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longam
10-09-09, 07:19 PM
I want one.......wow. I have always been a fan of the Ferrari line, but this one takes a step above.

http://swipelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ferrari-485-italia-main.jpg

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/CurrentRange/458-Italia/Pages/458-Italia.aspx
Platapus
10-09-09, 07:34 PM
If I can sweet talk my bank manager I might be able to get a loan for the number 4 lug nut on the rear left wheel. :D
GoldenRivet
10-09-09, 07:49 PM
it has the sex appeal of an electric shaver.

I'll take one of these over the modern vehicles any day.

http://67mustangblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/1966-shelby-gt350-mustang-fastback-up-for-auction-in-sydney-cover.jpg

or

http://media.motortopia.com/files/7400/vehicle/46d72ce50dd86/Copy_of_Our_cobra_at_the_diner.jpg
stabiz
10-09-09, 08:15 PM
I dont like the Ferrari either, but i would easily pick it over those lawn movers above.:) The Cobra is beautiful, though.
Castout
10-09-09, 08:20 PM
If I can sweet talk my bank manager I might be able to get a loan for the number 4 lug nut on the rear left wheel. :D

:har:

I can only afford its 1:18 and I believe you would too :yeah:
NeonSamurai
10-09-09, 09:58 PM
Personally this one is more my taste, the F430 Spider

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/CurrentRange/F430Spider/Pages/F430Spider.aspx
antikristuseke
10-10-09, 07:27 AM
Meh, if I were to get a modern sportscar withing that price range would look towards Ascari.
Platapus
10-10-09, 07:31 AM
Living in the United States, I have to consider two questions when dreaming about such cars

1. Where would you drive it? Our roads are crowded with unskilled/undisciplined/inconsiderate drivers and the roads themselves are not often high in quality. Driving a Ferrari only in first gear (which will probably get you a speeding ticket) is probably not good for the car.

2. Where would you park it? You park cars like that in a US parking lot and when you come back it will either be gone, stripped, vandalized, or at the very very least scratched by some jerk.

But they sure are nice to dream about though :yeah:
XabbaRus
10-10-09, 12:26 PM
I've just watched cars for the umpteemth time with Max and I want one of these.

http://hudsonhornethome.com/

Know where I can get one?
longam
10-10-09, 04:46 PM
Living in the United States, I have to consider two questions when dreaming about such cars

1. Where would you drive it?

Like any classic or expensive car, road trip on Sunday and car shows.
TarJak
10-10-09, 05:05 PM
Ferrari's have never done it for me. Gimme an Aston Martin DB9 anytime.
FIREWALL
10-10-09, 05:10 PM
If your going to worry about where and when... You can't afford it.
stabiz
10-10-09, 06:20 PM
Ferrari's have never done it for me. Gimme an Aston Martin DB9 anytime.

Indeed! Thats like Jessica Alba with wheels.
Sailor Steve
10-10-09, 07:06 PM
Indeed! Thats like Jessica Alba with wheels.

Well, that'll keep me from ever wanting one.
longam
10-10-09, 07:10 PM
Is not like most could afford any of the mentioned cars, but I suspect there is a border discretion going on here.
Sledgehammer427
10-10-09, 07:18 PM
The Italia is a pretty sweet looking car. apparently the F430 hasn't completely done it's job of replacing the 360 Modena.

I'd take all three. And a DB9:D
Task Force
10-10-09, 07:20 PM
Living in the United States, I have to consider two questions when dreaming about such cars

1. Where would you drive it? Our roads are crowded with unskilled/undisciplined/inconsiderate drivers and the roads themselves are not often high in quality. Driving a Ferrari only in first gear (which will probably get you a speeding ticket) is probably not good for the car.

2. Where would you park it? You park cars like that in a US parking lot and when you come back it will either be gone, stripped, vandalized, or at the very very least scratched by some jerk.

But they sure are nice to dream about though :yeah:

Lol. If I had a car like that I sure as heck wouldnt be living over here.:rotfl2:

(Id still want my zonda tho...) lol

but... I would like the mustang in GRs first post...
TarJak
10-10-09, 08:18 PM
This is about the only thing with a Ferrari name I'd be bothered with:

http://www.automk.com/media/2008/06//01_fiat_500_ferrari_450op.jpg
Shearwater
10-10-09, 08:29 PM
Hehe, my family has its predecessor (the Fiat Seicento). I use it whenever I'm home. Nothing grand, but still waaay prettier than the Ferrari 485 Italia (has about as much appeal to me as an overpainted tart). If I could afford one, I would spend the money on something else :DL
longam
10-10-09, 09:43 PM
Personally this one is more my taste, the F430 Spider

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/CurrentRange/F430Spider/Pages/F430Spider.aspx

I have to agree with you there
Platapus
10-10-09, 10:51 PM
If I could afford one, I would spend the money on something else :DL

My thoughts exactly. There are better things to spend money on. :)
goldorak
10-11-09, 12:45 AM
I want one.......wow. I have always been a fan of the Ferrari line, but this one takes a step above.

http://swipelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ferrari-485-italia-main.jpg

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/CurrentRange/458-Italia/Pages/458-Italia.aspx

Thats a horribile chassis. Ferrari lost it many years ago as far as design goes. The last great Ferrari was the 1985 Testarossa. Although my all time favorite is the Dino :

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/100-greatest/03-large/36-ferrari-dino.jpg
goldorak
10-11-09, 12:50 AM
Now this is a concept car I would love to drive. Nothing comes close to this futuristic design, ok flying cars from Back to the Future 2 maybe. :D

http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Ferrari_Modulo_512s_1970_Thum.jpg

http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Concept_Car_Ferrari_Modulo_1970_Thum.jpg

http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Ferrari_Modulo_Lady_Thum.jpg

http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Ferrari_Modulo_Prototype_Side_Thum.jpg

http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Ferrari_Modulo_Prototype_Thum.jpg

Ferrari forever. :rock: :rock:
Task Force
10-11-09, 01:39 AM
Id rather have the one of the flying cars from back to the future. lol they fly...:rotfl2:
HunterICX
10-11-09, 06:35 AM
If I would pick a car for it's design..I would go for this one:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3225/2710071418.jpg

HunterICX
Skybird
10-11-09, 08:02 AM
Ferrari? Okay, but why travel so far to get a sports car if the good stuff is so much nearer to me. Porsche for me, one from the 911 line of cars. Simply classic in lines and looks.
XabbaRus
10-11-09, 10:19 AM
Ferrari are like this to me.

Very pretty, all mouth, not trousers.
Castout
10-11-09, 08:00 PM
Meh, if I were to get a modern sportscar withing that price range would look towards Ascari.

I love ASCARI too :yeah:. I hope it would kick an equivalent Ferrari in the ass hard on the track!
Castout
10-11-09, 08:04 PM
Ferrari? Okay, but why travel so far to get a sports car if the good stuff is so much nearer to me. Porsche for me, one from the 911 line of cars. Simply classic in lines and looks.

I don't know why but I've got the impression that people who drive a Porsche are people with bad attitude or to be precise Porsche is the car for people with attitude problem. Like overbearing, self hating and irrational :D.

No offense that you like the car Skybird it's just my image of Porsche.

Anyone share my opinion?
antikristuseke
10-11-09, 08:45 PM
Naaah, Porsche is the practical mans supercar, since it is the most practical supercar out there.
Ferrari is for people who want to look like a racing driver without actualy being one.
Lamborghinies are for people who want more attention that possible.
Ascaris are for flat out track stomping.
Koenigseggs are for people completely insane.
Zondas are for that 14 year old boy in all of us.
Gumperts are for people who are more german than the german stereotype.

All of the above to be taken with a massive grain of salt.
Platapus
10-11-09, 08:54 PM
I am reminded of a skit by the comedian Rita Rudner

"Every time I see a middle age man in a Ferrari, I want to walk up to him and tell him 'sorry about your penis'".

:har::har::har::har::har:
Task Force
10-11-09, 09:13 PM
Naaah, Porsche is the practical mans supercar, since it is the most practical supercar out there.
Ferrari is for people who want to look like a racing driver without actualy being one.
Lamborghinies are for people who want more attention that possible.
Ascaris are for flat out track stomping.
Koenigseggs are for people completely insane.
Zondas are for that 14 year old boy in all of us.
Gumperts are for people who are more german than the german stereotype.

All of the above to be taken with a massive grain of salt.

lol if these stereotypes are true no wonder I like the Koenigsegg, and the Zonda...:rotfl2:
Castout
10-12-09, 01:45 AM
Naaah, Porsche is the practical mans supercar, since it is the most practical supercar out there.
Ferrari is for people who want to look like a racing driver without actualy being one.
Lamborghinies are for people who want more attention that possible.
Ascaris are for flat out track stomping.
Koenigseggs are for people completely insane.
Zondas are for that 14 year old boy in all of us.
Gumperts are for people who are more german than the german stereotype.

All of the above to be taken with a massive grain of salt.

lol if one happens to like them all?
I see a funny combination of character here :D