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  1. Newman

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    #1 Newman, Nov 27, 2008
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    A month ago our ford dealership purchased this 355 spyder 6 speed, black on tan for a client. I forget who the selling dealer was but for some reason I thought it was Algar but then I also thought it came from texas so it cant be algar. Ill find out for the heck of it. Anyway nobody is being totally honest about the cars destiny but I believe the buyer bailed and now were stuck with the car. 19,000 miles, fully serviced and look what they do to it. Its been sitting outside for 2 weeks in this pile of snow and finally today they let me dig it out and get it in the shop for a detail then they MIGHT put it in the showroom, otherwise it will go back outside. Nice eh?
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  2. niklas

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    #2 niklas, Nov 27, 2008
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    that picture breaks my heart :(:( Such a gorgeous car should get a spot in the showroom, not outside

    and a Spider no less. All that snow can't be good for the top :(
     
  3. Jedi

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    #3 Jedi, Nov 27, 2008
    Amazing. Just amazing. Given the slowing economy, to leave a very desirable car
    outside like this for weeks on end... what a shame.
     
  4. 355Aussie

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    #4 355Aussie, Nov 27, 2008
    What a pathetic sight that is for the F355!!!

    Breaks your heart!
     
  5. Newman

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    #5 Newman, Nov 27, 2008
    Looking at it in the shop after the snow was gone one would never know it was in a snow bank for 2 weeks (until I posted the pic). Ill take more shots of it tomorrow under better living conditions. Our dealership has the wrong mentality to have a car like this so all I can do is shrug my shoulders be happy its not mine.
     
  6. cuneo

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    #6 cuneo, Nov 27, 2008
    ICE MAN BECOMETH!!!!
     
  7. UConn Husky

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    #7 UConn Husky, Nov 27, 2008
    Certainly not a smart move, but even Italian metal won't melt under the snow. She'll be just fine...so whaddaya say, $30k? :D :D :D I mean c'mon, it's been in a snow bank!
     
  8. vvassallo

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    #8 vvassallo, Nov 28, 2008
    There is a ring in hell awaiting this dealership...
     
  9. F355steve

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    #9 F355steve, Nov 28, 2008
    Instills confidence in dealerships. That is unbelievable.
     
  10. i_love_cph

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    #10 i_love_cph, Nov 28, 2008
    That is bad Ferrari-karma :(
     
  11. Night life

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    #11 Night life, Nov 28, 2008
    We don't have this much snow in Canada where is this place?
     
  12. Urgentemente

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    #12 Urgentemente, Nov 28, 2008
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    The dealer should be buried in the snow in place of the 355, give it the dealers nice warm cosy office !!

    Looking forward to the 'after' pics to see it back in sparkling form :)
     
  13. Newman

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    #13 Newman, Nov 28, 2008
    Forgot the camera at home so monday ill take some shots. It looks like she never saw snow now! As for location, north of toronto and were supposed to get a load more tomorrow.
     
  14. rosso.corsa

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    #14 rosso.corsa, Nov 28, 2008
    Wow, felt bad for that Ferrari but atleast you saved her from the snow and cold :D Can't wait to see what she looks like!
     
  15. saw1998

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    #15 saw1998, Nov 28, 2008
    That is sacrilege! Enzo is spinning in his grave! LOL

    Wow, when I see all that snow, I'm really glad I'm down here in warm, sunny SA. Yuck!
     
  16. ClassicFerrari

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    #16 ClassicFerrari, Nov 28, 2008
    This sucks Paul,

    You should give it to Serge on consignment. You know he'll take it and do a good job on it.
     
  17. Jerrari

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    #17 Jerrari, Nov 28, 2008
    Ya, then keep yelling to him, "How do YOU like it, beeotch!?"
     
  18. f-man

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    #18 f-man, Nov 28, 2008
    someone is going to hell.
     
  19. mags355

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    #19 mags355, Nov 29, 2008
    thats not so "cool".
    that gives me frost bite just thinking about it.
     
  20. Isobel

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    #20 Isobel, Nov 29, 2008
    Now that it's here, it might as well be Canadianized anyway; pantsavers, fuzzy steering wheel cover, mudflaps, block heater and a pair of cheap snows from Canadian Tire. In Quebec, cars must now have FOUR Whippet Arctic Mongrels in winter. Losers.
    ;)
     
  21. cuneo

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    #21 cuneo, Nov 29, 2008
    What are pantsavers and Whippet Arctic Mongrels? I would think the Mongrels are tires, but are the pantsavers a type of seat cover?
     
  22. 1969 Mangusta

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    #22 1969 Mangusta, Nov 29, 2008
    What are they asking for this car??? Someone has to save it no??
     
  23. Newman

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    #23 Newman, Nov 30, 2008
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    #24 SpyderGT, Nov 30, 2008
    Douglas Ford, Barrie, ON?
     
  25. nzo4re

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    #25 nzo4re, Nov 30, 2008
    Keep dreaming. At that price the car will be sitting in snow all winter
     
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