nobody does it like ferrari

[joseph camel jr]

Originally Posted by curt2121

I know this won't be popular on NT, but i truly don't think ferrari has made a legitimately beautiful car in far too many years. The f40 is the last that I think and even it is somewhat debatable (although only somewhat). Remembering the ferraris my father had when I was really young (before his business affairs and my own driving nudged us toward the McLaren group) and looking back, there is a strong history of absolutely stunning cars. But anymore, it has lost the true passion and succumbed to the business model and put out the overproduced 355/360/430 garbage. Unless you're getting a 360 challenge/gt/gt-c (no, a challenge stradale does NOT count) or a 430 challenge/gt2/gt3 to go weekend racing, there isn't a point. Rappers and entertainers try to use them as status symbols, but that's nothing more than a bastardization of what the cars are menat to be. It's caging the ferociousness of the animal and subduing the passion and purpose of what a ferrari should be. Granted, it is too early to say how the more recent cars that I so despise will be viewed in the long term, bu I just don't see them having the long term appeal of some of the stunning classics the scuderia has put out over the years. Personally, I'd take aston's history over ferrari's. Not saying it's BETTER cause I don't want to get into a pointless debate like that, but I strongly prefer it.

that's not entirely fair, challenge cars are track cars....in terms of street cars, i don't see how you could criticize the cs orscuderia. cs is anything but soft, scuderia feels tamer in normal driving but is also a monster on the track. i assume youve driven the cs?

mass-production may 'water down' the main lineup somewhat, but with cars like the enzo, scuderia, the fxx program, etc. there have been plenty ofperformance oriented models produced as well.

and with the california being produced, it seems that the next derivation of the 355/360/430 lineup will be more performance oriented. combine that withferrari's goals of lighter cars, turbo/awd/hybrid tech , etc. and i'd say the future is looking pretty interesting as well.

aston's street cars are pathetic, imo. same (admittedly elegant) design, same embarassing performance.

mclaren = what exactly? f1, p11 (not yet of course), that's it as far as i know? and of course benz slr but i'm sure you don't mean that. unlessyou drive f1 cars?

as far as styling...i agree somewhat. i find the 355/360/430 to be attractive cars but not exotic enough, not ferrari enough when compared to older models. thescuderia and cs look a little better but of course they still are more or less the same. the enzo, imo, is a great looking car but its got some awkwardproportions and as many critics as fans so i can see why someone wouldnt like it. the f50 was pretty hideous imo. honestly appearance-wise the 512tr (somethingabout it, i dunno) and the f40 are my fav modern f-cars.

 

[finnns2003]

good thread. you've got to be blind to say some of the newer ferrari cars aren't up to task, aesthetics wise. some people love to go against thegrain...

 

[jumpmanjunkie]

2 cars I need to own before I kick the bucket:

F355 Berlinetta

575M

 

[careo24]

ferarri is crazy, too bad none of us can afford one in our lifetime!

 

[thatverbal]

The F430 is one of the worst Ferrari designs ever.

I have driven a variety of Ferraris, the F430 screws and definitely puts it down faster than the 360 it replaced but will never match the 360s sleek bodystyle.

With it's bulging lights and awkward and obnoxious ducts; it simply isn't streamlined like the rest of the Ferrarri offerings. Give me a 360 challengestradale over a 430 any day.

I drove the new 612 scag the other day, woo wee.

 

[joseph camel jr]

Originally Posted by thatVERBAL

The F430 is one of the worst Ferrari designs ever.

I have driven a variety of Ferraris, the F430 screws and definitely puts it down faster than the 360 it replaced but will never match the 360s sleek body style.

With it's bulging lights and awkward and obnoxious ducts; it simply isn't streamlined like the rest of the Ferrarri offerings. Give me a 360 challenge stradale over a 430 any day.

I drove the new 612 scag the other day, woo wee.

bolded= only thing i agree with.

360 is bloated as hell too dude. so are 99% of sports cars today. it's a shame, really. nothing sleek about either car, they're oversized andoverweight, plain and simple. and although i like the front end of the 360 more, the 430 looks sharper and more aggressive, and the scuderia finally pullsthat look together imo.

also, 612 sucks. quite an engine though.

 

[coolnificent]

Originally Posted by AddictedToFreshKicks

wow... one day, hopefully I can own a Ferrari. Looks so fun to drive.

word, I don't care if it's just a model

 

[kanyewestjayz4life]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

Originally Posted by IIcn

Originally Posted by Mateen Cleaves

F40 is garbage IMO, so ugly.

give me a F430

I dont think ive ever stone faced anyone before.

Garbage? No, ugly? Maybe, thats personal preference.

But yeah, gimme an F430.

This is why you need to be rich. I dont care to much for money, but this will provide me extraordinary happiness.

 

[danikerhino]

Originally Posted by KanyeWestJayZ4life

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

Originally Posted by IIcn

Originally Posted by Mateen Cleaves

F40 is garbage IMO, so ugly.

give me a F430

I dont think ive ever stone faced anyone before.

Garbage? No, ugly? Maybe, thats personal preference.

But yeah, gimme an F430.

This is why you need to be rich. I dont care to much for money, but this will provide me extraordinary happiness.

yes it would.

 

[lb510]

 

[kix4kix]

Tears of joy those are tears of joy

 

[th0mas cr0wn]

always been one of my dream cars as a kid, I'd like to own a testarossa just like this one when I'm filthy rich

I'm a sucker for older Ferrari's

 

[dako akong otin]

scuderia for me

 

[ghenges]

Dream car for sure.