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  1. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I'm up to 32,500 vacation miles between my old 456M and my current 360 Modena. I've parked them in hotel garages, motel lots, and on the street in front of historic hotels a few times. No problems. If you're in a decent neighborhood, you should be fine, but there's always a risk with anything.
     
  2. Clyde Romero

    Clyde Romero Formula Junior

    Sep 6, 2019
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    It’s a car for crying out loud
    I own a 512 TR (red)and have parked it everywhere to include a Kroger parking lot to buy groceries
    And yes I live in a big city ATLANTA
    You are in Kentucky not New York City
    Please already
    If you have to worry about the car
    You bought the wrong car!
    I have parked the 512 TR in numerous garages all over the country and hotel parking lots
    I also own a 575 and have street parked it in New Jersey!
    Mount Holly to be exact and nothing happened to it
    The majority of people will not even know the car is a Ferrari
    You bought the car to drive it
    Not babysit it like an infant
    I am a retired airline pilot and have driven my 512TR to the employee parking lot and went on a 5 day trip when I flew
    Came back and yes Virginia it was still there no damage and no car cover ( if it rains what do you do with a wet car cover?)
    So your fears are unfounded
    You worked hard to buy the car, enjoy it
    The rest of you who worry about your car sell it and by a Honda !
     
  3. Clyde Romero

    Clyde Romero Formula Junior

    Sep 6, 2019
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    I am with you Boss
    Enjoy the car
    Those who worry about the cars
    Wouldn’t get on a action ride at Disney World !
    Nervous Nellys with car keys!
     
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  4. Ferrari 308 GTB

    Ferrari 308 GTB F1 Veteran

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    If you are already a bit 'concerned' about it then ,no, don't do it.Who needs the hassle.
     
  5. JimEakin

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    I understand it's a car and should be driven. But a car I recently bought has knock-off wire wheels that go for $4k per wheel. Gone in 10 seconds!
     
  6. albkid

    albkid Formula Junior

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    I worry about the speed bump getting into a parking lot.
     
  7. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I took my 360 to HEB today after picking it up from EAG. Just parked in an end spot away from the store. Do it all the time.
     
  8. SCEye

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    were the thieves F1 ex-garage employees.... or are they trying out for F1?


    (sorry just couldn't resist)
     
  9. Clyde Romero

    Clyde Romero Formula Junior

    Sep 6, 2019
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    sorry to hear about that
    as for me
    I am about to drive my 575 to Meridian MS and park it in the hotel parking lot tomorrow
    look for my thread on CHAT
    575 on the move
     
  10. SCEye

    SCEye F1 Rookie

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    thanks for sentiment but you should quote Jim Eakin. Let him know.
     
  11. Penguin

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    Oct 16, 2016
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    Hey guys, wanted to give an update. I drove my Ferrari 458 to Paducah, KY for a week to moonlight for another doctor. I stayed at a condo in downtown and parked my Ferrari outside in the parking lot for the week. Nothing bad happened! I was a bit concerned, but fortunately everything worked out. I let the doctor drive my Ferrari while I drove his Corvette and we went driving around for half an hour on my lunch break. He really appreciated the car. Also, the techs at the imaging center where I was working were excited when I let them sit in the car and take pictures of themselves in the car. That being said, I will be returning to Paducah a couple more times this year and will not take the Ferrari again, just a one time thing so the doctor in Paducah could get to experience what a Ferrari drives like.
     
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