Coping with the wait...

[wineman02]

I am finding it really hard coping with the wait for my first Ferrari! It is all I can think about having wanted one for about 30 years or so. It is like being a boy at Christmas and getting your first BMX but 10 times worse. I have not felt this way for decades. I can't even get a full days work done as I just read the forums longingly. The bank and national holidays at the moment are not helping at all either.

I have just two days left before picking it up on Saturday at 12:00 and it cannot come soon enough for me . I enjoy posting about it on here as you are all enthusiasts and owners - it does not seem right somehow bashing on about it to my friends as it looks like I am showing off. I have not even told some of them yet, instead waiting to surprise them.

Can you remember waiting for your first one? What was it like - where you like me or am I just weird? It has been a 3 week wait since ordering but inside I know that it is a good thing as it is being properly serviced and sorted by the Ferrari Centre prior to delivery (a 456 BTW). I know one part has had to come from the USA and I love the way they go to such lengths to get it 100% right and communicate with me along the way. I am just the impatient type who finds waiting for anything difficult - especially a life long dream.

I can visulize driving it now. I know it is only a cheap Ferrari but it will feel so much more special that my old 911 (996). I know I will look at Range Rover drivers and S Class owners and not feel one iota of jealousy that there cars are worth 2-3 times that of mine. Mine will feel so much more special. I can't wait to experience that feeling as that has to be part of the experience which is surely what Ferrari is all about in addition to the driving.

I am already dreaming of moving this year and building a nice garage to build my collection - it is one hell of a motivator to drive my business forward.

I think a nice bottle of fine wine is in order now to numb the brain a little. I don't have any Italian but a seriously good Californian Pinot might just do the trick...

Thanks for reading - it feels good to get that off my chest.

Edited by wineman02 on Thursday 28th April 17:50

[Another Fluffer]

I am expecting pictures at 12:01 on Saturday

[Soovy]

Lucky devil.

Enjoy in good health.

[wineman02]

I don't think you will be far out Another Fluffer!

The pain for me is that we have a 14 mile walk along the downs planned with friends (training and route for a sponsored walk) on Saturday which I am going to have to pull out of. If only the Royal Wedding was not tomorrow all would be fine and I could do both...

I am not a walker or rambler but was going along for the exercise and spending quality time with friends. I am sure I can find another friend to enjoy the sound of the V12 with though

Edited by wineman02 on Thursday 28th April 17:47

[simonigrale]

Great post! - I remember when i bought my 348 from The Ferrari Centre i had to wait 2 weeks for a bonus so i could complete the transaction. Its a great feeling - i had a 3 hour drive home to Nottingham with my Dad on a hot August day. I just put the car in the garage when i got home, had some friends round to look at the car but never went out in it that night. I didn't need to just having it at home was enough.

I spent my waiting time painting the garage out and fitting an electric door so it was right for the special occasion.

Hopefully in a few years I will be in this situation again like you are now.

Enjoy every minute - I'm very envious :-)

[Adz man]

Funny enough I was in the pub last night with Roger (and Essex FOC) from Kent Ferrari Centre. They are a fab company so I'm sure you'll have a comfortable and easy handover.

Not too embarrassed to say I shed a tiny tear when I picked up my first F and drove away. Sheer joy and emotional stuff

[wineman02]

Adz man said:

Not too embarrassed to say I shed a tiny tear when I picked up my first F and drove away. Sheer joy and emotional stuff

It is funny you should say that - I almost did today driving home from work as there was a chance that Roger would have it ready by close of play tonight. I was so happy that I almost shed a tear but alas it was not too be. He needed just a couple of hours to finish it off. All good things come to those who wait as they say.

I should also add that Tony from the Ferrari Centre tells me the Roger and his team have been working on it tirelessly so i could have it this weekend. That is very much appreciated.

Does any other Ferrari/Lambo driver on here from mid Kent fancy meeting up on Sunday or Monday for a drive? I don't think I will be able to keep away from it. I have cleared the Amex card to allow for fuel!

Edited by wineman02 on Thursday 28th April 18:56

[jt racing]

Best post I've read in ages!
Congratulations first off, and I must admit it's one of my fab Ferrari's.
Best of luck with it, and the v12.... Oh the v12!!!!

[Anubis]

Brilliant to hear a real enthusiast who has waited so long to finally get his dream. Well done and all the best!

[Justices]

Another Fluffer said:

I am expecting pictures at 12:01 on Saturday

I am expecting pictures a week or so from Saturday. Don't you dare get out of the car.

[Another Fluffer]

Justices said:

Another Fluffer said:

I am expecting pictures at 12:01 on Saturday

I am expecting pictures a week or so from Saturday. Don't you dare get out of the car.

Change my mind, listen to him OP

[jayblue]

congratulations mate . i remember picking up my first ferrari. it was a red 348. didnt sleep a wink the night before. the day i picked it up it did nothing but rain and there was a nice bunch of flowers on the passenger seat. when i got it home my nice shiney 348 was now filthy and one of the flowers had stained the leather on the seat. one big anti climax. im sure your day will be better

[MalcQV]

It is a nice feeling, congratulations on the car. Roger and co. are a delight to deal with too

[kenyon]

Congratulations.
When I bought my first ferrari 348GTS I could not wait, left work pickedit up in my size 14 work boots and crashed the ferrari 1 hour later in a 30mph controflow on M11 on the way home, right off. Hit the accelerate before the brake and bang into the car in front. Best and worst day of my life. Take it steady!!

[simonspider]

I remember picking up my first Ferrari from a garage in Central London called the Autodrome (anyone remember)? when I was 24 (I'm 28 now ) It was a black 308 GTS QV and I remember driving it back to Yorkshire through the London traffic. It was a life changing experience, even though I loved that car their was always a better one..I set my sights on a 328 then after I eventually got one a 348 then a 355 then a 360 then went to the dark side for a few years.
Have a great time tomorrow you wont get much sleep tonight

[wineman02]

I didn't get much sleep last night Simon! Getting the 911 was nothing like this - no where near the excitement! I actually cocked up when I got the 911 - if i had any sense I would have got a 308 as they were less expensive. I also lost £15k on the 911 and would have made a £10k profit maybe on the 308 now. That would pay for a lovely F355 now! Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

I really wanted the 456 as it is a 2+2 for family runs and can't see it depreciating anymore. We are also moving this year so once that is done I have my sights on a 355 or 360 to add to it... One day a 458 will be mine too

[RobboC]

Great post, and a superb choice, can't wait to see the pictures.

I was that excited the day before I picked up an Elise, so god knows how you must be feeling! lol

[RevHappy]

At least your picking up in the spring, winter is far more risky as the snow stopped the first collection, gutting.
Still just managed to collect it just before Xmas, best present ever and the red cover was very festive.

[Soovy]

Good luck tomorrow. Death bed memory.

Enjoy it.


You'll be able to lie back and think "while I was here, I had a Ferrari".

[wineman02]

Soovy said:

You'll be able to lie back and think "while I was here, I had a Ferrari".

Or "While I was here I had many Ferrari's and the odd Lambo!". A man has to have goals