Ferrari
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I believe in the Beer Fairy
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From: Philadelphia Burbs
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St. Jude Donor '06
It's the regular service, which involves getting at things that mean you have to remove the engine. There's no actual full engine disassembly.
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From: Riverside California
I used to work at a car auction and i got to drive almost every car out there. i drove a ferrari 599 out on the road and they are very fast cars, so are the lamborghini murcielagos they will snap ur neck off if your not ready !!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Montreal Quebec
and they don't have it's low end torque and easy to maintain L98! 
when did you ever see a 200K + miles ferrari??? 
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Well just being optimistic.
I am talking 20k in real mods, and nothing but mods.
You won't have a new Zr1 or ferrari but you can have a 600+ hp car and suspension updated that will compete if not beat.
I am talking 20k in real mods, and nothing but mods.
You won't have a new Zr1 or ferrari but you can have a 600+ hp car and suspension updated that will compete if not beat.
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$20K in A C4 ZR-1 would make a car that could run with about anything. 427 stroker LT-5 or a 441 LT-5 would produce 550+ rear wheel HP. A 550 only runs a 12.2 to 12.4 qtr and my 92 Z has posted those times with only headers and a ported intake.
Don't get me wrong, Ferrari'\s are incredible cars, but you could certainly build a very competive C4 for the cash. Hell you can pick up a 05 Mercedes CL600 for $30K these days with 495hp and 590ftlbs of torque(boosted 12 cyl) that can run will most Ferraris.
Would you attract the attention a Ferrari does, nope....could your run with one most of their higher production cars....certainly.
Don't get me wrong, Ferrari'\s are incredible cars, but you could certainly build a very competive C4 for the cash. Hell you can pick up a 05 Mercedes CL600 for $30K these days with 495hp and 590ftlbs of torque(boosted 12 cyl) that can run will most Ferraris.
Would you attract the attention a Ferrari does, nope....could your run with one most of their higher production cars....certainly.
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Some people will pay anything for a name plate. Porsche owners do it every day. Is the base 911 really worth $87,00? Is a base Boxer really worth $47,000. IMO these cars are not comparable to a base C6 let along a Z06 or ZR1. Is a 599 worth $320,000, when a ZR1 out preforms it ? These exotics carry a certain prestige to those at the local country club. Its a statement. I got money. I don't drive a Chevrolet. A friend of mine owns a detailing business. One of his regular customers has a 911 Carrera. Was $90,000 and did nor even come with floor mats. When you sit inside you swear your in a Volkswagen of some kind. But I am sure its impressive to those who live in the circle of wealth. A relative of mine is wealthy and his wife wanted a Corvette. Her husband would not allow it so instead she drives a new AMG SL. No way his wife is going to be seen in a stinken Chevrolet.
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From: backwoods upstate ny
they'll never know
grab a pontiac fiero, chev v-8 conversion kit ('mild' 350 will suffice), shiny wheels, some fiberglass body add-on bits, and a couple of 'my pony' emblems...result will be faster than a 'fairy-eerie', draw more attention (thx to shiny wheels), and be repairable with parts low $ anywhere...you can even buy insurance for a pontiac...99% of general public will believe you paid more for it than their house is worth, 100% of MMTB (more money than brains) types will be impressed.
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St. Jude Donor '06
grab a pontiac fiero, chev v-8 conversion kit ('mild' 350 will suffice), shiny wheels, some fiberglass body add-on bits, and a couple of 'my pony' emblems...result will be faster than a 'fairy-eerie', draw more attention (thx to shiny wheels), and be repairable with parts low $ anywhere...you can even buy insurance for a pontiac...99% of general public will believe you paid more for it than their house is worth, 100% of MMTB (more money than brains) types will be impressed.
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From: why? u comin over? new york
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From: El Paso Texas
I do disagree on one minor point....I don't think they will ever be worth a substantial amount of money. The only exception would be a "new" Indy Pace Car (still under MSO....they do exist), a new condition Mera, or a very low mile factory yellow T-Top 88 GT. There were just too many Fieros built.....and there are still an abundance of stock specimens left. In a couple of decades, maybe not....but the public at large views them as the Corvair of the 80's.
Fact is, 99% of the public wouldn't know the difference between a real Ferrari and a (properly) modified Fiero. And you could build it right for pennies compared to the real thing. And be faster than the real thing....and be able to maintain and repair it cheaply.
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From: Rochester Hills Michigan
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I always wanted a Mondial. Don't see too many 2+2 Ferraris. The hard tops were ugly, but the verts are just gorgeous...to me anyway. Still don't want to know what the maintenance fees would be.
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I'd be happy to own a much cheaper C4.
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