Looking for 3 pedal F430 Coupe

Good luck with your search. Would you mind sharing how much is too much for the asking price on the car you found?

 

GLW Search. Took 9 months for me to find one that met my criteria and it turns out it had a broken oil pump, taillights, and exhaust brackets. Make sure you budget a bit for maintenance unless it was just serviced (and know that servicing isn't perfect).

 

I was in the same exact boat as you. As you know, they are really difficult to locate. Over the course of about 3 months I found exactly one car that fit my needs. The seller (rightfully) had a large premium on the car compared with a similar F1. I ultimately ended up picking up an F1 car that was local to me. While I still think I would have preferred the 6-speed, I am enjoying the F1 much more than I had initially anticipated.

Good luck with your search!

 

Only took me a few years to find my black on black MT car. How much of a premium are you guys seeing ?

 

They are out there, be patient. I was very lucky to find a Black on Black gated 6 speed about 5 weeks ago. Wait for the MT 6, it's totally worth it.

 

These are very rare cars I posted the following on another similar thread based on my personal experience when finding my gated black on black F430 w desired rare options including yellow stitching, yellow carbon big brakes, ultra hard to find racing cf seats - I waited a while and picked this unicorn over the used 458 and scud I was originally going after.

So my advice when looking for rare 3 pedal F430. (1) expect to pay a premium and moreso as time passes (2) don't over negotiate or try low balling ... Someone's going to buy the car regardless and most sellers and dealers know this. (3) act fast. These rare birds won't sit for long (4) get the options package that you want just becuase its gated dont disregard your other desires if that means Daytona seats or deviated stitching or whatever so be it. (5) realize that Berlinettas in gated F430 trim are far less common than their gated spider counterparts, so if you want a soft top you have a little more chance. (6) don't be a mileage mongrel w these gated cars. Some have low miles but others have higher miles, why ... Becuase they're gated for heaven's sake people love driving them! Get records and service history and take comfort in knowing high or low miles your getting one of the rare and desirable F430 variants that will go up in value as years go by and will increasingly be harder to find with each passing day. Less and less out there that are available on market or in private collections.

Lastly and this one irks me... double check pictures to make sure you're looking at a TRUE 3 pedal gated car, lots of dealers and online sellers say manual or 6 speed and the car is an F1 which technically it is BUT its not a 3 pedal gated. Always ask to see picutres.

Just some lessons learned from my patient searching process.

 

I loved my MT 6 speed ... It was also I first Ferrari... Probl free and def worth the wait!

 

It took me about 6 months to find my car. Or should I say...for my car to find me. I started a thread just like this one, and someone contacted me to see if I was interested in his car. It wasn't even on the market yet. So my advice to you is to keep this thread alive and hopefully someone will contact you!

And Sunir is exactly right...I can't tell you how many hours I wasted checking out ads that said manual or 6 speed, only to find out that it was an F1 gearbox. Soooo frustrating!

 

Be patient. You will find the right one. Would you consider a spider?

 

Sage advise. I've been on the hunt for the unicorn and all you say holds true.

 

The OP's very detailed wish list makes me think that your mention here is well placed.

How many are on the market right now? 2?

My advice would be to buy the first one that comes up for sale. If you are a car enthusiast you will be so caught up in the capabilities of the platform that all else will become secondary considerations. This was true for me at least.

 

wait and the right one will come for sale,when it does jump on it,i wanted yellow with racing seats and f1 only and when it appreaed bought right away.

 

Took me over 2 years but I wanted all the options, well worth the wait, just remember the journey is worth it!

 

I feel so fortunate I literally walked into my Nero on Nero gated 6 speed. Love the gated shifter. Driven an F1 and to be honest, unless you are full boring it on a racetrack, it is quite boring. Nothing like listening to a properly driven 3rd pedal car.

 

How did you literally walk into your 3 pedal car? Tell us the story and share some pics I agree w your sentiment of a proper left foot clutch operated stick shift. I enjoy that and prefer it on each of my cars. I will say that the sequential manual gearbox on a CS and Enzo are unique though becuase they do NOT have an Auto mode, I like that... Don't think an auto mode really is appealing on those cars.

 

I'll tell the story, he walked into it because I was still preoccupied with the "idea" of getting a Ferrari instead of actually getting one and starting the relationship! At least he left me the older sister to his car...Nero/Nero Gated 360 Modena! Turns out I was 6 months late to the dance but the older sister was just what this sailor needed! Still gets better and better every single time I drive her, two years and 5k miles later!!!

 

Just came across this and made contact today…but she's sold

2005 Ferrari F430 - Exotic Car Dealership NY - Exotic and classic cars & storage

 

I lucked out. I started with the assumption I would look for up to two years. One showed up at a dealer 5 miles from my house, pristine condition and largely what I wanted (seats are manual and no bAck up sensors). Other than that, car was bang on. Hit it quickly. It is in my garage. Every time I go to the dealer he tells me he would be happy to buy it back as several people came through looking for it after I purchased it (or should I say my wife purchased it but that is a long story). With that said, I have not seen an acceptable one for sale since then (9 months ago)

 

Can't stress enough when u find one of these you need to move quick! They are truly unicorns especially the Berlinettas! Sometimes I look at mine chillin in the garage and am glad I acted fast! Deposit on Amex even before having it checked out. I was lucky enough to deal w CNC who has premium level cars!

 

Sunir, Kevin kills me! He is right however. I happened to be at the local Ferrari dealer looking at a totally different car, Dodge Viper actually, and I was extremely disappointed with it. As I'm walking through the showroom, my salesman happened to notice me fancying the Nero 430. Asks me if I've ever driven a Ferrari to which I replied no and then offered me to drive it... worse thing ever! I was hooked from the moment I sat behind the wheel. Being a Ducati enthusiast I could appreciate this magnificent piece of machinery. It's a Ducati on 4 wheels! Razor sharp handling and extremely responsive, rev happy naturally aspirated engine.
It's been 2 years, about 5k miles of driving, headers, race exhaust, custom forged billet wheels and almost done installing carbon fiber bits here and there... in love with her just as much as the first day I drove her home. So there, I literally walked into her, found out how rare she is and how fortunate I was to be there after freshly being traded in
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Man what a great story! You did just stumble upon a winner, it then again I'm biased towards the Nero on Connelly black hides... Do you have deviated Giallo stitching too

What kinda wheels are those? BBS FI ?

 

I want to thank you for this positive and exciting story. Your experience further amplifies my own. Love the 430.

 

Sounds like you made the right choice for yourself... Enjoy in good health.