[BK]

Yesterday, middle of the day - I'm waiting at a light in McLean. Driving the minivan . I'm first in line at my light and I see what I believe to be a yellow Porsche Carrera GT turn onto the road a block ahead of me. My light turned green and I sped up a bit to catch up and see. The Carrera GT is up ahead, waiting at another light, so I catch up and see that indeed, it is a yellow Carrera GT. Appears to be brand new. For those who know the area, this was at the corner of Rte 123 and Old Dominion in McLean, headed toward Great Falls. For those who don't know the Carrera GT, it looks like this: http://www.sporthausinc.com/cars/por...%20(WinCE).JPG

This is my second Carrera GT sighting in this general area. I didn't even think they were street legal. About 6 months ago, I saw one about a half mile from this same location, so it could be the same car.

When it took off at the light, and the guy didn't "take off" or anything, he was driving normally, but its exhaust note sounded sort of odd. I think it's fair to say it sounded like a race car sitting at the light, but once it got going, there was a point in the RPM band where there was a distinct hum/resonance I could actually feel in my car behind him. I heard it twice. Like a music note hum, not a growly sound. Seriously, at first I thought my wheel was rubbing on the wheel well or something(!) but then I realized it was his engine making that noise. Very strange and I've never heard that from any other car.

Today, driving to work - I approach Great Falls Road on Rte 123 (this is where I saw a Carrera GT about 6 months ago, BTW) and I see an exotic looking bright yellow car waiting in the line of cars as I approach. I'll be stopping right behind him, and my first thought is "Wow! What are the chances I see that Porsche on the way to work, too!" But as I approached, I could see this one was a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo. Also looked to be brand new. Looked exactly like this one: http://www.marax.at/snapshot/03_10_0...o_velden_5.jpg

Damn, and I thought my E90 was nice.

[oneshare325]

You are one Lucky SOB! Those cars are so hot...I saw a GT on the road once too.....It was in Manassas....kinda out of place....but still HOT!!

[BK]

Yeah, I couldn't believe it. Both bright yellow, too. As you know, you see some nice cars around here, but usually "nice" means $75-80K old man car, not $400K or whatever sport coupe.

The reason I linked to that photo of the Gallardo was because that was the view I had of it. I found myself amazed at how the rear window of that thing is tiny. I wonder how the visibility is out the rear of that car. Not that you'd need to be looking behind you too often.

[bavarian19]

Move to Ashburn... I live 3 miles from the Ferrari/Lambo/Maserati Dealership


My sightings in the area include:

Lambo LP640
Lambo Gallardo (atleast 5 of them or so)
Ferrari 612
Ferrari F430 (about another 5 or so)
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari 360
Porsche CGT
A few Maserati Quattraporte's and Grand Sports


Even though I see them more often than others, Im still quite giddy when I see one on the road...

[cycler2]

"WTF is going on with the exotics?"

Well, BK, it is Mclean, after all!

I used to commute to Georgetown every day via Canal Road (in my MR2--one of the best cars I've every owned, BTW) and I'd often see a guy in a red Testa Rosa creeping his way along in bumper to bumper traffic. I bet that puppy overheated a time or two.

"Damn, and I thought my E90 was nice."

It IS nice. The more I drive my 328 the more I respect the car. (I know I'm preaching to the choir, here.) I've got buddies with exotics that are garage queens, either because the cars don't work or because they're afraid to actually drive the car. Our e90s manage to be both practical and lots of fun to drive. I'll take that every time.

[sixspeedsam]

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Move to Ashburn... I live 3 miles from the Ferrari/Lambo/Maserati Dealership

My sightings in the area include:

Lambo LP640
Lambo Gallardo (atleast 5 of them or so)
Ferrari 612
Ferrari F430 (about another 5 or so)
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari 360
Porsche CGT
A few Maserati Quattraporte's and Grand Sports


Even though I see them more often than others, Im still quite giddy when I see one on the road...

Yep, like AJ I see exotics on the road all the time since I work right next to the dealership. Also Redskins park is right down the road too ... I've seen many of the players at one time or another in their pimped out rides, although most tend toward the larger SUVs. Many also live in the area.

Also, keep in mind that we live in one of the richests areas in the nation. I think Loudoun county was actually the richest county in the U.S. this past year based on per capita income. Fairfax is always in the top 10. Damn cost of living!

[Dani]

it is crazy around here. back home I completely stick out with my E90 and impress everyone and around here it's just a normal car.

[BK]

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Move to Ashburn... I live 3 miles from the Ferrari/Lambo/Maserati Dealership

My sightings in the area include:

Lambo LP640
Lambo Gallardo (atleast 5 of them or so)
Ferrari 612
Ferrari F430 (about another 5 or so)
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari 360
Porsche CGT
A few Maserati Quattraporte's and Grand Sports

Even though I see them more often than others, Im still quite giddy when I see one on the road...

Holy cow! I didn't realize that dealership was out there. My company has an office out in Ashburn and I've been there more than a few times. I'll have to stop by the dealership and gawk the next time I'm there. Where in Ashburn?

And cycler2 - you're right, you're preaching to the choir here. I my car and driving is the best part of my day (well, actually a distant second-best to playing with my son in the morning and evening ). I couldn't ask for a better daily driver than my 330i, but I want the keys to one of those exotics for weekends. I wonder if they can fit a baby seat?

[sixspeedsam]

Originally Posted by BK

Holy cow! I didn't realize that dealership was out there. My company has an office out in Ashburn and I've been there more than a few times. I'll have to stop by the dealership and gawk the next time I'm there. Where in Ashburn?

Right near the corner of 28 and Waxpool -- where the auto park is with Carmax, Sterling BMW, Nissan, etc. Probably easier just to say near the Wegman's

[BK]

Originally Posted by sixspeedsam

Right near the corner of 28 and Waxpool -- where the auto park is with Carmax, Sterling BMW, Nissan, etc. Probably easier just to say near the Wegman's

Ah, the Carmax is where I sold my Civic the day I picked up my Bimmer. I know exactly where that is and I'll look for the Ferrari dealer next time.

[shimshimhada]

I saw a Ferrari CS, two Lotus Exiges, and a couple of Radical SR3s...on the track .

[Backattack]

I drove a Lotus Elise last week! 10k rpm redline, except it didn't really have a redline! When I retire, it's either a nice Porsche, or Ferrari. I can't stand Lambos--they're audi TT's with big engines! hahahaha

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by BK

Ah, the Carmax is where I sold my Civic the day I picked up my Bimmer. I know exactly where that is and I'll look for the Ferrari dealer next time.

The dealership is literally right next to carmax. Im surprised you didnt stop by...


now you know...


Technically, that is considered Sterling/Dulles, but it is seconds from where I am in Ashburn. Plus, you see a lot of those cars in Ashburn coming from the dealership...

[ase2dais]

I just want to extend this personal invite from Jen of Pure Exotics to you guys, especially you AJ, since this is your neighbor. Funktion Auto does auto work like Currys and seems to be well respected by BMW club mbrs.


here the email i got:

This is just a reminder to please RSVP for our holiday party on December 14th. I hope to see you there, it's going to be a fun event filled with great people, wonderful food, and amazing cars of course! In addition to our fleet, there will be cars on display from our partner Funktion Auto and some incredible customer's private collection vehicles. This is an event you don't want to miss!

Jen


I'll be stopping by after work on the 14th to see wats a happening ! anyone who want to join, just RSVP! and see you there
http://www.funktionauto.com/Registra...iday_Party.asp

[BartMack]

I grew up in SE Virginia thinking that nobody REALLY ever got to own/drive that level of automobile exotica, but then I moved to S Fla and lived in Miami Beach and worked in downtown Coral Gables in the 90s..... and the street was literally always lined with Ferraris, Lambos, stunning classics and any other 100k++ vehicle you can imagine. It was unnerving, especially since in that era I drove a dented Toyota lol.....

[BartMack]

Originally Posted by Backattack

I can't stand Lambos--they're audi TT's with big engines! hahahaha

and you're thinking this is a bad thing in the land where everybody drives a lumbering bus?

[Last E92 M3]

i've seen...
orange gallardo, black carrera GT, ferrari 360 (neighbor), ferrari testa rosa (bunch of times), modified lamborghini murcielago (couple times), rolls royce, bently GT, maserati sedan and coupe/roadster.

cant think of anything else...

[ase2dais]

Exotic Cars Christmas Party @ FunktionAuto at Dulles Photos

http://www.pure-exotics.com/webgallery1/Album4.htm

[BK]

That MB Gullwing coupe is

[fatalglitch]

Nice cars

Last weekend I was in South Beach and found Scott Storch's house on Palm Island. He has a Bugatti Veyron in the garage....amazing car... $1.23 million i believe.

He also had:

Mercedes SLR
RR Phantom
RR Phantom Convertible (100EX)
Couple Bentleys
Aston Martin Vantage


Crazy Crazy cars....

Tom

[ase2dais]

Originally Posted by fatalglitch

Nice cars
Last weekend I was in South Beach and found Scott Storch's house on Palm Island. He has a Bugatti Veyron in the garage....amazing car... $1.23 million i believe.

for 1.23 mil that better come with a swimming pool

[fatalglitch]

Originally Posted by ase2dais

for 1.23 mil that better come with a swimming pool

Absolutely.....cause you'll piss your pants guaranteed if you rev it and drop the clutch at a light....

0-60 in 2.5 seconds... 0-255mph in 55 seconds.

So fast that according to Jeremy Clarkson on BBC:
"It's so fast, that if you took a McLaren F1, and let it get to 125mph from a light, and then started the Bugatti at that same light, the Bugatti would get to 200mph first."

Tom