quote:Originally posted by ktmike:
I don't want to kill off any stereotypes, but there are several of us whom own Panteras as well as Ferraris.
Some of us even modify our Ferarris!
There are Ferrari "car" guys and Ferrari "lifestyle" guys. I find the "car" guys to generally be easygoing and helpful just like the Pantera guys. The "lifestyle" guys are another breed.
So Jan, I guess you aren't interested in working a trade with my 360 Spyder and "99 Proof" then?
Mike
Don't get me wrong, I really do like Ferarris, and have never encountered any ill things from Ferrari owners. It's just that Panteras to me are so much more "bad boy" and just plain obnoxious, which suits me fine after wearing a stiff white shirt and tie all day. It's like riding a chopper, vs a fancy bike. Plus it seems Panteras tend to somehow retain the radical exotic look, whereas Ferrari to me looks somewhat dated as time passes. Even the 430 seems dated to me now, whereas three years ago I was considering one. Maybe it is the curvy style, or that I see them on the street and at shows all the time, but they have lost the big "umph" for me anyway, and can't quite put my finger on it. I think it is just the "Bad Boy" thing.