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Old 09-12-2006, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rchase View Post
Unless you like 140's. If it were 10K I would have it done. The new 220 and even 221 are not on the same level of build quality that the 140 was. For some people the choice of car is less about economics and more about what we want to drive. Its one of the reasons so many vintage Ferrari's are still on the road. Its NOT because they were economical to repair.
That's PERFECTLY stated. I going to have a sampler made.

Robert is absolutely right. Some people can and will pay what it costs to keep certain kinds of cars in good repair. And it is worth it to them.
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