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mountainman 02-07-2013 04:56 AM

a ferrari for valentines day
 
Just when I was deciding whether or not to keep her, my wife surprises me with an hour on a local racetrack in a ferrari 430. considering that and the fact that she doesn't complain about the 3 porsches in the garage, I guess she's a keeper.
Maybe naked pictures to follow......the car, that is.

l3m 02-07-2013 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mountainman (Post 326580)
Just when I was deciding whether or not to keep her, my wife surprises me with an hour on a local racetrack in a ferrari 430. considering that and the fact that she doesn't complain about the 3 porsches in the garage, I guess she's a keeper.
Maybe naked pictures to follow......the car, that is.

Love the sound of a Ferrari. Drove a 360 Modena once. Interior and turning radius sucked but the power and exhaust sound is wonderful. Have fun and post pics.

Perfectlap 02-07-2013 09:41 AM

an hour... on an actual track. That must have been pricey.
I think 430's were renting around here for about $2K a day but like on regular streets.
Can't imagine what the track insurance for a car like that must be to cover anyone who comes off the street.

mountainman 02-23-2013 04:07 AM

Well, went down to south cAROLINA yesterday for my track time with the ferrari and of course it was raining. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it to everyone. I assumed....$240K car....wet track.... copilot to ride along....and I expected a lot of restrictions. Not so. very nice and helpful and told me up front " you have a 550 HP rear wheel drive car and a wet track, have fun, but know that those turns are going to be a ********************. " and they were. Tremendous power in the straight of course, but it broke loose so easily in the turns that I could easily done a better time in my C4 and maybe the 08 boxster S. A dry track would have been awesome.
I will have to say that an hour in a ferrari will make you appreciate what we drive every day very much. It made me realize what a bargain the boxster really is for it's price and performance. We are in the sweet spot.
One more thing marked off my bucket list. Do you suppose you immediately die when your bucket list is empty? Maybe I should add something else soon.
Great valentines present...

RandallNeighbour 02-23-2013 04:52 AM

Nah, you don't die when your bucket list is complete. I completed mine in my 40s and just created another one! :)

BruceH 02-23-2013 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mountainman (Post 328716)
I will have to say that an hour in a ferrari will make you appreciate what we drive every day very much. It made me realize what a bargain the boxster really is for it's price and performance. We are in the sweet spot.

I have always believed in getting close to the top at bargain prices. That last 5-10% of performance can get very expensive. The Boxster is definitely a bargain:cheers:

Jaxonalden 02-23-2013 07:50 AM

Thanks for the words of encouragement on Boxster ownership. With all the talk about the IMS and engine failures, it's like a breath of fresh air to hear someone say "...an hour in a Ferrari will make you appreciate what we drive every day very much. It makes me realize what a bargain the boxster really is for it's price and performance." :cheers:

mountainman 02-23-2013 08:52 AM

I have had a previous IMS failure and although it is very costly and dissappointing I still own 3 porsches and drive them daily. The most fun cars I have ever owned

mountainman 02-28-2013 05:57 AM

a ferrari for valentines day
 
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1362063224.jpg
If anyone is interested in the experience this group is called xtremexperiences and well worth the money. just try to pick a sunny day.


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