Ferrari Boss Steps Down

[The_Punisher]

http://jalopnik.com/the-five-best-ferraris-from-the-montezemolo-years-1633719112

What would be funny is if came over to GM and headed up the Corvette program and made Corvette into a brand with different cars.

 


Too many ferrari plants in the US?......lol.....i don't think the brand is loosing it's value, but however, once business takes over prestige, brands value takes a hit, usually......I'm not sure  who owns jaguar now,  but their new design is kicking ass

[Parker]

The last good looking Ferrari in my opinion was the 355.  Since then its all been shit.

The last good looking Lamborghini was the Diablo and maybe the Gallardo.  Other than that, nasty looking shit.

      

What a great Kit Car Lamborghini Makes.  Looks like a bad Fiero/Lambo concoction.

I kinda agree with you. The 355 was the last of the wedge shaped Ferraris, but was the beginning of the new era of the V8 mid engined Ferraris. The 458, 430, 360, and one could say the front engined California all owe their success to the 355. Because the 348 was such a disappointment according to Luca, that they rectified the issues---imagine what the V8 Ferraris would be like if they hadn't.

[Bevo]

may we see more of the General's products doing that with the C8 mid engined Corvette (if it will happen).

Gm doesn't have the funds.....

All the Ferraris already using lots of American parts from dodge/Chrysler bend , go sit in a ferrari California for instance , navi and plastic straight from a dodge caravan

[Parker]

Gm doesn't have the funds.....

All the Ferraris already using lots of American parts from dodge/Chrysler bend , go sit in a ferrari California for instance , navi and plastic straight from a dodge caravan

Wasn't it determined that the Navi was better than what Ferrari had?

The first car to use Apple's Carplay is the Ferrari FF
http://9to5mac.com/2014/09/08/first-vehicles-with-apples-carplay-hit-the-road-as-ferrari-delivers-new-ff/

[Bevo]

Wasn't it determined that the Navi was better than what Ferrari had?

The first car to use Apple's Carplay is the Ferrari FF
http://9to5mac.com/2014/09/08/first-vehicles-with-apples-carplay-hit-the-road-as-ferrari-delivers-new-ff/

 8)most likely but u wouldn't want to associate a 300k or 200k car with parts from a normal everyday vehicle esp with Ferraris prestige pedigree...

[Parker]

8)most likely but u wouldn't want to associate a 300k or 200k car with parts from a normal everyday vehicle esp with Ferraris prestige pedigree...

True...but how many Ferraris have Fiat switchgear? Some Mercedes had Chrysler switches, and Jag/Aston Martin shared Ford parts bin  pieces.

[Bevo]

True...but how many Ferraris have Fiat switchgear? Some Mercedes had Chrysler switches, and Jag/Aston Martin shared Ford parts bin  pieces.

True but we talking "Ferrari" here 

[Parker]

True but we talking "Ferrari" here 

i wonder what will happen to the "Ferrari mystique" now? Especially since  iot seems that business has taken over and not the selling of a lifestyle....

[Lexus II]

Looks like a Hyundai with a body kit.

This "Hyundai with a body kit" as you call it is a technological masterpiece.  It has a state of the art carbon fiber chassis.  The V10 engine can rev to it's 9000 rpm redline in 0.06 seconds and sounds like a formula one engine.

Jeremy Clarkson on the LFA:
"it is the best car I have ever driven" and claimed "if someone gave me a choice of selecting one car, I would have a blue Lexus LFA

Jeremy Clarkson:
It looks very very special and inside it even gets better. Unlike Ferrari that fits button everywhere it can find some space, Lexus has thought through everything beautifully in this car. Apart from the switch that engages the reverse, which is behind the mileometer - there's a Spock-like logic to everything. And when you push or pull or engage anything, there is a sense that it will continue to work for thousands of years. It is the nicest car interior I've ever encountered and I would never ever tire of the tool that moves all of the dials around". Clarkson highly praised the LFA engine by saying "Then you fire the engine up. Snick it into first, move off and... whoa! The noise beggars belief. This is not a car that shouts, growls or barks. It howls. Up there, on the moors, it sounded otherworldly.



 

[The True Adonis]

This "Hyundai with a body kit" as you call it is a technological masterpiece.  It has a state of the art carbon fiber chassis.  The V10 engine can rev to it's 9000 rpm redline in 0.06 seconds and sounds like a formula one engine.

Jeremy Clarkson on the LFA:
"it is the best car I have ever driven" and claimed "if someone gave me a choice of selecting one car, I would have a blue Lexus LFA

Jeremy Clarkson:
It looks very very special and inside it even gets better. Unlike Ferrari that fits button everywhere it can find some space, Lexus has thought through everything beautifully in this car. Apart from the switch that engages the reverse, which is behind the mileometer - there's a Spock-like logic to everything. And when you push or pull or engage anything, there is a sense that it will continue to work for thousands of years. It is the nicest car interior I've ever encountered and I would never ever tire of the tool that moves all of the dials around". Clarkson highly praised the LFA engine by saying "Then you fire the engine up. Snick it into first, move off and... whoa! The noise beggars belief. This is not a car that shouts, growls or barks. It howls. Up there, on the moors, it sounded otherworldly.



 

I think the Veyron looks like shit as well.

[Parker]

Lexus LFA oil change

[The True Adonis]

Lexus LFA oil change

ROFLMAO!!!

Wadda Mess. 

[Bevo]

i wonder what will happen to the "Ferrari mystique" now? Especially since  iot seems that business has taken over and not the selling of a lifestyle....

That's what I'm saying. Imo it's for the better! Ferraris now are more drivable/daily, and reliability and build quality has improved. That's a win win situation

Look at lambo now , lots bitch cause its owned by Audi but it's the best thing to ever happen to them. Lambos are much better now and the quality is light yrs better than the POS diablos and countach's which would be in the shop every wk for repairs

[Parker]

That's what I'm saying. Imo it's for the better! Ferraris now are more drivable/daily, and reliability and build quality has improved. That's a win win situation

Look at lambo now , lots bitch cause its owned by Audi but it's the best thing to ever happen to them. Lambos are much better now and the quality is light yrs better than the POS diablos and countach's which would be in the shop every wk for repairs

Also, does this mean that the Viper may get the Ferrari DCT and a bump in hp to jump over the Hellcat's 707 and come close or even pass the F12's?

[pluck]

I agree 100% Ferraris are pieces of garbage in terms of maintenance & reliability.

However people misunderstand these cars. They're not mass produced liked corollas or civics which have a huge aftermarket for parts. If Honda made only 7000 civics a year then a brake job or belt replacement would cost you $3000 as well.

I know 2 people who own Ferraris. Both over the age of 60. One owns a 458 & the other a 355.

Amazing cars & the sound is retarded awesome. Ferrari is almost like this nazi of an exclusive car brand in terms of production. Someone google the cease and desist letter Ferrari sent to deadmaus for wrapping his own 458 some obnoxious color.

Does Ferrari suck? Yes. Would I want own one ? Yes, but only if I didn't think twice about wiping my ass with $10k cash every few months.

[The True Adonis]

I agree 100% Ferraris are pieces of garbage in terms of maintenance & reliability.

However people misunderstand these cars. They're not mass produced liked corollas or civics which have a huge aftermarket for parts. If Honda made only 7000 civics a year then a brake job or belt replacement would cost you $3000 as well.

I know 2 people who own Ferraris. Both over the age of 60. One owns a 458 & the other a 355.

Amazing cars & the sound is retarded awesome. Ferrari is almost like this nazi of an exclusive car brand in terms of production. Someone google the cease and desist letter Ferrari sent to deadmaus for wrapping his own 458 some obnoxious color.

Does Ferrari suck? Yes. Would I want own one ? Yes, but only if I didn't think twice about wiping my ass with $10k cash every few months.

Not always true.  Lotus only made around 100-500 Esprits a year and when I had one, maintenance was no more than any other regular car.  Also, reliability was equal to a Toyota Corolla.  Never had any issues ever.