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We drove the car that Ferrari is counting on for its future
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| Matthew DeBord
Posted on 04/10/2016 2:36:04 PM PDT by MtnClimber
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To: Vendome
During the ‘80s, some SOB drove a Rolls Royce in OC with plates that read POVERTY. Not an “envy the rich” type, myself, but thought it was a bit extreme, and an invitation to vandalism.
To: doorgunner69
No, the Ferrari was a 3.0L V8 Ferrari. It was supposed to compete with the Porsche 911. It beat the 911 in looks, but not in performance.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:19:30 PM PDT
by
MtnClimber
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To: Arlis
The Cayman GT4 looks like a great car. I have not checked on wait times. I think the 911 GT3 is a 3 year wait and limited to previous new Porsche new car buyers.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:25:00 PM PDT
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MtnClimber
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To: UnwashedPeasant
Beautiful car, but 198,000? No thanks, I'll spend 60,000 on an Alpha Romeo 4C Spider
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:26:54 PM PDT
by
Cyclone59
(Where are we going, and what's with the handbasket?)
To: jttpwalsh
During the 80s, some SOB drove a Rolls Royce in OC with plates that read POVERTY. Not an envy the rich type, myself, but thought it was a bit extreme, and an invitation to vandalism.He may not have been lying or being sardonic. I know people who are car-rich and cash-strapped.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:29:02 PM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(When the world is running down, you make the best of what's still around.)
To: MtnClimber
It was the one badged as a “Dino” and not a Ferrari I was thinking of. If those were V-8, they were very anemic. I know they were quite easy to humiliate in acceleration. Figured it was a V-6 it was so slow.
To: doorgunner69
Yes, the 246 Dino. But, you should see the prices they get at auction. The 1974 models in restored condition go for around $400K today.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:41:22 PM PDT
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MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber
Loved the 308’s lines over this new one.
All that power and speed is great but short of a track, where could you really run it for what it’s capable of?
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:42:18 PM PDT
by
wally_bert
(I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
To: moehoward
I’ll take your word for it. I’m no Ferrari aficionado and what little I know has come from here and Top Gear when it comes to supercars.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:43:49 PM PDT
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wally_bert
(I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
To: MtnClimber
I was thinking of trading in my 2013 Ford Focus for this Bugatti Chiron but after getting an inch of snow today, I've decided to hold off.....I don't think it's very good in snow and ice.
To: newfreep
To: Cyclone59
My 2005 Honda S2000 can be found for under $17K and has Accord reliability with amazing performance (redlines at 8K with a top speed of 160) and fun in the twisties.
To: MtnClimber
I like Aston Martins, but most are slower than my 2013 Audi S6 (C&D 0-60, 3.7 sec). You're right. The DB9 takes 4.2 seconds to get to 60.
Friggin tank.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:47:40 PM PDT
by
Talisker
(One who commands, must obey.)
To: MtnClimber
I never cared for Bugatti styling...but the new Chiron model is certainly growing on me.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:48:30 PM PDT
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newfreep
To: MtnClimber
Why not get the F1 ?
That way you got room for Ginger AND Mary Ann!
To: Talisker
I am waiting to see what the new Vantage V12 S reviews are like. The Aston Martin disadvantage is heavy engine in front and rear wheel drive. My Audi is AWD so faster than most RWD cars. I forgot that I also looked at the Mercedes AMG GTS.
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posted on
04/10/2016 3:58:15 PM PDT
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MtnClimber
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To: Hot Tabasco
You remember that machine in The Fly ?
It’s look alike some accidentally put two cars in one at the same time, and that’s what came out the other end.
To: moehoward
The F1 was limited production as was the newer P1. McLaren ran the F1 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the mid 1990s and won overall. Both are selling used for over twice their new price. The last I saw for both the F1 and the P1 was over $2M.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:03:02 PM PDT
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MtnClimber
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To: jttpwalsh
Insurance and an FU mindset...
Besides, he pays for a lot of welfare recipients to sit home.
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posted on
04/10/2016 4:05:03 PM PDT
by
Vendome
(Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
To: Lazamataz
Perhaps, Mr. Laz, being Orange County, it could be so . . .
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