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#634 of 729 Re: Tsaupe: [jrosasmc] by andys120 Feb 13, 2005 (8:47 am)
Replying to: jrosasmc (Feb 13, 2005 7:29 am) There is a Ferrari-enthusiast magazine called Forza. I don't know if Cavallino is still published.
#635 of 729 New Forza.... by andys120 Feb 16, 2005 (4:10 pm)
You've probably seen it, Tom, but in case you haven't, the new issue of Forza on the stands has a cover story on the 328 series. Haven't had a chance to read it yet myself.   Ferrari weather is coming soon.
#636 of 729 Cavallino & 100K Fcars by tsaupe1 Feb 26, 2005 (6:17 am)
Andy, Cavallino is still published and is one of the most beautifully photographed and well researched magazines around. It deals, almost exclusively, with historical cars, with some mention of new models as they appear. Yes, I read the article in Forza. It's always a pleasure to hear people say nice things about the car you love.   Jrosasmc, with proper care an Fcar can go well beyond 100K. At least I hope so. Having just spent in excess of 6K on a major service and other things on my 52K mile 328, I'd like to get all the miles I can out of it.   Will this winter ever end? Anyone in the New England area should make plans to see the Ralph Lauren Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this spring. It's going to be a great show. Replies to this message: andys120 (Feb 26, 2005 1:24 pm)
#637 of 729 Re: Cavallino & 100K Fcars [tsaupe1] by andys120 Feb 26, 2005 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: tsaupe1 (Feb 26, 2005 6:17 am) Yes, as a matter of fact I picked up a new Cavallino the other day and it does have some great stuff about the Dino race cars and the 330P4 sports racers as well.   I'm definitely planning to see the MFA exhibit.
#639 of 729 Need convincing from the Ferrari faithful... by billymay Apr 13, 2005 (5:50 pm)
Here's the story: I've been searching for a nice weekend sports car for a while, and got a serious crush on a 328 that got away. Before I drove that, I thought a pristine used 911 cabrio would be The Car. But then I drove this '86 328GTS in blu chiaro. Wow. It made the Porsche seem very plasticky and ordinary. But, it wasn't as nice as advertised, needed some paintwork due to scrapes, had enough minor trim things wrong that the asking price turned out to be a little, uh, optimistic.   But, smitten by my new automotive lust object, I dropped the 911 search and have spent the last couple of months looking for a great pre-88 1/2 328. Easier said than done, even though I'm in SoCal and you'd think everyone and his mom has a Ferrari.   Frustration. Today I get a call from a broker in Missouri, who deals in high-end cars and specializes in 993's. I had dropped him a note back in January, and he hadn't had much luck finding a low mileage 993 cabrio with my color criteria (hate grey interiors for some reason). As luck would have it, he has The Perfect car coming in, a '96 993 black/black/black with 11,000 miles. The car's never seen rain, no dings, no scrapes, yada yada yada. It really is primo, and the 993 is a few notches more attractive (in my eyes) than the portly 996.   In the meantime, a couple of non-car people have told me I'd be an idiot to buy a Ferrari because (cue script here) they're unreliable, maintenance costs a ton, etc. Some of this is true, some of it's bull, but common wisdom isn't always wise. Yes, a 911's going to be less fussy, but the exotic factor just isn't there. I can deal with $4K every 3-4 years for a major belt service, and 328's have a good reputation for being tough cars (by Ferrari standards).   So: I need this group to tell me whether I should grab the 911 and wait for the right 328 to come along, or whether I'd be an idiot not to take a pristine 911 cabriolet. I already have a daily driver - Jeep Liberty - so practical is not a requirement here.   I can afford either, but I'm not sickeningly rich -- if I get the Porsche, that's my car purchase for '05.   Sooooo... help.   Jon aka Billymay Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 19, 2005 11:51 am) habitat1 (Apr 23, 2005 2:49 pm)
#640 of 729 If you really think..... by andys120 Apr 16, 2005 (8:07 am)
that the 328 offers a much better driving experience than a 911, you should look for the right 328 (and it pays to be fussy). They aren't common but you should be able to find what you want.
#641 of 729 328s are more reliable by tsaupe1 Apr 18, 2005 (11:14 am)
than many Ferraris but it all comes down to getting the right one. It's better to pay a bit more up front for a really well sorted car than try to save and end up paying on the other end. You can't get much more different driving experiences between a 328 and a 911. Best to drive a couple of both models before deciding.
#642 of 729 Tutto Italiano by tsaupe1 Apr 18, 2005 (11:16 am)
For all northeast Tifosi, Tutto Italiano, Italian car day at the Lars Anderson Museum of Transportation is Sunday, May 22nd this year. Always a good time and lots of interesting Italian cars to see. Hope to see some of you there!
#643 of 729 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti by claires HOST Apr 19, 2005 (8:59 am)
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