There's a new Chimp in town

360 Modena · 06-28-2010, 10:58 AM

You might recall a posting about a neighbor buddy of mine who traveled w/me all the way to FoW (~160 mi RT) only to be blown off when asked to view and test drive a F360? We showed up in my 360 and the sales staff was down right rude and could care less about selling a car

Well, Dudley finally pulled the trigger last week. Dudley bought a 2000 blue/tan 360 6-speed. He plans to join us at the Warbirds & Ferraris event July 10 in Culpeper VA.

Fellow Chimps will like him - young, nice guy, unassuming, family man. His only vice? He played lacrosse for Hopkins.

Here's a couple of pics in my driveway/street

355dreamer · 06-28-2010, 11:06 AM

Beautiful! Has he joined here yet?

360 Modena · 06-28-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 355dreamer

Beautiful! Has he joined here yet?

Not yet, I'll send him a link.

wetpet · 06-28-2010, 11:46 AM

can't wait to see this F360. must be the only one they made.

Toggie · 06-28-2010, 12:17 PM

That is a stunning color combo!

And a 360 coupe is a great buy these days.

ECSofVirginia · 06-28-2010, 12:40 PM

Good looking car. I'm glad his interest wasn't lost after the treatment at FoW. I appreciate the exclusivity Ferrari likes to maintain..however there is a line.

I think about half of the people that have approached me talking about "looking at buying a Ferrari" have actually followed through. I've found by being polite and informative 100% of those who purchased return to continue doing business later on. The other half just speak positively on your behalf when a conversation comes up. Both of which are of great value.

I hope he really enjoys the car, and bringing his business elsewhere.

360 Modena · 06-28-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ECSofVirginia

Good looking car. I'm glad his interest wasn't lost after the treatment at FoW. I appreciate the exclusivity Ferrari likes to maintain..however there is a line.

I think about half of the people that have approached me talking about "looking at buying a Ferrari" have actually followed through.

I hope he really enjoys the car, and bringing his business elsewhere.

Josh -- are you (bacK) at FoW? Or, or are you an independent servicer?

My buddy shows up at the new/improved FoW in a friend's Ferrari, has $$$ in-hand (accompanied by a two-car Ferrari owner) and gets the run around. Can't find the keys. The battery is dead. Yadayadayada. We wait 60 minutes cooling our heels, then we drive the 80-90 miles back home. Thanks for the memory.

Thank God there are competent service technicians in the industry like Competizione and alternate dealers like Algar who know how to treat and service clients or the Ferrari brand would not live on here in the area.

Peace and Love

360 Modena · 06-28-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Toggie

That is a stunning color combo!

And a 360 coupe is a great buy these days.

I have Blue envy since my first love (a 308 GTSi) was Sera Blue

Neonzapper · 06-28-2010, 05:58 PM

Beautiful car. It looks great in blue.

I don't think FoW wants to sell cars. If they hire someone who brings clients in, they fire them immediately. And, how long does it take to take out a dead 360 battery and put in a fresh one? That's a sorry excuse!

ECSofVirginia · 06-28-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 360 Modena

Josh -- are you (bacK) at FoW? Or, or are you an independent servicer?

I have no affiliation with FoW, I never have or ever will work for them. I don't believe I am the Josh you're thinking of.

I operate my own independant shop in NoVa (Exotic Car Specialties), as listed in the sponsor area.

Toggie · 06-29-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ECSofVirginia

I have no affiliation with FoW, I never have or ever will work for them. I don't believe I am the Josh you're thinking of.

I operate my own independant shop in NoVa (Exotic Car Specialties), as listed in the sponsor area.

The other Josh that worked at FOW is Josh Simpson.
Last I heard he was working at the Volvo dealership behind FOW off of Route 28.
Josh was "the Brian" before Brian.

ECSofVirginia · 06-29-2010, 04:21 PM

I knew a few guys that went to Volvo after their Ferrari careers in San Diego as well...wonder why that is...

Who is "Brian", the only guy I know at FoW is Arnie.

Is that a Tubi exhaust I see shining through the rear grill on the 360?

The 308 looks immaculate!

Toggie · 06-29-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ECSofVirginia

I knew a few guys that went to Volvo after their Ferrari careers in San Diego as well...wonder why that is...

Who is "Brian", the only guy I know at FoW is Arnie.

Is that a Tubi exhaust I see shining through the rear grill on the 360?

The 308 looks immaculate!

Brian was "the Peterson" before Peterson.
These are the folks that had the job position of "service adviser" at FOW.
They were the primary point-of-contact whenever you dropped a car off for service.

ECSofVirginia · 06-29-2010, 04:54 PM

Ahh yes, I know who Peterson is as well...atleast from phone contact.

I've only resided in NoVa since January of '09 so I'm not familiar with the FoW personnel history really.

My roots are in San Diego so I appreciate the break down Toggie.

Killer58 · 06-29-2010, 05:37 PM

Josh, Where in San Diego did your roots grow?? I was staioned there for 15 years and lived in La Jolla, up near the campus.

360 Modena · 06-30-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Toggie

The other Josh that worked at FOW is Josh Simpson.
Last I heard he was working at the Volvo dealership behind FOW off of Route 28.
Josh was "the Brian" before Brian.

Josh Simpson was the best service manager/writer I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with during my entire life of car ownership.

Josh was a great asset to the former FoW.

360 Modena · 06-30-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ECSofVirginia

I have no affiliation with FoW, I never have or ever will work for them. I don't believe I am the Josh you're thinking of.

I operate my own independant shop in NoVa (Exotic Car Specialties), as listed in the sponsor area.

Thank God for independent service technicians like you and also thanks for sponsoring Ferrari Life Josh :-)

All the best!

360 Modena · 06-30-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wetpet

can't wait to see this F360. must be the only one they made.

Yes, a very rare blue/tan F360 with Tubi no less. Sounds great too.

Saint Bastage · 06-30-2010, 06:29 AM

In response to the captioned title.

"ohh great...another arm for the monkey shit fights...which side does he pick, red or blue"

Pedestrians will need to pass a bit further from the cage.

Brian_Brice · 06-30-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer58

Josh, Where in San Diego did your roots grow?? I was staioned there for 15 years and lived in La Jolla, up near the campus.

I grew up in Santee and Pointe Loma. I live in Richmond now but would love to move back to the area.

Sweet car to OP!

06-28-2010, 10:58 AM	#1
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	There's a new Chimp in town You might recall a posting about a neighbor buddy of mine who traveled w/me all the way to FoW (~160 mi RT) only to be blown off when asked to view and test drive a F360? We showed up in my 360 and the sales staff was down right rude and could care less about selling a car Well, Dudley finally pulled the trigger last week. Dudley bought a 2000 blue/tan 360 6-speed. He plans to join us at the Warbirds & Ferraris event July 10 in Culpeper VA. Fellow Chimps will like him - young, nice guy, unassuming, family man. His only vice? He played lacrosse for Hopkins. Here's a couple of pics in my driveway/street Attached Images 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

06-28-2010, 12:40 PM	#6
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	Good looking car. I'm glad his interest wasn't lost after the treatment at FoW. I appreciate the exclusivity Ferrari likes to maintain..however there is a line. I think about half of the people that have approached me talking about "looking at buying a Ferrari" have actually followed through. I've found by being polite and informative 100% of those who purchased return to continue doing business later on. The other half just speak positively on your behalf when a conversation comes up. Both of which are of great value. I hope he really enjoys the car, and bringing his business elsewhere. Last edited by ECSofVirginia; 06-28-2010 at 12:45 PM.

06-28-2010, 05:58 PM	#9
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	Beautiful car. It looks great in blue. I don't think FoW wants to sell cars. If they hire someone who brings clients in, they fire them immediately. And, how long does it take to take out a dead 360 battery and put in a fresh one? That's a sorry excuse! _________________________ 1983 Euro 308 GTBi QV red/black s/n 44151

06-30-2010, 06:29 AM	#19
Saint Bastage Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex Connecticut Ferrari Life Posts: 1,680 Name: Lane	In response to the captioned title. "ohh great...another arm for the monkey shit fights...which side does he pick, red or blue" Pedestrians will need to pass a bit further from the cage. Lane 348ts SS #64, Nero on Nero

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06-28-2010, 11:06 AM	#2
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Beautiful! Has he joined here yet?

06-28-2010, 11:46 AM	#4
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,604 Name: Ed	can't wait to see this F360. must be the only one they made.

06-28-2010, 12:17 PM	#5
Toggie Owner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA Ferrari Life Posts: 164 Name: Ron	That is a stunning color combo! And a 360 coupe is a great buy these days.

06-29-2010, 04:21 PM	#12
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	I knew a few guys that went to Volvo after their Ferrari careers in San Diego as well...wonder why that is... Who is "Brian", the only guy I know at FoW is Arnie. Is that a Tubi exhaust I see shining through the rear grill on the 360? The 308 looks immaculate!

06-29-2010, 04:54 PM	#14
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	Ahh yes, I know who Peterson is as well...atleast from phone contact. I've only resided in NoVa since January of '09 so I'm not familiar with the FoW personnel history really. My roots are in San Diego so I appreciate the break down Toggie.

06-29-2010, 05:37 PM	#15
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Josh, Where in San Diego did your roots grow?? I was staioned there for 15 years and lived in La Jolla, up near the campus.