Why I hate Ferrari's

[Embraer]

....good thing I didn't send my Michael Schumacher autographed Ferrari hat in the PPOT gift exchange! Probably would have ended up in a dumpster somewhere!

[aschen]

On the plus side, I don't believe Ferrari builds suvs

[enzo1]

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

saved by the "completely" qualifier I guess.

I'm obviously in the minority here, but I really dig those.

[126coupe]

Originally Posted by speeder

Also, they were ~$130k new, not $200k.

And I can't seem to find any changing hands @ $40k, can you provide a link? Here is an actual sale, (presumably), for $57k:

Ferrari 355 Spider | eBay

There are things called facts and things called opinions. You have a right to your opinions, but they would carry a lot more weight if you had your facts straight.

Your welcome to this POS for 40K, PM me.

[126coupe]

Originally Posted by speeder

I'd be willing to listen to an informed opinion on why F355s are not great cars but this thread ain't it.

Have you actually seen one on a rack, peered into the ass end of one with the back bodywork off.? My old (87) friend Walter who worked on German cars for 70 years was at my cave and he stood there for 20 minutes and made fun of this POS, "why would they do that?" why would they do this? this engineering makes no sense.

General consensus from people who know cars PIECE OF ****.

Speeder one of the rare libs on this forum has his head up his ass. out

[Embraer]

what is confusing for walter? maybe he's so old, he just doesn't get it? it's a tube chassis rear subframe. they must have done something right...because the 355 is one of the best handling cars. period.


not to mention the 355 motor was (until recently) the highest output normally aspirated V8 per displacement.

you really don't know what you're talking about. it's easy to be a checkbook mechanic and keyboard commando on internet forums. for being a "car guy" why all the vitriol?

[Captain Ahab Jr]

I think I know a bit about cars, Ferrari's and engineering so allow me to offer another opinion.

The F355 is not what any car enthusiast could ever consider a piece of $hit as there is an endless list of American sports cars that could lay claim to that title.

If someone buys a F355 because of its engineering then that tells me they know nothing about engineering and even less about cars.

You buy one because its is a beautiful looking car with a wonderful sounding engine which if you are into cars should tick a lot of boxes for creating a sense of occasion every time you take it our for a drive.

Are German sports cars better than Italian sports cars, in some aspects yes but in other aspects they don't come remotely close.

[porsche4life]

Wow... This thread is a hilarious read. One guy who's just looked at 355 on his lift trying to convince a guy who owns one what a POS it is... I know who's opinion I'll believe..


Mike, call me if you ever wanna fire sale that beast! I'd love to have one.

[Embraer]

im telling you sid...come on out and drive mine ANYTIME!

[AFC-911]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

Have you actually seen one on a rack, peered into the ass end of one with the back bodywork off.? My old (87) friend Walter who worked on German cars for 70 years was at my cave and he stood there for 20 minutes and made fun of this POS, "why would they do that?" why would they do this? this engineering makes no sense.

General consensus from people who know cars PIECE OF ****.

Speeder one of the rare libs on this forum has his head up his ass. out

All this proves is that you don't have to know engineering to turn wrenches for a living...

[Por_sha911]

How can you respect Ferrari as a sports car company? They build more SUV's and 4 door sedans than sports cars. Oh wait...that's Porsche.

Now are they not as dependable and more expensive to repair? Yes. That said, rev up a Ferrari and your testosterone goes up 5 points.

[speeder]

Quote de speeder

I'd be willing to listen to an informed opinion on why F355s are not great cars but this thread ain't it.

Have you actually seen one on a rack, peered into the ass end of one with the back bodywork off.? My old (87) friend Walter who worked on German cars for 70 years was at my cave and he stood there for 20 minutes and made fun of this POS, "why would they do that?" why would they do this? this engineering makes no sense.

General consensus from people who know cars PIECE OF ****.

Speeder one of the rare libs on this forum has his head up his ass. out

This is just all-around funny. Did Walter also tell you that it was a $200k car once? Lol..

As for the political jab, you're a really boring guy.

[72doug2,2S]

I've had the thrill to drive some very choice Ferraris, but, so far, my '72 911 2,2S holds it's own and is every bit a pleasure to drive, perhaps more.

[Dan J]

Come on fella's it's almost Christmas for Christ's sake

[onewhippedpuppy]

Wow... This thread is a hilarious read. One guy who's just looked at 355 on his lift trying to convince a guy who owns one what a POS it is... I know who's opinion I'll believe..





Mike, call me if you ever wanna fire sale that beast! I'd love to have one.

This. Really bizarre thread going here. Money is the only reason why I haven't considered purchasing a Ferrari, both the cost to purchase and maintain. But I have a hard time considering someone a car guy if they can't even appreciate what a Ferrari offers.

[Shuie]

The only thing I hate about them is that they seem to be expensive (to me). Other than that, they are alright

[creaturecat]

Originally Posted by 126coupe

Your welcome to this POS for 40K, PM me.

You gonna buy it, Speeder?

[Embraer]

Originally Posted by 72doug2,2S

I've had the thrill to drive some very choice Ferraris, but, so far, my '72 911 2,2S holds it's own and is every bit a pleasure to drive, perhaps more.

that picture was taken at O'Daniel's!

[72doug2,2S]

Yes, Sir! Fort Wayne, IN