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Old 05-19-04, 03:52 PM
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Default ferrari... most desirable car on the planet?

does anyone agree or disagree?
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Old 05-19-04, 04:50 PM
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I'd take a Lamborghini Murcielago over any Ferrari.
Farrari does come second for me though.
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If money, maintenance, weather, reliability, cargo space, crime/vandalism/theft, passenger space was no issue, I'd would probably choose a Ferrari 360 Spider Convertible. Although I would also have to consider the Bentley Azure Convertible, Bentley Continental GT Coupe, and the Rolls Royce Phantom.
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Depends on the model. The Enzo is the Ferrari I won't consider even after winning a $multimillion lottery. I'll take a Carrera GT, a Vanquish or a F360 Spyder.

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Ferrari is the most desired brand because it is well-known. Similar to other "desired" brands such as Channel, LV, Gucci, etc.

Anybody knows what this car is? I would take this over a Ferrari



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Old 05-19-04, 06:58 PM
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Theres no car in the world I'd rather have than a F50...
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I believe Ferrari is to sports cars as Mercedes Benz is to luxury cars. As we all know MB may not necessarily be the best, but by name and status it defines its class. There are hyper exotic luxury cars (Bentley, Rolls Royce, Quattroporte howeveryouspellit) and there are more sensible alternative that arguably beat it, a la LS430. Ferrari is no exception. I'd call Porsche the BMW's of sports cars. This is just my opinion. MB maybe the standard of the industry and the most desired (since it is mainstream). But being the most desired does not make it the best. Even though it might just be. . . or maybe not. I'm not going to start a debate.
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Originally posted by LeXuSrAcIn
Theres no car in the world I'd rather have than a F50...
Werd...
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The car I most desire is the Aston Martin DB9. I know there are faster cars, and more luxurious one, but to me its the perfect balance (not to mention its so damn beautiful) =)
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if i had the money, id buy one tomorrow: 360 coupe, manual, red. there are faster cars for the money but none are as special as the prancing horse.
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i would take a Vanquish over a lambo or ferrari anyday
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Originally posted by southernsc
i would take a Vanquish over a lambo or ferrari anyday
Even over this beauty??
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I would definitly take that Vanquish over that Ferrari... Sure the F50 is more powerful, but I'll take the beauty of the Vanquish over the power and kinda ugly styling of the F50.. although it certinly isnt the ugliest ferrari ive seen (cough cough.. enzo)
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Originally posted by The_Hitman
I would definitly take that Vanquish over that Ferrari... Sure the F50 is more powerful, but I'll take the beauty of the Vanquish over the power and kinda ugly styling of the F50.. although it certinly isnt the ugliest ferrari ive seen (cough cough.. enzo)
It's a close second
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1st. Mclaren F1 LM
2nd. Ferrari F50

and a slew of others..
 


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