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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by cyclisto, Jan 9, 2010.

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  1. cyclisto

    cyclisto Formula Junior

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    #1 cyclisto, Jan 9, 2010
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    when they see me driving around town in the 430? this is getting annoying. i've had the 430 for about a year now and i live in a relatively small city where there are few ferraris. but seriously....i never get hassled when i drive the 355 or my mercedes or ducatis.

    why do they have to tell me that they saw me driving the 430? duhhhh! i think i know i'm driving!! today, i got 1 voicemail and 1 text:

    voicemail: "hey buddy, just saw you on ------ avenue. gimme a call"

    txt: "slow down there dude! lol!"

    i'm half joking, but can't a man enjoy driving his ferrari in peace? i get these messages almost every time i drive the 430.

    ;-)
     
  2. Jedi

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    #2 Jedi, Jan 9, 2010
    You have lots of friends and a couple Ferraris.... be happy :)

    AND SLOW DOWN!!! :D

    Jedi
     
  3. rachidbaligh

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    #3 rachidbaligh, Jan 9, 2010
    I think a car like Ferrari is so recognizable they feel they need to say something, my friends do the same thing.. Specially I don't take it out much so they kinda look at it as a pleasant, cool coincidence. Also they might be with other friends of their and like to brag that they have a friend who own a Ferrari.. Most of my friends are really happy for me i have an f-car but be careful of the jealous acquaintances ;)
     
  4. darth550

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    #4 darth550, Jan 9, 2010
    So, your friends are all teenagers?
     
  5. cyclisto

    cyclisto Formula Junior

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    #5 cyclisto, Jan 9, 2010
    <<You have lots of friends and a couple Ferraris.... be happy.
    AND SLOW DOWN!!!
    Jedi >>

    haha! yeah, i know! i am very happy! just a little annoyed! :)

    <<I think a car like Ferrari is so recognizable they feel they need to say something, my friends do the same thing.. Specially I don't take it out much so they kinda look at it as a pleasant, cool coincidence. Also they might be with other friends of their and like to brag that they have a friend who own a Ferrari.. Most of my friends are really happy for me i have an f-car but be careful of the jealous acquaintances >>

    good interpretation...i guess i'm sensitive to making people jealous....i know i have some friends like that, but are they really friends if they are jealous? i know, i know....life is too short to worry about stuff like that. that's why we drive ferraris, right??!!
     
  6. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    #6 VisualHomage, Jan 9, 2010
    you're getting the attention that Ferraris generate and you're complaining?

    you can't possibly think that an F430 is just another car and it doesn't scream "look at me"; you may pretend to be blase' about it all "oh it's just another one of my cars," but get real. Almost nobody will ever own a Ferrari, let alone more than one.

    gimme a break, dude. Your friends are both excited to know you and a bit envious. You don't see that?
     
  7. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #7 Mitch Alsup, Jan 9, 2010
    Can't happen to me, I don't own electronic leashes.
     
  8. Jdubbya

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    #8 Jdubbya, Jan 9, 2010
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    Well at least you don't get people telling you every time they see another Ferrari just because you own one. I even had someone tell me they met another owner and he knew me. I asked what his name was and the reply was " I don't know but I think it was a newer Ferrari and his license plate said something about red?" ....ok really helpful there!!

    I agree with some of the above posts though, enjoy driving the cars, and if it really bothers you turn your phone off while you're out!!
     
  9. blackbolt22

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    #9 blackbolt22, Jan 9, 2010
    +1

    Better to be bothered by friends than have none.
     
  10. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #10 kerrari, Jan 9, 2010
    LOL! I'd lent my 308 to a friend when I was away one time and every time the poor woman drove it, someone would spot her and ring me to ask if I knew where my car was! Who needs 'security' when you have a car that's well known in a couple of car club circles!
     
  11. Jackmb1

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    #11 Jackmb1, Jan 9, 2010
    When you drive the car, turn the phone off or leave it home.
     
  12. Bullfighter

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    #12 Bullfighter, Jan 9, 2010
    And we have a winner.
     
  13. rossocorsa13

    rossocorsa13 F1 Rookie

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    #13 rossocorsa13, Jan 9, 2010
    An easy change to your customizable voicemail greeting would solve everything:

    Hey, this is _______, and I'm either driving or away from the phone. Please leave a message relevant to the latter or not at all. Thanks!
     

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