How hard would you laugh at someone who...

i wouldnt laugh at him, i would just slap my forehead and shake and say, whatever makes you happy.

 

I would congratulate him on picking the better performing car. I would also tell him that he was very wise to avoid all the 355 issues that come with ownership. I would also congradulate him on sticking to his guns and buying what suites his needs best, and not being blinded by the horse on the hood. This is a man who seems to know what he is looking for, and is not afriad to buy what he wants regradless of what his friends might say. Good on him.

 

What a fool! Buy a car that outperforms the 355 in every way, needs little service and if it does the parts are readily available almost anywhere, is way more reliable,is brand new, comes with a warranty and costs half of what a car that is likely almost 10 years old will sell for?

 

I would say get the Z06 and then, would you please let me drive it. Saw it at the car show and want one. Probably will be under 65K and may blow away both the Ford GT and Viper.

 

New Corvette - definitely big bang for buck. Still not quite used to that tail yet but I'm working on it. Buddy at work has a yellow one which I sort of ogle every day. My biggest problem with the 'Vette is that it doesn't sound like much of anything. WUWT? Methinks somewhere in there is great music wanting to get out.

Anybody tell me why I ever sold my 350 hp/327, close ratio 4spd '66 Corvette which I bought brand new in 1966?

 

I wouldn't laugh at all. It really is hard to justify buying a Ferrari these days, especially a new one. The new C6 has 400hp and the new Z06 will have 500hp. These car have all the power of a new Ferrari at a fraction of the price. Old Z06's can be found for sale in the high $30k area, that has way more performance than a 355. Now add to that the retarded prices the Ferrari owners must pay for parts, and the very limited aftermarket for Ferrari performance parts. No even though it would have been nice for your friend to get a 355, I hate to say I think he made the better choice. Besides, now that the new F430 is out, the price of 355's has to come down even more. So if your friend really wants to get a 355, he will be able to buy one in a couple of years, at a savings of several thousand dollars.

 

Well in that case.

What a tool.

 

I just depends on what he wants. If money is not an issue..then he will buy what he likes more. If he likes the Corvette more then an Enzo..so be it..thats his choice. I know people that would choose a Honda Civic over any Ferrari ever made..and they have the money too buy what ever they choose!.

Most people I find with money to burn..usually don't spend there money on expensive cars. They rather have the nice house, boat, cottage, kids through colledge and a healthy amount in investments and retirment savings. They have cottages etc aswell as a boat. But most buy a family car and another car for the wife to drive around, and maybe a car for each of their kids..but thats it.

Buying a Ferrari just because its a Ferrari is a mistake too many people make.

 

Am I the only one who sees the real solution here? If money is not an issue why would he not buy both????

 

I visited Zimbabwe, and enjoyed it just as much as Rome, and it was a more rewarding trip. The culture was so different in a way that expands you. Victoria Falls was stunning, the wildlife was amazing, and the Boma (Game House) was worth the trip all by itself. The currency situation was a nightmare though.

Not to drag this off topic or anything

 

I don't think that's really what he meant, but thanks for sharing anyways. I'd rather have a 355 but thats me, and I dont have the money for either, so it really doesnt matter. But like everyone else said buy what you want and what you will enjoy, not what everyone thinks you should have. But it is kinda weird he would go out looking for a 355 for several months then buy a Vette, oh well not my $$ as long as he will enjoy it.

 

Good on him !!!

The new Vette is one heck of a car for the money....and (interior excepted of course) a really good looking ride as well.

 

Loan check? I thought he had $$$ to burn. Oh, I know, I forgot - he's a sharp investor and can make more $$$ if he doesn't have the cash tied up in the car. Sheesh, why didn't I think of that? Some guys are just born savvy.

 

Touch screen navigation? In a car? WTF? You want touch screen navigation get an ATP and a job with Continental making $175K then you can play in glass cockpits and get paid nice money for it. My daughter works for Continental. I could put in a word for you and maybe she could have the caterers put quiche and Perrier on all your runs.

 

Wouldnt laugh but i would be disappointed .

 

I think your friend made a wise choice as well!

I'd even rather buy the new Z06 than the new 997. The Z06 is more of a true sports car. Dry sump and all.

And, unlike the 997, it even has a dip stick.

 

nah, i'd say there is a car enthusiast who is buying for performance instead of penis enhancement.

 

Why? Because he doesn't have one to enhance?

 

A good cigar is a lot cheaper than a Ferrari.

 

I'd say that if he had is heart set on a 355 and bought a Corvette at the last minute, he is going to regret his decision. There is no doubt that the Corvette is a tremendous car for the money....but it's not a Ferrari. Period.

Based on the logic presented so far, he is stupid that he didn't skip the Corvette and buy a Subaru WRX STi or an Mitsu Evo, which have the performance even cheaper than the Corvette.

If you can afford a 355, you have your pick of a lot of incredible cars in that price range. Only the Ferrari is a Ferrari. What is wrong with you people? This is Fchat! You're supposed to LIKE Ferraris here!

Keep your Corvette, I'll take the 355 any day.

Birdman