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20 Years, 16 Ferraris and 147k Miles

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  1. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    #1 MarkCollins, Aug 4, 2017
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    on 19th July I celebrated 20 Years of Ferrari ownership, I've owned 16 in total (inc 1 I owned twice) and loved every minute. I've covered approx 147k miles (7,300 per annum ave) around 60% in V8's and 40% in V12's and a fuel bill of something like $90k :)
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  2. mikesufka

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    #2 mikesufka, Aug 4, 2017
    That is fantastic. Great post. Thanks for the pics.

    MDS
     
  3. 360+Volt=Prius

    360+Volt=Prius Formula 3
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    #3 360+Volt=Prius, Aug 4, 2017
    Some history. I don't even know what I paid for gas last month! Do u have a favorite? And why. Thanks.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  4. PiterSV

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    #4 PiterSV, Aug 4, 2017
    Congratulations! I wish you another 20 years.
     
  5. klointheridge

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    #5 klointheridge, Aug 4, 2017


    +1 And congrats! That's awesome.
     
  6. jpohl402

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    #6 jpohl402, Aug 4, 2017
    Awesome!!!!
    Thanks for sharing, and good for you!!
     
  7. Jaguar36

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    #7 Jaguar36, Aug 4, 2017
    Awesome!
    What are your favorites? Least Favorites? Most Reliable?
     
  8. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    #8 Enzojr, Aug 4, 2017
    Awesome ;)
    Have owned just two and a total of around 22 K miles between them.
    That one you regret selling ?
    ...and of course answers to the above questions.
     
  9. pizzadude

    pizzadude Formula 3

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    #9 pizzadude, Aug 4, 2017
    In the words of Aretha...
    R-E-S-P-E-C-T
     
  10. MarkCollins

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    #10 MarkCollins, Aug 4, 2017
    They've all been great in their own way, I guess my real love and therefore biggest regret selling was the Black/ Tan 355 F1 Spider, still miss it and would love to buy it back but prices in the UK have gone silly meaning it would probably command 2.5-3 times what I sold it for.

    There is no doubt the absolute best car is the 458 Spider it is simply incredible in every way

    They've all been super reliable except the 355GTS that had a rod bolt fail and required a significant engine rebuild, other than that my 2012 599 had a MAF fault and the 2014 California 30HS had a Cat fault (both dealt with under warranty)
     
  11. Bianco Ferrari

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    #11 Bianco Ferrari, Aug 4, 2017
    Fantastic achievement! The F355 GTS is my favourite.
     
  12. JaguarXJ6

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    #12 JaguarXJ6, Aug 4, 2017
    Awesome! Thank you very much for the inspiration.
     
  13. spike308

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    #13 spike308, Aug 4, 2017
    that
    is
    fantastic!
     
  14. ross

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    #14 ross, Aug 4, 2017
    wow! congrats !
    i am not worthy.
     
  15. rumen1

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    #15 rumen1, Aug 5, 2017
    What color is the second California?
     
  16. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #16 Texas Forever, Aug 5, 2017
    Way to go! Now, double this in the next 16 years. :)
     
  17. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #17 AlfistaPortoghese, Aug 5, 2017
    Love to hear that.

    That sounds absolutely epic, Mark!

    And we share the same taste: as a biased owner of a 355 and a 458, although I'm light years away from having your experience, I also consider them one of the best Ferraris of all time and should be present in any top 5 all time list of greatest Ferraris.

    Wish you many more miles and fuel bills in good health!

    Kindest regards,

    Nuno.
     
  18. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #18 kerrari, Aug 5, 2017
    LOL! First rule of Ferrari ownership... never add up the fuel or maintenance bills!
    Congratulations on a life well lived. :)
     
  19. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #19 Jack-the-lad, Aug 5, 2017
    Well done!
     
  20. MarkCollins

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    #20 MarkCollins, Aug 6, 2017
    Rosso Fiorano
     
  21. energy88

    energy88 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #21 energy88, Aug 6, 2017
    Wow! You are the very definition of a loyal customer.
     
  22. ebw001

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    #22 ebw001, Aug 7, 2017
    Life is too short to drive boring cars....so epic! well done.
     
  23. Jakuzzi

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    #23 Jakuzzi, Aug 8, 2017
    Nice cars, but you still need a Testarossa in the your stable's history. :)
     
  24. WJGESQ

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    #24 WJGESQ, Aug 8, 2017
    20 yeas well live--not sure about that FF, but wow.
     
  25. MalcQV

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    #25 MalcQV, Aug 9, 2017
    Good morning Mark.
    Three to date, just three in 13 years :) I doubt I'll make it to 16 ever but it is a nice thought.
     
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