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Old May 31, 2024 | 11:40 AM
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That is similar to my experience here in Cincinnati. Ferrari and Porsche drivers actually drive their cars. Whereas most C8 drivers in Ohio keep them in their garages under diapers.
Disagree with that one...Ferrari owners are known for low mileage garage queens a friend in the Biz, and every article I've read, indicates. Porsche drivers, otoh, drive the **** out of them.
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WAYYY more expensive in Europe than USA. Something like $110k for the base car. Europeans are flabbergasted we can buy it for $65
I think there's a large tariff on imported American cars but the US doesn't impose similar tariffs on imported European cars. The US should demand equal treatment.
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Old May 31, 2024 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by prb
Disagree with that one...Ferrari owners are known for low mileage garage queens a friend in the Biz, and every article I've read, indicates. Porsche drivers, otoh, drive the **** out of them.
Depends. Entry level Italian exotics tend to get driven a lot. The hypercar tier are permanent garage queens.
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