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My lifelong dream has been fulfilled

Discussion in '360/430' started by mentally360challenged, Feb 26, 2024.

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  1. mentally360challenged

    Sep 6, 2023
    5
    Hey everyone -

    I’m new on here but have been reading threads forever wondering about maintenance costs, upkeep, reliability, and drivability of these beautiful machines…

    Ever since childhood, I had always dreamed of owning a Ferrari, either a 355 in yellow or a 360 in red…

    I finally pulled the trigger a few months ago and bought a 360 challenge Stradale with 15k miles… I could not be any happier.

    The exhilarating feelings I get and emotions when driving this car and pushing it gives me sensations like no other I’ve felt behind the wheel of anything. My childhood friend bought an 812 GTS recently and I drove that prior, but the raw analog feeling of the 360 is like no other modern car.

    I’ve already put a couple thousand miles on her and hope that I never have to get rid of it… This car won’t be a garage queen, and I will be driving it as much as possible!

    I am beyond words to describe how excited I am about this purchase, and already am thinking of what to get next. I don’t like the look of modern Ferraris as much as the “classics” (for me, at least, at 34 years old). I am leaning towards a 355, 550, 575, or Testarossa.

    Attached a pic of her… just had sticky buttons all refinished, ac vents, steering column, car is PPF wrapped, and landed my hands on the OEM seat belt harnesses that I will be installing by spring :) will post some more photos tomorrow

    Happy to be a part of the community, cheers!
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  2. DutchFerrari

    DutchFerrari Formula Junior

    Apr 7, 2022
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    Bollenstreek - Netherlands
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    Jeroen
    Looks good, enjoy her!
     
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  3. andrejwolk1975

    andrejwolk1975 Karting

    Feb 28, 2020
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    Italy
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    Andrea M
    Fullfill your dreams everyday driving her!
     
  4. Plainview

    Plainview Karting

    Aug 21, 2011
    95
    Dublin
    haha, fair play, you've bought an absolute stunner :cool:
     
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  5. colorfull

    colorfull Formula 3
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    Sep 12, 2020
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    Congratulations, amazing CS!
     
  6. alex

    alex Formula Junior

    Dec 19, 2003
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    Crystal Lake, Illinois
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    Alex
    Garage Queens be gone!:D
     
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  7. Oengus

    Oengus F1 World Champ
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    I’ve owned 2
    Your gonna love it!
     
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  8. kestrou

    kestrou Formula 3
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    Jan 22, 2023
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    Danville, IL
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    Your first post - and it's a KILLER! :)

    Kevin
     
  9. mentally360challenged

    Sep 6, 2023
    5
    Some more pics as promised…

    I was really waiting on pulling the trigger and wanted an all leather interior spec (summers get very hot and humid here in NY and the alcantara would kill me)….

    the lighting is a bit off but everytime I walk by her it makes my day, can’t wait to add another to the stable :)

    I also purchased an OEM stereo because the car came with an aftermarket one, should I be worried about doing this myself? I know the electronics are finicky in this car…

    Also have a question about servicing the car… I have read some take their cars to independent shops but I had already sent mine to the Ferrari dealer here for a health check… should I service it every year? Every two years? After every season I’m guessing will be parking the car for 2-3 months a year through snow/salt….

    Thanks!
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  10. kestrou

    kestrou Formula 3
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    Daaaaang, I'm digging the interior color - VERY NICE! :)

    Kevin
     
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  11. energy88

    energy88 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 21, 2012
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    Nice ride! Congratulations on achieving a lifelong dream.
     
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  12. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    congrats!
     
  13. bigsquat

    bigsquat Formula Junior
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    Westchester, NY
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    Where in NY are you? I have a CS in Westchester County.
     
  14. GogglesPisano

    GogglesPisano Formula 3
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    Sep 13, 2022
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    Joe
    Very Nice! Congrats and welcome!
     
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  15. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ
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    Texas!
    Wow, a great way to start. Your first Ferrari is a hoot.


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  16. pong996

    pong996 Rookie

    Nov 11, 2003
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    Congrats man!! I'm a few years older but did the same as you, was a poster car while in school. Recently picked up a red CS a couple weeks ago, 1st Ferrari. I see you have a 911 (PTS 992?), great combo (mines a 996gt3 as stablemates).

    CS is grail status!
     
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  17. SRLC716

    SRLC716 Formula Junior
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    Sep 15, 2019
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    Buffalo
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    Sam
    A beautiful car, and now under the care of clearly someone who will appreciate and enjoy for many miles to come.

    Cheers on achieving this dream - many around here, including me, are proud and humbled to have been fortunate enough to do the same!


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  18. LABrit

    LABrit Karting

    Aug 13, 2006
    198
    Los Angeles
    Congrats - recently added one too.

    I like your interior - don't see that color combo too often in leather.

    Enjoy!
     
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  19. hessank

    hessank Formula 3
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    Aug 8, 2005
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    Canada, Florida
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    Beautiful CS.
    For the next few years you'll find yourself just going into the garage for a peek.
    We've all done it :D

    Congratulations.
     
  20. 650kid

    650kid Karting

    Nov 25, 2021
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    Congrats. Super unique interior spec. Also a NY based CS here. We should try and get a crew together for a shoot.
     
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  21. jtr2212

    jtr2212 Rookie

    Feb 21, 2024
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    Lakewood Ranch, FL
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    Jeremy Rogers
    Fantastic car. I just picked up my first Ferrari last night which is an F430. Congrats on the Stradale, it is a beautiful automobile.
     
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  22. mentally360challenged

    Sep 6, 2023
    5
    I’m in the city but keep my rides at my family’s in northern NJ (alpine)
     
  23. mentally360challenged

    Sep 6, 2023
    5
    Yes, a 992 targa GTS… Meissen Blue
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  24. mentally360challenged

    Sep 6, 2023
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    Let’s do it, looks like there’s 3 of us
     
  25. bigsquat

    bigsquat Formula Junior
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    That would be really cool, 100% available to do it. For service on your side of the river I would use Vinny at Auto Elite in Tenafly.
     

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