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  1. GillDS

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    #1 GillDS, Oct 31, 2015
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    After 3 years of fun filled daily driving including the NE winter, the day has come when my '99 456M GT is going to a fellow F'Chatter.

    The car started as a bit of a project with it needing valve guides and a major. Thanks to a very talented independent near Boston it got sorted out and became a totally reliable DD.

    Requested the buyer if I could drive it to him and will be doing that later this morning. A lovely car and a fantastic experience of ownership of a 1st Ferrari. A lot of you on this forum really helped. Going to have some post sale blues.

    Looking for a 430 Coupe in the NE region that can take on my DD duties. Any recommendations appreciated
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  2. Marcutz

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    #2 Marcutz, Oct 31, 2015
    What a BEAUTIFUL car. Same color combo as my 99 550. Simply stunning. I bet you really do miss it. i always had a soft sot for the 456 GT M personally and the extra seats make it even better for a small family.
     
  3. ross

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    #3 ross, Oct 31, 2015
    well done gill.

    i have seen this car earlier this year and can tell you it is well sorted and beautiful.

    you will miss it !
     
  4. PAP 348

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    #4 PAP 348, Oct 31, 2015
    Congrats on the sale Gill! Car looks awesome in that colour combo.

    Also great to hear you were not afraid to use this car as a daily driver.

    Wishing you all the best with the search for the 430.

    Congrats again and enjoy the last drive man.
     
  5. PAP 348

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    #5 PAP 348, Oct 31, 2015
    You certainly do get around the world a lot don't you Ross! :D
     
  6. JohnnyRay

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    #6 JohnnyRay, Oct 31, 2015
    Did you drive this car on salted roads in the winter? :-(
     
  7. GillDS

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    #7 GillDS, Oct 31, 2015
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    Yes I did - it was a daily driver. With the right tires it was mega fun.
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  8. tazandjan

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    #8 tazandjan, Oct 31, 2015
    Gill- Nice to see a Ferrari being used like it should be. Good luck on the F430. Low clearance will be the worst problem driving the V8 in the snow. Make sure and put some of those skid plates on the front bumper/spoiler.

    What lucky soul bought her?
     
  9. JohnnyRay

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    #9 JohnnyRay, Oct 31, 2015
    Ummm...I think corrosion will be the worst problem....
     
  10. tazandjan

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    #10 tazandjan, Oct 31, 2015
    Nice thing about an aluminum chassis. Will corrode, but will not rust.
     
  11. ross

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    #11 ross, Oct 31, 2015
    yes i do.... ;)
     
  12. DocRogers

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    #12 DocRogers, Nov 1, 2015
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    What lucky soul bought her?[/QUOTE]

    I did!!!!!

    The car is magnificent. And my wife and daughter both fit. Thank you so much for delivering.
     
  13. 2000 456M

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    #13 2000 456M, Nov 1, 2015
    Welcome! You will find this board to be a great resource.
     
  14. MoeD

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    #14 MoeD, Nov 1, 2015
    Good for you!

    Hope to be seeing more of you around here ;)
     
  15. ross

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    #15 ross, Nov 1, 2015
    how many ferraris in maine? cant be that many....
     
  16. DocRogers

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    #16 DocRogers, Nov 1, 2015
    At least two that I know of.


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  17. 2000 456M

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    #17 2000 456M, Nov 1, 2015
    Time to pony up for a subscription.;)
     
  18. DocRogers

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    #18 DocRogers, Nov 2, 2015
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    Registered this morning; good long drive, now 2 days in Boston with the car locked away in the garage. But so far, so good.


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  19. tazandjan

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    #19 tazandjan, Nov 2, 2015
    Matthew- Congratulations, enjoy driving her.
     
  20. 456rogers

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    #20 456rogers, Nov 3, 2015
    congrats on the sale ...and the purchase
     
  21. 300GW/RO

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    #21 300GW/RO, Nov 3, 2015

    Just L O V E the snarl,rumble & grumble that results with a turn of that key!? Gets me every-time I start one of my fcars...virtual explosion....I am envious that you get to do it every day. GLW car,
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