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Ferrari tells Top Gear to stop using knockoffs in live show

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Old 03-08-2009 | 07:01 PM
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Old 03-08-2009 | 09:51 PM
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Hmmm... a dedicated car show using fakes.... I'm at a loss of words.
Old 03-08-2009 | 09:58 PM
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?We said please use real Ferraris.?

...that wont cost a lot more...
Old 03-08-2009 | 10:29 PM
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wow care what they use it a good show
Old 03-08-2009 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='811281' date='Mar 9 2009, 08:51 AM
Hmmm... a dedicated car show using fakes.... I'm at a loss of words.
Old 03-08-2009 | 11:18 PM
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it is for effect. ferraris are cooler for the stunt show, but they dont want to spend the $$$ for real ferraris. i dont blame them.

ferrari has always been very careful about preserving their good name. there have been video games like need for speed hot pursuit where ferrari didnt allow their cars to be used because they didnt want their cars running from the cops
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