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		|  03-12-2012, 07:00 AM | #1 |  
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			Ah, innocence.  Here in self centered, show off Miami everyone, especially women golddiggers, is intensely familiar with the years and prices of exotic cars.  I wouldn't get a second look from a babe because she would immediately peg me as a loser because I wasn't driving a brand new Porsche.
		 
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		|  03-12-2012, 07:46 AM | #2 |  
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	It's the Alfa Romeo part that scares them away !Quote: 
	
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					Originally Posted by san rensho  Ah, innocence.  Here in self centered, show off Miami everyone, especially women golddiggers, is intensely familiar with the years and prices of exotic cars.  I wouldn't get a second look from a babe because she would immediately peg me as a loser because I wasn't driving a brand new Porsche. |    
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		|  03-12-2012, 08:01 AM | #3 |  
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					Originally Posted by Johnny Danger  It's the Alfa Romeo part that scares them away !  |  
No way    Alfa Romeo's are beautiful cars (I'ved had a 156 and most recently the GT). Not enough of them over here -- plus you get to be real good pals with all the mechanics in your area    
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		|  03-12-2012, 08:39 AM | #4 |  
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	Back in 1994, I purchased one of the last of the 190 commemorative spiders. I'm lucky that I'm not in prison for having ax murdered everyone at Alfa Romeo North America.Quote: 
	
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					Originally Posted by jakobv84  No way    Alfa Romeo's are beautiful cars (I'ved had a 156 and most recently the GT). Not enough of them over here -- plus you get to be real good pals with all the mechanics in your area   |    
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		|  03-12-2012, 10:48 AM | #5 |  
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					Originally Posted by jakobv84  No way    Alfa Romeo's are beautiful cars |  
+ 1.. !
 
I drive a 3.0 Milano Verde and I love it..
 
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		|  03-12-2012, 10:55 AM | #6 |  
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			No one mistook my car for a Ferrari, but in the past 17 months of ownership, I have had at least 5 people ask me if it was a 911 Turbo, including a mechanic. 
 Some people don't realize Porsche makes other cars besides the 911 Turbo.
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		|  03-12-2012, 11:09 AM | #7 |  
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	Good for you. When I sold my Alfa, after the new owner drove away I changed my phone number and painted my house a different color .Quote: 
	
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					Originally Posted by Gilles  + 1.. !
 I drive a 3.0 Milano Verde and I love it..
 
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		|  03-12-2012, 01:40 PM | #8 |  
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Yeah, I could see how people mistake a Boxster for a Ferrari , because of the horse , that's why I put a "Maui turtle" on the rear bumper - that and it 
hides a scratch.
		 
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		|  03-13-2012, 06:20 AM | #9 |  
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Yeah, I could see how people mistake a Boxster for a Ferrari , because of the horse , that's why I put a "Maui turtle" on the rear bumper - that and it 
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are you on f-chat?
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		|  03-13-2012, 08:08 AM | #10 |  
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Yeah, I could see how people mistake a Boxster for a Ferrari , because of the horse , that's why I put a "Maui turtle" on the rear bumper - that and it 
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I have a question 'bout your red horse (308?).  I notice Ferrari doesn't incorporate a rear spoiler like others do.  Are they not worried about planting the rear tires at high speeds?  I find it a major safety factor.
		 
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		|  03-12-2012, 02:42 PM | #11 |  
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					Originally Posted by san rensho  Ah, innocence.  Here in self centered, show off Miami everyone, especially women golddiggers, is intensely familiar with the years and prices of exotic cars.  I wouldn't get a second look from a babe because she would immediately peg me as a loser because I wasn't driving a brand new Porsche. |  
The way I see it you qualify as a sugar daddy. Most people dont differentiate between an old Porsche and a new one. Perhaps the more sophisticated might spot the old versus the new. Just dont drive too far from Miami and then u might be safe!  :dance:
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		|  03-12-2012, 04:30 PM | #12 |  
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			San Rensho,  You are not a loser.    A Porsche owner is  "Admired by all, owned by few"  Keep your chin up...always.
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		|  03-12-2012, 08:37 PM | #13 |  
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			Back when I was a junior in high school, I had a group of seniors gathered around my car. At first I was worried about vandalism, but as I got closer I realized that they were trying to identify it. One girl questioned "OMG is this a Ferrari? Looks so cool!" And a guy next to her replied "Nah, it's a Porsche." And of course, they debated about the horse on the badge. I don't think they realized I was the owner until I unlocked the doors and got in. Good times.
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		|  03-13-2012, 07:10 AM | #14 |  
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					Originally Posted by Lordblood  One girl questioned "OMG is this a Ferrari? Looks so cool!" |  
So tell us if you got her #?
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