Talk f430s to me....
Discussion
I've been dreaming a little lately and see that F430s are around £65k now which is an interesting prospect
In true Ph style would those in the know give a little overview of these cars and the ownership experience please
My main query is, are these cars fragile or are they reliable enough to enjoy regular driving?
Is the depreciation curve pretty flat on these now or will it lose significantly if I sold after say one year ?
In true Ph style would those in the know give a little overview of these cars and the ownership experience please
My main query is, are these cars fragile or are they reliable enough to enjoy regular driving?
Is the depreciation curve pretty flat on these now or will it lose significantly if I sold after say one year ?
As per lukeylikey plus...Had mine 2 years and love it to bits, so much so am thinking of going mad and getting a scud. Every relevant good or bad problem / detail / drive / petrol purchase etc etc in the last year I have logged so can PM you for a true year in the life experience of a F430 F1, if your interested !
gcpeters said:
petrolpat said:
No problem chaps will sort. Grant I recognise that TVR in your profile how are you ?
now that's weird.... I am also a Grant, from Bristol, who had a cerbera 4.5 and moved to a F430! coincidence or what!Its Queen Square meet this Sunday be nice to see your car
when I was looking I was told watch out for the Manafolds cracking and the front sus/wishbone bushs's or some thing failing faster than normal
also get a clutch wear print out for life left.
bar that was told to go for a 2008 model or later but then these are over 80k
still tempted myself bar the trade prices vs retail prices so if you need to sell goodbye 15k it seems as who buys these private with no warranty. not many people I would say, which leaves you selling it back to a dealer.
also get a clutch wear print out for life left.
bar that was told to go for a 2008 model or later but then these are over 80k
still tempted myself bar the trade prices vs retail prices so if you need to sell goodbye 15k it seems as who buys these private with no warranty. not many people I would say, which leaves you selling it back to a dealer.
3 years and 16,00 miles later i'm still loving mine.
I've done several track days (shhh, not supposed to mention them) Le Mans, Monza, Paris and has never let me down.
Do it, you really won't regret it.
It is an "occasion" every time i get in and fire her up. The public love it, kids and old men wave and smile. You'll be engaged in conversation almost every time you fill up with fuel, and you'll wonder why you didn't buy it sooner.
I've done several track days (shhh, not supposed to mention them) Le Mans, Monza, Paris and has never let me down.
Do it, you really won't regret it.
It is an "occasion" every time i get in and fire her up. The public love it, kids and old men wave and smile. You'll be engaged in conversation almost every time you fill up with fuel, and you'll wonder why you didn't buy it sooner.
petrolpat said:
As per lukeylikey plus...Had mine 2 years and love it to bits, so much so am thinking of going mad and getting a scud. Every relevant good or bad problem / detail / drive / petrol purchase etc etc in the last year I have logged so can PM you for a true year in the life experience of a F430 F1, if your interested !
Hi I would also be interested in your experience info on owning f430 I am currently looking for a coupe went to see first one today but really looking to get one with a warranty. I have just sold Porsche gt3 , cheers mrdemon said:
when I was looking I was told watch out for the Manafolds cracking and the front sus/wishbone bushs's or some thing failing faster than normal
still tempted myself bar the trade prices vs retail prices so if you need to sell goodbye 15k it seems as who buys these private with no warranty. not many people I would say, which leaves you selling it back to a dealer.
I would love to buy one privately ! but most people seem to want to trade them in .still tempted myself bar the trade prices vs retail prices so if you need to sell goodbye 15k it seems as who buys these private with no warranty. not many people I would say, which leaves you selling it back to a dealer.
lets hope a nice Silverstone or Rosso comes up
petrolpat said:
As per lukeylikey plus...Had mine 2 years and love it to bits, so much so am thinking of going mad and getting a scud. Every relevant good or bad problem / detail / drive / petrol purchase etc etc in the last year I have logged so can PM you for a true year in the life experience of a F430 F1, if your interested !
Any chance you could send this through to me too? I'm in the same position, doing lots of research and seriously looking to take the F430 plunge although it'll be a spider for me. Not sure whether to go for manual or F1 though... Thanks!!petrolpat said:
As per lukeylikey plus...Had mine 2 years and love it to bits, so much so am thinking of going mad and getting a scud. Every relevant good or bad problem / detail / drive / petrol purchase etc etc in the last year I have logged so can PM you for a true year in the life experience of a F430 F1, if your interested !
If you don't mind please send to me also.Looking for a black/black F430 F1 Spider with race seats, CCB, low mileage (sub 10k) - if anyone knows of one?
I have a feeling I may be looking for a while... :-(
Edited by Mark_H on Tuesday 25th March 11:05
petrolpat said:
As per lukeylikey plus...Had mine 2 years and love it to bits, so much so am thinking of going mad and getting a scud. Every relevant good or bad problem / detail / drive / petrol purchase etc etc in the last year I have logged so can PM you for a true year in the life experience of a F430 F1, if your interested !
Could you send to me too please, got an itch I think I need to scratch.Gassing Station | Ferrari V8 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff