Ferrari? What Ferrari?

[Warfang]

So I'm driving down a crowded and snooty part of town in my 97 GTS and come to a stop sign. There were many pedestrians crossing so it was a bit of a wait. Low and behold... the car in front of me was the Ferrari F430 Spyder. Beautiful car... and the hair-implanted guy driving it knew it. Soaking up the sun, shining that million dollar smile at every pretty lady that crossed the path before him.

In front of the Ferrari, I hear: "OH MY GOD!!!!!", startling everyone within earshot. The screamer, a boy about 10 or so started tugging his friends' shirts, trying to get their attention. He pointed past the Ferrari at me, and followed-up with, "A VIPURRRRRRRRR!!!!!!"

Everyone turned to look at the Viper, including Mr. Hair, who gave me a curled-lip smile and nod. I would pay money to see the look on his face when he first realized he wasn't the center of attention. The boys jumped up and down waving as I drove by. This time it was my turn to smile. If it wasn't such a crowded intersection, I would've given all of the boys a ride around the block. Not bad for a car at the fraction of the price of a Ferrari.

 

[Russ M]

F430 Spyder?

I dont think you can even buy an F430 yet alone a spyder which has not even been officialy announced yet. Do you mean a 360 Spyder?

But anyways back to your point, yes the Viper is by far the most exotic looking car you can buy for the money and it can and will put many exotic cars to shame in gawk factor.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

It's ok to feel good about the Viper and all, but that Ferrari owner could have bought two Vipers...if he wanted to.

 

[Warfang]

F430 Spyder?

I dont think you can even buy an F430 yet alone a spyder which has not even been officialy announced yet. Do you mean a 360 Spyder?

Then it probably is a 360. They look similar and he still had dealer plates on, so I assumed it was the newest model from Ferrari's website.

 

[Warfang]

It's ok to feel good about the Viper and all, but that Ferrari owner could have bought two Vipers...if he wanted to.

Two... and probably a comp coupe for the weekends. But he didn't. So at that intersection, I felt a little moral victory for my American built $70k(when new) sportscar. You won't get that in a vette.

Don't get me wrong, his car was beautiful and I wouldnt think twice if he wanted to swap pink slips at the intersection. But then, I'd probably sell it and buy myself two Vipers... and take the wife out to dinner everyday for the month with the change.

 

[charlesj]

 

[Andy 98 RT/10]

In front of the Ferrari, I hear: "OH MY GOD!!!!!", startling everyone within earshot. The screamer, a boy about 10 or so started tugging his friends' shirts, trying to get their attention. He pointed past the Ferrari at me, and followed-up with, "A VIPURRRRRRRRR!!!!!!"

That's classic. It might have been different though if the guy had a Lamborghini instead of a Ferrari though.

 

[93Cobra]

I dont know if the 430 Spyder is officially out yet but I have seen one with dealer plates on it driving around my neck of the woods..

 

[rcdice]

And that's exactly why the Viper will be very collectable someday. When those teen boys hit their 40's, are VP's and start inheriting $$ from their baby boomer parents, they will be ready to plunk down big $$ for the car of their dreams. GEN I & II Vipers.

 

[STUGOTS]

gotta love the snake!!!!!

 

[RedGTS]

There was a segment on the Today Show a couple of weeks ago showing an Ferrari dealership located in a hotel lobby in Vegas, and the dealer said they had just had their F430 Spyder flown in from Italy a couple of days before and it was the only one in the country. There might be a couple more out there somewhere, but my guess is it was a 360.

 

[garolittle]

It's ok to feel good about the Viper and all, but that Ferrari owner could have bought two Vipers...if he wanted to.

Now who would be so vain as to purchase two Vipers?

 

[99 R/T 10]

It's ok to feel good about the Viper and all, but that Ferrari owner could have bought two Vipers...if he wanted to.

Now who would be so vain as to purchase two Vipers?

Yeah Chuckles, who?

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Hey, it's not vanity. They both serve individual unique purposes. Now, when I get #3...

 

[Anaconda]

What's vain about having three vipers...1 GTS, 1 RT10, and 1 SRT10. Of course, then you you could get a Gen 1 RT10, a Gen 2 RT10, a GTS, and a SRT10, for a total of four.

But then again, you could get a Gen 1 RT/10, a Gen 2 RT/10, a GTS, a GTS ACR, and a SRT10, for a total of five.

But then again you could get.....

 

[Warfang]

What's the current record on the most # of vipers? I remember someone here had 5 or 6.

 

[Vipper Rich]

What's vain about having three vipers...1 GTS, 1 RT10, and 1 SRT10. Of course, then you you could get a Gen 1 RT10, a Gen 2 RT10, a GTS, and a SRT10, for a total of four.

But then again, you could get a Gen 1 RT/10, a Gen 2 RT/10, a GTS, a GTS ACR, and a SRT10, for a total of five.

But then again you could get.....

I like my two..

 

[rcdice]

Probably not a fair comparison, but... Greg Nelson of Nelson Dodge was up to 20 before he decided to sell his collection to build a new exotic/high end dealership. He also is an authorized Lambo dealer and is building a facility just for the Lambo's and other high end stuff. This is the guy that was recently selling 94's, 95's, etc., etc. at MSO still with factory warranty.

Can't wait for the new facility to be done so I can cruise out there and "check out" what's on the lot.

 

[Andy 98 RT/10]

Viper Rich: Do you like your SRT or RT better?

 

[Vipper Rich]

Viper Rich: Do you like your SRT or RT better?

Well that’s a tough one. I like the interior of the SRT but I like the lines of the RT much better. I thought I wanted a new one with the RT being 5 years old and I was going to sell it but I just can’t get around to selling it. I guess to answer your question I would have to say I like the RT 10 more. Now if I can just keep both I would be real happy. (Shipping back and forth is going to kill me)

 

[rcdice]

Life is short. Keep em both, enjoy em both, ship em both (if you have to). Don't forget, you can't take it with you and the kids are still going to get more than they had before.

BTW, nice cars.

 

[Vipper Rich]

Life is short. Keep em both, enjoy em both, ship em both (if you have to). Don't forget, you can't take it with you and the kids are still going to get more than they had before.

BTW, nice cars.

Kids? Who said anything about kids? Don't have any and if I did they can buy they're own like I did. (but if i did have some I would let them drive it)

 

[Mopar426]

You won't get that in a vette.

I agree 100% about the newer Vettes, but you'd suprised how a Classic Big Block draws a crowd.

 

[Epro]

Ohh man, Ferrari got OWNED

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[jimandela]

I gotta get another viper... i am really starting to miss owning one .. let alone two... if you can have 2 God bless ya!

 

[Warfang]

I gotta get another viper... i am really starting to miss owning one .. let alone two... if you can have 2 God bless ya!

sell the dreamhome... live in a trailer park and buy yourself 2 or 3 vipers!

Foxworthy: You know ur a redneck if you have a house that can move and 3 cars parked out in front that can't.

 

[DodgeViper01]

I have found the same to be true. Last summer I cruised with a few Ferrari guys down to the beach and my car got more looks than all theirs. A bunch of teens even came up to me and said my car looked better. I was with a Ferrari 360 and 3 Ferrari F355s.

 

[FinalEd357]

American Muscle Baby! I never get sick of my GTS. I just took it to Gingerman this past week, and now have even more respect for this car - in addition to turning heads and making little kid's days wherever you go!

 

[Warfang]

American Muscle Baby! I never get sick of my GTS. I just took it to Gingerman this past week, and now have even more respect for this car - in addition to turning heads and making little kid's days wherever you go!

True American muscle... brute power. Who needs that finesse euro crap, and the miniturized tech-everything *** crap? Big hats, big buckles, BIIIG engine! (Insert Howard Dean YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!! here) hehehe

...it's too bad the krauts own Chrysler now.