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Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by SATedeschi, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. SATedeschi

    SATedeschi Formula Junior

    Dec 29, 2007
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    #1 SATedeschi, Jan 21, 2008
    Hi Folks.

    I'm new to the Ferrari club and will be looking to purchase a 1999 355 Spider come September around 15,000 miles on her. Just a couple of questions if you folks would't mind.

    I live in upper Delaware would the NJ/Penn club have events that would be closer or Mid-Atlantic. It seems the Mid-Atlantic but just want to get a few opinions. The second is what are your thoughts on a purchase. A friend of mine knows a mechanic in Penn that services exotics/Ferrari's and would start looking for me in August. I was thinking Ebay too. ps: The reason for the late start is I have a deal with my wife to loose 100 pounds - I'm down to 271 from 305 need to get to 200. Funny the car is probably going to save my life someday.

    Thanks and hope to meet you folks in the near future.

    ps: I'll be at the Wash Auto show so maybe I'll run into one of you folks.
     

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  2. Rafienva

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    #2 Rafienva, Jan 21, 2008
    Welcome Steve. I am sure a lot of the guys in this forum can answer many of your questions regarding 355's. On the weight issue good luck.
     
  3. open roads

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    #3 open roads, Jan 21, 2008
    Welcome to the club. Both chapters are really active.

    Keep watching here. There are a bunch of people getting together in the Phily area for drives all the time.
     
  4. toggie

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    #4 toggie, Jan 21, 2008
    Welcome. Interesting idea to tie a weight reduction goal to a Ferrari purchase.
    Let me know if you discover any diet and/or exercise secrets that help reach that goal.
    I'm down 20 lbs from my high point but would really like to lose another 25 lbs this year.
     
  5. Alxlee

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    #5 Alxlee, Jan 21, 2008
    Hi Steve,
    Welcome aboard. I'm in Northern DE also, there are several of us in the area. First, please join us one Saturday. We meet every Saturday morning at 8 AM (however, attendance varies based on weather) at the Starbucks at Dilworthtown Plaza off route 202 in PA near Otto's BMW.

    Purchasing, just be sure to do a PPI, but I'm sure you're going to get plenty of advice from the rest of the fine folks here. You might want to read through some of the old posts to get acquainted with the common issues. Good luck, hope to meet you soon!

    Alex


     

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  6. wetpet

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    #6 wetpet, Jan 21, 2008
    keep an eye on cars.com and autotrader .com too. and say hi to luigi when you go to the show.
     
  7. LetsJet

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    #7 LetsJet, Jan 21, 2008
    Welcome,

    Though you might have trouble finding guys around that can help regarding a 99 355 Spider........ ;)
     
  8. SGM

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    #8 SGM, Jan 21, 2008
    Welcome Steve,

    There are several places to find out great info on the 355. First is the 355 section here, then there is the355.com and finally the 355 registry site. Several guys in this section have 355s so if you attend any of the events you can get alot of great info talking with them first hand.
     
  9. wetpet

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    #9 wetpet, Jan 21, 2008
    steve, did you sell your spider?
     

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  10. SGM

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    #10 SGM, Jan 21, 2008
    Yes, Its getting picked up this week...
     
  11. recoil

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    #11 recoil, Jan 21, 2008
    95 355 GTB here.

    Steve
    VA
     
  12. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Global Moderator
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    #12 dm_n_stuff, Jan 23, 2008
    Cars and coffee at Starbucks in West Chester as Alex pointed out. EVERY Saturday, rain or shine at least a few guys show up. 8:00 sharp. (except for Drew) route 202 and Dilworthtown Road. It'll be on your right as you approach from the south on 202.

    As to the weight loss thing. This may sound like a stupid commercial, but my wife has had great success with Nutri Systems. Doesn't really cost more than regular food, and has helped her a lot. (NOT THAT SHE NEEDED TO LOSE ANY WIEGHT!!!)

    And I've tried the stuff too. It's not bad at all. Very regimented system, lots of protein and fiber, low fat.

    DM
     
  13. SATedeschi

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    #13 SATedeschi, Jan 23, 2008
    I appreciate all the good will. Thank you.

    Yes- nutra system and exercise at the gym leads to a 355. I look forward to seeing you guys soon, probably when the weather gets a bit warmer. In the meantime I'll continue reading up and checking out past posts on 355's

    Thanks again!!!!
     
  14. Ferrari250GTO

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    #14 Ferrari250GTO, Jan 23, 2008
    I actually have no clue about Mid-Atlantic events, but a few Penn-Jerseys are pretty good. I am not even a member! Of course you have Reading, and Barto is actually pretty good, weather permitting :ahem: rain= :ahem: no FXX :ahem: that was supposed to :ahem: come
     
  15. KKRace

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    #15 KKRace, Jan 23, 2008
    Get a 328, you won't be able to drive it if you put the weight back on. Welcome
     
  16. John Dowling

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    #16 John Dowling, Jan 24, 2008
    I suggest we all meet at a pizza parlor to discuss.
     
  17. dm_n_stuff

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    #17 dm_n_stuff, Jan 24, 2008
    Weather doesn't slow us down. We are out when it's cold, hot, wet, dry, whatever.

    I bring the 360 unless there's snow on the ground. I can't find enough time to drive it!

    C'mon out, we're not a proud bunch.

    Dave
     
  18. kvisser

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    #18 kvisser, Jan 24, 2008
    Welcome aboard! You'll find this a rather hospitable place.

    There's always something fun going on, its just a matter of poking around. Here is the FCA MAR list of events (posted on their website www.fca-mar.com) I wish I could put up the PA-NJ schedule but....

    Some of the highlights are the Spring Thaw in Reston, the great concours up in Reading PA, the nationals up in Toronto as well as some great track days and various other events. Hope to see you out there sometime.

    ken

    There are some great events listed and there's usually a push in this section to motivate and organize folks to attend.

    January 22-27, 2008 Cavallino Classic, Palm Beach www.cavallino.com

    January 23-27, 2008 Washington DC Auto Show www.washingtonautoshow.org

    February 7-10, 2008 Baltimore Auto Show www.motortrendautoshows.com/baltimore

    February 17, 2008 FCA-MAR Enzo Ferrari’s Birthday Party Dave Born daveborn@KW.com

    March 7-9, 2008 Amelia Island, FL Concours d’Elegance www.ameliaconcours.org

    March 15-16, 2008 Australian GP

    March 22-23, 2008 Malaysian GP

    March 29, 2008 FCA-MAR Garage Day - Lifts and Lunch

    Great Falls, VA Fred & Betsy True ferrariclub@cox.net

    April 6, 2008 FoW All Italian Car Tour Redding Finney Ferrari of Washington rfinney@fwash.com

    April 6-7, 2008 Bahrain GP

    April 13, 2008 FCA-MAR Spring Thaw Reston, VA Laura Ebert leapbaby76@gmail.com

    April 20, 2008 Williamsburg Winery British and European Car Show www.wmbgbrit.com/crimson_079.htm Doug Wilson dew311@cox.net

    April 21-22, 2008 FoW Summit Point Track Days With Wounded Warrior - Mon. & Tues. Redding Finney Ferrari of Washington rfinney@fwash.com

    April 26-27, 2008 Spanish GP

    May 3, 2008 FCA-MAR Central VA Vineyard Tour and More Bob & Chris Vitrikas MGMAGIC@aol.com

    May 10-11, 2008 Turkish GP

    May 18, 2008 FCA-MAR Reading Concours Reading, PA Pietro Castiglione P365C@aol.com

    May 24-25, 2008 Monaco GP

    June 6-8, 2008 FCA-MAR Virginia Grand Doug & Phyllis Teague ddtpat@earthlink.net

    June 7-8, 2008 Canadian GP

    June 8, 2008 FoW Canadian GP Pot Luck Party Redding Finney Ferrari of Washington rfinney@fwash.com

    June 22, 2008 FCA-MAR Picnic with Ferrari Friends Waterford, VA John White jwpatent@aol.com

    July 5-6, 2008 British GP

    July 9-13, 2008 FCA Annual Meet Toronto, Ontario http://www.fca2008.org

    July 18-20, 2008 FCA-MAR West Virginia High Tour with Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Betty & Bill Ebert webert2@comcast.net

    July 19-20, 2008 German GP

    July 28-29, 2008 FoW Summit Point Track Days - Mon. & Tues. Redding Finney Ferrari of Washington rfinney@fwash.com

    August 2-3, 2008 Hungarian GP

    August 16-17, 2008 Concorso Italiano, Monterey & Pebble Beach

    August 23, 2008 FCA-MAR North Baltimore Tour and Car Corral Party Randy Moss rmmferrari@aol.com & Pam and Rick Morris redmondial@comcast.net

    August 23-24, 2008 European GP

    August 6-7, 2008 Belgian GP

    September 13-14, 2008 FCA-MAR Classics on the James Richmond, VA John Dowling dowlingjohn@comcast.net

    September 13-14, 2008 Italian GP

    September 27-28, 2008 Singapore GP

    September 28, 2008 FCA-MAR Concorso Italia de Baltimore Baltimore, MD Dave Born daveborn@KW.com

    October 4-5, 2008 FCA-MAR Annapolis - Cape May, NJ Weekend Barbara Roza barbara.bmw@verizon.net

    October 11-12, 2008 Japanese GP

    October 11-13, 2008 FoW Summit Point Track Days - Sat. thru Mon. Redding Finney Ferrari of Washington rfinney@fwash.com

    October 18, 2008 FCA-MAR Rockville Car Show Steve & Judy White swhite79@cox.net

    October 18-19, 2008 Chinese GP

    November 1-2, 2008 Brazilian GP

    November 2, 2008 FoW Italian Car Fall Color Tour Redding Finney Ferrari of Washington rfinney@fwash.com

    November 8, 2008 Open House @ Competizione & Sports Cars Gaithersburg, MD Richard Capoccia & Fernando Torres Competizione & Sports Cars competizione@comcast.net

    November 15, 2008 FCA-MAR Thank You Party for FoW Ferrari of Washington dealership Sterling, VA Bill Ebert webert2@comcast.net

    December 6, 2008 FCA-MAR Holiday Party Annapolis, MD Linda & Bob Blackwood bob.blackwood@gmail.com
     

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