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430 Just love this car...!

Discussion in '360/430' started by cole328, Aug 8, 2020.

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  1. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
    882
    Maybe I love it because of the rear glass over the engine… Or maybe I love it because it’s my first Ferrari… Or maybe I love it simply because I cannot afford the 488 spider.

    Either way, this car, rules. Top down sunny day in Florida, just took a 30 mile drive around town ....got on it (safely) whenever I could.
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  2. NY-3PEDAL360

    NY-3PEDAL360 Karting

    Jul 19, 2020
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    #2 NY-3PEDAL360, Aug 8, 2020
    Last edited: Aug 8, 2020
    Car looks great! I just got back from a ride as well. I got the car two weeks ago and put +400 miles on it. Enjoy it...


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  3. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

    My only regret is not getting a convertible! The F430 is a great car to own.
     
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  4. 993man

    993man Formula Junior

    Sep 20, 2009
    872
    New Zealand
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    Graham
    I know the feeling. I got my 430 on Wednesday and still can't believe I own it yet! You are spot on about that V8 on song.....awesome in every way.
     
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  5. Manda racing

    Manda racing Formula 3

    Feb 25, 2015
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    I bet it makes you nervous everytime you lower the garage door— I do but it gives me a reason to check out the rear.
     
  6. SRLC716

    SRLC716 Formula Junior
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    Sep 15, 2019
    285
    Buffalo
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    Sam
    You love it because it’s yours, it’s a dream come true, it sings when you stomp on it, and on and on and on... I understand completely!


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  7. Manda racing

    Manda racing Formula 3

    Feb 25, 2015
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    I like it when my Indy says, “I can fix anything on the car except a key— I can’t make you a key.”
     
  8. stan996turbo

    stan996turbo Formula Junior
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    Jun 11, 2004
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    Philadelphia
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    Your car looks identical to mine, Black IMO is the the best color for the spider. I thought when I bought my 675LT spider(best car I ever driven) that I would loose interest in the 430, quite the opposite, the 430 is special because of the sensation you get driving it that has been largely lost in more modern sports cars.
     
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  9. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
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    First off… How jealous am I that you own a McLaren 675. Enjoy that thing!! That’s amazing.

    Second, I agree. I was telling my father-in-law today, as I took him for a drive, that I love the 430 even more, because at times, when you’re really driving hard, you’re just not sure 100% if those tires are going to stick! But they do

    Amazing machine

    Enjoy the Sunday guys



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  10. Todd Laing

    Todd Laing Karting

    Jun 15, 2020
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    Mena Arkansas
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    You guys are making me jealous! I’m waiting on mine to get maintenanced up shipped to me! But it should arrive just in time for fall driving weather!! But definitely driving in my dreams tell she gets here!!


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  11. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
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    Congrats to you...! I’ve had mine 18 months or so.. just love it


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  12. tmvatlanta

    tmvatlanta Formula Junior

    Mar 26, 2017
    371
    Covington GA
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    Ours was delivered last Wednesday. Haven’t had a chance to drive it much yet.
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  13. Todd Laing

    Todd Laing Karting

    Jun 15, 2020
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    That yellow is hot!! What do you think compared to the 360??


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  14. Way2fast

    Way2fast Formula 3

    May 24, 2006
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    I put about 300 miles today on my 430 spider today. Went on a drive with 35 other Ferraris. I have a gated car and just enjoyed going through the gears and thinking I am probably having more fun then the 458, 488, Pistas, and other cars. Why would I want a newer Ferrari with paddles, although the 812SF was just beautiful
     
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  15. F131 one of one

    F131 one of one Karting

    Oct 12, 2019
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    I have a F430 spider since april 2019. Drove about 1500 mls since. Loved every second of it. Highlight was a ride with 43 Ferrari`s on a scarce sunny day few weeks ago.
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  16. Way2fast

    Way2fast Formula 3

    May 24, 2006
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    Sam

    I have 45K miles
     
  17. Manda racing

    Manda racing Formula 3

    Feb 25, 2015
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    I bought mine with 5412 miles and I now have 12,000 and don’t know how I got them.
     
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  18. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
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    Posts like this one make me happy. While I love this car so much, I start to get nervous thinking a) its almost 13 years old, and b) now has 22,000 miles on it. I would love nothing more than to put another 40,000 fun miles on this car....no plans to sell or get anything else. Hope it makes it :)
     
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  19. catdog

    catdog Formula Junior

    Aug 18, 2010
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    #19 catdog, Aug 16, 2020
    Last edited: Aug 16, 2020
    24k here and love it to bits... engine and gearbox perfect, ceramic brakes perfect, new engine/transmission mounts, next up is complete stepwise replacement of all suspension bushings to get back super tight feel... Way past the point (10k) of worrying about resale value so just going to drive and enjoy it as long as I can
     

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