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430 Finally an owner after being a member for 16y 46w (and more)

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  1. JaguarXJ6

    JaguarXJ6 F1 Veteran

    Feb 12, 2003
    5,459
    Black Hawk, CO
    Full Name:
    Sunny
    My day has finally arrived and so has my F430.

    It's been a long road with a Jaguars and Japanese sports cars holding my interest over the years. I did things in the right order for the most part. Settled where I wanted to live out my life, bought the house, and bought the F430 cash.

    I learned the market and did my research. A whole lot of research! I have had a long time to think about this purchase. I love a great 6spd, but my knee not so much after heavy race clutches and an injury when younger coming back.

    What would this purchase be without a little Fchat drama, right?

    It turns out the price really was too good to be true.
    Fchatters thought it was a scam from being re-listed even lower in different places.
    Buyers remote couldn't close the deal because of a PPI refusal by the owner and contract language.
    Dead beats flew out pretending to be rich shot callers only to lose interest because the wife said no.
    Buyers stopped responding when it came time to sign the line that is dotted.
    The VIN was posted here in a thread and owner sullied. So was the owner a fair bit.

    It turns out you can find a lot in the Internet with basic skills and much more with people skills.

    The phone number was real tied to a husband and wife.
    You can deduce the owners name and spouse from the e-mail in the ad.
    You can locate their business and trade.
    The owner is actually an Fchat member. Surprise!
    The owner was meticulous with it's upkeep.
    There were no secrets, the CarFax shows a front impact in 2008 requiring a new bumper respray. It's already been resprayed again from rock chips to make it perfect. Big whoop.
    Records are available from the two Florida dealerships. Only the third owner who serviced it really drove it.
    Came with a new spare key, a stack of Ferrari hardbound literature, fluids, old parts, and a quart of touch up paint.

    I flew out, drove it, bought it. It will make a fantastic driver and I'm ecstatic! Unfortunately, now I want a gated spider too; time will tell.



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  2. flat_plane_eddie

    flat_plane_eddie F1 Rookie
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Mar 30, 2013
    3,142
    NE FL
    Full Name:
    Eddie
    Enjoy it in good health!
     
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  3. mchas

    mchas F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Oct 5, 2004
    5,903
    Los Angeles
    Full Name:
    Mark
    Congrats again!! Looks awesome!
     
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  4. 550nitis

    550nitis Formula Junior

    Feb 3, 2016
    715
    Houston
    Congrats!!!!!
     
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  5. Hawaii Brit

    Hawaii Brit Karting
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Dec 16, 2018
    142
    Honolulu
    Congratulations. Great write up. Had my 07 spider for 6 months. Pretty much drive it everyday. Get the best thumbs up at Home Depot and Costco. That front trunk is deep. Nothing better that a case of beer or two to keep the nose planted on acceleration. Enjoy.


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  6. AandSC

    AandSC Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 12, 2016
    757
    Jax, FL
    Full Name:
    Allen
    Congratulations and enjoy!!!

    Thanks for sharing your purchase story.
     
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  7. PCHMOTOHO

    PCHMOTOHO Karting

    Oct 7, 2006
    150
    Agoura Hills Ca
    Congrats! My first Ferrari ride was in a 430. I had high expectations and they were met and then some. Your car is beautiful.
     
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  8. CarAholic

    CarAholic Formula Junior

    May 10, 2016
    514
    Congrats on the beautiful ride it’s fantastic vehicle make sure you enjoy it as much as you can.


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  9. Kitchdog

    Kitchdog Karting

    Jan 10, 2019
    151
    Full Name:
    Ryan
    Stunning - congrats!
     
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  10. RedNeck

    RedNeck F1 Veteran
    BANNED Silver Subscribed

    Jul 8, 2016
    9,875
    The CSA
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    Me
    Congrats! I'm glad someone else was a bit of a risk-taker and got a great deal. Naysayers say little with what they say.
     
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  11. bart12

    bart12 Formula 3

    Nov 6, 2008
    1,711
    The River runs through it
    Full Name:
    MD Leo

    This looks exactly like my 05 f430, except for my sear inserts was black.

    I too came( still has) german and japanese cars. My first ferrari, went to look at a low miles f430 and the moment they fired it up, I cant wait to give them the keys of my 997 porsche. The 430 is much more comfortable to drive than a 997. It sounds a hundred times better too.

    Fast forward now, I am on my sixth.

    Congrats.
     
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  12. Dom

    Dom F1 Veteran
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 5, 2002
    8,475
    Congratulations, that is awesome! Best wishes to you!
     
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  13. SparkyF-Car

    SparkyF-Car Rookie

    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    SF Bay Area
    Full Name:
    Joel Padama
    Congratulations! That is why we all work hard to enjoy these things in life. Cheers!
     
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  14. DrPaul

    DrPaul Karting

    Dec 27, 2018
    54
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Full Name:
    Paul M. Strickler
    Well done! Love the seats!
     
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  15. SGM

    SGM F1 Rookie
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Sep 27, 2006
    2,790
    Northern VA
    Full Name:
    Steve
    Looks great, congrats!!
     
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  16. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 13, 2014
    25,865
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    Tom C
    Threads like this make my day. Congrats and enjoy...T
     
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  17. JaguarXJ6

    JaguarXJ6 F1 Veteran

    Feb 12, 2003
    5,459
    Black Hawk, CO
    Full Name:
    Sunny
    Thank you for the kind comments all! A detail I didn't pick up until delivery was matching calipers instead of Rossa Corsa. Yeah!
     
  18. sakodik

    sakodik Karting

    Jun 2, 2016
    169
    Santa Clara
    Full Name:
    Dan
    Congrats! That lovely exhaust purr that I fell in love with. While it is nice as is, any plans to mod to make it more personal to you?
     
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  19. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

    Jun 25, 2005
    5,687
    Congrats on your first Ferrari

    I’m gunning for your record of longest stay here without ever owning one.....14.5 years and counting
     
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  20. JaguarXJ6

    JaguarXJ6 F1 Veteran

    Feb 12, 2003
    5,459
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    Sunny
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  21. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 23, 2014
    4,397
    beautiful car! good work!
     
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  22. JPMD

    JPMD Karting

    Jan 17, 2016
    145
    FL
    Full Name:
    John
    Looks great.
    Congrats!
     
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  23. mchas

    mchas F1 Veteran
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    Oct 5, 2004
    5,903
    Los Angeles
    Full Name:
    Mark
    I’m at 15+ already... :)
     
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  24. Silentnoiz

    Silentnoiz Karting

    Nov 18, 2017
    121
    Nashville
    Full Name:
    Silent Noiz
    Congrats, and beautiful spec! I love reading stories like this, so thanks for sharing!
     
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  25. Red 27

    Red 27 Formula 3
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    Feb 2, 2008
    1,000
    San Diego, Ca
    Full Name:
    Dave
    Beautiful ride!! Nice story of your history and purchase.
     
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