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Holy Crap I bought a Ferrari!

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by ForzaYYZ, Aug 11, 2021.

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  1. ForzaYYZ

    ForzaYYZ Karting

    Sep 4, 2016
    59
    Toronto, Canada
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    Sebastian
    After a few years of lurking and researching, I have taken the giant plunge and purchased my first Ferrari, a beautiful 360 Modena! Flew across the country to inspect with my son and awaiting it's arrival soon. This is a big deal for me - I am not a wealthy person and have worked very hard my whole life for my family and my terrific wife agreed it was time for a huge reward / trophy. I took all the advise here and from referred sites like Aldous Voice and paid more for a well documented, lower mileage very cared-for vehicle with recent major service. My 22 year old son's jaw dropped when we visited the car (that alone was priceless). I'm shaking with excitement and nervousness too as I await it's arrival.
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  2. DBomb117

    DBomb117 Formula Junior

    Jun 20, 2019
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  3. paulchua

    paulchua Cat Herder
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 1, 2013
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    Congrats!!! A hearty welcome friend! Let's try those photos one more time though.

    Cheers
     
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  4. ForzaYYZ

    ForzaYYZ Karting

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    Sebastian
    #4 ForzaYYZ, Aug 11, 2021
    Last edited: Aug 11, 2021
    I think I figured the photo's out now...

    2001 F1...with all tools, manuals, service history from day 1, Tubi exhaust and rear challenge grill.
    Just missing that darn flashlight.

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  5. Viperjoe

    Viperjoe F1 Rookie
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    Beautiful rig. Congratulations and enjoy it in good health. The excitement associated with anticipating the car's arrival is beyond euphoric.
     
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  6. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

    Jul 1, 2013
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    Congrats and I wish you good luck with it.

    I hope you have a late winter up there so you'll have more time to enjoy it!
     
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  7. SLViper1

    SLViper1 Formula Junior
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    Mar 25, 2014
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    Flashlights appear for sale from time to time here in the Classifieds.
    Congrats and have fun!
     
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  8. asphaltcowboy

    asphaltcowboy Rookie

    Aug 11, 2021
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    Luan Minucci
    Congrats to you sir! Nice to see another dream coming true.
     
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  9. ForzaYYZ

    ForzaYYZ Karting

    Sep 4, 2016
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    Toronto, Canada
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    Sebastian
    Going to give Mike at Yellow Compass a shout out here, even though he won't remember me and didn't sell me this car. Mike took my call 2 years ago, just to talk Ferrari's and shared some insights around buying and suggested the model I wound up buying. We talked twice, and for more than an hour each time. He didn't even try to sell me a car, was just very helpful and although I've kept my eye out to his offers, it's just never worked out for me to buy from Mike. I should mention i'm in Canada. Thanks Mike.
     
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  10. Max4HD

    Max4HD Formula 3

    Jun 20, 2006
    1,042
    Florida
    Drive in good health!

    Cheers
     
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  11. jc1

    jc1 Formula Junior

    Feb 9, 2021
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    Joey (2012 458 Spider)
    Congratulations- just took delivery of my first about a month ago. You’re going to absolutely love it.
     
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  12. TheMayor

    TheMayor Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 11, 2008
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    Vegas baby
    My advice is this:

    "when you buy a Ferrari you marry your mechanic".

    Awesome cars but remember, they are not a Lexus. That being said, she looks fantastic. Congratulations!
     
  13. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    congrats!
     
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  14. MrF355

    MrF355 Formula Junior

    Mar 4, 2008
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    Bella Machina. You will enjoy her very much and with the tubi 4,000 rpm plus will be aural heaven especially when going through a tunnel. I recommend you visit the 360 forum you find a lot of helpful information.

    One word of advice, the more you drive a Ferrari the better it goes so forget the mileage anxiety many seem to have here and drive.
     
  15. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ
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    Congrats! A beautiful car. I wish you and your son many many happy miles.
    I pinged Mike (@Yellow Compass ) so that he knows you spoke highly of him.
     
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  16. Ngcanada

    Ngcanada Formula Junior

    May 16, 2016
    622
    Ottawa Canada
    Congratulations fellow Canadian....what a stunning, clean and fantastic car!!
     
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  17. Pedronz

    Pedronz Rookie

    Jul 14, 2020
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    New Zealand
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    Peter C Andrew (Pedro)
    I’m sure you’ve researched reverse gear use, and brake riding/clutch damage.
    Beautiful condition from the pic, enjoy and share the dream
     
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  18. nicolaprince

    nicolaprince Karting

    May 16, 2021
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    Bologna, Italy
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    Nicola Prince
    OOOhhh wow! She's sooo beautiful! Many congratulations to you! I got mine days earlier than you, at the end of july.
    Wife was not exactly supportive, but agreed it was a personal decision and that I could no longer do without, ahahah :):):)
     
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  19. nismodrifter

    nismodrifter Formula Junior

    Jun 11, 2008
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    Navdeep
    Many congrats sir. From one CDN to another, enjoy the drive!
     
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  20. nicolaprince

    nicolaprince Karting

    May 16, 2021
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    Nicola Prince
    As an addition to my earlier message, I believe that your car, configured exactly like this, red on tan with the challenge rear grill, is the most beautiful of the post-Enzo era. I still remember how gorgeous it looked in metallic blue when I saw it presented at the Turin motorshow in 1999.
    After my first Ferrari I just got few weeks ago, a red 360 with the manual gearshift would be the second or the third Ferrari that I'd like to add - but my garage has only one place and my bank account is still crying! :)
     
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  21. ForzaYYZ

    ForzaYYZ Karting

    Sep 4, 2016
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    Toronto, Canada
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    Sebastian
    Hi Guys, thanks for the well wishes. Well - got my first lesson in Ferrari ownership I hope other first-time buyers learn from. The dealer talked me out of doing a PPI at a Ferrari dealer when I bought, citing the terrific condition, recent major service and clutch reading and complete maintenance bills since the car’s birth. My (“huge”) mistake.

    Once delivered at my Ferrari mechanic shop, a quick computer diagnostic and road test confirmed bad shifting into 3rd and 4th. F1 pumps, sensors and adjustments improved car’s performance at significant unexpected cost to me. Worse, they tell me I’ll need a gearbox rebuild sometime soon. Luckily my wife is incredibly understanding - but my heart dropped into my stomach that morning. I still hadn’t even driven my car as new owner. This will hopefully be the last of big surprises. I have enjoyed first few drives with my son since.
     
  22. 19633500GT

    19633500GT F1 World Champ
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    Be interesting to know what dealer pulled this off.
    Sorry to hear about your troubles. The good news is?
    Life is short. You can always make more money. AND, you own a gorgeous Ferrari!

    enjoy in great health
     
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  23. enio45

    enio45 Formula 3
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    May 16, 2004
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    Congrats on the purchase - get past this issue and u will enjoy the car.
    I bought mine new in 2003 and still have it, @10K miles. Although my driving is limited
    every time i do drive it, i love it. I do think it is one of the best looking ever.
     
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  24. ForzaYYZ

    ForzaYYZ Karting

    Sep 4, 2016
    59
    Toronto, Canada
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    Sebastian
    Silver lining to my last note about surprise repairs due to no PPI. I shared the F1 repair receipts with the dealer, requesting compensation, citing his verbal guarantee car was fit per service history. 1 phone call and a few texts later, and he agreed to split the bill, with little haggling. Funds were wired within a week, and not legal forms to sign. I am a reasonable person and am quite happy with this outcome. Not sure many dealers would give back thousands of dollars like that.

    Now back to fun drives and big smiles
     
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  25. RedApple

    RedApple Rookie

    Jun 27, 2021
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    #25 RedApple, Sep 27, 2021
    Last edited: Sep 27, 2021
    Glad to hear that the dealer did not give you a hard time and was able to help you with the cost. That's awesome!

    I also picked up a 2000 360 about 4 months ago. It's my first Ferrari and have always wanted to own one since birth. I have 2 boys that
    are 27 and 28 years old and they enjoy driving the car as much as I do. It's an awesome way for us to bond.

    Anyway, enjoy the car!

    Cheers!
     

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