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Old 11-22-2008, 02:20 PM
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An interesting question. What do you think?

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/10...&WT.mc_ev=click
Old 11-22-2008, 03:01 PM
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I kind of like the look, but never felt it was worth the price. I've never been into the high end cars and prefer the feel of a little "inexpensive" roadster.
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My favorite Ferraris?

F250 GTO
F288 GTO
F50
F360 (hardtop)
F430 (not as much as the F360 though)

Most other contemporary Ferraris are *MEH* to me...

F550/575
F599
Enzo (F50 looks better than the Enzo to me)
Old 11-22-2008, 03:21 PM
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My Favorite Ferrari ???
This one...







This is gonna be my next car,in Ferrari Red,6 speed manual...

If,and when, I win the Lotto...
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It's got a big butt but it's still a pretty good looking car.
with that said I haven't seen one in the flesh and that can make all the difference in the world.
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Emil the wheels on that thing are ugly! Has some pretty dramatic lines behind the doors not sure if i care for that look.

Want to clarify the wheels on the blue one a fugly! Red one isnt bad
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Originally Posted by zzziippyyy,Nov 22 2008, 08:36 PM
Emil the wheels on that thing are ugly! Has some pretty dramatic lines behind the doors not sure if i care for that look.
Don't worry about the wheels...I'll get a set of Volks...
Old 11-22-2008, 05:39 PM
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I never wanted to own a Ferrari, they're much to rich for my blood, but I always thought that their cars from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s were absolute works of art. Sophia Loren wasn't the only thing of beauty coming from Italy in those days. Ferraris were stunning.

In recent years I've felt that Ferrari lost its way. Each time I hear the hype about a new Ferrari, I expect to see a beautifully styled car, but lately, I'm disappointed.

I really think that in terms of styling, they've lost their way.
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I actually had a student ask me Friday if I would take a Ferrari. My answer was 'No." He then changed his question to include the words "If someone gave one to you?" Then the answer was of course, "Yes", but I have never really wanted one. Now a Porsche on the other hand.......
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I personally like it, and if you have Ferrari money, you wont give a damn what anybody thinks.


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