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  1. robertpel9

    robertpel9 Formula Junior
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    #1 robertpel9, Jun 30, 2014
    I have been a forum member for about 10 years basically since finishing college. I went thru literally a dozen corvettes and a couple of SL's all the time wanting a 360. In that time we moved to 6 different states, had three kids and life kept trucking on. Last weekend in Laguna Beach i saw a few 360's and my wife said. Life is short, why no get one now

    Fast forward 6 days and one was in my garage. I kept looking for the past few months.

    I found a local car here in the Los Angeles area

    1999 F1
    Red/Tan with Red Piping
    Challenge grill
    Shields
    Electric Seats
    Leather Headliner

    FULL documentation (I am talking everyhting that has ever been done and it was meticulously Maintained never missing a service of spared an expense

    New Tires/ F1 Pump, Power Steering Rack and Water pump. Major belt service in March of 2013

    16k miles


    It was EXACTLY what i was looking for. And what a joy so far. Put 200miles on it this weekend and took my 5 year old and 3 year old out on trips. Interesting looks you get with a 3 year old passenger LOL

    Anyway here she is. What a joy to own and drive. Heres hoping to lots of trouble free miles. Only thing it will need is a clutch as it is at 30% and i will likely upgrade the TCU at that time. Car is 100% stock, ever a single modification just like i like it

    Actually found it on Ebay and it was exactly what i wanted in the condition needed. Surprised but happy


    Ferrari 360 Modena | eBay

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    http://i62.tinypic.com/29xyxkz.jpg




    Ferrari 360 Modena | eBay
     
  2. Todd308TR

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    #2 Todd308TR, Jun 30, 2014
    Very nice, welcome.
     
  3. Kevin Rev'n

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    #3 Kevin Rev'n, Jun 30, 2014
    Great Job! You were sooooo due!
    Funny I take my kids for rids too and if they are even slightly tired they fall asleep! Something about the reclined position and engine noise just sucks the life out of them! :)
     
  4. jaa1359

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    #4 jaa1359, Jun 30, 2014
    Hot car. Enjoy.
     
  5. Stevenb

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    #5 Stevenb, Jun 30, 2014
    nice car! Have you been at paradise cove lately? I have seen one very similar
     
  6. Steve King

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    #6 Steve King, Jun 30, 2014
    Good luck and enjoy the ride.
     
  7. southnc

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    #7 southnc, Jun 30, 2014
    Congrats - wishing many miles of happiness together.
     
  8. deeprivergarage

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    #8 deeprivergarage, Jun 30, 2014
    You will have no regrets. Life goes on, but always better when you can enjoy your successes with the family

    Enjoy every minute with your great looking 360 Modena.

    Congratulations,
    Jerry
    DRG
     
  9. bball16

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    #9 bball16, Jul 1, 2014
    Beauty...enjoy.
     
  10. nietoale1

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    #10 nietoale1, Jul 1, 2014
    Congratulations!!! Beautiful redhead lady! Enjoy many miles in good health!
     
  11. BT

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    #11 BT, Jul 1, 2014
    Congrats! I hope you have many miles of fun in your new car. The sounds of full throttle runs in a Ferrari are the best.

    :)
    BT
     
  12. robertpel9

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    #12 robertpel9, Jul 1, 2014
    Thanks everyone, its so exciting to have finally checked this box. This is the EXACT car i have wanted for a good 12 years or so since i was newly out of college, model, color etc.

    I was looking for a 6 spd so i felt i was compromising there but now after three days of driving it i have learned how to engage everything so it is very smooth and i actually am happy I have the F1 (We will see how the reliability is though)

    Is it really worth swapping it to a newer TCU - honestly i am more than happy with how it shifts. I would only pay to swap if there was a significant change in clutch life. I also like that the car is 100% original

    Also got some interesting looks when i took it to costco last night and loaded a ton of stuff into the storage areas LOL. F360 - The Grocery Getter
     
  13. mikeyr

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    #13 mikeyr, Jul 1, 2014
    Congrats, you will love the car...

    don't put 2 80lb. bags of water softerner salt in the front along with other groceries and try to go up your driveway, if your driveway is like mine, its normally fine but with the 2 bags in the front you wont make it :)
     
  14. robertpel9

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    #14 robertpel9, Jul 1, 2014
    LOL i buy that salt all the time

    I dont want to drive it so much that i get sick of it or used to it but the first week here i cant help myself
     
  15. flyinglakland

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    #15 flyinglakland, Jul 3, 2014
    Nah, screw that. Drive the crap out of it every chance you get! Going to the corner store? Take the Ferrari. Going to get the newspaper? Take the Ferrari. Going to bed? Take the Ferrari.

    You'll get the hang of it soon enough! Looks beautiful. Congrats.
     

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