quote:Originally posted by DOES 200: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.
"Can't we all just get along?" -Rodney King. He's kiding right?
@ A Hudosn. I prefer to limit my comments not to stereotypes but to actual experiences. I once had an assistant tell me on the QT, "you have to forget this stuff. You remember too much."
Seems I've been stereotyped too. With the Shelby I was at a light and someone I went to High School with came around the corner, stopped and said, "what are YOU doing with 'THAT' ".
Then there was the guy who "pulled me over", like a cop would, against the curb and blocking me from leaving, rolling down the window and yelling, "hey, do you know what that is?"
I have nothing against Ferrari owners at all, they have ALWAYS been very respectful, but they could wind up being one of my customers (they can afford me) and having a better car than they do, like having a better car than your father, in these 'parts' is just not permissible. Shows disrespect and anti-social behavior here. A definite attitude on my part.
Ferari owners prefer to be left alone and mind their own business. (My observations so far). Just when they all get together at an Italian Car Day show, kinda' looks like they are choosing up sides. All them over there and you-z over here. Makes me nervous.
I guess the social relationships between these groups just varies according to where you are in the country? NY, Chicago, Dallas, Vegas, Miami, LA, all are noticeably different on how they relate to motor vehicles of any type. In some places they just have pickup truck days I'll bet?
Do I need to wear boots to that one or are my sneakers still acceptable? Anyone on that...