I Have a Fun Game

"Eric Siedlecki" (esiedlecki) 08/23/2013 at 16:11 • Filed to: One Car Garage, OCG, Fun Game, Ferrari

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I choose a manufacturer, and you decided one single vehicle that they make or made (no matter how old, no matter how exclusive) to live with for the rest of your life. This is your only vehicle, and all expenses are paid for, including price of entry, insurance, gas, etc.

Let's start with Ferrari.

As much as I would love to choose the F40, I think that it might get a little tiring, driving it in town and in traffic every day of the week. Therefore, I'll go ahead and pick the FF in the color pictured above. It's a gorgeous car, and very capable as a driver. It'd make my semi-monthly trips to Southern Oregon an absolute blast.

This image was lost some time after publication.

What would you pick?

PS: pick a name for this game, and I'll try and post a new manufacturer on a regular basis.

MonkeePuzzle > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:12

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easy, 456

MonkeePuzzle > MonkeePuzzle 08/23/2013 at 16:13

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game name:

One Car Forever Alone in Garage, obviously acronym is OCFAIG

twinturbobmw > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:14

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I choose a Grigio Silverstone F430 Spider with a 6 speed and a red leather interior. I dont care that I have to use it every day. That is one of my favorite cars.

PowderHound > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:14

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easy. Breadvan.

Because Breadvan.

Eric Siedlecki > MonkeePuzzle 08/23/2013 at 16:14

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Oh man, I think that's it. That's pretty much amazing.

Formula4speed > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:15

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I think the FF is the wisest choice, unless we're considering the very rare 456 estate as an option:

Eric Siedlecki > Formula4speed 08/23/2013 at 16:17

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Oh I forgot about that one. It's a damn good choice, though it has too many doors for my taste.

Breakfast Burrito: The True Resident Burrito > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:17

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I'm not sure I'll commit just yet, but the 612 does look pretty comfortable.

Who needs sway bars anyway > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:18

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Ferrari 250gt Berlinetta

Eric Siedlecki > Breakfast Burrito: The True Resident Burrito 08/23/2013 at 16:18

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The 612 was going to be my second choice. It definitely looks comfy, and it's also the Ferrari the everyone loves to hate. That gives it some sort of strange appeal to me.

ddavidn > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:22

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California. Don't hate me.

wkiernan > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:24

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Can I get Pier Angeli to deliver it?

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:25

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Ferrari 250 gto: because fuck fuel injection, that's why.

Eric Siedlecki > wkiernan 08/23/2013 at 16:25

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Absolutely. We'll just tie this in with the "all expenses are paid for" clause.

Edit: Even if that means commissioning the world's best scientists to invent the time machine and whatnot.

The Jevans > ddavidn 08/23/2013 at 16:28

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Can we ban this guy?

MonkeePuzzle > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:29

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will you be picking a winner?

Blondude > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:30

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Pffft, who needs "room for the kids" and "luggage space" when you have pure, unadulterated sex on wheels?

$kaycog > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:31

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Ferrari F430 Spider.

Eric Siedlecki > MonkeePuzzle 08/23/2013 at 16:31

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I don't know how I could...it sort of comes down to opinion.

Maybe I can pick winning categories like most creative and most outrageous.

Eric Siedlecki > $kaycog 08/23/2013 at 16:32

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I'm surprised you even noticed that it was back there.

wkiernan > The Jevans 08/23/2013 at 16:35

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I was digging up a property corner by an intersection when I saw a dark grey one on the street the other day. They're quite attractive in person with the top down. Plus I gawked and said out loud "Whoa, nice car!" and the lady driving it smiled and was kind enough to reward me with a fairly hot tire-chirping take-off when the light changed, which sounded absolutely terrific.

$kaycog > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:39

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Huh? Oh! I didn't even notice that black car.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:51

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Either the Dino 246 or the 275 GTB. There aren't many other ones that get my blood pumping to be perfectly honest.

GreenN_Gold > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:53

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hike > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 16:55

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I'd take a 550. Not the worst luggage space in the back and seeing that beautiful body everyday would make me forget about the lack of back seat and low ride height and such.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 17:13

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Does this count? It has a Ferrari V6...

Eric Siedlecki > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 08/23/2013 at 17:15

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No...we'll definitely get there some day, though.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 17:19

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Since the Stratos is out, I'd have this: the Ferrari F50. My childhood hero.

Walfisch > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 17:22

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This is a no-brainer for me.

delete-me-please123 > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 17:42

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Good game. However.

With the entire history and lineage of the greatest automobile manufacture of all time and you pick a modern hatchback? WTF

Eric Siedlecki > delete-me-please123 08/23/2013 at 17:43

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If it's to be my daily, I want it to be comfortable. I see your point, though.

magman007 > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 17:54

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599 gto would be enough for me.

Slave2anMG > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/23/2013 at 17:55

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DING! We have a winner!

Saracen > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 18:18

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Lusso.

or an F40.

Maybe an FF...

Eric Siedlecki > Saracen 08/23/2013 at 18:19

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I love the progression. Or is the regression?

Jayhawk Jake > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 18:21

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The FF as well for me, just for practicality

MikeMeade > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 19:17

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250 GTE for me. Columbo V12, and a back seat for the kiddo. I would never want anything else, except for the loaner while it is constantly being serviced.

GhostZ > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 19:23

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612. It's still one of the best Ferrari's ever made, and surprisingly easy to live with compared to most of their cars. Prices are even at an all-time low right now, so I bet they start going back up as I own it. I think that in the long run, it will be a serious classic, especially since it was offered with a 540HP V12 with either the F1A paddles (awesome system) or A 6 speed manual!

The FF that replaced it was 4WD, no manual, much uglier, not much faster in top speed (but definitely faster accelerating).

GRawesome > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 19:49

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Since someone already said Breadvan, I'm going with F40 Competizione (doesn't matter how tiring it would get in traffic still worth it!):

Suuuubaru > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 21:18

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It snows a lot here, and an actual Ferrari would get stuck, rust in a year,or explode. Therefore I nominate the Pontiac Fiero

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Eric Siedlecki 08/23/2013 at 22:07

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Bam. I'd take the more streetable 308 over the balls-to-the-walls 288, though.

Mikeado > Eric Siedlecki 08/25/2013 at 16:06

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As much as I want to pick something from the '90s or earlier, the F12 Berlinetta would have all the performance I could ever want or need while still having a bearable GT side to it, and I could spend years of my life trying to become as fast and talented as it is. Only having two seats would be a pain, but maybe I could find a workaround or make a bespoke towing attachment for a trailer... or a caravan! Now there's a holiday! Pitch up, fuck off, come back exhausted and exhilarated with somewhere to sleep and almost no petrol left. The kids can ride in the caravan with walkie-talkies.

The lack of manual would cause me sadness for a while, though, until I eventually got over it and embraced hyperactive speedy racecar gear changes!

William Byrd > Eric Siedlecki 08/26/2013 at 15:49

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theFerrari

Dailygaraged > Eric Siedlecki 09/15/2013 at 20:20

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575 superamerica, always loved it, you took the most practical, rare-ish, targa top.