06-08-2012, 09:42 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Ferrari Life Posts: 193
Name: Dan
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Just wanted to say hello. Been away from Ferrari since a 330 GTC, and later, a 512 TR. Was lured to the dark side for a while (Porsche, Lotus, etc.). Think it's time for either a 550/575 or 430 (has to be Rossa Corsa). I'm in Manhattan Beach, CA (i.e., L.A.). Dan |
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06-08-2012, 09:55 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM
Ferrari Life Posts: 7,431
Name: Terry H Phillips
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Dan- Welcome to Ferrari Life. I did not have a Ferrari for about 20 years myself so welcome back. Either the Maranello or the F430 will work fine and both are very reliable. You know which way I lean.
Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day. |
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06-08-2012, 09:59 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe
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Welcome to Ferrari Life Dan. A 430 or 550/575 will be a fine Ferrari. Keep us informed as to the decision making process... Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: LR Discovery, RR Sport, BMW R1200GS Adv. |
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06-08-2012, 10:07 AM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Ferrari Life Posts: 193
Name: Dan
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Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm taking my time to find the right car. (And trying to make the search fun too.) Dan PS Terry's enthusiasm for the Maranello is infectious! |
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06-08-2012, 10:45 AM
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| Owner  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan
Ferrari Life Posts: 4,355
Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba
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Welcome to FL, Dan. Terry is the guru/ w/ smiles Jimmy |
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06-08-2012, 11:13 AM
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| Owner  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away
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Welcome: you've picked two of the better modern models to drive and maintain. Question is, 12 vs 8
Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan |
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06-08-2012, 01:09 PM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA
Ferrari Life Posts: 1,031
Name: Peter
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Welcome Dan there is time enough for redemption. A 550/575 sounds like a brilliant choice although the 430 is equally interesting. Recently drove one and was most impressed with its smooth delivery and none of the low and jerkiness. Keep us posted. |
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06-08-2012, 11:33 PM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK
Ferrari Life Posts: 14,879
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550/575 and 430 are two very different cars. How do you intend to use it? Boxer Current: F40, F50, 430 Scuderia Past: 612 Scaglietti, 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB | |
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06-09-2012, 05:47 AM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
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Name: Dan
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I'll use it as a daily driver (but since I'm retired, I don't drive that much). I'd guess 3K mi/yr. No track (well maybe once). I'm leaning towards the 550/575 (gated shifter preferred). The attraction of the 430 is sportier, newer, and I've never had a Ferrari V8. |
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06-10-2012, 12:32 AM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK
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Boxer Current: F40, F50, 430 Scuderia Past: 612 Scaglietti, 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB | |
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07-05-2012, 07:12 PM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Ferrari Life Posts: 193
Name: Dan
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So I went for a new experience. Bought a Scuderia (hopefully, photo below). So far, I've only driven it home.  |
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07-05-2012, 07:45 PM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Name: Terry H Phillips
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Dan- A real hairshirt Ferrari to go with with your hairshirt Porsche RSK (or whatever she is). Very pretty car.
Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day. |
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07-05-2012, 07:50 PM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
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Name: Dan
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Thanks Terry. It's a 550 Vintage built replica. Great fun. Now I have two impractical cars (and motorcycles for bad weather).  |
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07-05-2012, 07:59 PM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Name: Terry H Phillips
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Dan- Beck builds some really good replicas. They have a 904S with 911 engine for sale I would love to have if I had 1) money, and 2) space. Nice thing about the Scuderia is you can drive her anywhere you like. She has A/C and is perfectly happy to trundle along at low speeds if you need to do that. I had 5 Z06 Corvettes, and those are pretty much hairshirt sports cars, as well. They were driven to work every day for several years starting in 2000. Your Scud is at least as practical and probably rides better. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day. |
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07-05-2012, 09:30 PM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland
Ferrari Life Posts: 1,452
Name: Stef
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Wow, that was fast! Faster than my reply to wish you welcome here  .Congratulations Dan! The Scud is even a better choice as you also may know which side I lean |
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07-05-2012, 10:44 PM
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| Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK
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Scud is a great car. Well done.
Boxer Current: F40, F50, 430 Scuderia Past: 612 Scaglietti, 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB |
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07-05-2012, 11:08 PM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis
Ferrari Life Posts: 7,970
Name: Doug
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Dan You did the right thing - the gold wheels on the Scud look fantastic. Enjoy! 16M MP4 - 12C Bentley SS Conv / RR / AH 3000 / Camaro 69Z28 |
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07-06-2012, 07:49 AM
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| Owner Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles/Taipei
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Name: Michael
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Dan, Welcome! It's great to see another fellow Ferrari member from the LA area (I live in Bel-Air). Hopefully we will see each other in future events! One of life's greatest pleasure: you and your car, and an open road with no cops around  |
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07-06-2012, 07:54 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK
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Name: Gus
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Welcome and what a great choice of Ferrari to come back to after many years! Enjoy the experience...
Gus Quit work - Get some stuff - Go somewhere - Have some fun |
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07-06-2012, 10:48 AM
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| Administrator Elite Member  Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco
Ferrari Life Posts: 6,309
Name: Andrew
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Dan, way to pull the trigger and go strait for the lean stripped down race version. Excellent choice, enjoy it!
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