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  1. etip

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    #1 etip, Jul 14, 2004
    After looking around for a few month, I purchased a really nice 308 gtsi. All servcice has been done, red/black boxer paint with Gotti wheels, headers and exhaust (not sure what kind); overall, a great driver. I am so excited. It should be delivered in the next few weeks and I'm looking forward to getting involved in club events.
    Eric
     
  2. StoryBook

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    #2 StoryBook, Jul 14, 2004
    Welcome aboard Eric.........congratulations on your new baby!
     
  3. Jdubbya

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    #3 Jdubbya, Jul 14, 2004
    Hey,
    Congrats Eric. So you did it huh? Good for you! Hmmm let's see, another red/boxer 308!! If we can get a couple more we can give the 355 spider tripletts a run for their money.
     
  4. GWat

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    #4 GWat, Jul 15, 2004
    Great news Eric, congratulations! Look forward to meeting you and your new ride at an event soon.
     
  5. etip

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    #5 etip, Jul 15, 2004
    yeah, I'm so psyched. Now comes the hard part... The wait until it's shipped.
    Kind of ironic how similar our cars are Jdubbya. If you had not removed those Gotti's from yours...
     
  6. f355spider

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    #6 f355spider, Jul 15, 2004
    Congrats man! Hope to see you at a club event soon.

    Dave
     
  7. Spasso

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    #7 Spasso, Jul 15, 2004
    Pictures soon? Congrats. You'll be able to enjoy it some this summer. How long a wait?
     
  8. etip

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    #8 etip, Jul 15, 2004
    I've got some pictures, but I'm in the other Washington right now, so I can't post 'em. I will as soon as I get back to Seattle. I was told the shipping company would be able to get the car in "a couple weeks". I should have it early August for some fun summer cruising. I'm hoping to have it to drive down to Laguna Seca/ Monterey for the IC.
    I know understand the feelings others express when they talk about "the wait" for their cars to get to them.
    Eric
     
  9. etip

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    #9 etip, Jul 28, 2004
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  10. ToddB

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    #10 ToddB, Jul 28, 2004
    looks very clean!!!!!!! good work
     
  11. 4re4lem

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    #11 4re4lem, Jul 28, 2004
    Welcome aboard and congrats my friend!
     
  12. CMac

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    #12 CMac, Jul 28, 2004
    I think you guys already gave the "three amigos" a run for thier money...one more puts the icing on the cake!!!

    Congrats Eric....This Saturday at Newcastle....gonna come show her off?
     
  13. CMac

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    #13 CMac, Jul 28, 2004
    OOPS....sorry Eric, just saw you wont be getting it until next week...you should show up anyway and introduce yourself. FCA next on the list?
     
  14. Jdubbya

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    #14 Jdubbya, Jul 28, 2004

    Man that looks nice! They are very similar but I see a few differences right of the bat...yours has the California style mirrors, yours has black trim around the windshield and roof (DJ does this sound familiar?? maybe your right?!) you still have the Gotti's while mine are somewhere in Indianna with their happy new owner, and your interior is all black. Of course the obvious one is that yours is a GTSi. It'll be fun to compare them closer!!!

    Look forward to seeing it and meeting you!! The wait is brutal isn't it?? It took me almost three weeks between purchase and delivery. Man that was a LONG three weeks!

    Congrats Again!!
    John
     
  15. CMac

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    #15 CMac, Jul 28, 2004
    Think I got ya beat John....5 weeks....2 weeks additional at FoA for Valve job/30K...Brutal bairly describes it! Especially with this weather!
     
  16. etip

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    #16 etip, Jul 28, 2004
    actually the interior is really nice and its NOT all black; black with red piping. It looks really cool, I think.
     
  17. etip

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    #17 etip, Jul 28, 2004
    Also, thanks for all the nice comments. I am really excited to finally get an F car.
     
  18. etip

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    #18 etip, Jul 28, 2004
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    Here's an interior shot.
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  19. Jdubbya

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    #19 Jdubbya, Jul 29, 2004
    Chris
    I know what you mean. I got to drive mine after it got here for a few weeks (when I could in December and January!!) and then it went to Carlo for almost three weeks, had it home for a couple more then off to the body shop for almost three more weeeks. I think out of the first 13 weeks (counting delivery time) I only had it home for about 4 weeks.

    Eric,
    That interior looks Great!! I was just noticing the differences as mine has black carpets and dash but cream seats and doors.


    Chris I sent you a PM too.
     
  20. etip

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    #20 etip, Jul 29, 2004
    I just heard from the shipping company; they are picking the car up tomorrow. I should have it the middle of next week. Yeah!!!!!
     
  21. CMac

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    #21 CMac, Jul 29, 2004
    Something we've all learn who have had cars shipped....All drivers are liars!!!!
    Stay on them because next week will turn into the following real quick. And it's always some excuse "cops are out in force" or something like that. Washington is concidered a dead zone and drivers hate coming here so bug the hell out of them if they are not telling you what you want to hear! My 7-10 days turned into 7-10 from the FIRST 7-10day deadline.

    Good luck and looking forward to seeing you at some events!
     
  22. Spasso

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    #22 Spasso, Jul 29, 2004
    Nice seats! I'm jealous.
    So those oval mirrors are California type?. I thought they were stock/standard issue.
     
  23. Jdubbya

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    #23 Jdubbya, Jul 29, 2004
    I'm pretty sure. California is just the model name from Vitaloni. I think you have the Pronto's like mine don't you DJ. I can't find them anywhere!! I might have to go back to the California or the Turbo but that will mean body work as the mounting base is smaller than the Pronto.
     
  24. GaryReed

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    #24 GaryReed, Jul 29, 2004
    Eric,

    Congratulations on your Ferrari purchase!

    You'll have to bring it out to a club event after it arrives.

    I like the red piping on the seats, it goes nicely with the red/black boxer paint scheme.

    Gary
     
  25. D-348

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    #25 D-348, Jul 30, 2004
    Congrats! Can't wait to see it in person! Welcome to the club!
     
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