Want a F360, but its hard enough dealing with jealous people
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as it is...
This includes all my relatives apart from my immediate parents and pretty much all of my wifes side of the family. Very sad state of affairs indeed.
I myself have worked since i was 13 years of age. My wife since she was 12. Believe it! So i would like to think we do know the value of money...
Both are qualified professional's in our relative fields. We do ok, nothing extravagant. Although i do get a buzz playing the stock markets a lot.
I currently have a E46 M3 Cabriolet and the wife drives an Audi TT.
Anyway, is it really worth the hassle? I have been yearning after a "supercar" for a few years now. But have been put off by the "snide" comments and the image people already have of us.
Wife is like "Take the opportunity while you still can" - we have no kids yet
I can seriously see myself taking the car out solely on weekends, but i will probably go bats
t crazy if i was subject to abuse whilst driving it. I feel uncomfortable as it is rolling round in an M3.
Any words of wisdom??
This includes all my relatives apart from my immediate parents and pretty much all of my wifes side of the family. Very sad state of affairs indeed.
I myself have worked since i was 13 years of age. My wife since she was 12. Believe it! So i would like to think we do know the value of money...
Both are qualified professional's in our relative fields. We do ok, nothing extravagant. Although i do get a buzz playing the stock markets a lot.
I currently have a E46 M3 Cabriolet and the wife drives an Audi TT.
Anyway, is it really worth the hassle? I have been yearning after a "supercar" for a few years now. But have been put off by the "snide" comments and the image people already have of us.
Wife is like "Take the opportunity while you still can" - we have no kids yet
I can seriously see myself taking the car out solely on weekends, but i will probably go bats
t crazy if i was subject to abuse whilst driving it. I feel uncomfortable as it is rolling round in an M3.Any words of wisdom??
Edited by Tyson1980 on Monday 9th May 14:09
Tyson1980 said:
Wife is like "Take the opportunity while you still can" - we have no kids yet
JFDI - if you're going to get the comments you might as well give them their money's worth whilst all the while thinking 'yeah but who's driving a Ferrari that I've worked long & hard for ' Edited by johnnyreggae on Monday 9th May 13:48
Tyson1980 said:
I can seriously see myself taking the car out solely on weekends, but i will probably go batst crazy if i was subject to abuse whilst driving it.
t crazy if i was subject to abuse whilst driving it.Tyson1980 said:
Any words of wisdom??
Yeah, don't go batst crazy - rise above it. Snide remarks may come, but short of someone physically doing something, surely you can just sit tight and know that you're in the Ferrari not them?Then, enjoy the car.
I guess it really depends upon what the level of abuse will be. If you think people will object to the extent of damaging the car or more importantly you then I guess it is not worth it. If it just snide comments then go for it. You are only on this earth once and you will probably be more "cross" about never having done it than if you did and got comments. I think the advice re colour is sound. Get a TDF Blue and it will look smarter than red (in my opinion) and be less in your face. Just my 2 pence worth.
I would buy a 360 (actually i prefer the 355 to the 360) if i had the money & if people - family or not - get jealous thats too bad. If you have worked hard & saved hard why not buy it?
Not your fault if they cannot handle the fact that you have a Ferrari. I would love one but cannot afford one however i dont get jealous if i see a Ferrari, Lamborghini or whatever.
Some people are lucky enough to be able to afford such a car & others are not.
I was lucky enough to use a Daytona as a company car in the 80's.
Great car & great days. Didnt give a toss what people thought then & if my circumstances changed now to enable me to afford such a car i still wouldnt give a toss what people thought of me.
I would adopt the attitude 'my money therefore my choice'.
Good luck if you buy one. Enjoy it as i certainly would.
Not your fault if they cannot handle the fact that you have a Ferrari. I would love one but cannot afford one however i dont get jealous if i see a Ferrari, Lamborghini or whatever.
Some people are lucky enough to be able to afford such a car & others are not.
I was lucky enough to use a Daytona as a company car in the 80's.
Great car & great days. Didnt give a toss what people thought then & if my circumstances changed now to enable me to afford such a car i still wouldnt give a toss what people thought of me.
I would adopt the attitude 'my money therefore my choice'.
Good luck if you buy one. Enjoy it as i certainly would.
Apologies if this sounds rather blunt but I just don't understand why people begin to consider exotic cars if they are worried about what other people think. If this is the case then super cars really are not for you. A super car is outrageous by its very nature and you simply cannot begin to justify them. They are wonderful examples of automotive engineering, art, passion and represent the limits of their respective eras. Super cars are not normal cars and reaction to these cars will obviously vary when you are out and about. Some of it will be based on how you conduct yourself in the car/on the road too as you will have a lot of people looking in your direction compared to the Ford Mondeo pottering along in the lane beside you. I can understand why some residents are ready to take up arms around Knightsbridge come the summer super car show for example. The main thing is to enjoy every moment of it, drive responsibly and get to quiet roads for a bit of fun and the track when you really want to let it fly.
Miserable people with empty little lives will always find something negative to say regardless of what you do. This has become the nature of our fellow countrymen for some very sad reason. Bringing others down gives them some sort of twisted joy, you see the tabloid papers perpetuating this negative energy daily. It's now so bad that we have grown men (you are not the first to ask by a long shot) questioning whether they should buy an exotic car or not due to the reaction of others! The only question you should be asking is "which example do you think I should go for?" Try one out, if you enjoy yourself then go for it.
I have found there are two ways to deal with jealous people when driving. The first is not to deal with them at all and go about your business. The second is to ask them to hop in for a spin. I've done it quite a few times (admittedly not back home in London) and you'd be amazed that most of the aggression/negative remarks are just born from someone not able to pluck up the courage to ask. There is NOTHING better than sharing the super car experience in my opinion, this is a big part of what puts the smile on my face.
So here's to you hopefully converting a significant portion of the grumpy characters you mention with a lovely manual 360 with a Tubi/Capristo.
typing on the move here so forgive if this rant gets a little incoherent
Miserable people with empty little lives will always find something negative to say regardless of what you do. This has become the nature of our fellow countrymen for some very sad reason. Bringing others down gives them some sort of twisted joy, you see the tabloid papers perpetuating this negative energy daily. It's now so bad that we have grown men (you are not the first to ask by a long shot) questioning whether they should buy an exotic car or not due to the reaction of others! The only question you should be asking is "which example do you think I should go for?" Try one out, if you enjoy yourself then go for it.
I have found there are two ways to deal with jealous people when driving. The first is not to deal with them at all and go about your business. The second is to ask them to hop in for a spin. I've done it quite a few times (admittedly not back home in London) and you'd be amazed that most of the aggression/negative remarks are just born from someone not able to pluck up the courage to ask. There is NOTHING better than sharing the super car experience in my opinion, this is a big part of what puts the smile on my face.
So here's to you hopefully converting a significant portion of the grumpy characters you mention with a lovely manual 360 with a Tubi/Capristo.
typing on the move here so forgive if this rant gets a little incoherent
I honestly do agree with not getting red. Go for a darker colour. At this moment in time having a Ferrari will often attract as much hate as it does love (perhaps more hate actually). I walked out to my bonet literally covered in spit the other day, its become a fact of ownership that people are abusive as well as complimentary. I love driving it and look forward to every occasion, but am increasingly concerned when its parked up.
I also agree that you only come here once and if you have the chance to own one go for it!
I also agree that you only come here once and if you have the chance to own one go for it!
If they are extended family and treat you this way, why do you see them?
If I ever had someone make negative remarks about me because of a car I own, I would think twice before contacting them again as they're very shallow and obviously jealous.
It's a bit different if you're rubbing someone's face in it, (not sure about others) but I can certainly tell the difference between an enthusiast and some stupid rich bloke when I see a supercar.
The rich bloke usually has a young mate or bird next to him, frequently reving the nuts of the car, has shades on, has a hair style that matches his Bradd Pitt posters and tries hard to attract the looks of everyone around them - this is what people hate.
However, the bloke that gives it the odd blast of noise with a smile on the face but drives carefully in busy areas is the enthusiast - we like these people.
I say screw them. Blue, red, orange, green, whatever - it's your life, I see no reason why you should live around others missery. Deep down inside, they'll be gutted every time they see or even think of you owning a Ferrari you've worked hard for.
If you're far enough away so the car never gets damaged by these scrotes then it's all go go go! Why are you even still reading this - get to a dealers!!! :P
If I ever had someone make negative remarks about me because of a car I own, I would think twice before contacting them again as they're very shallow and obviously jealous.
It's a bit different if you're rubbing someone's face in it, (not sure about others) but I can certainly tell the difference between an enthusiast and some stupid rich bloke when I see a supercar.
The rich bloke usually has a young mate or bird next to him, frequently reving the nuts of the car, has shades on, has a hair style that matches his Bradd Pitt posters and tries hard to attract the looks of everyone around them - this is what people hate.
However, the bloke that gives it the odd blast of noise with a smile on the face but drives carefully in busy areas is the enthusiast - we like these people.
I say screw them. Blue, red, orange, green, whatever - it's your life, I see no reason why you should live around others missery. Deep down inside, they'll be gutted every time they see or even think of you owning a Ferrari you've worked hard for.
If you're far enough away so the car never gets damaged by these scrotes then it's all go go go! Why are you even still reading this - get to a dealers!!! :P
If you want a 360, then JFDI.
Sod what other people think. If you've worked for it, you and justify it to yourself, and thats what you want, then do it.
Stuff what other people think - its your life - LIVE IT!
On a seperate note, I bought a 360 last week. All I can say is that its a great car and I'm glad I've done it - despite the stick I've had from work colleagues.
Sod what other people think. If you've worked for it, you and justify it to yourself, and thats what you want, then do it.
Stuff what other people think - its your life - LIVE IT!
On a seperate note, I bought a 360 last week. All I can say is that its a great car and I'm glad I've done it - despite the stick I've had from work colleagues.
Justices said:
There is NOTHING better than sharing the super car experience in my opinion, this is a big part of what puts the smile on my face.
This^^ in spades. I almost get more enjoyment out of my 355 taking other people for a spin, and in some cases, letting them drive it, than I do when I'm driving it myself.As for the haters, well, I've not had any. One guy tried to get angry with me the other day when he stepped out into the road without looking (and apparently not hearing either
), tried very hard not to but couldn't help smiling in the end and finally saying "nice car mate". I'll caveat this with a couple of things:1) the older the car you drive, the less negative reactions you see on the whole I would say
2) mine is blue so not showy until you let the capristo sing, so maybe that helps
3) I always deliberately dress down when driving mine. You do see quite a few people in supercars *desperately* trying to look cool, which does annoy me a little, you're driving a supercar, there's no need to try so hard!
But, all in all, b*ll*cks to them. I didn't buy my car for anyone else except me. Drive safely and courteously, and you'll know that no-one has any reason to have a go at you unless they have fundamental issues of their own that you are just a convenient target for. Happy days
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