I met my goal 14.5 months before my deadline

[2M6]

My friend and I picked it up yesterday from California with my truck and trailer and hauled it back to Arizona. It is unreal, the attention to detail is second to none (maybe a Zonda but you get the idea).


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Ferrari/Calitrip1.jpg
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http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/RobZ90TT/Ferrari/imagejpeg_3.jpg
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Here is a short video from my friends phone, the sound actually captured nicely.
http://www.twitvid.com/EGJ0O

I was 13 years old when the F355 came out. I told myself I would have one someday. When I reached my 20's my realistic goal was to have it before I was 30. After I bought the Champ Car I gave up on that goal and figured I had bettered it. Well I'll be 29 in October and the car is parked in my garage now. It feels incredible driving the car, it is truly a work of art/mechanical engineering on wheels.

Rob

[2EFNFAST]

very nice!

[TomcoPDR]

Good for you for doing something with your goals, not just "talk" like most of us would... and sounds like you're happy with it. May you enjoy many many many blowjobs in it. :burnout:

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Very nice, congrats!

[Lex350]

Congrats...the 355 is one of my favorites.

[Kuba83]

Beautiful car, used to be my favorite when I was a kid too. Congrats man.

[911fever]

beautiful car!!! congrats man

[Type_S1]

How much financing did you take on this thing?

[dj_rice]

I envy you, mind you, you've had some tragic losses with your 300zx burning down and all but man you've picked yourself up nicely

[shakalaka]

Awesome, well done. You and I actually share a similar goal. Tell myself everyday that before I hit 30, I'll own either a Murcielago or at least some sort of a super car. And I know I will.

Beautiful car, congrats.:thumbsup:

[Hakkola]

Congrats man, great choice, one of my favourite cars. :thumbsup:

[max_boost]

Awesome. Definitely one of the nicest cars of all time. Congrats man! There's no better feeling. :thumbsup:

[RecoilS14]

congrats!!! cant wait to see you drivin around.

[InRich]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Awesome, well done. You and I actually share a similar goal. Tell myself everyday that before I hit 30, I'll own either a Murcielago or at least some sort of a super car. And I know I will.

Beautiful car, congrats.:thumbsup:

thats straight outta "the secret" I assume you read it...?
....and good for you OP!

when I was younger, I wanted to drive a 100k car. now I do. my next goal is also a super car. I'll have it next summer.

[shakalaka]

Nope never read that book, although heard quite a lot about it. That's just how I've always been with my goals I suppose. Everything I've done/achieved so far. Just visualize that bitch and go for it.

Stories like OP's are just awesome, cause they show if you can dream it, you can achieve it.:thumbsup:

[turbotrip]

355 belinetta, great choice

[G-ZUS]

congrads....sick car

[InRich]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Nope never read that book, although heard quite a lot about it. That's just how I've always been with my goals I suppose. Everything I've done/achieved so far. Just visualize that bitch and go for it.

Stories like OP's are just awesome, cause they show if you can dream it, you can achieve it.:thumbsup:

when I was 18 I wanted a prelude sooooo fucking bad. I woke up everyday thinking about it, visualizing it. I turned 21, and got it, finally, a 01 Prelude SE, without financing it. this is before I read the secret.

All the stuff your talking about, is in there, the book teaches you straight up, about how to use the power of visualization, to get anything you want. course theres more to it then that, bet you the OP read it. you should read it too man, you sound like a smart guy. it'll improve your chances on that car, believ me

[Type_S1]

Originally posted by InRich


when I was 18 I wanted a prelude sooooo fucking bad. I woke up everyday thinking about it, visualizing it. I turned 21, and got it, finally, a 01 Prelude SE, without financing it. this is before I read the secret.

All the stuff your talking about, is in there, the book teaches you straight up, about how to use the power of visualization, to get anything you want. course theres more to it then that, bet you the OP read it. you should read it too man, you sound like a smart guy. it'll improve your chances on that car, believ me

I read the book, watched the movie...honestly seems like a bunch a bullshit. You don't need to "continually visualize" something and put reminders and pictures everywhere in your life to be able to achieve something. It's an out of the box concept for sure that some people "claim" works. Personally I don't need a picture to remind me what I want, I don't need to wake up every morning and tell myself what I want, I simply just know. :dunno:

Lots of weird mystical stories in the book...bunch of BS if you ask me.

But anyway OP that is one amazing car, hopefully you didn't finance the thing I would be very impressed. Nothing better then achieveing a dream. :clap:

[Godfuader]

Color me Jealous! I have been looking at these (GTSs) on autotrader.com for a while. They get more and more tempting every time.

[project240]

Beautiful car!

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by Type_S1


I read the book, watched the movie...honestly seems like a bunch a bullshit. You don't need to "continually visualize" something and put reminders and pictures everywhere in your life to be able to achieve something. It's an out of the box concept for sure that some people "claim" works. Personally I don't need a picture to remind me what I want, I don't need to wake up every morning and tell myself what I want, I simply just know. :dunno:

Lots of weird mystical stories in the book...bunch of BS if you ask me.

But anyway OP that is one amazing car, hopefully you didn't finance the thing I would be very impressed. Nothing better then achieveing a dream. :clap:

Good job on your achievement, such a beautiful car!

As to "the secret", the book and the documentuary are just quick takes on the philosophies based on heremetic principlces that take a lifelong commitment to interpriet, comprehend, digest and then adopt.
Going to one or two Psi (psy) conferences or reading this book is not going to alter your life... especially when you don't understand the undertones of the philosophy (and the philosophy) as to why these principles work.

Its just sensationalism... may work for a few

Going back to it... I love the car!
One thing I love about Ferrari's are that almost every model is a classic... The 348, 308, etc... are all awesome

Mine is to get a low mileage 993 C2 911... IMO the last good looking 911

[Dumbass17]

wow
i'm mad jealous

i don't have goals cause then i'll just be disappointed haha.

actually my goal was to quit my job and travel and work in australia..guess where i am!

[4lti]

Omg the secret is believing in yourself and having confidence even when times are bad?
Holy shitt, what a boook!

:rofl: :rofl:

Nice choice OP.
Must have worked your ass off, but I bet its alll worth it now hahaha.

[max_boost]

If I have to ask, I probably can't afford it but what's maintenance like? LOL

What are general repair bills like? Brakes? Clutch? Oil changes etc. haha

[mowglee]

congratulations! she sure is a beauty

[bastardchild]

Enjoy the maintenance cost. I sure will next year. :rofl:

[schocker]

Good choice. The 355 has always been one of my favorite cars, especially the berlinetta. :thumbsup:

[That.Guy.S30]

good on you! life is too short. chase your dreams while you still can.

[Type_S1]

Originally posted by 4lti
Omg the secret is believing in yourself and having confidence even when times are bad?
Holy shitt, what a boook!

:rofl: :rofl:

Nice choice OP.
Must have worked your ass off, but I bet its alll worth it now hahaha. ]

It's not the most intelligent book written for sure...

People say there are "big" theories traced back centuries....on self-confidence/cockyness and having goals? No shit it's called human nature.

[InRich]

whats with all the negativity on the secret. I feel it helped me get what I want in life.

[Dj_Stylz]

:thumbsup:

[Cody D]

Great choice, anyone with money can buy an exotic, it's choosing a true classic like this over the other more modern choices that makes you a true car enthusiast in my opinion.

[wrcftw]

wow great choice! What do you do for a living to be able to afford such beauty's before 30??? and where should I send my resume :thumbsup:



the secret...:facepalm:

[SCHIDER23]

Congrats :thumbsup: , excellent choice one of my favorites for sure, for me the Ferrari Maranello is my dream car hopefully some day :thumbsup:.

[syeve]

Congrats. Beautiful car.

[2M6]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the comments.

The F355 is supposedly one of the most reliable Ferraris built and there are cars with over 70,000 miles out there. By that number my car is not quite halfway there. If I do about 2000 miles per year it should last me until I'm 60.


More pics...
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Rob

[vengie]

You sir have built an amazing garage! extreme props!

P.s what do you do?! and how do you do it ;)

[Gibson]

Gated shifters = pure sex. Congrats on the purchase.

[Dumbass17]

yeah wtf?

a viper and a ferrari?!

[heavyD]

Originally posted by wrcftw

the secret...:facepalm:

The secret is easy. Money lol. I assume the OP has had some very successful business venture at a young age, or busting his ass at his own business, or has the benefit of money in the family. Either way being a goal it obviously wasn't handed to him and I'm sure he appreciates it just like any one of us would with such a beautiful car.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Gorgeous car, looks like new and is unmolested. Love the choice in car, congrats man!