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Finally the Love Affair with the Ferrari Happened

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by skyfox, Apr 16, 2016.

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  1. skyfox

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    #1 skyfox, Apr 16, 2016
    Hey all,

    I recently had an experience in which I realized that I have to get a Ferrari. I always considered myself a Porsche 911 guy (from the days of playing Accolade's Test Drive). I am still a Porsche 911 guy but I am gonna add Ferrari to the list now.

    All changed when last week I went to my local dealer in DC to check the cars out. I saw lot of youtube videos about the F12 and California T and was very curious about these 2 cars. And when I saw the car in the showroom, I finally saw the "Art". I really do not have the words to describe the experience.

    The curves, the balance of the design - I mean everything just connected for me. Seeing the F12 in real life just inspired me. Videos and Photos are one thing, but in real life it is a work of an art.

    Owning a Ferrari is not the end goal, but from what I see from majority of the owners in this forum - it is celebration of success achieved while pursuing your dreams and realizing it. And what rewarding experience it is.

    I can write a 10 more pages on what I want to write and I will as time moves forward but right now I have to get back to pursing and working on my dream.... those stock market charts won't read by themselves.

    Have an excellent day.

    Cheers

    skyfox,
     
  2. mello

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    #2 mello, Apr 16, 2016
    You mean to tell me that you didn't bother to test-drive one? Go back and do so! The sound of the flat-plane crank is soooo sexy! I get a woody just thinking about it! :)
     
  3. 8500rpm

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    #3 8500rpm, Apr 17, 2016

    Flat plane crank doesn't apply to the V12s, just sayin' 😆


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  4. mello

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    #4 mello, Apr 17, 2016
    I stand corrected. It's impossible for a V12. But it still sound sexy!
     
  5. Steve Magnusson

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    #5 Steve Magnusson, Apr 17, 2016
    It sounds BETTER than a flat-crank V8 because it has more cylinders ;)

    Seriously, the "flat-crank" part is just one configuration for a 90 deg V8 block that gives the physical relationship that makes it sound so different from a typical Detroit V8. The 12 cylinder F don't have flat-cranks, but they have that same physical relationship that sounds so wonderful = alternate bank firing in a two-bank ICE.
     
  6. Schulz308

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    #6 Schulz308, Apr 17, 2016
    I get the Same Feeling. As most of us most certainly do, So now that you have chosen a goal, go get it SkyFox! I will be exited to read your new thread with a pic of you holding the key.
     
  7. skyfox

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    #7 skyfox, Apr 19, 2016
    It was getting late, I figured the day I ask for a test drive is the day I just buy one. I was happy at the Ferrari DC Dealership.

    I did get greeted at this Dealership unlike some other dealers (Toyota) where no one said anything to me in the showroom even when I was there to buy a car (this was few years ago and from that day, I vowed never to buy anything Toyota).

    Thank You Schulz308, I can't wait to post the thread on here with my F12 Key (It is coming, and it will - I am just doing the work right now to get there).
     

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