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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by cdallen2004, May 28, 2005.

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  1. cdallen2004

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    #1 cdallen2004, May 28, 2005
    Okay...first of all, I know I said I was taking a break from F-Chat, but it's raining outside, and I am bored....

    Question: What kind of experience is needed with purchasing a Ferrari for the first time? Should a first time owner take driving school lessons? Any special skills that you F-car owners have, that new owners should know about?
     
  2. GrigioGuy

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    #2 GrigioGuy, May 28, 2005
    Just have the cash (or financing). If it's an older car, know how to drive a manual. That's about it. ~$20K for a Mondial or GT4 and you're an owner

    Are you going to make it to the car show on the 4th?
     
  3. cdallen2004

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    #3 cdallen2004, May 28, 2005
    ^I certainly hope so. Sounds like fun!

    I probably will have to reintroduce myself...since most don't rememer who I am...lol
     
  4. LetsJet

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    #4 LetsJet, May 28, 2005
    Tillman, don't tell him about the secret society and handshake required before purchase
     
  5. cdallen2004

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    #5 cdallen2004, May 28, 2005
    ???
     
  6. GrigioGuy

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    #6 GrigioGuy, May 28, 2005

    Shhhhh!

    The first rule of ______________ is that you don't talk about ________________, especially here!
     
  7. cdallen2004

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    #7 cdallen2004, May 28, 2005
    Bella machinna!
     
  8. slm

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    #8 slm, May 28, 2005
    Have cash will purchase. If you take care of the car it will take care of you. Just check out the modle specific posts here to help avoid getting burned on the car of your choice and enjoy!
     
  9. Gershwin

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    #9 Gershwin, May 31, 2005
    I found that in my first purchase a lot of research was required to understand the car. I purchased a $250k motor home a couple of years ago and I spent a weekend looking before purchasing. This to me, the first purchase of an F-car has been much more involved and deliberate. I want to be a smart buyer but also a smart owner. I have been methodical, conservative, studied, patient and anxious. It has been a lot of fun to "hunt." Some issues I have discovered and have studied are as follows:

    Whom to purchase from
    What a PPI is and how to negotiate purchase
    Waxing/Washing details
    details related to maintenance
    quality of up keep and what it means
    where to service and how to service
    pricing related to the market
    insurance
    how to drive/when to drive
    what to expect when driving
    where to park/how to park
    expectations on resale
    model problems/issues
    model positives/negatives
    choices/options factory or aftermarket
    convertible issues vs Berlinetta/GTS
    ...and a lot of other little things.

    A year invested in the search and I felt comfortable in my purchase. This is what I can share with you as a first time buyer and issues I studied.

    Stephen
     
  10. Gershwin

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    #10 Gershwin, May 31, 2005
    P.S. - Most of all information posted above came by way of F-chat and a couple of books from Amazon.com

    Good Luck
     
  11. PassionIsFerrari

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    #11 PassionIsFerrari, May 31, 2005
    ROTFL
     
  12. jsa330

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    #12 jsa330, May 31, 2005
    Gershwin nailed it. You can't do enough homework before even starting to look. It's not the purchase that will kill you, it's what happens after.
     

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