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My first ferrari 20 years on and I finally got one

Discussion in '348/355' started by Slickmk1, Jul 27, 2014.

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  1. Slickmk1

    Slickmk1 Karting

    Jul 22, 2014
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    #1 Slickmk1, Jul 27, 2014
    Hi guys,

    My first post. Well, whilst at the nurburgring with my friends last weekend I took a 45 minute drive out to Bonn, the old capital of west Germany when divided. I had been looking at 355's since um let's see, when I was 14. Lol. I never forget the first time I saw a picture of the 355 in 94 and it became my dream car. Posters on walls and everything. When I was 21 my parents bought me a ferrari driving experience. I got to drive a 348 and a 355. The allure of the 348 soon wore off when I kept catching a tooth trying to shift that dogleg box from 1st to 2nd at speed. That said it warmed me up nicely for what was to come. It was a red manual 96 berlinetta with black leather. As I approached the car everything around me seemed to stop and I was captivated by its beauty. As I slipped inside the drivers seat I was mesmerised by the gleaming chrome shifter and everything the instructor said just glazed over me. As I cranked the car into life I set off for what turned out to be a sure bet that one day I just had to own one of these cars. The lasting memory of the chiming gate as I slammed home second and third gear kept me going all these years.
    So not to bore you all any way, 12 years on and I finally done it. I'm going back to pick the car up next month and trailer it home. Spent most of its life living in Monaco but now she's coming home with me to the uk. Just so unbelievably excited. Hope to get to know some of you on here for help and tips with the car.

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  2. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    #2 phrogs, Jul 27, 2014
    Cool congrats!
     
  3. F355steve

    F355steve Formula 3

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    #3 F355steve, Jul 27, 2014
    Fabulous! I realized the same dream 3 years ago and love the car even more today. Nothing else I have driven before or since has compared. Congratulations!
     
  4. 4rePhill

    4rePhill F1 Veteran

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    #4 4rePhill, Jul 27, 2014
    20 years? - You're a light weight!

    I waited 36 years to get mine and make the dream come true!

    As for the 348 gearbox: It's a lot harder to master than a 355's, but there's more satisfaction to be had on the rare occasions when you do manage to master it! - Anyone can master a 355 gearbox! - Only a precious few can say the same of a 348! ;)



    Congratulations on the car, hope it gives you as much pleasure as My 348 gives Me! :)
     
  5. Steve Harkness

    Steve Harkness Formula Junior

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    #5 Steve Harkness, Jul 28, 2014
    Well done buddy!! This is a good place for info but don't listen to the negativity that pops it's head up from time to time. Drive your dream,drive it hard and drive it often!, here endeth the lesson!
     
  6. Slickmk1

    Slickmk1 Karting

    Jul 22, 2014
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    #6 Slickmk1, Jul 28, 2014
    ^^^^^ sweet, thanks for the advice buddy.
     
  7. gpiro

    gpiro Formula Junior

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    #7 gpiro, Jul 28, 2014
    congrads. Looks really nice.
     
  8. RSO1091

    RSO1091 Formula 3

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    #8 RSO1091, Jul 28, 2014
    Congratulations and welcome to the 348/355 brotherhood Mark! I imagine that the next few weeks will go by much slower than you'd like in anticipation of taking delivery of your new Ferrari. I am two years in on my ownership, but still enjoy the experience each and every time I take her out. I only wish I could have afforded the car when I was your age (What could I have purchased instead of putting three girls through college and paying for all of their weddings as well?). Enjoy!

    Henry
     
  9. zc911

    zc911 Formula Junior

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    #9 zc911, Jul 28, 2014
    Congrats!! I just got a 348, and i know how you feel. I am just a hair younger and have wanted one as far back as i can remember. I think i was 7-8, when i got a tiny peak at a cousins red Testarossa tucked in the garage. To this day i have never gotten a ride or even another peak at it lol.

    DRIVE IT HOME :D
     

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