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

Discussion in '360/430' started by JaguarXJ6, Jan 6, 2020.

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  1. redsled

    redsled Rookie

    Jan 6, 2013
    17
    PA
    Full Name:
    Dave
    Congrats! Nearly identical to mine, except for the shifter. You'll enjoy it.
     
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  2. Jennybc

    Jennybc Rookie

    Mar 16, 2019
    3
    UK
    Full Name:
    Jenny Baker-Carr
    Congratulations! I’ve had my F430 Spider since April and I love her to bits!
     
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  3. joe1973

    joe1973 Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2016
    285
    NJ
    Jaguars to Ferrari... "Frying pan to the Fire!!"

    Just kidding. DRIVE your 430 and just relax. Like yourself, I've had a bunch of fun cars for decades but my first Ferrari (F355 Spyder) 3 years ago takes top marks for heart-stoppingly gorgeous, overall driver satisfaction and mechanical noise (distinguish from mere exhaust.. also know I've had a Porsche 996 GT3 I took to the track so my bar wasn't low at all for sound)
     
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  4. Ferrari916

    Ferrari916 Rookie

    Mar 19, 2019
    2
    Granite Bay, CA
    Full Name:
    David Oldenburg
    Very nice car and color and it looks really clean! I too have not purchased my 1st Ferrari...have the cash for a 430 but keep looking for the right deal :) Congrats on getting what you wanted!
     
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  5. dweintra

    dweintra Karting

    Aug 16, 2012
    130
    Seattle, WA and Miami, FL
    Full Name:
    Don Weintraub
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  6. F1fletch

    F1fletch Rookie

    Nov 21, 2019
    43
    Pacifica
    Full Name:
    Darren Fletcher
    Great job and congratulations, good things come to those who are patient!!

    I would love a gated car someday too but the prices are crazy and I doubt it will ever happen, either way it s a thrill, roll down the windows and blast second gear to redline in a tunnel (ahhhhh lol)
     
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  7. dgreen1128

    dgreen1128 Rookie

    Dec 30, 2016
    4
    Huntington Beach, Ca
    Full Name:
    Dick Green
    Love it. A Real driver here.
     
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  8. Ed A.

    Ed A. Rookie

    Oct 22, 2017
    12
    Full Name:
    Ed Adib
     
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  9. Alan McGrath

    Alan McGrath Rookie

    Jul 2, 2018
    30
    Los Angleles, California
    Full Name:
    ALAN McGRATH
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  10. V8Fun

    V8Fun Karting

    Aug 16, 2010
    135
    Chicago West Suburbs
    Full Name:
    Mike
    Congrats! It's the little details that you fall in love with too, like yours has something I've never seen before. The area around the vents to the engine compartment are painted body color, where every other F430 I've seen (including mine) are gunmetal.

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    Gives a very distinctive look, you'll always pick yours out of the crowd.

    I've put 45K miles on my car since I bought it in 2010 (I'm the 2nd owner), and every mile has been wonderful. It's fun on every kind of road, and even more fun on a racetrack. Use it in good health, and don't sweat the (s)miles.
     
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  11. Ed A.

    Ed A. Rookie

    Oct 22, 2017
    12
    Full Name:
    Ed Adib
    Ferrari916, There are quite a few good deals out there right now. Hope you get yours before April when the prices jump up a little. I think it's the best Ferrari for the money as well as one of the best looking ones. Good luck!
     
  12. JaguarXJ6

    JaguarXJ6 F1 Veteran

    Feb 12, 2003
    5,459
    Black Hawk, CO
    Full Name:
    Sunny
    I've also never seen it. I didn't spy this in the ad so seeing it in person, it makes the glass seem to be larger how it melds into the body lines and engine lid. I would have been perfectly happy with gunmetal louvers but absent a challenge grill I think it suits it well!

    I am hoping to break in my ownership with 1,000mi a month the first three months give or take and yearly fit in 4,000mi. With four seasons, this means capitalizing on good weather.
     
  13. Forexpreneur

    Forexpreneur Formula Junior

    May 11, 2009
    638
    Portland, OR
    Full Name:
    Alexander Everhart
    Congrats!
     
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  14. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran

    Sep 25, 2007
    5,751
    Boca Raton, FL
    Full Name:
    Mr. Anderson
    What a great story! I'm very happy for you. And your car is awesome!
     
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  15. autowerks9

    autowerks9 Formula 3
    BANNED Rossa Subscribed

    Sep 1, 2009
    1,161
    North Wales, Pa.
    Full Name:
    David S.
    Great write-up... Congratulations !1
     
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