 2004
    Just took an ad for a Morris Minor Abarth Roadster Competizione with stradale-type stripe on the rollbar, carbon fiber disc changer, stock F40 brakes and Dino-like chairs and flairs. $1,500 firm!
     
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    #14 AJS328, Oct 26, 2004
    I was surfing the DPR online and I came across an ad for this gem:

    1977 Chrysler Cordoba M GTA Bertone, 163,429 One-Owner Miles, Coachwork by Tonka, Wood Veneer License Plate Frames, Fiorano Park-Assist Package, Original Chinetti Motors-Installed Pipe Lighter, Ceramic Curb Feelers, Steel-Belted Sport Seats, Michelotti Custom Carpets, Hurst Spoilers. POA
     
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    #15 Jerrari, Oct 26, 2004
    Carbon, what are those numbers at the bottom of your posts? Serial #'s that you are seeking?
     
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    #16 134282, Oct 26, 2004
    Hey, i was gonna buy that...! But if you scroll down, you'll see an even better ad:

    1974 Javelin AMX Coupe, 15,000 miles on original (rebuilt) engine; HEMI stickers on the block! Carrozzeria Bookyak body styling, dual 8 track player, burlap interior with Pacer inserts; little to no rust on the brake shoes; come on down for a test drive, this is a car you'll want to take home and show your folks! Call us or check out our website: www.gallowaychrysler.com.
     
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    #17 134282, Oct 26, 2004
    Jerry, click on them.
     
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    #18 AJS328, Oct 26, 2004

    That's cute.
     
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    #19 134282, Oct 26, 2004
    In all honesty, it's hard to compete with "Hurst spoilers", "Fiorano Park-Assist Packages" & "Coachwork by Tonka"... i have to cheat and bring personal information into it... You're the man.
     
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    #20 coolestkidever, Oct 26, 2004
    cupholders?
     
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    #21 darth550, Oct 26, 2004
    Lego my Yugo!

    DL
     
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    #22 coolestkidever, Oct 26, 2004
    last week i was 10 minutes away from buying a yugo for 100 bucks. We were gonna use it as a prop in a movie me and my friends are making. But we didnt feel like dealing with it after making the movie. Funny thing was, it ran.
     
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    #24 AJS328, Feb 18, 2006
    This one just in!

    1972 Buick Electra Competizione with Coachwork by Hasbro
    179,354 original miles, Sparco Racing hub caps, G-Force center-lock cigar lighter, Allison Trans cooler, speed-rated Recaro bench seat, Carrozzeria Montalban Corinthian Leather inside door releases, twin Atari gamesets in the headrests, one of a kind! $3,200 OBO.
     
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    #25 jungathart, Feb 18, 2006
    That is very funny!
     

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