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Finally pulled the trigger - I now own my first Ferrari

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  1. lewis

    lewis Karting

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    #1 lewis, Jun 24, 2010
    Almost 25 years to the day of buying my first car magazine because it had a cool car called a Ferrari on the cover, I have purchased my first Ferrari – a Black on Tan 1988 328GTS with 24,000 miles.

    You will see from my previous posts I was close about 5 years ago, but chickened out – and then earlier this year I thought I had a deal on 1992 512TR, but the buyer and I could not come to an agreement.

    I saw this car on EBAY (it is technically still listed) and it was the color I really liked. At 24,000 miles it is very reasonable on the mileage (if not light) relative to the other 328’s I have seen. I called the seller and after a bit of back-and-forth we reached an agreement on price. I thought I wanted a 512TR, but after a lot of research and soul searching I figured for a first Ferrari, a 328 was the best choice.

    The car has good recent service records (lacking the first 10 years of history) and has been recently serviced by Ultimate Motor Works in Orlando, which has a seemingly very good reputation.

    The car is being shipped Monday from Orlando to Tim Stanford (I cannot say enough great things about Tim – class guy). Tim will perform a major and whatever else needs to be done to the car (I have prepared myself, given what I have read in this forum, for “whatever else” means)

    I will be sure to post pictures. It may be a bit before I can post pics as Tim has said if it just needs belts he can get it to me next week, if it needs seals, etc it will be longer. The photo’s on eBay are pretty poor, and given it is my first “child” I need to post better pictures for you ‘all

    I would never have been comfortable purchasing a Ferrari if it was not for this forum. I would have felt too uneducated and in some ways facing too many questions and potential issues alone. I have derived so much information from these treads I cannot thank everyone enough – I will be sure now to give back :)

    Best,
    Lewis
     
  2. s2mikey

    s2mikey Karting

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    #2 s2mikey, Jun 24, 2010
    Congrats to you and your new baby! Lets see the pics ASAP!

    You must be just smitten right now..... :)
     
  3. JV's89

    JV's89 F1 Veteran
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    #3 JV's89, Jun 24, 2010
    Congratulations Lewis!

    Black & Tan can't be beat.

    Enjoy
     
  4. Dino246gt

    Dino246gt Formula 3

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    #4 Dino246gt, Jun 24, 2010
    Congratulations, and I wish I was on this forum before I bought mine, I've learned a lot from these knowledgeable and helpful people! Thanks to all, now I try to offer my own experiences hoping to help someone else. Cheers, drive that baby! Hey is Tim in Minneapolis?
     
  5. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

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    #5 jeffQV, Jun 24, 2010
    Congrats on your purchase, the grinning will not stop I assure you!
     
  6. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

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    #6 Mfoncerrada, Jun 24, 2010
    Congrats! Black and Tan....good for beer, good for cars....=)
     
  7. JLF

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    #7 JLF, Jun 24, 2010
    Wow Lewis i am so envious!!! Hope you really enjoy it. Let us know if its as great as you thought it was gonna be. i hope to pull the trigger someday.
     
  8. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 furmano, Jun 24, 2010
    Congrats Lewis, you're going to love it, especially after Tim gives it a going over.

    -F
     
  9. buzzm2005

    buzzm2005 Formula 3

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    #9 buzzm2005, Jun 24, 2010
    Congrats! Enjoy! And remember: nothing beeps or chimes when you exit the car with the lights on. Welcome to the The Joy of Italian Motoring.
     
  10. jgoodman

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    #10 jgoodman, Jun 24, 2010
    +1. Congrats!
     
  11. Steelton Keith

    Steelton Keith F1 Veteran
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    #11 Steelton Keith, Jun 25, 2010
    drive it in good health. keith
     
  12. FasterIsBetter

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    #12 FasterIsBetter, Jun 25, 2010
    Best of luck and welcome to the club!!! You'll love the 328! Just don't leave it sitting in the garage -- take it out and drive it like you stole it!!!!!!!
     
  13. JohnnyS

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    #13 JohnnyS, Jun 25, 2010
    Congrats on the car. I know you are REALLY goning to like it!!
     
  14. stevel48

    stevel48 Formula 3

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    #14 stevel48, Jun 25, 2010
    congrats....need to see some photos.
     
  15. MBFerrari

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    #15 MBFerrari, Jun 25, 2010
    Definitely need photos. Saw this car on ebay last night but thought if it goes for anywhere close to $25k than someone stole it. Don't know what you paid, but looks like a fun car. Take it out and enjoy it!

    Good job pulling the trigger, you will never look back!

    MB
     
  16. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #16 Bullfighter, Jun 25, 2010
    What he said.
     
  17. lewis

    lewis Karting

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    #17 lewis, Jun 25, 2010
    Thanks for the posts - I did pay more than $25k

    Car had luggage, books, tools, clean car fax and perfect appearance. Where it lacked was first 10 years service history and it needed a major.

    Will definately post pics.

    I am headed up to A Champion Driving school tommorrow morning in Fort Lauderdale. It is a driving school that teaches how to drive a stick shift on their car. I have never driven a manual and I dont want to learn on my 328. A 1 hour and 40 minute lesson on their car is $140 bucks - much cheaper than a 328's clutch.

    Anyway, thanks again and pics in a week or so.

    Lewis
     
  18. dinogt4guy

    dinogt4guy F1 Rookie

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    #18 dinogt4guy, Jun 25, 2010
    Just awsum! Good for you! Enjoy the experiance!

    Cheers!
     
  19. GrayTA

    GrayTA F1 World Champ
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    #19 GrayTA, Jun 25, 2010
    Congrats and welcome to the Nero club!!!


    PDG

    '85 308 GTS QV
    Nero Metallic/Creme
     
  20. MarkJ

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    #20 MarkJ, Jun 25, 2010
    Pulling the trigger on a Ferrari takes even more courage when you don't know how to drive a stick! You'll love it once you get the hang of it.
     
  21. 308 GTB

    308 GTB F1 World Champ
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    #21 308 GTB, Jun 26, 2010
    The feeling never wears off.

    Congratulations, Lewis! Drive it in good health.

    Barry
     
  22. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

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    #22 Mfoncerrada, Jun 26, 2010
    I keep opening this thread looking for the pictures.....

    Must be having too much fun driving....;=)
     
  23. Ffinally

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    #23 Ffinally, Jun 26, 2010
    Congrats on realizing your passion! Like others have said, post the pics - that's a cool color combination.

    No worries on the stick shift; the Ferrari shift gate helps.
     
  24. fastjon

    fastjon Formula Junior

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    #24 fastjon, Jun 28, 2010
    Awesome, congrats to having the best motoring future in front of you.

    Learning stick and a Ferrari, I can't imagine how cool that will be, it would be like getting a permit for the first time.
     
  25. doug328

    doug328 Formula 3

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    #25 doug328, Jun 29, 2010
    Congrats on your new car. Tim did my last major and the car runs great, you should be able to enjoy many miles fun driving. If you are in the Orlando area, mabe we will run into each other at some of the local events. I will be at the Winter Park show in early Nov. and like to do the cars & coffee in the cooler months.
     
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