Comments on: $4 million: the price of exclusivity http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:35:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: tm http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-173228 tm Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:51:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-173228 So lets see, you can get an Maserati MC12 Corsa for $600k LESS than the FXX with performance close to the FXX, and the MC12 Corsa is more exclusive-only 12 produced. FXX what a joke. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/26/fxx-fighter-maserati-mc12-corsa/ So lets see, you can get an Maserati MC12 Corsa for $600k LESS than the FXX with performance close to the FXX, and the MC12 Corsa is more exclusive-only 12 produced. FXX what a joke.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/26/fxx-fighter-maserati-mc12-corsa/

]]> By: Kris Benson http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-172927 Kris Benson Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:49:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-172927 Besides a slightly different look, how exactly is this different than the Enzo? It looks like a crappy ass modern day speed-racer car. I'll keep my non-existant 4 million, thanks. Besides a slightly different look, how exactly is this different than the Enzo? It looks like a crappy ass modern day speed-racer car. I’ll keep my non-existant 4 million, thanks.

]]> By: Will http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161742 Will Thu, 15 Jun 2006 04:04:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161742 You could buy a second hand F1 car and supplies to keep it going for that price... I'd say the F1 car would be more entertaining too as a track only car. If we wanted to get practical a 2 mil plus house and a Bugatti Veyron would be another option though not really a track car because of its weight... but could be used to do the shopping ;) You could buy a second hand F1 car and supplies to keep it going for that price… I’d say the F1 car would be more entertaining too as a track only car.
If we wanted to get practical a 2 mil plus house and a Bugatti Veyron would be another option though not really a track car because of its weight… but could be used to do the shopping ;)

]]> By: manny http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161707 manny Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:01:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161707 *goes through wallet* four bucks. damn. *goes through wallet*
four bucks. damn.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161429 1c3d0g Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:49:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161429 #15: right on. And they still have the nerve to charge for service....with that pricetag, I expect free service for life! #15: right on. And they still have the nerve to charge for service….with that pricetag, I expect free service for life!

]]> By: mark p http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161414 mark p Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:35:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161414 the thing is, if you have that kind of money you obviously have the means necessary to buy anything you want. a $3.9m trackday car? if you really have that strong a passion for cars, why not? its not like you can show it off to the people next door as its likely to be kept in Modena! the thing is, if you have that kind of money you obviously have the means necessary to buy anything you want. a $3.9m trackday car? if you really have that strong a passion for cars, why not? its not like you can show it off to the people next door as its likely to be kept in Modena!

]]> By: Trevor http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161393 Trevor Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:09:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161393 Ferrari......... 4 Wheels/2 Seats and an engine. The most exspensive gokarts in the world. There was a day when buying a Ferrari meant having king of the hill performance. That day is GOOOOOOOONE ! The only thing left is the "are you impressed that I can afford this" factor. Ferrari……… 4 Wheels/2 Seats and an engine.
The most exspensive gokarts in the world.
There was a day when buying a Ferrari meant having king of the hill performance.

That day is GOOOOOOOONE !
The only thing left is the “are you impressed that I can afford this” factor.

]]> By: Marc http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161338 Marc Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:58:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161338 I could build my own for that price...maybe even afford to make it out of Legos too. I could build my own for that price…maybe even afford to make it out of Legos too.

]]> By: X-Factor http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161305 X-Factor Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:46:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161305 #11 you're right, Ferrari does want the car raced but....@ almost 4 million dollars? I agee with Rob, who's gonna want to risk wrecking a multi-million dollar car? #11 you’re right, Ferrari does want the car raced but….@ almost 4 million dollars? I agee with Rob, who’s gonna want to risk wrecking a multi-million dollar car?

]]> By: Tommy http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161251 Tommy Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:26:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161251 I may have some facts distorted, but if you have an FXX, it has to be raced. #5 is correct in that Ferrari plans to use the feedback that the drivers/owners provide to produce it's next super car. As for the price, there are plenty of cars that are faster than an FXX. I think you can probably buy a real F1 car for that much. What you don't get however is the full backing of a Ferrari trained team and racing experience/education from some pretty high profile people. I do think $4 million is too much, but if someone's willing to pay me that much for it, I'd be willing to take it from them. I may have some facts distorted, but if you have an FXX, it has to be raced. #5 is correct in that Ferrari plans to use the feedback that the drivers/owners provide to produce it’s next super car. As for the price, there are plenty of cars that are faster than an FXX. I think you can probably buy a real F1 car for that much. What you don’t get however is the full backing of a Ferrari trained team and racing experience/education from some pretty high profile people. I do think $4 million is too much, but if someone’s willing to pay me that much for it, I’d be willing to take it from them.

]]> By: jaguarsovereign http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161237 jaguarsovereign Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:02:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161237 Did anybody ever think that maybe the car isn't going to sell and just sit in the dealership? just like how I saw a prowler with an asking price of 120,000 Did anybody ever think that maybe the car isn’t going to sell and just sit in the dealership? just like how I saw a prowler with an asking price of 120,000

]]> By: jaguarsovereign http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161238 jaguarsovereign Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:02:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161238 Did anybody ever think that maybe the car isn't going to sell and just sit in the dealership? just like how I saw a prowler with an asking price of 120,000 Did anybody ever think that maybe the car isn’t going to sell and just sit in the dealership? just like how I saw a prowler with an asking price of 120,000

]]> By: Rob http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161188 Rob Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:05:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161188 People who buy this car aren't going to drive it. Imagine wrecking it on the track or a pebble hitting it while crusing around the neighborhood? They are going to buy it as an investment & store it in a climate controlled garage. Which, brings me back to my point.....how much more does one expect a 3.98M car to appreciate? People who buy this car aren’t going to drive it. Imagine wrecking it on the track or a pebble hitting it while crusing around the neighborhood? They are going to buy it as an investment & store it in a climate controlled garage. Which, brings me back to my point…..how much more does one expect a 3.98M car to appreciate?

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161173 1c3d0g Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:55:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161173 It may be fast, but it's fugly. :-/ It may be fast, but it’s fugly. :-/

]]> By: matt http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161164 matt Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:50:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161164 I have loved Ferrari for years, but buying $3.98m for a car that isn't even road legal is just stupid. I'd have either a Bugatti or a Koenigsegg CCX, both of which are about 4x cheaper. I have loved Ferrari for years, but buying $3.98m for a car that isn’t even road legal is just stupid. I’d have either a Bugatti or a Koenigsegg CCX, both of which are about 4x cheaper.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161160 Renton Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:47:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161160 This is a car for very very wealthy people. It is track only. This is the test bed for Enzo's successor, which looks fabulous in Road & Track this month. Ferraris are the coolest cars on earth. They are bred from a racing heritage that no other car company today can match. Someday I hope to own one of their fabled V12 front engine machines. Maybe in 2012, I may be able to own a 2007 599 Fiorano. This is a car for very very wealthy people. It is track only. This is the test bed for Enzo’s successor, which looks fabulous in Road & Track this month.

Ferraris are the coolest cars on earth. They are bred from a racing heritage that no other car company today can match. Someday I hope to own one of their fabled V12 front engine machines.

Maybe in 2012, I may be able to own a 2007 599 Fiorano.

]]> By: Rob http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161142 Rob Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:34:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161142 3.98M for a car?! Rare Ferrari's usually are a good investment but this is insane! How much $ do they think the car is going to appreciate? If Ferrari lets the dealship do that I think it will hurt their image. I love Ferrai but no thanks, I'd rather have a house 3.98M for a car?! Rare Ferrari’s usually are a good investment but this is insane! How much $ do they think the car is going to appreciate? If Ferrari lets the dealship do that I think it will hurt their image. I love Ferrai but no thanks, I’d rather have a house

]]> By: Toy Yoda http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161141 Toy Yoda Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:34:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161141 Well, if I had the money, I guess I wouldn't care, but... I love what these car represent, but take that away, the car is hideous looking. I'd take it's prettier, but still ugly looking girl friend: Pagani Zonda F. Since, the FXX isn't street legal, I think a smarter and more fun choice would be the Ariel Atom, or an Ultima Car. Plus these two cars come in kit option, so I can build them and not feel like a profligate consumer. Well, if I had the money, I guess I wouldn’t care, but…

I love what these car represent, but take that away, the car is hideous looking. I’d take it’s prettier, but still ugly looking girl friend: Pagani Zonda F.

Since, the FXX isn’t street legal, I think a smarter and more fun choice would be the Ariel Atom, or an Ultima Car. Plus these two cars come in kit option, so I can build them and not feel like a profligate consumer.

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161131 The Stig Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:32:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161131 Well, not quite psycho. After all, there are only 30 of them. The price may make sense in the long run since most of the FXX cars are going to be raced so that might cull the herd. These guys also have a straight Enzo up for $1.29M. Eriksson: are you listening? Oh wait, my bad, he's in the clink. Well, not quite psycho. After all, there are only 30 of them. The price may make sense in the long run since most of the FXX cars are going to be raced so that might cull the herd.

These guys also have a straight Enzo up for $1.29M. Eriksson: are you listening?
Oh wait, my bad, he’s in the clink.

]]> By: panda http://www.leftlanenews.com/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity.html/comment-page-1#comment-161031 panda Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:17:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/14/4-million-the-price-of-exclusivity/#comment-161031 are they psycho!! id rather buy a bugatti, maybe 3 of them. if i got the bugatti id bet it would be nicer inside and not to mention the speed. are they psycho!! id rather buy a bugatti, maybe 3 of them. if i got the bugatti id bet it would be nicer inside and not to mention the speed.

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