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  1. Mellow

    Mellow Karting

    Dec 29, 2012
    56
    CA
    Full Name:
    Mellow Yellow
    #1 Mellow, Jan 4, 2013
    Just wanted to say hi to everyone on the forum. I've been a lurker mainly because I don't have much to add. But you have all helped me out greatly with your questions and answers. Thank you.

    I'm coming from the Porsche and Mercedes forums and picked up my first Fcar today. It's a challenge stradale with 6k miles, radio, and fire sans stripe. It's in mint condition.

    Besides the day I married my wonderful wife (just in case she sees this post), today was the best day of my life. I've been wanting a Ferrari since I can remember to dream.

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  2. Mellow

    Mellow Karting

    Dec 29, 2012
    56
    CA
    Full Name:
    Mellow Yellow
    #2 Mellow, Jan 4, 2013
  3. Spider360Matt

    Spider360Matt Formula Junior

    Mar 14, 2012
    595
    California
    #3 Spider360Matt, Jan 4, 2013
    congrats - welcome to the club...you couldnt arrive in a finer ride!! Its gorgeous!
     
  4. HighandDry

    HighandDry Formula Junior

    Jul 24, 2012
    447
    Seattle
    Full Name:
    Steve
    #4 HighandDry, Jan 4, 2013
    LOL my wife liked your marriage comment.

    Great looking car! Have fun!
     
  5. photonut

    photonut F1 Rookie
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 16, 2007
    4,080
    Michigan
    Full Name:
    Joel
    #5 photonut, Jan 4, 2013
    welcome to ferrari world.
    congrats on your new baby.
    having owned several mb's p-cars and ferraris, i can assure you that you have now graduated to the level of quintessential elite car enthusiast!
     
  6. tr328

    tr328 Formula Junior

    Jun 19, 2003
    905
    Pacifica, California
    Full Name:
    Darryl
    #6 tr328, Jan 4, 2013
    Congrats! Very nice looking.
     
  7. Ingenere

    Ingenere F1 Veteran
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Dec 11, 2001
    6,450
    On the Limit
    Full Name:
    Dino
    #7 Ingenere, Jan 4, 2013
    Congrats! You picked the best, most involving, driver's Ferrari since the F40.

    What part of the world does your CS reside?

    Time to fill out the part of your profile, "Personal Ferraris"! :)
     
  8. margarita

    margarita Formula 3

    Mar 20, 2011
    1,618
    usa
    #8 margarita, Jan 4, 2013
    Wat a beauty!!!!!!!!!!
     
  9. Mellow

    Mellow Karting

    Dec 29, 2012
    56
    CA
    Full Name:
    Mellow Yellow
    #9 Mellow, Jan 4, 2013
    Thanks everyone. I'm in SoCal. Will update profile when I get to a computer. Too hard on my iPhone.
     
  10. psp1000

    psp1000 Formula Junior

    Jun 10, 2010
    920
    #10 psp1000, Jan 4, 2013
    Congrat, drive safe
     
  11. Spdrcrj

    Spdrcrj Formula 3
    BANNED

    Apr 22, 2006
    1,101
    Full Name:
    Jim
    #11 Spdrcrj, Jan 4, 2013
    Welcome to the CS club from another CS first time Ferrari owner. It may not be the fastest thing out there but its so...so much....more than that. I'm sure you'll love yours as much as I love mine. Where did you pick yours up?
     
  12. rzundel

    rzundel Formula Junior

    Dec 30, 2006
    531
    Southern California
    #12 rzundel, Jan 5, 2013
    Congrats and welcome to the ride of your life. Curious what part of SoCal and where did you purchase the beauty?
     
  13. Mellow

    Mellow Karting

    Dec 29, 2012
    56
    CA
    Full Name:
    Mellow Yellow
    #13 Mellow, Jan 5, 2013
    Near HB

    Picked up in F of SD
     
  14. ferrari355gtb

    ferrari355gtb Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2003
    1,600
    UK
    Full Name:
    R
    #14 ferrari355gtb, Jan 5, 2013
    Nice car to enter the world of Ferrari ownership.
     
  15. Scude

    Scude Formula Junior

    Nov 7, 2010
    616
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Scuderia Ferrari
    #15 Scude, Jan 5, 2013
    Welcome to F-world and congrats on an amazing iconic F-Car. Looks great. HB just down PCH from here. Hope to c u thumbs up on the roads. 458 Spider addition as of tonight. Cars n coffee Irvine some time!
     
  16. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Mar 25, 2002
    37,977
    houston/geneva
    Full Name:
    Ross
    #16 ross, Jan 5, 2013
    congratulations! one of the finest products maranello has ever put out.

    i dont know you or your driving ability at all, so dont take this as an affront etc.....but i would highly recommend driving this car gently until you have figured it out. it has ferocious power, and not as many driver aids as the cars you are coming from, or even other ferrari products of that time. if it has standard tires on now, it will not be too safe in the rain; if it has track tires on, then even worse.

    also, as a warning, ferrari ownership comes with caveats - you will experience admiration and joy, and you will also experience hate and jealousy. be prepared and act accordingly.
     
  17. Scude

    Scude Formula Junior

    Nov 7, 2010
    616
    Southern California
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    Scuderia Ferrari
    #17 Scude, Jan 5, 2013
    Agreed as there is a very recent thread regarding a death involving i believe a CS here in so-cal.
     
  18. Michael B

    Michael B F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Apr 28, 2004
    3,762
    US of A
    Full Name:
    Michael
    #18 Michael B, Jan 5, 2013
    Enjoy the ride.
     
  19. freshmeat

    freshmeat F1 Veteran

    Aug 30, 2011
    7,284
    #19 freshmeat, Jan 5, 2013
    A CS is an amazing entry into Ferrari; it was also my 1st Ferrari before the scud and I still miss it on occasion. Only regret I have is not being able to make videos of some of my very fun drives :( So, get a GoPro & welcome!

    I would not mind getting back into a black on black CS as a scud stablemate, so if any of you fellas spot one for sale, let me know! Not because I'm bias to Ferrari or anything but there is nothing I lust for in the 250k and under range...my only other dream car is a Zonda 760 / Cinque which is obviously in another stratosphere in terms of affordability :)
     
  20. Mikestradale

    Mikestradale F1 Rookie

    Jan 25, 2006
    2,608
    Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Mike
    #20 Mikestradale, Jan 5, 2013
    Congrats! The best Ferrari as your first Ferrari? Great choice :D

    Enjoy her and be safe!
     
  21. FerrariDublin

    FerrariDublin F1 Rookie

    Jun 14, 2009
    3,454
    Dublin, Ireland
    Full Name:
    Greg
    #21 FerrariDublin, Jan 5, 2013
    Gold Medal goes to Mellow for Best Lurking. Well done. Beautiful car and great choice.
     
  22. Mellow

    Mellow Karting

    Dec 29, 2012
    56
    CA
    Full Name:
    Mellow Yellow
    #22 Mellow, Jan 5, 2013
    Thanks for the advice on taking it easy. My heart goes out to those involved in the CS accident around Carlsbad. I thought about it yesterday when I drove by the exit where the accident happened.

    Ross...you are correct, my driving skills are well below the limits of the CS and will take care when I drive it. My 993 spent most of it's life in the garage. For 2013, my resolution is to take the CS out for a ride along the coast more often.

    I'm thinking about getting a skid plate for the front bumper. But i'll do some searching on this forum on skid plates before deciding to do it. I'm not sure about anyone else, but when my front bumper scrapes the road, it feels like fingernails screeching along a blackboard.

    Looking forward to great discussions about our mutual passion!
     
  23. diSCUDsted

    diSCUDsted Formula Junior

    Feb 23, 2010
    997
    ILLinois
    #23 diSCUDsted, Jan 5, 2013
    She's a beauty... congrats!
     
  24. ScudLife

    ScudLife Karting

    Nov 19, 2012
    94
    SoCal
    #24 ScudLife, Jan 5, 2013
    Congrates she's a Beauty. Love the CS!!! Have a great time with her and be safe!
     
  25. Texas Turbo

    Texas Turbo Formula Junior

    Jan 30, 2004
    493
    Austin, TX
    #25 Texas Turbo, Jan 5, 2013
    Great first Ferrari! You're doing it right!!! More pics including interior shots are always encouraged and welcomed. Looks like a really clean example.

    Yes, I am with you on scratches under the nose. My car was mint when I picked it up and it now has two scratches where I failed to negotiate a couple of inclines but I have pretty much learned what I can and can't do. I'm sure it will happen again, and I will cringe when it happens, but I'm trying to get over scratches and dings and just drive the snot out of it as often as possible!

    Welcome to the club!
     
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