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Beware of Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Dr. Lawrence Miller, Dec 20, 2013.

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  1. DrewH

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    #801 DrewH, Nov 29, 2018
    I guess Dr.Miller should get Silver Subscribed than. He is missing out on all the fun.
     
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  2. f355spider

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    #802 f355spider, Nov 29, 2018
    Lawrence, I am not super familiar with a new Ferrari purchase (mine have all been used) but I understand that each dealership has a protected geographic territory. So Ferrari of Alberta would not be allowed to sell a car into British Columbia without the express permission of Ferrari of North America. For that reason alone, the dealership may have dismissed your inquiry.
     
  3. Dr. Lawrence Miller

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    #803 Dr. Lawrence Miller, Dec 9, 2018
    Good point!
     
  4. Dr. Lawrence Miller

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    #804 Dr. Lawrence Miller, Dec 9, 2018
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    #805 Cigarzman, Dec 9, 2018
    ^^^^^^^^^
    This ! Must just be Dr. envy. Lol.
     
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  6. WJGESQ

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    #806 WJGESQ, Dec 11, 2018

    I think you've earned the right to go lambo--Ferrari hasn't done you any favors.
     
  7. Themaven

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    #807 Themaven, Dec 12, 2018
    It's true but the problem is, Ferraris are better than Lamborghinis.

    If Lawrence doesn't want a gated car, 458 is the obvious next choice. But a gated 430...mmmm.
     
  8. Dr. Lawrence Miller

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    #808 Dr. Lawrence Miller, Dec 16, 2018
    You may be right. The lambo world sounds intriguing - though I have never driven one.
     
  9. Dr. Lawrence Miller

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    #809 Dr. Lawrence Miller, Dec 16, 2018
    I have yet to drive a lambo, 458 or gated 430 so the only sensible solution is to test drive them all :)
     
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  10. Themaven

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    #810 Themaven, Dec 22, 2018
    Definitely. Plus other options - Italians don't have the monopoly on great cars! (0r Italian-Germans)..
     
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  11. Metastable

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    #811 Metastable, Dec 23, 2018
    FYI Ferrari of Alberta and the Ferrari dealerships in Ontario belong to the same company. Ferrari Quebec and Ferrari Vancouver are independents.

    Anyway - maybe give them another shout. Ask them “what if” I just buy it in Alberta and pay cash? Or you can front the money, I will put it in my name, then “sell”it back to you. I get to drive it home though. :D .... then you come pick it up.
     
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    #812 Dr. Lawrence Miller, Dec 27, 2018
    Sounds like a plan :) !
     
  13. crazy canuck

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    #813 crazy canuck, May 17, 2021
    Interesting read @Dr. Lawrence Miller, sounds like quite a harrowing experience.

    Where do you take your F430 to get serviced now ?
     
  14. Dr. Lawrence Miller

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    #814 Dr. Lawrence Miller, May 25, 2021
    Yes it was a harrowing experience, and one I would not wish on anyone. For my F430 servicing, I go to a local mechanic (Michael) who organized the "Cars and Coffee" weekend outings prior to Covid-19. I think he's a member of FerrariChat and therefore should see this posting.
     
  15. crazy canuck

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    #815 crazy canuck, May 25, 2021
    How have you found the quality of his work, and do you find him to be a fair and honest person to deal with ?

    If not comfortable posting here, please feel free to PM me.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  16. sakyubasu

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    #816 sakyubasu, May 25, 2021
    A lot of locals use Hooman at Eurolux in Surrey.
     
  17. Dr. Lawrence Miller

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    #817 Dr. Lawrence Miller, May 31, 2021
    At a general level, the fact that neither Michael nor Hooman crashed my F430 during a tune-up ranks them higher than Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver. However, beyond that observation, I defer to other FerrariChat members who are likely more knowledgeable about local Ferrari mechanics.
     
  18. 308 milano

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    #818 308 milano, May 31, 2021
    The thread that keeps on giving. I would definitely be upset if it was my car as well but this thread was started in 2013 so if you were going to extract any blood guessing it would have happened long ago. For this thread to continue seems kinda... CRAZY TRAIN. :)
     
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  19. saadxj220

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    #819 saadxj220, Jan 11, 2023
    True.
    :)
     
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