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  1. Extreme

    Extreme F1 Rookie

    May 26, 2010
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    #1 Extreme, Nov 3, 2013
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    I don't get on the forum much anymore since selling my 355. Although tonight I found myself lurking around and really started to miss the old girl, so of course that gets me to looking at pictures of her and reminiscing. Sure she gave me a bit of grief from time to time but for the most part she was just amazing and always brought a smile to my face. When I had my 355 I thought the 458 was better looking and would make a nice substitute. Now that I have neither I don't think any car will be able to replace her. Sure a 458 or 430 will smoke her in speed but they can't make up for her in personality.
    Guys if you don't have to sell your 355 for financial or family reasons keep her forever, there is nothing else that compares.

    I hope my girls new owner loves her the way I did or maybe even still do...
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  2. embraer

    embraer Formula Junior

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    #2 embraer, Nov 3, 2013
    I was contemplating trading in my 355 towards the purchase of a Vantage V8. ...then a wave of reason washed over me. I bought the 355 when I was 30. I plan to keep it forever.

    I've never, ever heard an old guy say "Man...I'm glad I sold my Ferrari (or XXXX cool car)30 years ago!"
     
  3. John_K_348

    John_K_348 F1 Rookie

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    #3 John_K_348, Nov 3, 2013
    Right, and I am so glad I could get mine now at 47. I don't want to be a gray haired guy in a Ferrari unless I've owned one for many years! At least now I'm fit and limber enough to enjoy it. :D
     
  4. roadracer311

    roadracer311 Formula 3

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    #4 roadracer311, Nov 3, 2013
    Thanks for the cautionary tale.

    I'm at a point where I need to sell one or both of my 2-seaters and buy something that will hold at least 3 people. I was leaning toward selling both and buying a nice, newer 911. The more I think about having to sell the 355, the more I'm leaning toward a 2-car solution. For the moment, the plan is to keep the 355 and add a C63 AMG (they're dirt cheap).
     
  5. jimmym

    jimmym Formula 3

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    #5 jimmym, Nov 4, 2013
    Erick, do you think you will get another one in the future?
     
  6. Extreme

    Extreme F1 Rookie

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    #6 Extreme, Nov 4, 2013
    Never know what the future will bring. :)
     
  7. jimmym

    jimmym Formula 3

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    #7 jimmym, Nov 4, 2013
    Glad to see you stopped by. Are you still making carbon fiber parts?
     
  8. RSO1091

    RSO1091 Formula 3

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    #8 RSO1091, Nov 4, 2013
    Good to hear from you Erick. Anytime you find yourself in SoCal, there's a F355 in my garage that you're welcome to take out. Maybe not a cure-all, but it may make the separation anxiety a bit easier to take.

    Henry
     
  9. SoCal1

    SoCal1 F1 Veteran
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    #9 SoCal1, Nov 4, 2013
    You will get another one some day and you will have even more fun making it yours.

    That journey is the bestest funist part of it

    Personally I been driving my duramax with great excitement. I know its different but you know my ADD


    :)
     
  10. dlynes

    dlynes Formula 3

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    #10 dlynes, Nov 4, 2013
    i've missed seeing your photos! fortunately, I saved most of them.

    I either forgot or overlooked that your sold yours.

    hope you get back in the seat sometime.

    happens for a reason.
     
  11. hallsdad

    hallsdad Karting

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    #11 hallsdad, Nov 4, 2013
    Great post. Makes me realize even more that I bought the right car from the right guy.

    If it makes you feel any better, she has a nice new yellow interior custom cover and gets taken out every week for a leg stretch. Weather here has been very cooperative.

    I think I mentioned it, but the new tag is '2 GUILTY'. I'll try and post some pics soon.
     
  12. Extreme

    Extreme F1 Rookie

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    #12 Extreme, Nov 4, 2013
    Steve, I'm glad your taking good care of her. Just remember she likes to be driven hard and fast.
    I like the tag' ;)
     

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