F430 Buyers guide ?

[Hughesie]

Is there one, if not anyone got any buyers tips to look out for ?

Much appreciated in advance.

Hughesie

[johnnyreggae]

Go look at voicey's blog (google it)

[Hughesie]

D'oh, i know Voicey why didnt i think of that !

[dvb247]

THE only SINGLE piece of advise I would give is, once you buy a car that you like, assuming it's not from an official Ferrari dealers, within 14 days (preferably with 7 days) take it to a Ferrari UK dealer and have a full health check. I CAN"T STRESS THIS ENOUGH.

[Benjy911]

There is one in the current (April) version of Auto Italia.

[Fattrader]

When I bought mine I had in inspected by an approved Ferrari Dealer. They are complicated cars and require regular maintenance and are easily abused. If maintenance has not been kept up they would easily spot it.

[actonktm]

Full FSH is a must, check for front ball joints, rear trackend rods, leaking/cracked exhaust manifolds, clutch wear (and any type of whirring noises from the clutch basket) Clutch release bearings tend to fail. I had £20k of warranty work done in 28 months of ownership - would never own without a Ferrari Warranty.

[red_duke]

actonktm said:

I had £20k of warranty work done in 28 months of ownership - would never own without a Ferrari Warranty.

You must have bought a lemon. Nothing but standard servicing costs on mine over 5 years.