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Someone I was talking to the other day suggested, that it might be both quicker and cheaper to jump on a plane, and deal direct with ferrari. No idea if its true. But if you havent looked at it might be the way to go?

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You certainly sound like you're prepared to wait and I have no doubt you'll love the car. Infact, you have an RS6 to cruise around in for the moment, that's cool enough for most of us :P

Your only options are get something else or wait... i'd wait personally, not much else on the market that is as good in my opinion.

Funny how ppls get the impression that a H pattern box is a real box, European love this box. It's the old school box in my book and it damn slow to boot, also resale of H pattern box on a Ferrari is some what about $50 000 less than you would pay for a F1 box, although as a new car option, it's only $25 000. Also Dave, Ferrari don't deal with privateer, unless you run a race team. I've looked into bringing one in from o/s. Too many problems.

Just for the record, as implied in another post, I'm not a drug dealer. The profession doesn't make enough money, well atleast here in Oz. anyway, and I like my freedom in life.

well I would love to see it when it does arrive then as they are one beautiful car and just listening to the engine is better than any music you could wish for. I admire the fact that you are getting one and that you have had to work for it as it will mean you will appreciate it more. Hope to meet you on a cruise one day

Someone I was talking to the other day suggested, that it might be both quicker and cheaper to jump on a plane, and deal direct with ferrari.  No idea if its true.  But if you havent looked at it might be the way to go?

this isnt that bad an idea.

or possibly try find one available in Europe/UK.

I have a friend who has imported my Japanese cars for me.

And has imported some exotica from HongKong etc.

Hes off to London in a week to pick up a GT2 from over there.

If your after something so hard to get, its defo worth looking into...

Or just try and find an alternative...

:P

michael

Funny how ppls get the impression that a H pattern box is a real box, European love this box. It's the old school box in my book and it damn slow to boot, also resale of H pattern box on a Ferrari is some what about $50 000 less than you would pay for a F1 box, although as a new car option, it's only $25 000. Also Dave, Ferrari don't deal with privateer, unless you run a race team. I've looked into bringing one in from o/s. Too many problems.

Just for the record, as implied in another post, I'm not a drug dealer. The profession doesn't make enough money, well atleast here in Oz. anyway, and I like my freedom in life.

lol if your not a dd than why havent you told us 'poorlings' your occupation :)

nothing wrong with a little coke..

i like the bubbles :lol:

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