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I just bought my first Ferrari!!!

Discussion in '348/355' started by buddyg, Nov 4, 2016.

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  1. buddyg

    buddyg F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    So I know you guys will probably kill me but I did buy that F355 in Tennessee. For those who didn't follow my other thread it's a 1997 Red/Tan Spider with 45,000 miles.

    I did get some other service records. It has a clean car fax and had a major in May of 2015 at that time they also did the Water Hose Kit, replaced the Potentiometers and repaired top elastics whatever that means. The top works as I did a facetime with the dealer and he showed me the clean operation.

    New siren alarm and harness in June 2016, new ECU catalyst in April 2016, oil changes regularly, clutch in 2012, new master cylinder in June 2010, ABS pump motor in May 2010

    He also showed me (via facetime) the wheels (no curb rash), interior which does look good (no sticky issues), and dangerously showed me a test drive. (LOL)

    Should be here next week sometime. I have dreamed of owning a Ferrari and being a car nut it is the pinnacle of exotics.

    I am sure I will have some issues to work out, but super excited!
     
    buddyg, Nov 4, 2016
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  2. Yassa

    Yassa Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Congrats bro!
     
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  3. Dave rocks

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    Congrats and enjoy :)

    Hopefully they have the 3 keys, 3 fobs and alarm PIN.
     
    Dave rocks, Nov 4, 2016
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  4. Robb

    Robb Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Congrats on your purchase and future adventures.

    Robb
     
    Robb, Nov 4, 2016
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  5. ///Mike

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    Congrats. Hope it turns out to be a good car for you.
     
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  6. John M

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    Congrats and enjoy!
     
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    Congrats, and don't forget to post pics when it arrives.
     
    LAracer, Nov 4, 2016
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  8. TaureanDragon

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    Congrats on your purchase
     
    TaureanDragon, Nov 4, 2016
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    Congrats and enjoy

    Please post pics after you take delivery.
     
    JPMD, Nov 4, 2016
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  10. buddyg

    buddyg F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    Thanks guys I will definitely post pics and impressions!
     
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    Congrats and enjoy!!!
     
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    Enjoy your new car! And welcome to the brotherhood!!
     
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  13. Nader

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    Congrats! But just in time for winter storage :(. If you're like me, you'll be visiting the car in the garage everyday you don't drive, just to look at it.

    Pictures please when you get it.
     
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    Congrats!
     
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    Congratulations! Drive it in good health.

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    Congrats and enjoy man! :)
     
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    Welcome to the club, hopefully you will have some nice days before the winter and salt arrives!
     
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  18. buddyg

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    I'll probably get out a chair and stare at it while I enjoy some rum! She is so gorgeous I might make my wife jealous!
     
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    Yeah if it gets here next week I should be able to drive it some.
     
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  21. ducrob

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    I have the same car....I remember how excited I was also! Enjoy....these things are a journey, for sure. You will probably get to know Dan at Ricambi:)
     
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  22. phrogs

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    Aww your first one.

    You popped your ferrari cherry!
     
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  23. buddyg

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    Yes sir Johnny! We will have to get them together when mine arrives! Thanks again for the ride the other day. Helped me solidify my decision that I had to get one.
     
    buddyg, Nov 6, 2016
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    Congratulations!

    Must be super exciting - I hope to join as a "first time owner" in the next few months!
     
    Sbodie, Nov 6, 2016
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    Know the feeling! Hope all goes well for you. They are true dreams for most, but reality for only a few. Enjoy.
     
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