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I’m looking to purchase an F430 coupe, GVE have an 05 for sale, 16,000 miles for £85k. Compared to others up for sale, seems a good price, any thoughts?
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
I’m looking to purchase an F430 coupe, GVE have an 05 for sale, 16,000 miles for £85k. Compared to others up for sale, seems a good price, any thoughts?
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
I'd personally look for a car with the carbon bucket seats, they transform the car as you sit lower. I'm 6ft tall and with the Daytona seats could just about have my eyeline below the top of the windscreen.
Also as said above, that car looks like it has steel discs.
On the plus side, it's probably the best colour combo for resale, has low miles and looks to be in good order on the face of it. Get a PPI on it and see if anything comes up which you can either request to be rectified or use for negotiation.
There's another thread below with some answers re the F430 which is worth having a quick look at.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Also as said above, that car looks like it has steel discs.
On the plus side, it's probably the best colour combo for resale, has low miles and looks to be in good order on the face of it. Get a PPI on it and see if anything comes up which you can either request to be rectified or use for negotiation.
There's another thread below with some answers re the F430 which is worth having a quick look at.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
That looks lovely. Best colour combo imo.
Carbon seats and ceramics are for sure nice to have but its a question of cost - they would be factored into a higher ask in the first place, and theres various disc or just pad upgrade options for steel brakes if you really want to push the car.
Neither would put me off this car if it ticked the other boxes.
Carbon seats and ceramics are for sure nice to have but its a question of cost - they would be factored into a higher ask in the first place, and theres various disc or just pad upgrade options for steel brakes if you really want to push the car.
Neither would put me off this car if it ticked the other boxes.
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I agree, carbon seats and ceramics would add to the asking price, that’s assuming one can be found with the correct colour combination, mileage & history.
I have reserved the car subject to inspection. Car is on SOR and I actually know the owner through a mutual friend so there was a deal to be done. I think I have got a good deal on the car, all subject to inspection!!
I agree, carbon seats and ceramics would add to the asking price, that’s assuming one can be found with the correct colour combination, mileage & history.
I have reserved the car subject to inspection. Car is on SOR and I actually know the owner through a mutual friend so there was a deal to be done. I think I have got a good deal on the car, all subject to inspection!!
I definitely wouldn’t let the lack of carbon seats put me off. To be honest the 430 race seats were not popular at the time and are not a patch comfort wise as the 458/488 carbon seats. When I bought mine the carbon seated cars were actually harder to shift. The standard seats are absolutely fine and plenty headroom for me at 6”3’ and suit the car well unless a lot of track time.
Re the brakes, again on an older car like this I think i’d prefer the non carbon. i.e. nice and cheap to replace and from memory from mine they had a lovely feel to them for road driving. Get the usual ball joints and manifolds checked (when replaced and with what version) and a clutch wear reading and if all good get it bought and enjoy
Re the brakes, again on an older car like this I think i’d prefer the non carbon. i.e. nice and cheap to replace and from memory from mine they had a lovely feel to them for road driving. Get the usual ball joints and manifolds checked (when replaced and with what version) and a clutch wear reading and if all good get it bought and enjoy
garystoybox said:
I definitely wouldn’t let the lack of carbon seats put me off. To be honest the 430 race seats were not popular at the time and are not a patch comfort wise as the 458/488 carbon seats. When I bought mine the carbon seated cars were actually harder to shift. The standard seats are absolutely fine and plenty headroom for me at 6”3’ and suit the car well unless a lot of track time.
Re the brakes, again on an older car like this I think i’d prefer the non carbon. i.e. nice and cheap to replace and from memory from mine they had a lovely feel to them for road driving. Get the usual ball joints and manifolds checked (when replaced and with what version) and a clutch wear reading and if all good get it bought and enjoy
Written by somebody who knows what they are talking about :-) Certainly agree with all of the above points.Re the brakes, again on an older car like this I think i’d prefer the non carbon. i.e. nice and cheap to replace and from memory from mine they had a lovely feel to them for road driving. Get the usual ball joints and manifolds checked (when replaced and with what version) and a clutch wear reading and if all good get it bought and enjoy
CCM rotors need to be weighed and visually inspected in order to assess wear - there is a minimum weight and you also want to make sure the surface isn't overly rough, has deep cracks, or discolouration - all of which can indicate 'sustained overly ambitious braking'.
CCMs are fantastic, but they are expensive to retrofit and to replace especially if you intend to track the car. I went the route of a custom steel set (yes they are iron but that just sounds weird) produced by David Fuller of BG Developments (http://www.bgdevelopments.co.uk/products/brake-kits.html). They have performed really well, cost a fraction of CCMs, and IMO look great to. No affiliation other than extremely pleased.
Stock v upgraded - pads and rotors.
CCMs are fantastic, but they are expensive to retrofit and to replace especially if you intend to track the car. I went the route of a custom steel set (yes they are iron but that just sounds weird) produced by David Fuller of BG Developments (http://www.bgdevelopments.co.uk/products/brake-kits.html). They have performed really well, cost a fraction of CCMs, and IMO look great to. No affiliation other than extremely pleased.
Stock v upgraded - pads and rotors.
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 26th March 10:58
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