Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Beating the system.... Gavin just rambiling away to himself....

[Gavin Bedggood (gavinnz]

Sorry I didn't follow this thread properly but I have something to say 
ANYWAY!

For me beating the system is to be able to buy and drive/ride what I 
want..... and to do it's sensibly in a way that does not lose too much 
money.
I am lucky in that I like older vehicles, so I can get them when they are 
cheaper.
I always try to buy quality, never buy just for a profit, and I never 
compromise on the model, spec and condition.

I have been lucky over the years that I have made good choices, so I have 
"beaten the system" in a way as I have overall made good money on my bikes 
and cars... which has allowed me to get BETTER bikes and cars!

Over the years I had friends that bought car after car, put heaps of  time 
and money into them and lost on every one.... because they were crap cars in 
the first place.  So I went straight for the Ferrari (errrrr.... after a 
Lotus that made me realize how much I did want a Ferrari).

No regrets.  I am lucky as for me it's the ultimate car.  1978 308GTB in 
red/tan, full euro spec, 16 inch Ferrari wheels.... so me that it the top.
NO other vehicle would make me sell it to raise money.

Ok rambling now.... had a fall two weeks ago so I can't walk or work and I 
have to much time and pain killers on my hands at the moment!!!
Can't even lean into the Ferrari's depths to refit the now charged battery 
either... bugger it...

Regards
Rambling Gavin
New Zealand