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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Tesla_HV, Nov 1, 2012.

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  1. Tesla_HV

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    #1 Tesla_HV, Nov 1, 2012
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    I didn't even consider this on my bucket list but here I am. I never expect this. I am on extended travel in Germany and the big boss, who just happens to own a Ferrari 360 Modina, is letting me drive it. It's been nearly two weeks now. How messed up is that?
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  2. mcimino

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    #2 mcimino, Nov 1, 2012
    Cool boss. That's a good way to keep you motivated! ...or should I say motorvated.
     
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    #4 ross, Nov 1, 2012
    modena.

    enjoy it!
     
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    #5 The Red Baron, Nov 1, 2012
    Enjoy those Autobahns. However there not like they used to be. There is only a handful of open limit roads now. Still its great driving there.
     
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    #6 Tesla_HV, Nov 1, 2012
    I've been out on the autobahn twice now. Because I am in the gravitational pull of Frankfurt, even though I can get out into areas that are theoretically without a speed limit, the traffic prohibits really letting it loose. I've only been able to get it up to about 200 kph. This is my last week with it and I will have to take it on an extended ride maybe north of there. I am a bit apprehensive of doing that with a car that is not mine...especially if it belongs to my big boss.
     
  7. PV Dirk

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    #7 PV Dirk, Nov 2, 2012
    I have found that one does not have to go fast or drive the cars hard to really understand what makes them special.

    You've had the opportunity to use a Ferrari as a daily driver. That is special. A lot of folks who get to drive them do it for short periods of time and it can be hard to know what it is really about.
     
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    #8 Tesla_HV, Nov 2, 2012
    The car has some very nice manners. Much easier to drive than I ever imagined. Of course once the RPMs climb to a certain level with the accelerator applied, there begins a stretch of the time-space continuum. I've even drove in light snow...twice. That is a bit white knuckled. This is my last week with the car. Afterwards I go to Munich for a week and then back to a very pissed off wife and hopefully not so pissed off children. Boo-yah, I want one now....badly (the Ferrari, not the pissed-off wife :) ).
     
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    #9 vaccarella, Nov 2, 2012
    Don't go north, go south west. North and you'll hit lots of Ruhr traffic. Go to Strasbourg for a choucroute lunch tomorrow. 100% doable if you leave around 9. I used to do that often when I lived in Frankfurt.

    There are a few unrestricted stretches where I took my Alfa past the 250 kph that all the German made cars are limited to. Utter joy to sail past them :D
     
  10. Bas

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    #10 Bas, Nov 2, 2012
    Seems like you have a damn cool boss! Great stuff :).
     

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