Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Need group wisdom on pricing for 2007 F430

[philville (philville]

Yo Bubba are you goint to take that lying down? We both know that them Bugattis 
are VW powered
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---- Erik Nielsen <judge4re [at] gmail.com> wrote: 
> But when you start getting to the stratosphere, the rarest of the
> rare, most people don't recognize things.  Real Bugattis look like old
> cars at this point to most, Vermeer's are typically small scale
> paintings with soft lighting and "mundane" subjects.
> 
> But then again, I expect Ferrari Bubba, even in East Jesus Arkansas to
> look at a Type 35C and say "cool"...
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 2:07 PM, Mike Fleischer <themightytoe [at] gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> > OK
> >
> > Good points I guess, and I suppose watch collectors should be no
> > different (but like I said, I hardly ever wear a watch, haven't since my
> > first cellphone that fit in my pocket). ÂAnd while most folks can
> > recognize a Picasso or a ÂFerrari or a Rolex, I can honestly say a Patek
> > Phillipe does not rank in recognizability. ÂIt just doesn't, poor
> > marketing no question but there it is? ÂNow that said its a handsome
> > looking watch, no question, but Its still only a watch... ÂIt lacks that
> > vroom vroom ness.
> >
> > I think PT Barnum sums up my feelings on a million dollar watch (and
> > those who would insure it for that...)... Â But if you get enough folks
> > all believing in the value of something then I guess I get left in the
> > minority, and won't go to those churches on Sunday even if they do have
> > the nicest biggest screen TV's...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Brian E. Buxton wrote:
> >> Problem is your looking at it as if it were only a watch. ÂOr at a
> >> Picasso as only a painting. ÂOr a $10,000 Hot Wheels as a kids toy.
> >> At that level it's an investment. ÂSomething rare and valuable that
> >> will appreciate. ÂSomething better than a stock 1. because it's
> >> insured and if destroyed, you will at least break even on it (or make
> >> $); 2. it's something you can enjoy and use while you own it; and 3.
> >> it's something that will be valued by others in the future and will
> >> continue to appreciate. ÂSo this is less sane that someone paying
> >> $150,000 for an F430 that you also put gas into, maintain, insure,
> >> store, AND sell 3 years later for $100,000?
> >>
> >> Brian
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Mike Fleischer wrote:
> >>> But Why the hell?
> >>>
> >>> Its a bitty piece of jewelry? ÂChrist are the uber-wealthy that bored?
> >>> Really? ÂSeriously big time douchebag territory for someone who would
> >>> spend that kind of money on something so meaningless.
> >>>
> >>> This makes even less sense as people paying 1 million dollars for a
> >>> comic book, or 10 grand on a hotwheels car to me. ÂSeriously insanity I
> >>> say! ÂI am going to see if I can trade my Patek Phillipe replica for a
> >>> 308 kit car! ÂHeck I may even try for an F40 kit car!
> >>>
> >>> Erik Nielsen wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5130651&sid=fa50265f-518f-4af0-bf1e-35e788fc3e21
> >>>>
> >>>> That's not a typo, it's about 2 F40's in today's prices...
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Brian E. Buxton
> >>>> <BrianBuxton [at] buxtonmotorsports.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> A lot of watches will hold their value much better than a Ferrari, and
> >>>>> won't break as often. ÂSo when it appreciates you can buy another
> >>>>> Ferrari, that has been depreciating!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> =)
> >>>>>
> >>>>> B
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Mike Fleischer wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Ah well,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I can get you several of those (at least close enough to fool most)...
> >>>>>> I have one myself that I picked up in Shenzhen. ÂAdmittedly tougher to
> >>>>>> bring these into Europe (I am told the fines are quite large). ÂBut it
> >>>>>> wouldn't cost you a 308 either :)
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> But I have to say anyone who wants to trade their sports car in for a
> >>>>>> watch (even if it were a Miata), is just not a car enthusiast. ÂSorry
> >>>>>> Erik. ÂI never will understand the "more money than sense watches" Âany
> >>>>>> more than I get the whole Vertu business model. ÂI see the appeal of a
> >>>>>> Ferrari, all of the ones I have driven have unique sounds and driving
> >>>>>> persona that makes you want to push it a bit harder everytime you get
> >>>>>> behind the wheel, and no question they look amazing just sitting still,
> >>>>>> but to exchange that experience for a piece of jewelry? ÂBlasphemy I 
> >>>>>> say!
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Mike
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
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> >>
> >> Brian E. Buxton, President
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Buxton Motorsports, Inc. <http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com>
> >>
> >> 301 North Royal Ave.
> >>
> >> Buxton Plaza
> >>
> >> Evansville, IN 47715-2866
> >>
> >> (812) 476-2281 x 209 office
> >>
> >> (812) 760-5513 mobile
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Member ThaList.com <http://www.ThaList.com>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> President, Brian Buxton Enterprises, Inc.
> >> <http://www.buxtonmotorsports.com/storage-transportation.php>
> >>
> >> Nationwide Enclosed Auto Transportation
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Founder & Past President
> >>
> >> SO. IN Region PCA
> >>
> >
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