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Which car should i take?

  1. Take the 355

  2. Take the 4x4

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  1. James-NZ

    James-NZ F1 Veteran

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    #1 James-NZ, Apr 7, 2008
    Ok, quick poll, i am taking an old friend out to a Matchbox 20 concert tonight, long story short, she contacted me saying we should catch up-its been 5 years! lots has changed for me, as im sure it has for her, we dated a few times but it never got serious. She has no idea of my financal sucess, so do i show up in the Ferrari and blow her away (she is the sort of girl that will know exactly what sort of car it is, with out being told) or do i take my old 4x4, tidy car, but no F-car.

    (Parking the F-car will be an issue, no real parking building's near the venue, so it will be on the side of the road, busy cafe area, well lit, should be fine.......)

    Opnions needed!
     
  2. Delphia37

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    #2 Delphia37, Apr 7, 2008
    Well in my humble opinion i think that there is nothing wrong with showing up in your f-car but you should not talk about it unless she asks. I think this way it will be obvious to her that you have gone on to become successful yet you have not become a 'show off'. This would leave the best impression. Good luck!
     
  3. Dean355

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    #3 Dean355, Apr 7, 2008
    First: Bad parking and risking the 355 being hit or keyed because of a woman??? No way.

    Second: She has to earn it to get to ride in a Ferrari. At this point, she's not "Ferrari worthy" yet.

    Just my opinion.
     
  4. 285ferrari

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    #4 285ferrari, Apr 7, 2008
    First of all---Matchbox 20? You sure you don't drive a Prius?:D Just the fact alone that there is no great parking would force me to drive the truck...Some drunk idiot comes out of the concert and falls into the Fcar...
     
  5. Smyrna355Spider

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    #5 Smyrna355Spider, Apr 7, 2008
    +5
     
  6. JLP

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    #6 JLP, Apr 7, 2008
    Take the four-by........you will have more fun not worrying about the 355 and if this date goes well take the Ferrari next time.
     
  7. James-NZ

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    #7 James-NZ, Apr 7, 2008
    Sweet, some great comments so far, i have about an hour from now till i have to leave, lets keep the opnions comming.

    Robbie, a Prius? :( What do you listen too? ACDC? :D
     
  8. James-NZ

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    #8 James-NZ, Apr 7, 2008
    I should add, this is 3-1/2 hours of driving, most of it in my car by myself, taking the 355 was not only intended to take the girl for a ride in a nice car, but to allow me to enjoy the drive up and back. The 4x4 will be ok to dive up and back, but it’s no F-car.


    :)
     
  9. PassionIsFerrari

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    #9 PassionIsFerrari, Apr 7, 2008
    I would take the 4x4....Leave the 355 for a date, not a concert...
     
  10. JLP

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    #10 JLP, Apr 7, 2008

    Sounds like you need to add a German sedan to your stable.
     
  11. amslb182

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    #11 amslb182, Apr 7, 2008
    +1
     
  12. enginefxr

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    #12 enginefxr, Apr 7, 2008
    Take the 4x4 just in case the date goes REALLY good. It's got have more room in it than the 355.......just in case there's no hotels close by. ;)
     
  13. PassionIsFerrari

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    #13 PassionIsFerrari, Apr 7, 2008
    Yeah, like a CLK55 AMG....Just as fast as 355 and chics love the damn thing!
     
  14. James-NZ

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    #14 James-NZ, Apr 7, 2008
    Your not wrong! I NEED one bad, im in the market for a A4 or E46 BMW or C class but nothing has become avalable that ticks all the boxes. No rush, got 4 other toys to choose from, its just there classic's that dont really suit long open road trips, looking like its the 4x4 at this stage.

    Keep the poll running......:)
     
  15. sspooner

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    #15 sspooner, Apr 7, 2008
    Take the 355. If the concerts / date turns out shabby at least you get to tear it up on the way back.
     
  16. UConn Husky

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    #16 UConn Husky, Apr 7, 2008
    sounds like a 4x4 night...win her over on charm first, then on the second date use the 355 :D
     
  17. gothspeed

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    #17 gothspeed, Apr 8, 2008
    4x4 ................ unless you are going to the symphony, concerts are not f-car friendly..... IMO....;)
     
  18. nizam

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    #18 nizam, Apr 8, 2008
    Have you left yet? Take the 4x4, or if it's that uncomfortable for a long drive, rent something cheap and quiet ... that way you can have a conversation during your drive. I like my F355, but it's not a cabin you can have a nice chat in without raising your voice.

    p/s the Audi RS4 is the business. If you can get your paws on one, I highly recommend it! :D
     
  19. 285ferrari

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    #19 285ferrari, Apr 8, 2008
    Bon Scott---Brian Johnson!!! Malcolm and Angus-----Doesn't get any better than that!!
     
  20. cuneo

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    #20 cuneo, Apr 8, 2008
    Hopefully our New Zealand brother's 355 hood is getting a good butt-polishing as we speak. A parking lot works just as well as a moonlit veranda, IMHO. Who likes Bud light and ATV's???
     
  21. Night life

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    #21 Night life, Apr 8, 2008
    I love F-chat the first thing I thought was "NO WAY" where is he going to park the car bad idea, who cares about the date just don't hurt the car...:D:D:D
     
  22. burriana

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    #22 burriana, Apr 8, 2008
    just use the thing ... it's insured.

    having said that, I personally would take the 4x4 just so she can be mildly surprised when she finally finds out you have the ferrari :)
     
  23. angelis

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    #23 angelis, Apr 8, 2008
    If you are ugly with no personality, take the f car. You need all the help you can get. Otherwise take the the 4 x 4.

    :D
     
  24. Dean355

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    #24 Dean355, Apr 8, 2008
    LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  25. traimpz348

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    #25 traimpz348, Apr 8, 2008
    Well ... what did you take?
     
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