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The Ontario Thread!

Discussion in 'Canada' started by ClassicFerrari, Feb 28, 2004.

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  1. Mj84

    Mj84 Rookie

    Dec 2, 2019
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    Hi, I know this is an old thread. I am new to the forum and looking for some Toronto locals who have Ferrari 360 in particular who can give buying/owning advice. Read a lot of the threads on here from US threads. Interested in some input from the Canadian contingent. I live in Toronto west end and would love to hear from some local owners as to what to look for and any indy mechanics I should be aware of. I would be interested in seeing some of your vehicles as well at any events but I realise it is the wrong time of year for that but I am assuming it may be a long process finding the 'right car' cheers for any input anyone has.

    Sorry if this post is I the wrong place I am very new to using forums!

    Have a good day all!
     
  2. tantumaude

    tantumaude Formula Junior
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    Mar 3, 2016
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    Welcome! There are a few threads about servicing and indies. As you say, take your time. With 360s, there are so many around that you can afford to be picky. I'd give the guys at MVL in Oakville a shout, they have a good ability to find good cars for you.
     
  3. Mj84

    Mj84 Rookie

    Dec 2, 2019
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    Thanks for the advice!
     
  4. Mj84

    Mj84 Rookie

    Dec 2, 2019
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    Hi all. Currently looking at a 2000 Russo 360 modena F1, 19k, original owner, not heavily optioned, no electric seats. Body coloured grill at the rear. All maintence reported up to date at know indie garage. very minor stone chip and scratch repaired in the paintwork. Interior is in near perfect shape, no sticky buttons etc. What value would you put on a car like this or better yet what would you advise would be a fair price for this car assuming all checks out on a Ferrari PPI?
     
  5. Mimmo Blue

    Mimmo Blue Formula Junior

    Apr 17, 2018
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    Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
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    Dom
    I will assume you are looking at a Canadian car so the 19K is kilometers? Is so then tires may still have good tread, but I would check the date codes on them. If the tires are old then your are looking at $2K-2.5K for new tires. My ballpark guess for a fair price would be around $95K.
     
  6. Mj84

    Mj84 Rookie

    Dec 2, 2019
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    Mj
    Hi Mimmo, thank you for the input. Yes the 19k is kms. The tires look pretty new but I didn't check the date code when I saw it. I will check out all of that stuff along with clutch wear and breaks etc in the PPI. Seems like the owners have been on top of everything on the vehicle.

    Thanks for the price estimation too this is super helpful for me.
     
  7. Halibrand

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    Feb 23, 2014
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    At home practicing social distancing and getting restless. I feel fine but my mirror suggested (somewhat rudely) that I get some exercise. Down to the basement I go, toss in a dvd (that I haven't watched before) and climb onto the elliptical for a "run". Here's the fun part ... the dvd I picked was the first season of the original Get Smart ('65-'66) and in the very first episode Maxwell Smart hops into what appears to be convertible Ferrari, virtually identical (other than colour) to the kit Ferrari seen in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (which was a copy of a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California). In the second episode he is seen in his Sunbeam Tiger.

    I would guess the Ferrari was simply a studio executive's car borrowed for the pilot but it sure took me by surprise and put a smile on my face.

    Reminds me of a similar story ... the wife was doing stuff around the house and the TV was on for no apparent reason. An episode of the Monkees was on some retro tv channel. The wife spots a blue car with white stripes that she couldn't identify so she called me to come see. I sit through a bit of the show then ... HO LEE CRAP, the "blue car with white stripes" is actually a legit Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe (one of six or seven made). Stunned me ...

    Sure, at the time the Comp Coupe was just an outdated race car but still ... took my breath away, unexpectedly seeing it on a silly show like the Monkees.

    Stay safe out there folks :)
     
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  8. Halibrand

    Halibrand Rookie

    Feb 23, 2014
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    Here's a link to the Get Smart Ferrari segment.

     
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  9. Halibrand

    Halibrand Rookie

    Feb 23, 2014
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    Here's a link to the Monkees/Shelby Comp Coupe episode.

     
  10. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Dec 14, 2003
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  11. Jamie H

    Jamie H Formula 3
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  12. milannium

    milannium Rookie

    Nov 21, 2020
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    #22412 milannium, Dec 5, 2020
    Last edited: Dec 5, 2020
    Hi All, does anyone have any recommendations for PPF and ceramic coating in the GTA? I'm also looking for recommendations for something like driver training/mentorship so I can learn more about how to improve driving on a track, as well as which tracks in the GTA you like to take your cars to in order to get the most performance and have the most fun driving in something other than gridlocked Toronto traffic. I'm taking delivery of my first one as soon as winter's over, and am excited to do something other than just use it as basic transportation to and from work
     
  13. ragtop1

    ragtop1 F1 Rookie
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    Taking delivery of a "first one" what?
     
  14. milannium

    milannium Rookie

    Nov 21, 2020
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    Hi Ragtop, thanks for the reply. It's a Roma . I think I am part of that "new customers for the Ferrari brand thanks to the Roma" demographic they they were going for with this model. It ticks the right boxes for me... I would like to get some advice from people on this forum about who they take their cars to for paint/underbody protection, and also where they can drive their cars at their full performance potential (as well as any other useful tips).
     
  15. JOEV

    JOEV F1 Rookie
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    Congratulations and drive her in good health.

    What colour did you order?
     
  16. silver_91

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    Auto Bath Elite for paint correction and ppf. They did two of my cars and I am very happy with their work.
     
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  17. ragtop1

    ragtop1 F1 Rookie
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    Congratulations! Beautiful Ferrari.
     
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  18. milannium

    milannium Rookie

    Nov 21, 2020
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    Thank you for the Recommendation!
     
  19. marioz

    marioz Formula 3

    Nov 21, 2003
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    Hi Milannium suggest the Ferrari Club http://www.fcacanadaeast.com/fca/wp-content/uploads/flipbook/nov2020/index.html?page=1
    Also keep an eye on https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/fca-canada-east-region-events.354355/page-11 Thread
    [​IMG]

    You can PM me if you have any questions.

    Mario
     
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  20. milannium

    milannium Rookie

    Nov 21, 2020
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    Hi Joev, I unfortunately did not get the full Ferrari customization experience with this one (something to look forward to for next time, I suppose); there was a choice of taking one of the pre-configured models that FoO has coming for April (They have 2 pre-configured cars on order for demo: Black/Black or Blu Roma/Cuoio) or you have the option to custom spec a car and wait until some indeterminate time later in the summer; so I opted to go with one of the pre-configured models because it had most of the upgrades that I would've added anyway, so I could get it sooner. The only thing that is missing (for me) is the parking cameras for these tight Toronto parking stalls all over town, but the salesperson was so insistent that it "ruins" the look/lines of the car that there was no way I was able to convince him to get that added on. I went with the Blu Roma option.
     
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  21. milannium

    milannium Rookie

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  22. JOEV

    JOEV F1 Rookie
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    Well done - Blu Roma/Cuoio is a beautiful combo which will really show off the lines of this car. Looking forward to seeing your pictures in April.
     
  23. Andial

    Andial Formula Junior

    Jun 19, 2016
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    Which salesperson was that? Perhaps he was so insistent because the spec couldn't be changed and he wanted you to get into the earlier car. The car presumably has parking sensors which should be sufficient, but the camera is better for peace of mind.
     
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  24. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    Sep 3, 2002
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    Reverse camera is stock equipment but there is a surround camera option that places these huge and hideous cameras on the mirrors.
     
  25. milannium

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    #22425 milannium, Dec 6, 2020
    Last edited: Dec 6, 2020
    Hi Nuvolari.... yes it was the cameras in the mirrors adding that extra bulk that were the issue for aesthetics ... in this day and age of microscopically sized HD cameras in cell phones, you'd think they would be able to invisibly integrate a camera into something the size of a car.
     

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