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  1. NYCFERRARIS

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    #1 NYCFERRARIS, Jun 28, 2006
    in the Hamptons...mostly EH preferred..... been discussed before but not recently and there are so many more f-cars out there these days.
     
  2. lotustt

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    #2 lotustt, Jun 28, 2006
    Georgica Getty
     
  3. NYCFERRARIS

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    #3 NYCFERRARIS, Jun 28, 2006
    Tried him, had a horrendous experience, guy is nuts, probably only one I would not use...I am sure you had a good exp. but anyone else?
     
  4. YellowMurci

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    #4 YellowMurci, Jul 6, 2006
    Bobby Singh Manhattan Motorsports 212-585-1100 Tell him Harry with the Murci sent ya!
     
  5. lotustt

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    #5 lotustt, Jul 6, 2006
    Maybe try Northumberland Engineering Inc in Southampton. They work on all kinds.
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    Anthony Dutton
     
  6. tuttebenne

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    #6 tuttebenne, Jul 6, 2006
    I haven't heard of a place on the east end that is reliable, knowledgeable, and credible. Try Berlinetta Motorcars in Huntington 516 423-2020. They may be out of your neighborhood but think about this; Consider having the work done right versus the usual horror stories. There have been countless threads about part time Ferrari mechanics and their delays, expensive problems they caused, poor customer service and long downtimes. If you want to enjoy the car for the summer, try a reliable place like Berlinetta.
     
  7. DougS026

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    #7 DougS026, Jul 6, 2006
    I second this recommendation. I've known Doug Perone for years. I also take my f-car there. He is honest and reliable, but not cheap. Doug has been in business for many years and has a loyal following.
     
  8. NYCFERRARIS

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    #8 NYCFERRARIS, Jul 6, 2006
    When I am out there I am always on the look out for nearby local garages that will treat the car right in case of a problem....the f-car population really increases out there in the summer.
     
  9. jhsalah

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    #9 jhsalah, Jul 6, 2006
    Sorry to piggy-back on this thread, but I need recommendations for GOOD Ferrari mechanics (or independents who know Ferraris very well) much closer to NYC. Any in NYC itself or maybe Queens? Looking for someone to work on small issues as well as a major (like a 30K mile service). (Oh and it's a 308 -- I know, doesn't require someone skilled on an Enzo, but still, I don't want Pep Boys (with all due respect to them) here.)

    Thanks in advance.
     
  10. barchetta

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    #10 barchetta, Jul 6, 2006
    What is the deal with Georgica Getty? I have seen a plethora of exotics (everything from a 330 GTC, Boxer, Jaguar XK 140, rare muscle cars, etc.) at this station over the years. He must be doing something right? Information please.
     
  11. robiferretti

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    #11 robiferretti, Jul 6, 2006
    call steve arena of Arena Motors

    he is 10 min outside NYC in teterboro NJ

    845-721-5405

    He is in the middle of Davids major on his TR, has a 308 major he is doing now, and i am sure can fit you in in the coming weeks.

    Realy knows what he is doing, and is priced well.
     
  12. jhsalah

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    #12 jhsalah, Jul 7, 2006
    Rob, thanks much for the reply to my post below.
    Cheers,
    J.
     
  13. lgrf50

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    #13 lgrf50, Jul 14, 2006
    try major auto repairs, in Brooklyn, gianni di lauro is the man.
     
  14. SPT CLS

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    #14 SPT CLS, Jul 14, 2006
    We do both service and storage for sports and collectible cars. We are located in downtown Brooklyn, right outside the Manhattan Bridge. Formely of 180 Sports & Classics in NYC.

    p 718.254.0554 or [email protected]

    Andrew
     
  15. jhsalah

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    #15 jhsalah, Jul 14, 2006
    Third recommendation for Doug. He did the PPI on my car and was very nice and really seemed to know what he was doing. If I hadn't heard such good reviews about Steve at Arena (who is much closer to me), I would probably go out to Doug.
     
  16. ferrarinyc

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    #16 ferrarinyc, Jul 14, 2006
    Try vinnie at auto elite. the best. he is old school and is sicillian and knows his ferraris backward and forward. he is just over the gw bridge. worth the trip/flatbed!
     
  17. ScuderiaRossa

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    #17 ScuderiaRossa, Jul 23, 2006
    Vinny just did a brake flush on my 328. He had a '67 330 GTS in the shop. pale yellow; absolutely beautiful!
     
  18. NYCFERRARIS

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    #18 NYCFERRARIS, Jul 23, 2006
    SO far I can reccomend by personal experience, Auto -elite ( I have used them for over 20 years but have not been using them recently though...they get busy in the summer), Nastasi Racing in LIC ( Wow, this is a real Ferrari race shop, the place is very close to the east side (one stop on the E)..., I use George Imported cars of stamford ( Great for you USB/Warburg guys) just the best all around, he does chips and has a dyno on the premises and is great on performance upgrades. WWOC was also good. I also have used imported cars in garwood NJ...mostly a VERY FASTIDIOUS German ( Porsche, Merc) repair, tuner shop, but they treat my Ferraris like it was that new Porsche exotic carrera...real perfectionists.

    Hamptons I have used the guy with the Hertz rental shop on rte 27 forgot the name of the repair shop ( fair and OK ..limited F-experience though and slow turnaround) ...buddy has used Nothernland mentioned above..

    Shops that I have used but wouldn't repeat ( Classic in Elizabeth, NJ -- long time ago for a Maserti and for a Mondial T) Geogica Getty (happiest day in motoring was when I got my car away from him - on a flatbed all the way to Stamford CT! and it was worth it)
     
  19. lotustt

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    #19 lotustt, Jul 26, 2006
    What about Car Doctor World over in I think its considered Watermill? I always see lots of nice cars there that they are working on. Anyone have experience with them?
     
  20. NYCFERRARIS

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    #20 NYCFERRARIS, Jul 26, 2006
    I have always heard good things generally about the car doctor...but when I went by there recently ( behind the landscaper), I thought they were not there...did they move? anyone have any personal experience out there with them
     
  21. Ashman

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    #21 Ashman, Jul 26, 2006
    Car Doctor I thought was in Amagansett but it seems that he is gone or moved sometime before last summer.

    John
     
  22. tuttebenne

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    #22 tuttebenne, Jul 26, 2006
    I got the phone number for Berlinetta wrong its 423 1010.
     
  23. lotustt

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    #23 lotustt, Jul 27, 2006
    Maybe they slightly changed there name because there is the Car Doctor World over in I believe its considered Watermill. I forget what road its on but they are right near a fork in the road. Grey building. Always nice cars there. So I wonder how they are.
     
  24. lotustt

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    #24 lotustt, Jul 27, 2006
    OH its their on Scuttlehole road.
     

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