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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by need4speeed, Dec 17, 2007.

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  1. need4speeed

    need4speeed Rookie

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    #1 need4speeed, Dec 17, 2007
    I finally have enough dough to get myself a ferrari, but I'm not quite sure what model to get. I was thinking about getting myself a 430. I really like the look of the 430. But I have heard of engine fires destroying the car, has this problem been fixed? I think I want either a 360 or a 430 but I'm not sure which one to get... this will be my first ferrari.
     
  2. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Bullfighter, Dec 17, 2007
    You'll have more responses in the 360/430 forum. Welcome to FChat.
     
  3. zippyslug31

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    #3 zippyslug31, Dec 17, 2007
    I'm sure 430 fires are grossly overstated. There's bound to be lemons in ANY brand of car; unfortunately one or two have caught fire and that's all anyone ever hears about. Ok, I don't know if it's limited to one or two, but I suspect it's a pretty low number.
     
  4. tatcat

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    #4 tatcat, Dec 18, 2007
    yes but if you look at it from a production run percentage it would be like 10,000 fords flaming up.
     
  5. b-mak

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    #5 b-mak, Dec 18, 2007
    I think school's out, again.
     
  6. Andy348

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    #6 Andy348, Dec 18, 2007
    I believe that it was posted somewhere that statistics show more Ferrari's burn in garage fires caused by something other than the car then the engine bay catching fire.

    And b-mak, I was thinking the same thing. Need4speeeeed
     
  7. Meister

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    #7 Meister, Dec 18, 2007
    IMO

    1. 308's set the standard for engine fires.
    2. Anyone who has the $ to outright buy a 430 should probably know which he likes better and why.
    3. Uneducated first time Ferrari buyers are also a leading cause of engine fires.
    4. Buy 3-4 years old and save on the depreciation
    5. Spend the next weeks vacation brushing up on past posts

    Welcome ;)
     
  8. Meister

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    #8 Meister, Dec 18, 2007
    Yeah, the term is ex-wife
     
  9. Andy348

    Andy348 Formula 3

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    #9 Andy348, Dec 18, 2007
    LMAO
     
  10. jungathart

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    #10 jungathart, Dec 18, 2007
    ROTFL!
     
  11. Simon^2

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    #11 Simon^2, Dec 18, 2007
    And the down side to that would be what exactly?
     
  12. scycle2020

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    #12 scycle2020, Dec 18, 2007
    lmao!!!!
     

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