2008 F430 vs 2013 Gallardo 560-4

Both me and my brother have the F430 3 pedals and Scuderia... I still prefer the 3 pedals F430 over my brother's Scuderia... He likes both the same in different ways... I had not driven Lambos, but did drove the Audi R8 3 pedals 4.2 V8... Shift was nice too... little less power, but still a wonderful car to drive...

Alex

 

Two 3 pedals on Fleabay right now....

 

Hmm that's a compromise...

 

Not a compromise at all... 3 pedal is definatly the way to go as far as enjoyment wise... Let's leave playstation for the kids!!!

 

I meant the lambo

 

My wife and I have driven both and as a result she now owns a pristine F430 coupe bought last January with 5K miles on it. The box is wonderful. When she lets me drive it, I think that at times I am shifting as fast as the F1. Probably not but it is really good.

Keep looking.

 

I owned a F430 6 speed , sold the car this year and bought the Scuderia. I loved the 6 speed Ferrari but don't miss it one bit after the Scuderia Purchase. For my 6 speed fix i am getting a Lotus Exige next year.

I have driven the LP 560-4 and my 430 6 speed back to back. The Ferrari still felt better and more visceral even though it was a generation older. Lambo felt lot faster but the AWD and Steering feel, gearbox ...overall made it feel lazy , whereas the F430 6 speed felt alive.
The E gear system on the 560-4 is vastly improved , don't know how a 6 speed would feel in that car. End of the day AWD kills it for me. Lightweight high revving RWD cars are always more fun.

 

+1
If you must get a Lambo, get the 550-2, AWD Lambos feel as heavy as a truck.

 

I was about to chime in on this as well. Drove a 550-2 and 430 back-to-back this last weekend.....sorry, but the 550-2 was MUCH better in every respect. Not even close.

Now I need to get my mits on a Scud to try out.

 

No not colorblind here, you lacking in clearly communicating as to what you are looking for-
quite obvious. I was referring to the 2 coupes, one Red/Black, the other Black/Cream - both nice color combos, you never said you wanted a convertible.
Most people seriously looking for a certain car would note that point, and the now required low mileage.....in posting up what you are frustrated in not finding.
Logical side effect of your post is to dig up leads on a car you want, someone here may have a buddy thinking of selling, and send him your way...seems elementary to state your exact criteria from the start.

You should list what you are willing to settle for.... stick 430 are hard to find and you may need to compromise on some "wants"...
While mileage and exact year, 2008 and now the 5000 miles is personal choice for you it severely limits your choices. If I was looking for a stick 430 (coupe for me) I would not pass up looking at 15,000 mile 05/06 cars.... But it is all personal choice.

 

I think most of the 6 speed cars were 05 and 06. Fewer still spyders. I have seen an 06 spyder with a 6 speed. Have you driven one? The F1 works extremely well and I am a 6 speed guy. I don't know if any 08 spyders were even made with a 6 speed.

 

I think they did. A local owner has a 6 speed spider. It also has ceramics. Doesn't make it an instant 08-09, but I believe it is.

 

I'm nearly positive Lambo did away with their 3 pedal cars for 2013 MY.

 

maybe you should test the 458 spider

 

Vf430 pretty much explained it...430 is a driver's car. I have thought about a Gallardo for a long time but in terms of visceral feedback, rawness, steering input, nimbleness and handling, I'd be disappointed in the Gallardo compared to the 430.
Driving a 430 is an engaging experience. Yes the Gallardo has more power and torque but the relative numbness would leave me a bit unenthused.
My disclaimer is: I am pretty biased towards Lotus, as I race in LotusCupUSA and if you really want a drivers car with NO electrical crutches than the Lotus is it.

 

drove 550-4 and 570-2 (i believe those are the model names) and they were nowhere near as fun as my F430 sorry and I drove it on them track! glad I got the Ferrari was considering both.

 

Great timing on this thread, as I'm looking to make my first super car purchase. Have been a lifelong Porsche fan/owner.

Am looking at the Scud and 550-2, and have given some thought to stretching the budget a bit to a used 458. Look forward to others insight.

Thanks!

 

i tested the gallardo first gen, lp560, f458 and ferrari 430. The ferraris gave me a big smile and sorry not the gallardos(the were all paddle shifters)

Lotus has a nev v6 exigeS out

 

SCUD no question between that and Lambo. 458 of course if you can swing it.