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NON-FCAR OWNERS: WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by quartermaster, Oct 30, 2005.

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  1. quartermaster

    quartermaster Formula 3

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    #1 quartermaster, Oct 30, 2005
    The sticky luring new posters seems to have gotten several new voices on this board--myself included--so if this is an old question, perhaps there will be some fresher answers...
    Why haven't you bought a Ferrari?
    For me, the following reason(s), but mainly, it's FEAR!

    1) I live 7 hours from the nearest Ferrari dealer. What if I have a problem I can't solve myself? Yikes.
    2) What would my wife do? Would she go in search of a smarter husband?
    3) 'Fiscal Responsibility' is a by-law in my family. Enough said.
    4) My constituents would rebel! I'm due for an ousting anyway, but I'd really
    prefer to go quietly, without controversy.

    O.K. I've bared my soul. What's your excuse?
     
  2. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 6, 2003
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    #2 ryalex, Oct 30, 2005
    - Could have afforded a Mondial, 400 or a high miles 308, but would have been broke if something broke.
    - Already odd man out among grad student friends for driving a new Subaru that my wife and I bought ourselves, we already struggle enough with false perceptions.
    - No covered garage at the time.
     
  3. Malfoy

    Malfoy Formula 3

    Mar 22, 2004
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    #3 Malfoy, Oct 30, 2005
    Money. If I had the money, then I'd probably get a 360/430 spyder and then a Murcie.


    I like my cars to increasingly get better. :D
     
  4. ^@#&

    ^@#& F1 World Champ
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    #4 ^@#&, Oct 30, 2005
    I'm 17.........
     
  5. cig1

    cig1 F1 Rookie

    May 3, 2005
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    #5 cig1, Oct 30, 2005
    Always wanted the next one better than I could afford

    Now that I'm in the second half of my life, I decided on reality to get one I could afford, (well, almost afford) a 360 Modena (I really want a Stradale).


    G
     
  6. c_snapper

    c_snapper Karting

    Mar 16, 2004
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    Toronto, ON
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    #6 c_snapper, Oct 30, 2005
    the price tag is the only reason preventing me from ownership
     
  7. Alex_V

    Alex_V F1 Rookie
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    #7 Alex_V, Oct 30, 2005
    Im sure if I sold my car (and the other car just sitting at our house), then put some a couple more thousand towards it, I could buy a beat up GT4 or something, but that would end up being more money than its worth. That and Im only 16.
     
  8. boffin218

    boffin218 Formula Junior

    Oct 8, 2005
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    #8 boffin218, Oct 30, 2005
    A simple equation:

    Grad school = no money = no car
     
  9. lamzik

    lamzik Rookie

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    #9 lamzik, Oct 30, 2005
    I am 17 , and it is impossible to use a ferrari as a every day car.
     
  10. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    #10 BigAl, Oct 30, 2005
    man, I laugh everytime I see your avatar...
     
  11. whart

    whart F1 Veteran
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    Dec 5, 2001
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    #11 whart, Oct 30, 2005
    I thought this was a Volare board.
     
  12. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #12 Dave, Oct 30, 2005
    Because the AMC Pacer is just so cool looking!
     
  13. rob

    rob F1 Rookie

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    #13 rob, Oct 30, 2005
    I'm waiting for the pickup to come out.
     
  14. quartermaster

    quartermaster Formula 3

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    #14 quartermaster, Oct 30, 2005
    O.K., So we got fear, economics, age, confusion, mis-guided aesthetics. Hmmmmm. I expected the first 3 reasons, but the last two leave me puzzled!
     
  15. kyleseyz

    kyleseyz Karting

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    #15 kyleseyz, Oct 30, 2005
    cause it's hard to find a red F355 berlinetta with the right options with low miles that I can buy for $50.
     
  16. exotics4fun

    exotics4fun Karting

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    #16 exotics4fun, Oct 30, 2005
    Insurance, affording the car itself isn't so much of a problem but I can't justify paying those premiums now when if I wait a few more years (ie get older) the TCO goes down dramatically....
     
  17. quartermaster

    quartermaster Formula 3

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    #17 quartermaster, Oct 30, 2005
    Uh-oh. You guys are reading my profile.
     
  18. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #18 Dave, Oct 30, 2005

    You mean you have to insure a Ferrari?
     
  19. Bill L

    Bill L Rookie

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    #19 Bill L, Oct 30, 2005
    I have always been into cars, have owned many austin healeys, and one m3. Family life, and planning for retirement put the fcar on hold, now about to turn 42, retirement is set, kids are old enough to ignore me, I have started looking. I am hoping to fing a 79, bb512, red or black.

    Bill
     
  20. Perfusion

    Perfusion F1 Rookie

    Oct 16, 2004
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    #20 Perfusion, Oct 30, 2005
    I can afford a 308/328 right now, but really want a TR. So I'm just being patient until I can get what I have always wanted, instead of settling for anything with the prancing horse on the nose.....although the temptation to give in has been there MORE than once.
     
  21. Dino Martini

    Dino Martini F1 Rookie

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    #21 Dino Martini, Oct 30, 2005
    1 - no money
    2 - no drivers license
    3 - no actual offical ferrari dealer, but some great service and exotic car shop
     
  22. menoy

    menoy F1 Rookie

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    #22 menoy, Oct 30, 2005

    Pffft... Not even a Ferrari dealer in my country (double yikes) :( and yes - money is the main reason. Seriously underfunded at the moment and without a job that would see me coming close to the realisation of a dream quickly.
     
  23. teterman2004

    teterman2004 Formula Junior

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    #23 teterman2004, Oct 30, 2005
    No money, no money, no money, no money, no money, no money. . . .






    And I live in central Alaska :)
     
  24. adamr

    adamr Formula Junior

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    #24 adamr, Oct 30, 2005
    1, 2, and 3) Maintenance 'surprises'.
     
  25. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #25 staatsof, Oct 30, 2005
    Why buy the cow when the milk is free?
    Ok, so a horse would be more apropriate.

    But have you ever tried to milk a frick'n Horse!

    Bob S.
     
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