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OK now it's my turn, 1st Ferrari

Discussion in '360/430' started by tomdeg, Feb 27, 2015.

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  1. tomdeg

    tomdeg Karting

    Apr 19, 2011
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    #1 tomdeg, Feb 27, 2015
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    Ok Gang,
    Long time Porsche guy just bought my first F-Car. I love it!! I was originally looking for a Red/Tan car when this one came up. I must say, I've driven the F1 cars before but had my heart set on a gated 6 speed. This car was in North Carolina and I was a little worried i may not like the manual. Before we got there, I had the car shipped to FCI in Greensborough for a PPI. The car passed with flying colors, it even had the headers replaced about 2 years ago. Since my brother lives outside of Charlotte, we made it an excuse to visit him and his family. My wife and I (BTW, she is so into this car she now has her own screen name on this forum, fcargirl) flew from L.A. to Charlotte to check it out. The dealership met us at the airport and took us to see the car. It was everything they described and more! We took it for a drive and KNEW that was it. It is such a blast with the manual trans. We finalized the deal and drove to his place for a few days.

    While we were out there, I sold my other toy to a friend of mine. The car is a 1978 930, 32k miles sunroof delete (in the photo with my 2014 Turbo S DD). I regret selling that car, but the 430 is way more fun to drive.

    I love this car. It was loaded with full leather, shields, bluetooth, the grey deviated stitching on the black looks great. The mods on the car are Tubi exhaust, black powder coated wheels, yellow calipers to match the shields and caps, (originally had aluminum calipers). I will probably change out the black wheels to factory silver, (if anyone is selling a perfect set, PM me).

    The car has had 5 previous owners according to car fax, but that doesn't concern me as long as the PPI checked out. Previous owner to me bought the car and only put about 800 miles on it in his 2 years of owning it.

    Looking forward to being on this forum... enjoy the pix.

    Tom
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  2. RonnieRenaldi

    RonnieRenaldi F1 Rookie

    Aug 16, 2004
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    Yellow calipers on black look good.
     
  3. F1Spider

    F1Spider Karting

    Jan 8, 2013
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    A rare 6 gate 430 and its your first Ferrari. Congratulations, you did well!
     
  4. benzman320@aol.com

    Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 13, 2014
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    swansea mass
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    nice car enjoy good deal .
     
  5. F430-Scuderia

    F430-Scuderia Karting

    Feb 22, 2015
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    Italy
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    Manny
    Stunning, Congrats!
    Manny
     
  6. gsworld2014

    gsworld2014 Formula 3

    Dec 23, 2014
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    Great car! Congrats!!! Enjoy it... I have mine for over a week now and I love it!
     
  7. SAVANTAUTO

    SAVANTAUTO Karting

    Nov 5, 2010
    178
    Way to go. Several 3 pedal cars over the past few weeks. IMO car will look better with the silver wheels.
     
  8. tomdeg

    tomdeg Karting

    Apr 19, 2011
    70
    Thanks everybody.
    Yes, I think the black wheels on black car loses definition.
    My kids really like them so I may keep them to trade off. I'd like to find a perfect set that has not been refinished.

    Tom
     
  9. atl_boy

    atl_boy Formula Junior

    Oct 16, 2014
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    Looks sweet man. Congrats and enjoy it in good health.
     
  10. scottfisher7

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    Dec 4, 2011
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    Very Nice, love the yellow calipers! And its a manual!
     
  11. acmw

    acmw Formula Junior

    Apr 28, 2006
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    beautiful.. and 6spd ! thumbs up enjoy it.. i think tints would complement the black wheels
     
  12. TnT F430

    TnT F430 Karting

    Jan 26, 2015
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  13. Charly78

    Charly78 Karting

    Jan 24, 2009
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    France
    a dream your large garage !
     
  14. tomdeg

    tomdeg Karting

    Apr 19, 2011
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    Looks great TnT!
     
  15. jlonmark

    jlonmark F1 Rookie

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    That's a heck of a started Ferrari! Most of us went with 308s, etc
     
  16. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Gated Manual Bliss!!!! Nice!
     
  17. tomdeg

    tomdeg Karting

    Apr 19, 2011
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    I love the old 3xx's, but I was just not comfortable in my buddy's 328. I felt too tall for it.
     
  18. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie
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    Apr 4, 2010
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    Congrats on the stick 430 - nice!

    Yeah, the 328 really lacks headroom, and drives like a "vintage" car - still a fun car, but the 360/430 are light years ahead in many aspects. Not knocking the 328 - have one myself... :) Though, the 328 is likely a far better investment, and if people keeping drinking the koolaid it will probably pass the 430 in value soon...
     
  19. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran
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    Looking good ! Enjoy.
     
  20. Tally Ho

    Tally Ho Formula Junior

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    #20 Tally Ho, Feb 27, 2015
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  21. F360-1386

    F360-1386 Formula 3

    Oct 8, 2006
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    Congrats - welcome to the F430 Family - more fun to drive the 3-pedals than F1; way better than the 930 in terms of driving experience and the exotic feeling .... enjoy it in good health
     
  22. tomdeg

    tomdeg Karting

    Apr 19, 2011
    70
    Couldn't agree more. I've had more fun in the past 2 weeks in the 430 than I did in the 5 years of owning the 930.
    :)
     
  23. spourreza

    spourreza Formula Junior

    Dec 28, 2013
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    That's funny because I was actually thinking about painting my rims black!!! We are the reverse!

    Nice car btw. Same color choice


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  24. scudF1

    scudF1 F1 Rookie
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    Congratulations!! I was a Porsche guy myself before I got the Ferrari bug. After I got my first 430, I never looked back.
     
  25. tomdeg

    tomdeg Karting

    Apr 19, 2011
    70
    Nice car, but what's all that white stuff in the background. :)
    I'd offer a trade, but I can't commit.
     

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