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Fiorano Red Question

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  1. weatherman1940

    weatherman1940 Karting

    Mar 18, 2005
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    Greensboro, NC
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    Mike Coffin
    After searching several sources of 2004 360s for sale, I've come to the conclusion that finding a Fiorano Red is next to impossible. Is there a better chance with a specific year or body (coupe vs spider)? Am I looking for a needle in a haystack?

    Anyone with a Fiorano Red 360 COUPE care to share pics? I have some good ones of the spider...both tan and black interiors.

    My first choice has been Titanium, but it is rather sedate and not "in your face" like a yellow or fiorano red.

    Thanks...

    Mike in NC
     
  2. jim g

    jim g Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2003
    887
    Waverly, Pa.
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    Jim Gress
    In '04 I think it was only offered on the CS.
     
  3. Bill Oxley

    Bill Oxley Karting

    Feb 23, 2005
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    Denver, Colorado
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    Mike, here's a link to pictures of my Fiorano Red Coupe. The pics are high res, so takes awhile to loan, even with DSL.

    http://luoxley.com/360.htm

    Let me know if I can provide any additional info.

    Bill
     
  4. s420merc

    s420merc Rookie

    Dec 7, 2003
    43
    yeah my favorite color but i gave up on finding that color especialy with shields and black leather with red piping.
     
  5. Bill Sawyer

    Bill Sawyer Formula 3

    Feb 26, 2002
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  6. weatherman1940

    weatherman1940 Karting

    Mar 18, 2005
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    Greensboro, NC
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    Mike Coffin
    Thanks all... the more info I receive and the more pics I look at, the closer I'm getting to a decision. All the input from this site has helped a great deal.

    I now feel that for a spider, I prefer Fiorano Red, Yellow, and TDF Blue in that order. For the coupe, my #1 choice is Titanium.

    Bill Oxley...thanks for your pics. I saw them before, but was unable to download them from your original post.

    Bill Sawyer...Thanks for that site. They have a large inventory. Since I want shields, grills, and six speed, it makes it even more difficult. I realize the grills can be put on by the dealer.

    At least I have now narrowed it down to either a coupe OR a spider, depending on which exterior color I go with. Right now, my #1 overall choice would be a Fiorano Red spider. I won't hold my breath! Still have nice backup choices available.

    Thanks again to all...

    Mike in NC
     
  7. Bill Oxley

    Bill Oxley Karting

    Feb 23, 2005
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    Denver, Colorado
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    Mike, your certainly welcome. My site was down for awhile, but working fine now, sorry about that.

    And Bill, the Sports Car Company is a class organization. Jim Lyons is as good as guy as you'll ever find in this business, but the Fiorano Red '03 is not available, as I was the one that purchased it. If you'ld like, see the link to the pics posted a couple above here.

    Bill
     
  8. F456 V12

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  9. 4RE Bob

    4RE Bob Formula Junior

    Feb 7, 2004
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    Muskoka, Ontario
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    I have a 04 Titanium coupe, which I love. It does a beautiful job of showing off the curves and details, but I gotta say I was torn between it and Fiorano, and Bill you have one beautiful car there.
     
  10. Bill Oxley

    Bill Oxley Karting

    Feb 23, 2005
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    Denver, Colorado
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    F456 has the lead!!!!!!

    6 speed, Spyder, grilles can be added.

    shields, imho, don't look good on a fiorano red car.

    I searched for 18 months to find my fiorano red car. My requirements were fiorano, F1, Coupe, light colored interior (non-black), no shields, in that order.

    If only the dealer, a great guy, had known how badly I wanted THAT car!!!

    If you're serious an F-car, and the car checks out, I'd suggest you get going here.

    Good luck!

    Bill
     
  11. Bill Oxley

    Bill Oxley Karting

    Feb 23, 2005
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    Thanks Bob, I love it!!!!!!!!!!

    Bill
     
  12. rossi

    rossi Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2004
    480
    Bill, your car is simlply, beautiful! One of the most aesthetic Modenas I've ever seen!
     
  13. weatherman1940

    weatherman1940 Karting

    Mar 18, 2005
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    Mike Coffin
    I agree 100%...for a coupe, the Titanium really shows off all the lines and detail. The Fiorano Red is most eye-appealing on the spider IMO.

    Bill...good point about the shields...have not seen the Fiorano with shields and must be a good reason. I like them on Titanium, Yellow, and TDF Blue.

    Thanks again to all for your quick and most informative responses.

    P.S. I see coupes advertised with optional leather headliner and rear panel. What does it come standard with? Is this option a "must have"?

    Mike in NC
     
  14. tsang85

    tsang85 Formula Junior

    Mar 5, 2004
    361
    Vancouver
    From what I know, ferrari stopped producing fiorano red in 2003, as I did want to order that colour for my 04 Spider. You'll have to look for 99-03 models if you want a fiorano red.
     
  15. weatherman1940

    weatherman1940 Karting

    Mar 18, 2005
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    Greensboro, NC
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    Mike Coffin
    After so much research and soooooooo much help from many of you in this group, I have greatly narrowed down the body style, color, and options for my 360. HOWEVER...this past week, while checking out an NC dealer that someone here posted about, I came across two 2005 Lambos...one Murcie and one Gallardo...both in Metis Red/Ivory (the sister color to Fiorano Red).

    I know very little about the Lambo (aside from the very limited number of dealers and servicing across the USA). The Murcie blew my mind away. Oh, it didn't take away from the 360, just a different kind of experience.

    Knowing that several of you here are/were Murcie owners, please tell me if I would be getting a car that is only different in price and lack of visibility to back it up (and V-12), or is there really something there for the difference between $230k and $300k???

    I don't want to be so extravagant as to buy both and I had really studied the 360 in depth. Would just like to hear something from those of you that do or have owned both. "Opinions from experience" mean a lot at this level...at least to me.

    Oh...the Murcie was NOT the roadster, but had all the options on it...special high polish wheels and all the interior goodies...listed for about $300,600.

    Any .02 cents or two bits worth would be appreciated. Trash me if you want, but I believe a person can always learn something by asking for info.

    Thanks...

    Mike in NC
     
  16. Trevor L

    Trevor L Formula Junior

    Jul 21, 2004
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  17. Bill Oxley

    Bill Oxley Karting

    Feb 23, 2005
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    Bill Oxley
    So where are you going to have your service and repairs done on a Lambo?

    That would be my concern. It you have a place that you trust, go for it.
     
  18. weatherman1940

    weatherman1940 Karting

    Mar 18, 2005
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    Greensboro, NC
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    Mike Coffin
    Bill...the service is a good question. Doesn't matter which cars I have, I am leaving NC. Have been looking around Tampa down to Sarasota, FL. Don't want any trace of winter again, plus want the huge multi-car garages...which is almost impossible to find in NC unless you have everything custom built.

    The 360 would certainly bring me tons of joy. Was just wanting some honest opinions on what more (if anything) the Murcie could bring. I mean, it really knocked my socks off...but took nothing away from the 360. I don't think I could drive the Murcie around like the 360 because of the lack of rear visibility, unless I choose to never back up!

    Thanks again for your input, Bill. All your posts have helped me.

    P.S. Even IF I stayed in NC, service would not be a problem here because the dealer is an authorized Lambo dealer.

    Mike in NC
     
  19. weatherman1940

    weatherman1940 Karting

    Mar 18, 2005
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    Greensboro, NC
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    Mike Coffin
    Trevor...no, actually went to UCLA and other than the Murcie, I only like the Fiorano Red on the 360 spider. I've been informed that 2003 was the last year for that color on the 360. Just really caught my eye on the Murcie.

    Mike in NC
     

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