Car Love Thread

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Sorry if my disgust at the way a car company has gone with their products hurt your feelings.

Ford using the Mustang name for that atrocious mustang SUV was worse imo, at least whatever the new Silverado is it’s still a “truck”.

"Truck-ish" anyway.

To be honest I really don't like the way modern 1/2 ton trucks are becoming high tech commuter computers with small engines reliant on tech gimmickry to generate HP and capable of occasionally serving the role of "truck". When I consider new trucks nowadays I tend to look at the 3/4 and one ton offerings as they still seem legitimate trucks in the old sense.
I guess I'm a dinosaur just like my fuel.

[rmlovett1]

Not exactly a milestone number but….for my 23k post….surprising I know
A new Ferrari opportunity came up….THIS ONE COST ME ….

As with watches, I will every so often consolidate vehicles to get something next level.

A very special car….Newly acquired 488 Pista.
Always wanted a giallo Ferrari. I’ve tried in the past to make a couple deals on a yellow Fcar, unfortunately it never panned out.
Had an opportunity come my way for a very special Ferrari. Someone alerted me of this vehicle, THEN I SAW THE SPEC…I basically (other than doing my due diligence) jumped at this chance as soon as I laid eyes on it. Cost me dearly.. 2 Fcars for 1 trade, but this one is worth it ! (IMO). This could be in the garage forever.

[BraveBold]

Beautiful!!!

[V25V]

Pista and Speciale are 2 cars I will always love. Great pickup and amazing spec. Enjoy it.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Not exactly a milestone number but….for my 23k post….surprising I know
A new Ferrari opportunity came up….THIS ONE COST ME ….

As with watches, I will every so often consolidate vehicles to get something next level.

A very special car….Newly acquired 488 Pista.
Always wanted a giallo Ferrari. I’ve tried in the past to make a couple deals on a yellow Fcar, unfortunately it never panned out.
Had an opportunity come my way for a very special Ferrari. Someone alerted me of this vehicle, THEN I SAW THE SPEC…I basically (other than doing my due diligence) jumped at this chance as soon as I laid eyes on it. Cost me dearly.. 2 Fcars for 1 trade, but this one is worth it ! (IMO). This could be in the garage forever.

Good lord that is stunning! Big congrats!

[scarlet knight]

Very attractive Ferrari! Enjoy it!

[ButtButt]

Beautiful, congrats!

[strettyend]

Already congratulated you once but I’ll do it again. Congrats! The pista is my favorite modern Ferrari (and the tdf). Awesome spec on an awesome car!

[Chiboy]

Wow, what a beauty! I'm a big fan of consolidating for something super special (not that your other Ferraris weren't special.....). Great move and absolutely beautiful!

[m3tek44]

Simply beautiful. How does V8 TT sound?

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Not exactly a milestone number but….for my 23k post….surprising I know
A new Ferrari opportunity came up….THIS ONE COST ME ….

As with watches, I will every so often consolidate vehicles to get something next level.

A very special car….Newly acquired 488 Pista.
Always wanted a giallo Ferrari. I’ve tried in the past to make a couple deals on a yellow Fcar, unfortunately it never panned out.
Had an opportunity come my way for a very special Ferrari. Someone alerted me of this vehicle, THEN I SAW THE SPEC…I basically (other than doing my due diligence) jumped at this chance as soon as I laid eyes on it. Cost me dearly.. 2 Fcars for 1 trade, but this one is worth it ! (IMO). This could be in the garage forever.

Wow. Super sexy
Congratulations

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by BraveBold

Beautiful!!!

Originally Posted by V25V

Pista and Speciale are 2 cars I will always love. Great pickup and amazing spec. Enjoy it.

Originally Posted by samson66

Good lord that is stunning! Big congrats!

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Very attractive Ferrari! Enjoy it!

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Beautiful, congrats!

Originally Posted by strettyend

Already congratulated you once but I’ll do it again. Congrats! The pista is my favorite modern Ferrari (and the tdf). Awesome spec on an awesome car!

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Wow, what a beauty! I'm a big fan of consolidating for something super special (not that your other Ferraris weren't special.....). Great move and absolutely beautiful!

Originally Posted by m3tek44

Simply beautiful. How does V8 TT sound?

Originally Posted by MichelleP

Wow. Super sexy
Congratulations

Thank you all for the kind words! I appreciate it! Really enjoying the smiles and worth the trade.

[Carguy87]

Wowzers Richard congrats!!

Hell of a car there!

[scarlet knight]

Richard, how do those transmission buttons work? I assume R is reverse, Auto is drive. Is PS power saving? Power shifting?

Just prepping for my inevitable lottery win.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

Wowzers Richard congrats!!

Hell of a car there!

Thank you Steve!

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Richard, how do those transmission buttons work? I assume R is reverse, Auto is drive. Is PS power saving? Power shifting?

Just prepping for my inevitable lottery win.

Lol…. Yes on the first two. The auto just puts it in automatic mode or like you said, drive mode, no shifting with the paddles. The PS is for the launch control feature .…Partenza Sportiva, meaning sport departure in Italian.

[Langnam]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Not exactly a milestone number but….for my 23k post….surprising I know
A new Ferrari opportunity came up….THIS ONE COST ME ….

As with watches, I will every so often consolidate vehicles to get something next level.

A very special car….Newly acquired 488 Pista.
Always wanted a giallo Ferrari. I’ve tried in the past to make a couple deals on a yellow Fcar, unfortunately it never panned out.
Had an opportunity come my way for a very special Ferrari. Someone alerted me of this vehicle, THEN I SAW THE SPEC…I basically (other than doing my due diligence) jumped at this chance as soon as I laid eyes on it. Cost me dearly.. 2 Fcars for 1 trade, but this one is worth it ! (IMO). This could be in the garage forever.

I saw one just like that in Rhode Island a few weeks ago, although in a different color. Dang, one of the most beautiful cars I've seen in a long time.

Congratulations!

[sampelligrino]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Not exactly a milestone number but….for my 23k post….surprising I know
A new Ferrari opportunity came up….THIS ONE COST ME ….

As with watches, I will every so often consolidate vehicles to get something next level.

A very special car….Newly acquired 488 Pista.
Always wanted a giallo Ferrari. I’ve tried in the past to make a couple deals on a yellow Fcar, unfortunately it never panned out.
Had an opportunity come my way for a very special Ferrari. Someone alerted me of this vehicle, THEN I SAW THE SPEC…I basically (other than doing my due diligence) jumped at this chance as soon as I laid eyes on it. Cost me dearly.. 2 Fcars for 1 trade, but this one is worth it ! (IMO). This could be in the garage forever.

Think I saw you post this on Fchat but huge congrats! This is such a gorgeous spec, it looks killer with the silver wheels. Is it opaco (matte) paint, or a satin wrap?

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by sampelligrino

Think I saw you post this on Fchat but huge congrats! This is such a gorgeous spec, it looks killer with the silver wheels. Is it opaco (matte) paint, or a satin wrap?

I did post there, thank you ! It’s a satin/stealth wrap, which I’d actually rather have than the actual matte paint. If I ever want to take it off, I love the shiny/glossy giallo just as much, and I believe less upkeep than a matte finish.

Originally Posted by Langnam

I saw one just like that in Rhode Island a few weeks ago, although in a different color. Dang, one of the most beautiful cars I've seen in a long time.

Congratulations!

Definitely beautiful! Thanks so much!

[7sins]

Congrats Richard on the Pista! Any details on the golf cart behind it :p

[1st amg]

Richard! What a mighty jump you did. Well done! This is a very very special car. I am so happy for you! What a beautiful spec, this is stunning! Give us some updates on how you notice the difference between the F8 and 458!!


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[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by 7sins

Congrats Richard on the Pista! Any details on the golf cart behind it :p

Thank you my friend! The golf cart is fairly new, 6/7 months old. Street legal, L-ion batteries that go around 26-28 miles , runs about 28-30mph

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Richard! What a mighty jump you did. Well done! This is a very very special car. I am so happy for you! What a beautiful spec, this is stunning! Give us some updates on how you notice the difference between the F8 and 458!!


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Thank you Nicholas! So far….more raw/visceral vs the F8 and no noticeable power difference from the driving I’ve done so far (twisty/fun roads, no track). Feels like driving a well handling go-cart! It just does what you ask of it. You definitely know you’re in a track oriented iteration vs the F8 or standard 488.

VS the 458…the drama feels about the same, your engagement is required just the same, the extra HP is noticeable. I’d say certainly more track oriented (as was intended) than the 458.
I will say…in auto mode, just cruising down the road on a long road or in town, it’s a very useable, comfortable (if you’re good with racing buckets) ride. Other than long trips…say 9-10 hrs at a time… I’d use it for most anything

[APhound]

Too cool, Richard!
You never cease to amaze.
Thx for sharing w us


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[Easy E]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Not exactly a milestone number but….for my 23k post….surprising I know
A new Ferrari opportunity came up….THIS ONE COST ME ….

As with watches, I will every so often consolidate vehicles to get something next level.

A very special car….Newly acquired 488 Pista.
Always wanted a giallo Ferrari. I’ve tried in the past to make a couple deals on a yellow Fcar, unfortunately it never panned out.
Had an opportunity come my way for a very special Ferrari. Someone alerted me of this vehicle, THEN I SAW THE SPEC…I basically (other than doing my due diligence) jumped at this chance as soon as I laid eyes on it. Cost me dearly.. 2 Fcars for 1 trade, but this one is worth it ! (IMO). This could be in the garage forever.

So very nice.

[Antwon412]

People. Learn how to remove pictures when you quote.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by APhound

Too cool, Richard!
You never cease to amaze.
Thx for sharing w us


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Originally Posted by Easy E

So very nice.

Thank you gentlemen!

[slawa]

stunning car and spec, crazy fast, great warranty + beautiful on aye = you can't go wrong with it, big congrats

[Ftech1]

Congrats!! My favorite modern Ferrari.

[sampelligrino]

Originally Posted by Antwon412

People. Learn how to remove pictures when you quote.

A car this beautiful, people should quote the pictures more

[cdmorenot]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Not exactly a milestone number but….for my 23k post….surprising I know
A new Ferrari opportunity came up….THIS ONE COST ME ….

Wow Richard! What a beautiful car. Enjoy it in the best of health and congratulations!!! Stoked for you on this new acquisition.

[Flex368]

Congrats on that very special one, Richard.