I am an addict....I need help. Are there others like me in this community?

I think the 550 is a great choice and also my personal favorite Ferrari.I beieve that those of us that have the means to do so ,are always looking for that next car rush,at least that is my case.I too, see one today, and ship it next week.Keeps things fresh, and in my case my wife knows me like a book, and in a way seems happy for me!

Like I believe it was said on a previous thread ,you are driving her, not sleeping with her,well at least not yet ha ha!

Please let us know how you like the 550, for I may be joining you sooner rather than later, congratulations!

 

Congrats on your new car. I think there are alot of worse things to throw at a marriage; gambling, cocaine, excessive alcohol, affairs.....

These cars, while they depreciate, are not a total drain and marriage buster that these other "addictions" can be.

I hope you both enjoy your new car.

 

I love this thread. I was debating whether or not I should tell the wife I was considering a 348 purchase. I did eventually tell her, and to her credit, she did not freak out (too much). I think I have her about half way there, but it may have to come down to just doing it, and paying the consequences later (though I think secretly, she would dig the car).

Now I just have to stop myself from freaking out!

;-)

 

Well let's see............

550 #1............. 2 weeks on Maui.

355 Spider........ New MBZ SUV for her

550 #2............. Got off easy with a matching (interior) purse and shoes

550 #3............. She'll make up for the last one (or I did) with the (white gold with diamonds) Harry Winston Avenue watch she is getting for mothers' day. I can't wait to see her face....

She will be happy but the F40 counter purchase will undoubtedly be a big one!

Be smart!

DL

 

My father is a Lamborghini Freak he has a substantial collection and i have been enlightend my whole life with stories involving each car, but one story of the many brings a smile to my face everytime i hear it.

I am a young guy first of all, a child of the early 80's, at the time my father had yet to purchase the new Lamborghini Countach because he was waiting for a US car to come out. My mom upon my birth was already planning the liquidation of his car collection, for diapers etc lol. (Kids are expensive)

My dad had to have the countach, at the time it was THE car to have, the car would not only draw crowds but create commotions and disturbances. Described to me by many as " no where near the effect of any car today."

1985 my dad got the oppurtunity to purchase a US 2 valve car VERY RARE. Never telling my mother he had bought the car when she found out she BLEW UP! Demanding he sign a contract saying he would sell the car within 6 months.

Almost 20 years later he still has it! : ) hahaha and my parents are still happily married. The contract...who knows what happened, but everytime my dad buys another car, i hear the story of the infamous contract.

-jt

 

Tom: you have chosen well.

Vincent; what the hell is that doing there?? And how? Not getting enough from the pedals? 12 buddy, go 12!

--Dan

 

I reached a deal on the car that I was negotiating on. The wife also told me the cost: she get's a Jeep Grand Cherokee to replace her Lexus when we get back.

Napolis - I tried to talk her into the chili pepper, but she doesn't like the looks. Oh well...

 

The only sickness is when YOU own up to the problem. I believe I am quite sane and have collected hundreds of (very valid!) rationalizations, for use in any circumstances relating to those who have the sickness of thinking that cars are a waste of time.

My wife, a wonderful woman, has her own rationalizations such as "it could be other women".

 

Years ago I bought a number plate "Q360" which is relatively expensive in Queensland (where I live) because the "Q" plates are the original plates that were issued when cars were first registered. Anyway I had always wanted a Ferrari and my wife had always said "If you really want one... " so in January 2001 I ordered a 360 spider and then went home and told her. No problems

November last year, the 360 hasn't turned up yet but the talk is already around about the 360 replacement. Don't want to miss the boat on this one so I place the deposit on the 360 replacement as well. This I don't mention to the wife at all!

February this year, I have to finalise the 360 order (arrives in July). So I then decide to tell my wife that I have chosen the red/tan combination because it will have the best resale when I swap to the 360 replacement I have also ordered. I tell her this should make the cost differential quite small when the 360 replacement arrives at the end of 2006 (spider again). My wife is also resonably cool with this.

A week ago some new number plates arrive... "Q246" and my wife asks why I bought chose this one. I told her I just liked the sequence of the numbers...

If it is a disease, it is incurrable and widespread!

 

Tom, it is true that the F setup was not available as a standard until the 575M. However, some owners did do this to their 550s. Over a year ago, I also brought Marshall Field's car with this setup and more (cage, etc.). HW, you should know that I have heard mixed reports on this package.

Bottom line is that the 550 is a monster. Yeah, the 360 is a better sports car. But, but, if you dig torque. If you like that right pedal to be a bottomless pit, a 550 is the way to go. I have driven mine almost 7,000 miles now and have yet to wind it all the way through 6th speed, even on the track. You jump this momma through 1st, 2nd, 3rd and into 4th, and you'll start lifting in 4th if you are a sane person.

Good luck, Dale

 

Tom, sorry, couldn't resist. Car looks brilliant, and you've come out ahead by far. Thanks for the PM. We'll wait for the "authentic" pics from you.

 

I meant to add that I am quite envious of you. I have planned three ferraris over three years. You have owned three ferraris over 6 months.

I am not sure I could ever get that one past the wife

Congratulations!

 

Whoops! That should read "almost" not "also." The Marshall Field car was sold by Joe Lyons before I could get my ducks in a row. Cool car though. FHP, complete roll cage, 30K miles a year ago. Ridden hard, but put up dry. It was somewhere on the West Coast last I heard....

 

This is so true!

Congrat for your 550! I was looking for 12 cylinders, but ended up buying 355 spyder which will be delivered next Monday. We've done the deal on 3/31/04, and I just told my wife today as casually driving by the dealer, and asked what she think of that car. Since she's not a car person, I really don't have to worry, but after the visit to the dealer, I was forced to go to N. Marcus for "very small" shopping.

Looking forward to see pics of your 550. In the near future, I want to follow your steps to 512TR or 550, too!

 

Dan,

I didn't even know it was there until we bought some cd's about 500 miles into the trip...lol...you should have seen my face when the car started thumping. nice install though very low key i guess. I never even bothered with the stereo during the test drive.

Vincent.