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Old 02-16-11, 12:39 PM
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If I were rich I'd still buy a Ferrari. I'd also buy a few other cars too though.
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Old 02-16-11, 04:29 PM
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I'm not surprised and I bet most companies do this.

What magazine was it that had the M3, CTS-V coupe, and the RS5 challenge where the M3 did 0-60 in 3.9 seconds? Yeah, 3.9......whatever.....
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Old 02-17-11, 09:48 AM
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Wow.... that shows how useful the test with the white 599GTB HGTE pkg against the LFA in some magazine is utterly useless. So in some way we can safely say that the LFA in real world situation will be always better than the 599? LOL NICE.....
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Old 02-17-11, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by CDNROCKIES
Good rant, but naive to think that other manufacturer's aren't fudging their results as well. What is laughable is Ferrari's attempt to set the control's for any media reporting.



Can someone please turn this into my sig?
Yes but it's like having your brother fill in for you on your intramural baskball team versus having Michael Jordan in his prime, both playing under your name because they aren't on the team roster.

Both are cheating, but isn't one quite a bit more ridiculous?
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Old 02-17-11, 12:01 PM
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I think it just got to the point where it is ridiculous. As some have stated Ferrari has been very controlling from the go and not very liberal with their cars or tests. Many tests in mags are from owner cars. I believe it was EVO or CAR that Ferrari got mad at for not winning Car of the Year and refused to send cars for a few years.

Ferrari has an aura of elitism that knows no bounds. It is part of the appeal I can only imagine what they did/said to Car and Driver when the LFA beat the 599 by a point in a review.

That is why I've said for so long most reviews are hogwash and I look for certain mags and writers. You also have to read as many articles as you can to come up with an overall opinion instead of just 1 or 2 sources

I hope he doesn't lose his position over this. Ferrari is THE premier exotic company.
 
Old 11-09-11, 12:46 PM
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Wow, seems they won't let him drive the new FF , watch the begining of the vid

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/perf...3ab3f50477a030
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Old 11-09-11, 01:23 PM
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lol, thats crazy. I actually kind of dig the ugly FF for some reason.
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Old 11-09-11, 04:45 PM
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Wow, he has been banned !! Ferrari is the mafia...
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Old 11-09-11, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002GGPIS3
Wow, he has been banned !! Ferrari is the mafia...
I was going to say something, but seeing I am moderator now. I need to zip my mouth.

It is nice to see, that some auto journalists can still write a proper article.
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Old 11-09-11, 05:46 PM
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well he expected to not drive ferrari anymore. good for him i say. i always support those who is in no fear and just try to say the right thing. their words are worth much more than someone who is biased and look the other way.
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Old 11-09-11, 06:38 PM
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Fascinating article but it does me little good. I will never own a Ferrari.
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Old 11-10-11, 11:46 AM
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ferrari has a history of cheating. I remeber back ion the day when Ford and Shelby were gunning for a win and Enzo had the final race cancelled to keep them from taking the victory from Ferrari. They make amazing cars but this opens my eyes a little
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