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My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
I was tempted to jump at the opportunity but, for now, logic prevaled. Some day, when we have more disposable income, I am going to do it and fulfill a life long dream. It was nice to see that she was supportive of fulfilling this dream, however.
For the record, I was not looking at a newer one. I was looking at one from the early 90s. A mondial T, to be exact. A red convertible with tan leather interior. It is a beauty.
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
What's the retail on one of those?
![]() I thought I had a major victory when the missus gave me the green light to buy the Silver!
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Disclaimer: The above post is on the internet. Last edited by LetItSnow; 07-19-2011 at 09:58 AM. |
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
Love the 90s 355 F1 spiders! My favorite Ferrari for sure. So all you have to do is pay off all your bills and then MAYBE you can buy one. I think the wife was just testing you to see what was more important to you. Lol. Good luck and I hope to be in the same boat when my business gets running well.
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
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And, httrdd, she was dead serious. We have joked about this many times in the past and this was different. There was even a mention of "not wanting to wait too long" before doing something I have wanted to do since I was a child. It was almost surreal. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
That's great, will she pay for it too?
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
You mean, will she let ME pay for it. I think the answer is yes. She even started discussing how we would work out the finances. It was a really nice feeling to have that gesture of support, even if for a moment.
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
Pssh I am having a hard time just trying to take out money from our account for a trans oil cooler.
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
Did she also give you the okay for the repair bills?
![]() All of them tend to do a lot of the basics themselves and source a lot of the common parts (bearings, switches, etc. from the supplier not Ferrari).
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British vehicles are my last ditch attempt to keep the nasty Italian thoughts in my mind at bay. So far its working. |
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
More than you can afford pal,
Ferrari ![]() That is a very pretty car. I love the lines on it. |
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
Please allow me to make a suggestion. If you're in the 20k range, go with an Acura NSX. I have a friend who got one in high school (back in 2000) and has been driving it daily ever since with absolutely no issues.
Above that, go with a Gallardo. They're very reliable. Ferraris are so fragile. It seems to me it would take the fun out of it, constantly worrying about it breaking down.
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
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My wife's favorite cars are Lambos but Gallardos are A LOT more expensive and I can't see them being more reliable. Ferraris actually are quite reliable if you treat them right. A friend of mine in high school had an uncle who was in the "garbage collection business". He bought a new Ferrari with cash. He pushed the car too early and ignored the break in procedure. He blew the head gasket. If there was ever a case of using EXACTLY the fluids the manufacturer suggests and torquing EVERY bolt to EXACTLY what the manufacturer suggests, Ferrari is it. The tolerances are insanely tight.
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: My wife gave me the OK to buy a Ferrari!
Ive always wanted a Ferrari Testarossa
![]() But I still think it be cheaper to buy my dream truck, a Peterbilt ![]()
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