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Old 12-23-2008, 07:19 PM
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I saw a used one for sale a few years ago.

Then I remembered the Car & Driver review - "Best car to give the wife in a divorce settlement".

I passed.
Yup

A very wise man once told me: "Never buy anything made in Italy unless it contains alcohol."

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Old 12-23-2008, 07:26 PM
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Just bought it. I'm flying to Alabama a week from Monday to pick it up and drive it back to DC. Pics below.




That's awesome. I used to work on those 30 years ago. They diden't look like that.
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Old 12-23-2008, 08:05 PM
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They have changed a little bit. The trip is set: I'm flying to Alabama Friday to pick it up and drive it back to DC. The map of my trip is below. I'll be staying in Chattanooga, TN Friday night. If any of you guys are close to my route, give me a shout and maybe we can do lunch or at least meet for a bit during what I'm sure will be many of my gas stops.

http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-JGKWkN0EAeZz
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Old 12-23-2008, 08:32 PM
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They have changed a little bit. The trip is set: I'm flying to Alabama Friday to pick it up and drive it back to DC. The map of my trip is below. I'll be staying in Chattanooga, TN Friday night. If any of you guys are close to my route, give me a shout and maybe we can do lunch or at least meet for a bit during what I'm sure will be many of my gas stops.

http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-JGKWkN0EAeZz
That ought to be a fun drive.
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Old 12-23-2008, 10:01 PM
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So how long until you do 185 in your Maserati? As the song goes..."my Maserati does 185, I lost my license now I don't drive..."
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Old 12-24-2008, 01:32 PM
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So how long until you do 185 in your Maserati? As the song goes..."my Maserati does 185, I lost my license now I don't drive..."
Yea, good old Joseph Walsh. This one is rated at only 180, so I should be OK.
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Old 12-24-2008, 01:41 PM
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Yeah, 185 would be considered reckless driving, wouldn't it? 180 should be just fine, though.
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Old 12-26-2008, 11:44 AM
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Well, I'm at the airport. Should be picking it up around 5pm. I'll post from TN toniight.
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Old 12-26-2008, 03:16 PM
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Yup

A very wise man once told me: "Never buy anything made in Italy unless it contains alcohol."
Or.....is made of leather.
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Old 12-26-2008, 03:17 PM
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Well, I'm at the airport. Should be picking it up around 5pm. I'll post from TN toniight.
Have a safe and happy flight.
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Old 12-26-2008, 07:07 PM
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Stuck in Atlanta. New ETA 9PM.
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Old 12-26-2008, 07:23 PM
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Dang, that stinks getting stuck... Well, I warmed up a section of I-81 for you today between I-64 and Broadway...
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Old 12-27-2008, 12:40 AM
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Finally made it to Birmingham. Got the car.....fantastic ride! Very tired, Gonna get some sleep and hit the road in the AM.
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Old 12-27-2008, 04:56 PM
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I saw a used one for sale a few years ago.

Then I remembered the Car & Driver review - "Best car to give the wife in a divorce settlement".

I passed.
I had a Maserati Bi-turbo E many years ago and I can tell you without a doubt that it was the biggest piece of crap car that I've ever owned. There is a reason people say Italian crap.
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Old 12-27-2008, 09:21 PM
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Just made it home with the Italian piece of crap. Nice ride. Made it in a little over ten hours.

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