BAD BAD Ferrari News
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As of October 1st - all Ferrari parts prices are to rise - and rise fairly horrendously.
My insiders tell me some parts have risen to 180% of their original price whilst for example the price of the rear 3/4 glass panel on the F355 will roughly treble.
I mean it guys - this isn't funny and the parts were hardly "cheap" before. Perhaps Fiat is really trying to extract the last $ from Ferrari to stem the billions that it's losing.
Some parts will rise more than others but as far as I know it's going to be a fairly dramatic increase.
If you are running an old 12 cylinder, or indeed an old 8 on the basis that it would be cheap - it's really not funny.
My insiders tell me some parts have risen to 180% of their original price whilst for example the price of the rear 3/4 glass panel on the F355 will roughly treble.
I mean it guys - this isn't funny and the parts were hardly "cheap" before. Perhaps Fiat is really trying to extract the last $ from Ferrari to stem the billions that it's losing.
Some parts will rise more than others but as far as I know it's going to be a fairly dramatic increase.
If you are running an old 12 cylinder, or indeed an old 8 on the basis that it would be cheap - it's really not funny.
Talacrest DO have a 365GT4BB yes - and the reason these cars are so cheap is because of the running costs.
I love this car as well, but you have to remember that they were built in an era where Ferraris were very different cars. They were made to go very fast, look great and sound sensational - and that's IT - reliabilty was a secondary issue because back in those days Ferraris were truly millionaires toys - and this is DEFINITELY not true today.
Moreover they were a function of Enzo preferences for a car - driving postions and visibilty for the customer came LAST.
What is really strange though is certain peoples reactions to the modern cars. They are up in arms about the "looks" etc, and yet they don't notice the new cars are leagues more reliable, comfy and easy to drive and essentially PERFECT - I've said this before - they do pretty much EVERYTHING well......
Each to their own I suppose.
The parts price-increase has been initiated by Fiat.
I love this car as well, but you have to remember that they were built in an era where Ferraris were very different cars. They were made to go very fast, look great and sound sensational - and that's IT - reliabilty was a secondary issue because back in those days Ferraris were truly millionaires toys - and this is DEFINITELY not true today.
Moreover they were a function of Enzo preferences for a car - driving postions and visibilty for the customer came LAST.
What is really strange though is certain peoples reactions to the modern cars. They are up in arms about the "looks" etc, and yet they don't notice the new cars are leagues more reliable, comfy and easy to drive and essentially PERFECT - I've said this before - they do pretty much EVERYTHING well......
Each to their own I suppose.
The parts price-increase has been initiated by Fiat.
WHAT THE F A C K HAS BEEN GOING HERE?? Out of the office for a copule of days and look what happens.
I love a good RUCKUS!!!!
Anyhow - I DO go the gym and I'm a 5% bodyfat RIPPED bastard to boot. I adore the old Ferraris and I adore the new ones too.
Radial Valve - despite your quite obvious spoiling for a ruck
- I actually DO agree with you TO A POINT. The Murcie got 1 star for being too easy to drive - the New Lambo had lost something (didn't I report something similar when I drove it?)
My point?
The new Ferraris have lost NOTHING by being easier to drive - (Castex - that's why you see more of them on the road mate - that and the fact that they are simply more plausible as a driving propositon. - this percieved "loss of exclusivity" is something that I was considering).
- Back to you Rectal Valve (jus' kidding!!!) - With the new Ferraris any potential satisfaction-loss has been offset by greater driving pleasure - this was not the case with the Lambo..
And no I don't steal quotes from ads.
I *try my best* to DRIVE/OWN the cars that I pass judgment on.
You previously attacked me for "not having any purchasing integrity" too - personally mate I think that only an asshole
likes to give the impression that he can buy pretty much ANY car on the market even if he can. I'm not one of these people - and the wherewithal to purchase a car shouldn't figure on a debate about what people think of it. 
P.S. -F**K Ferraris for a second - 456MGT and Ninja are some of the biggest hearted people I've ever met in my life.
P.P.S. Keep if friendly guys - we're only having a laugh.
I love a good RUCKUS!!!!
Anyhow - I DO go the gym and I'm a 5% bodyfat RIPPED bastard to boot.
I adore the old Ferraris and I adore the new ones too. Radial Valve - despite your quite obvious spoiling for a ruck
- I actually DO agree with you TO A POINT. The Murcie got 1 star for being too easy to drive - the New Lambo had lost something (didn't I report something similar when I drove it?) My point?
The new Ferraris have lost NOTHING by being easier to drive - (Castex - that's why you see more of them on the road mate - that and the fact that they are simply more plausible as a driving propositon. - this percieved "loss of exclusivity" is something that I was considering).
- Back to you Rectal Valve (jus' kidding!!!
) - With the new Ferraris any potential satisfaction-loss has been offset by greater driving pleasure - this was not the case with the Lambo.. And no I don't steal quotes from ads.
I *try my best* to DRIVE/OWN the cars that I pass judgment on.
You previously attacked me for "not having any purchasing integrity" too - personally mate I think that only an asshole
likes to give the impression that he can buy pretty much ANY car on the market even if he can. I'm not one of these people - and the wherewithal to purchase a car shouldn't figure on a debate about what people think of it. P.S. -F**K Ferraris for a second - 456MGT and Ninja are some of the biggest hearted people I've ever met in my life.
P.P.S. Keep if friendly guys - we're only having a laugh.
Hey John - thanks for backing me up on Ferrarichat - My God - I've had some unbelievable arguments on that website - about everything from "which is the best weight training supplement" to the USA's stance on Iraq... yes - all on Ferrarichat.
I really rather like the website 'cos I love a good ruckus.
Ninja - No I am NOT a perve - - No I am not a "funny guy" (think Joe Pesci in Goodfellas) and NO I am not your friend and YES I do hate you.
I really rather like the website 'cos I love a good ruckus.
Ninja - No I am NOT a perve - - No I am not a "funny guy" (think Joe Pesci in Goodfellas) and NO I am not your friend and YES I do hate you.
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