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Originally Posted by DesmoRob

Can you remember much of the 355 when you were little? As a child, you must've been blown away by a car being able to do what that one can.

I remember that experience well. It was a red 355 that belonged to my friend’s father. It was the first time I had really been introduced to somewhat of an exotic car (this was back in 97 I believe so I must have been 8 or 9 years old)*. My father had (and still does) this long time affinity with Merc SL's so being near a Ferrari for the first time was very incredible.

Michael knew I enjoyed gawking at his new toy when I would stay over so he offered to give me a ride. You know the feeling you get when you get on a roller coaster and you're expecting that rush? Well, that's what it was like for me when he turned the ignition and pulled out to the street. He must have driven me around for 45 minutes or so around the neighborhood and city. It was such a thrill driving around the city and seeing people turn heads. He intentionally would rev the engine and let it roar about; it was such a great sound (I'm sure he only did this to entertain my young self as he was not the type who would do that in normal situations).

Needless to say, from that day forth I have made it my one of my goals to own a 355 just like his.