Here was my weekend!!!

Definitive · 10-20-2009, 01:40 PM

Went on a bi-yearly Ferrari Drive I do with my dad. About 35 cars. Almost all ferarris other than 2 lambos, a CGT, aston and the M6 I was driving. I usually go with my dad in his f430 spider but this time we too our friends so I drove his M6.

The drive was to vegas for 4 days of crazy driving around there!

Heres me in the F430 with my buddy, and also a little preview of a video Im making of the weekend. Its a low res version right now.

http://www.definitivecars.com/paupersrunfall09.html

D

Spec 1 · 10-20-2009, 02:15 PM

I was just talking about this yesterday, the Ferrari F430 Vert in red would satisfy my need for exotics. Wouldn't need to lust over anything after that. Very nice.

stooken · 10-20-2009, 02:42 PM

i guess i'll be the first to ask, what does your dad do?

Pink Taco · 10-20-2009, 03:11 PM

gonzo · 10-20-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec 1

I was just talking about this yesterday, the Ferrari F430 Vert in red would satisfy my need for exotics. Wouldn't need to lust over anything after that. Very nice.

Pssssftttt. Please. Who do you think you are kidding. It NEVER ends. EVER.

Spec 1 · 10-20-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Pssssftttt. Please. Who do you think you are kidding. It NEVER ends. EVER.

As far as cars go, I think I'd be fine. My real lust lies wtih motorcycles.

Definitive · 10-20-2009, 04:29 PM

My dad owns a Technology consulting firm. Grew it from 3 people to 55 over 24 years. But he has always loved and had nice cars, just nothing like this until recently.

I know that BMW's are the ultimate driving machines, But the F430 Spider is the ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE!!!!!

Love it so much. Puts a smile on your face and anyone near you!

D

gonzo · 10-21-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec 1

As far as cars go, I think I'd be fine. My real lust lies wtih motorcycles.

Not trying to t jack.

What would a good price be for this 09' R6 with 700 miles on it?
Same for this 08' HP2 Sport with 400 miles?

Citizen Z · 10-21-2009, 09:10 AM

No, nope. That is a pretty obvious and straightforward threadjack. Like, Oakland style.

gonzo · 10-21-2009, 09:18 AM

I highly doubt the OP could care less. I appreciate your attempt of being a thread cop.

Oakland style. Like, OMG, what is that?

Spec. If you have an idea, please post.

MJC///M3 · 10-21-2009, 09:24 AM

OP, your dad's ride is sick!!! my dream car one day!!!

yomama69 · 10-21-2009, 09:31 AM

I could be in the position to buy one of those next year, but I don't think I can justify the price tag. How do people make the plunge?

gonzo · 10-21-2009, 09:33 AM

^ Let me know if you get serious. Too much on the maintenance end for me but I can help you find a deal if you don't mind a few miles on it.

Crazy deals on 360 verts if that would work. I like them better personally.

yomama69 · 10-21-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

^ Let me know if you get serious. Too much on the maintenance end for me but I can help you find a deal if you don't mind a few miles on it.

Crazy deals on 360 verts if that would work. I like them better personally.

I'm still not sure what I want to do. I'm planning on getting the wife a 335i convertible right now, but maybe I'll get her an SUV as a DD and get a supercar convertible as a fun car for both of us. She likes the Aston Martin Vantage Volante, but I'd like a 911T vert or a Ferrari.

Definitive · 10-21-2009, 10:15 AM

First off, Gonzo is right, I dont care. But only because I knew his jack would only last about 3 posts!!! Next time just say, I have an off topic question.

Back to Ferrari's, you can get a 360 for around or below 100k these days. Thats a lot better than the 250-350 for the F430.

It took my dad 55 years to take the plunge, so it is not easy. But things are different now. Ive been thinking of getting a F355 Spider from around 98' they are running about 60-70k for a very nice one.

Good luck with the adventure!

D

jaiman · 10-21-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yomama69

I could be in the position to buy one of those next year, but I don't think I can justify the price tag. How do people make the plunge?

Generally, if you are worried about the price, you probably won't enjoy it.

I don't mean that in the sense of you can't afford it and shouldn't buy it. More that some people just can't get past the price tag and enjoy the car for what it is. They see a small house everytime they look at it. I know a guy who makes 5m+ per year and he won't go above a 4CS in price for any car.

yomama69 · 10-21-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Definitive

First off, Gonzo is right, I dont care. But only because I knew his jack would only last about 3 posts!!! Next time just say, I have an off topic question.

Back to Ferrari's, you can get a 360 for around or below 100k these days. Thats a lot better than the 250-350 for the F430.

It took my dad 55 years to take the plunge, so it is not easy. But things are different now. Ive been thinking of getting a F355 Spider from around 98' they are running about 60-70k for a very nice one.

Good luck with the adventure!

D

I don't want a car that old. Even the last model of the 360 (04 I think) is older than what I would want. If I got an F460, maybe 06 would be good or an 08 AM Vantage.

gonzo · 10-21-2009, 10:44 AM

I know both types. One friend is loaded and spends money like it grows on trees. Strippers, trips to Vegas on a whim...lots of partying etc. And his is no spring chicken.

Then there are people like my uncle. Has to be approaching, if not already,the B club. He bought a Lexus 460 about a year ago and I heard it was like pulling teeth for him to sign the papers. Drove a Honda until the wheels fell off before that.

I fall somewhere in the middle of these two.

gonzo · 10-21-2009, 10:45 AM

There is an 05' red/tan F1 430 in Malibu for 125K with only 11k miles.

yomama69 · 10-21-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

I know both types. One friend is loaded and spends money like it grows on trees. Strippers, trips to Vegas on a whim...lots of partying etc. And his is no spring chicken.

Then there are people like my uncle. Has to be approaching, if not already,the B club. He bought a Lexus 460 about a year ago and I heard it was like pulling teeth for him to sign the papers. Drove a Honda until the wheels fell off before that.

I fall somewhere in the middle of these two.

I very young to be able to afford a 100K car, but I have a very good job and work hard to get where I am. If I don't get one next year, I still have 2/3 my life left and there's always the year after. Maybe going with a 75K Aston would be a good stepping stone.

Should I trust the wife driving a Ferrari?

Definitive · 10-21-2009, 10:59 AM

My mom does drive the ferrari but she doesnt like it cause she is nervous. Its much better if they are not nervous. My wife wont drive it even though she can. On the trip I was just on there was a yellow CGT owned and driven by a woman. She was one of the most aggressive drivers there!

Its a car, what can she do to it that she cant do to her own car. We all have insurance right?

If you have a car like this you have to want to drive it. I think its BS when you get a brand new exotic and dont want to put miles on it. They are made to drive!!!

yomama69 · 10-21-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Definitive

My mom does drive the ferrari but she doesnt like it cause she is nervous. Its much better if they are not nervous. My wife wont drive it even though she can. On the trip I was just on there was a yellow CGT owned and driven by a woman. She was one of the most aggressive drivers there!

Its a car, what can she do to it that she cant do to her own car. We all have insurance right?

If you have a car like this you have to want to drive it. I think its BS when you get a brand new exotic and dont want to put miles on it. They are made to drive!!!

I'm not worried about not wanting to drive it. I'm worried about wife killing herself.

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