Could a Corvette be better than a Ferrari?
#106
Lexus Fanatic
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Their 'mystique'-style marketing, the entire BS buying process, market demand -1 supply strategy, more recently their focus on hp numbers and emissions rather than the driving experience, and more historically the greatest Chris Harris article of all time: https://jalopnik.com/5760248/how-ferrari-spins
I grew up as a huge Ferrari fan but soon realized the brand is just too much BS.
I grew up as a huge Ferrari fan but soon realized the brand is just too much BS.
#107
Lexus Test Driver
even in f1 they've been known to pull underhanded moves, like telling rubens barrichello to slow down and let his teammate michael schumacher pass and win the race to help schumacher's season points. they make some real wondrous creations, but the politics and tactics of the company keep me from liking them too much.
#108
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as for why toyota/honda/hyundai participate, different reasons for each i'm sure. honda OWNED formula 1 in the 80s and i think their motorcycle expertise is part of the reason, they simply have huge experience with screaming high strung engines. toyota, maybe decided to get into it to gain expertise and because of cars like supras and more recently, the stunning LFA - i.e., for a performance image. i honestly have no idea why hyundai would be involved in formula 1 (and didn't know they were), except maybe to try to one up honda and toyota?
Their 'mystique'-style marketing, the entire BS buying process, market demand -1 supply strategy, more recently their focus on hp numbers and emissions rather than the driving experience, and more historically the greatest Chris Harris article of all time: https://jalopnik.com/5760248/how-ferrari-spins
I grew up as a huge Ferrari fan but soon realized the brand is just too much BS.
I grew up as a huge Ferrari fan but soon realized the brand is just too much BS.
ugly heavy basic watches for massive prices.
why would a company that only makes a few thousand cars a year, that has a 2 year waiting list want to loan a ferrari to some eager reporter? they don't need the pr help.
#109
Lexus Fanatic
Many people don't even wear watches any more.....time and date is instantly available on smart-phones. I donated the last watch I had to a thrift sore.
People today truly DO have time on their hands....instead of on their wrist LOL.
People today truly DO have time on their hands....instead of on their wrist LOL.
#110
Lexus Fanatic
Probably because of Lambo...they have been serious competion to Ferrari for some time now, at least on the street, if Ferrari has more of a name on the track.
#112
Lexus Test Driver
There is a reason Corvettes can be had for $60k and you need to be on a long waiting list for a Ferrari.
If i was buying an exotic, Huracan would be my choice.
Bulletproof V10 for $200k
#113
Lexus Fanatic
You know it was a good year when watches (although not according to this thread) and exotic cars are back-ordered. avg bonus was 186k last year on Wall St., not too shabby. Understood that money isn't everything when demand far outstrips supply...
#115
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While I am buried in a big snowstorm, all of my employees were sent home. I am sitting watching stuff on you tube. I recall a cheeky comment about push rods in another thread but I can't find it. So on Leno's, Garage, he is driving then ZR1. He mentions that push rods are lower in the engine design, therefore the cams are lower, and that is what you what S more weight is lowered in the chassis. I have no idea, nor does it likely matter to anyone one here, but just saying.
#116
Lexus Champion
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While I am buried in a big snowstorm, all of my employees were sent home. I am sitting watching stuff on you tube. I recall a cheeky comment about push rods in another thread but I can't find it. So on Leno's, Garage, he is driving then ZR1. He mentions that push rods are lower in the engine design, therefore the cams are lower, and that is what you what S more weight is lowered in the chassis. I have no idea, nor does it likely matter to anyone one here, but just saying.
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