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gucom 02-20-2006 05:47 PM

maaan lucky you... thx, great story, some incredible pics :D
at first i didnt really like this car's looks, but they're starting to grow on me now :) i'll probably faint if i see one for real :wink:

Shinigami 02-20-2006 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TransAm
Where do you work and do they have any vacancies? :twisted: :lol:

I'm a Systems Engineer/Enterprise Administrator for a joint venture company owned by Nestle and L'Oreal. One of only two people with the priviledges to modify the schema directory via LDAP.

Most companies even with hundreds of thousands of users only have a handful of people with this title, which kinda answers your second question. Sorry :(

Pehtren 02-20-2006 05:49 PM

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nice pics and write up

how did u manage to get a test drive of the car for the whole day?

called up Ferrari, presented them with our mag and mentioned that the mag was there 3 years ago to test the 575....

nothing special I guess. :wink:

Yeah, most people seem to forget that it's not all that difficult to go up to a dealer and ask for a test drive.

Granted, it's harder in some countries, and it helps if you come at the spot in a decent car, but still. Never hurts to ask. It's what I did and landed several hours behind the wheel of a 360 and 550.

in some countries you have to be 23 old :cry: ...for a honda...my schoolmate tried to get a test drive.

stradale 02-20-2006 06:05 PM

:shock:

You're such a lucky bastard!!!! 8)

Great write-up. It's nowhere near experiencing it, but right now second hand experience is all I have.

ARMAN 02-20-2006 06:06 PM

:shock: :o holy moly!... Komotar did it again! :twisted: Man this had to ba a brightest day of your life, would be mine for sure :P Thank you as Yann said for sharing with us with all those little details and feelings that are missing in mags :wink: Awsome set of pics too, in-the-city ones are gorgeous :drool:

Zot09 02-20-2006 06:38 PM

This experience must have been unbelievable! Just reading your story gives me chills down my spine :D Thanks for the pictures komotar!

As for the test drives, Shinri_Shiogami is totally right. I've driven a E55, 645ci, Boxster S, Cayenne S, etc etc all just for showing up in my families S500. Keep in mind I was only 18 at the time. :twisted:

And I hope your goal of purchasing a F430 or 360 within the next year or two occurs Shinri!

sentra_dude 02-20-2006 06:43 PM

Awesome! Usually when our memebers report a test drive there are few or no pictures (myself most definitely included in that)...but wow! You have a ton of really great pics! 8) Great write-up too. :D

TT 02-20-2006 06:45 PM

Thanks for the picture overload Cyril :!: MUCH MUCH appreciated :!: I am happy it was yellow! Better than red to spot the car's lines! And well I already told you backchannel! You are lucky, I envy you badly but you deserve it and it's very nice from you to take the time to show us the pics :!:

EnzoLover 02-20-2006 06:54 PM

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Nice review !! :D

dingo 02-20-2006 07:15 PM

I was waiting for this eagerly ever since your PM last week, and I'm not disappointed! :D

As I said I thought me getting a ride in an F430 was great, but you've well and truly outdone me - congrats mate.

The pictures are superb, so nice to see the F430 in its natural habitat (home country)....and although yellow isn't my fav colour its still cool. :D

Keep up the good work, can't wait for what awaits you.

Ghostbat 02-20-2006 07:22 PM

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You lucky SOB :D

Very nice pics as always too. Looks excellent in yellow. Too bad you didn't film it..

who said I didn't :twisted:

Excellent.. Your work with the Maser/Slk vid was brilliant.

And once again you are one lucky...

komotar 02-20-2006 07:32 PM

Thx for the comments.

and @ ghostbat :

I'll probably have the vid up sometime soon, but I can't promise anything because I'm very busy all the time. So we'll see :D

Ghostbat 02-20-2006 08:01 PM

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Thx for the comments.

and @ ghostbat :

I'll probably have the vid up sometime soon, but I can't promise anything because I'm very busy all the time. So we'll see :D

No rush man. Propably worth waiting for..

Minacious 02-20-2006 09:28 PM

I'm jealous. :cry:

oscargarza88 02-21-2006 01:43 AM

wow! i cant imajine th thrill that musthave been! i envy u!!
great report, very professional, and the pics... well the same! awsome!
and i agree this car looks great in yellow! and the detail pics are great!
thanks!
and ur soo lucky! :P


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