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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Jagbuff, Jun 15, 2012.

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  1. Jagbuff

    Jagbuff Formula 3

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    #1 Jagbuff, Jun 15, 2012
    If you had one last car purchase before meeting your Maker, what would it and why?
    Let's put a ceiling of $75K to keep it realistic (can be used, any year and doesn't have to be a Ferrari)
     
  2. HH11

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    #2 HH11, Jun 15, 2012
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    I'd go for the Jag E Type. Just somethin' about that car that hits a nerve with me. I would find one under the $75k ceiling and restore it myself.
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  3. Jagbuff

    Jagbuff Formula 3

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    #3 Jagbuff, Jun 15, 2012
    Series 1 definitely the one to have and by most accounts the most beautiful car even made - unfortunately they have picked in value - $75K will get you a runner ready for some elbow grease..
     
  4. ZINGARA 250GTL

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    #4 ZINGARA 250GTL, Jun 15, 2012
    A tad late, guys. Advantage of being elderly. I enjoyed my '69 E-Type coupe for two years. Bought it new for $7K. Sold it in '71 to buy the Lusso for $7K. :)
     
  5. UroTrash

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    #5 UroTrash, Jun 15, 2012
    E type or
    280SL or
    3.0CS or
    328 or
    308 or
    355 or
    A bunch of 2002s or
    XK120 maybe a little tatty.....or
    360 or
    A Miata, 2002, TR6, 996, International pick up, early Boxster and beer money left over.
     
  6. Chicko

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    #6 Chicko, Jun 15, 2012
    911 GT3.
     
  7. DesertDawg

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    #7 DesertDawg, Jun 15, 2012
    My vote would be a 550.
     
  8. 4REphotographer

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    #8 4REphotographer, Jun 15, 2012
    355 GTS F1, basically any color combo.
     
  9. furmano

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    #9 furmano, Jun 15, 2012
    A BMW M3 or M5 might be a nice choice.

    -F
     
  10. DennisForza

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    #10 DennisForza, Jun 15, 2012
    308
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    M3
    Jeep CJ/Wrangler
    VW Bug/Bus/Thing
     
  11. Steve Magnusson

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    #11 Steve Magnusson, Jun 15, 2012
    Citroën ;) (how's the restoration going F?)
     
  12. MBFerrari

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    #12 MBFerrari, Jun 15, 2012
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  13. anunakki

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    #13 anunakki, Jun 15, 2012
    Pantera
     
  14. Highlow

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    #14 Highlow, Jun 15, 2012
    Boxster Spyder
     
  15. 2000 CVPI

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    #15 2000 CVPI, Jun 15, 2012
    Corvette Z06.
     
  16. Isobel

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    #16 Isobel, Jun 15, 2012
    A110 or Alfa Junior Z
     
  17. BLAMPEE

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    #17 BLAMPEE, Jun 15, 2012
    Brand new White/Red leather BMW M3.

    or...


    White/Red Porsche Cayman S. ;)
     
  18. jgriff

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    #18 jgriff, Jun 15, 2012
    355 and I just bought it. Worrying about death bed regrets did have a bearing on the decision to buy it. I spent too much time in my 20s working hard and saving money, I now have regrets about not having more fun back then. I decide I didn't want to have regrets about my 40s.
     
  19. S Brake

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    #19 S Brake, Jun 15, 2012
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    E39 M5
     
  20. Nativetroy

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    #20 Nativetroy, Jun 15, 2012
    550 or an aerial atom
     
  21. MBFerrari

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    #21 MBFerrari, Jun 15, 2012
    That's why I drive a Ferrari man!
    MB
     
  22. BLAMPEE

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    #22 BLAMPEE, Jun 16, 2012
    I decided that having a Ferrari at 30 is more important than being tied down to owning a house.

    I have no regrets. :cool:
     
  23. rob

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    #23 rob, Jun 16, 2012
    Red 355 GTB (if I can fit in it) and the first thing I would do is find a tunnel and go through it repeatedly.
     
  24. texasmr2

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    #24 texasmr2, Jun 16, 2012
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  25. LightGuy

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    #25 LightGuy, Jun 16, 2012
    Torn between a C2 Corvette (they really were quite the car for its day), 996GT2 for the sheer terror/fun, or an AM Vanquish.
     
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