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Discussion in '360/430' started by ak_in_ca, May 26, 2015.

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  1. ak_in_ca

    ak_in_ca Rookie

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    #1 ak_in_ca, May 26, 2015
    So I am new to the forum and Ferrari in general. I have always had a complete love affair with Ferrari and a 360 was my dream car growing up. Well I have finally reached the point in my life where I am financially able to purchase my first Ferrari and find myself in a quandry. I have heard the 430 really blows the doors off the 360 in terms of performance maintenance etc... yet still retains that 360 look that I love so much.

    I am leaning toward purchasing the 430 coupe however; the reviews for the 458 are incredible. I'm not overly in love with the looks of the 458 over the 430 but the performance difference is noticeable to say the least. The car is just going to be a fun weekend toy and date night with the wife kind of car. Would I be better off shelling out the extra $75k and getting myself into the 458 market or will I be perfectly happy with a really nice low mile 430. Just bought the wife a new BMW M5 for a daily driver if that matters much.

    Also is there any specific things I should be looking for when looking in the pre-owned marked for a 430 or 458? Thank you very much for any advice or opinions
     
  2. Chrisnlbc

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    #2 Chrisnlbc, May 26, 2015
    If price is not an object, get the newest car that draws your attention. Since I'm not rich by any means, I got my 360 because it was the most modern car I could budget for and still have that look I love! Would I have rather had a 458 italia, hell yes!!! Just need someone else to make that payment :) LOL
     
  3. supratime

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    #3 supratime, May 26, 2015
    Easy.. Simple.. 458.. And this is the 360/430 section ( just an observation from your post)
     
  4. Cigarzman

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    #4 Cigarzman, May 26, 2015
    Coming from a 430 spider to a 458 spider in April IMHO it's worth the difference by a long shot. Also , I've never seen a Brinks vehicle behind a hearse. No time like the present.
     
  5. vjd3

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    #5 vjd3, May 26, 2015
    Money aside, I would opt for the 458, unless you are looking for a 6-speed manual in a 430. I think the dual clutch in the 458 is more reliable than the F1 in the 430. People will tell you that the 430 is a more analog driving experience than the 458, but the 458 is awesome looking and the performance is definitely stellar.

    I bought a 6-speed F430 coupe recently but, ironically, I'm thinking of changing over to a DCT open-air car instead. The F430 coupe is a little too race-car like for my wife to be comfortable in ... I'm sure she would be completely terrified of a 458.
     
  6. big_guy

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    #6 big_guy, May 26, 2015
    Great expression, am planning on using it. :)
     
  7. Cigarzman

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    #7 Cigarzman, May 26, 2015

    Have at it bro !
     
  8. RedTaxi

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    #8 RedTaxi, May 26, 2015
    If you can afford a 458 and you want it, go for it. In saying that you must have been able to afford a 360 some time ago. I can't believe you didn't get one as soon as you could. I did!
     
  9. FerRrari

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    #9 FerRrari, May 26, 2015
    What are you looking for in your car? Drive them and compare. I would personally not get a 458. A CS or Scud would be a more likely choice for me.


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  10. gandalfthegray.

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    #10 gandalfthegray., May 26, 2015
    :)

    My dad use to always say "You'll never see a hearse with a luggage rack."
     
  11. jrodrig688

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    #11 jrodrig688, May 26, 2015
    458 no doubt over a 430 if money not an issue.
    I have a scud. I wont trade it for a 458 but would trade in for a Speciale.
     
  12. Mighty Joe

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    #12 Mighty Joe, May 26, 2015
    360 is great car I loved every minute I owned mine( 2yrs)
    F430 is a great car also and yes, I loved every minute I owned that too.
    458 is next.....But so glad I had a 360 & F430 first!! Ferrari ownership at its best!

    Enjoy your search.....
     
  13. ak_in_ca

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    #13 ak_in_ca, May 26, 2015
    Car is just going to be a weekend getaway, date night fun car. Cashing out some property investments. I can easily afford the 458 in cash would just sacrifice a few other big vacations etc... What should I be looking for with buying used


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  14. ak_in_ca

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    #14 ak_in_ca, May 26, 2015
    And a big thank you to everyone for the comments, I appreciate all the info I can get


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  15. OUMick

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    #15 OUMick, May 26, 2015
    I would do the 458. Check their forum for things to watch for. You will learn a lot. I have no idea but I would think depreciation in the 458 would be greater than in the F430. I don't know if that matters to you.

    I got a 360 because that's the newest car I could talk my wife into. It was my first sports car and I have loved every minute of it. (minus replacing the clutch)
     
  16. ak_in_ca

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    #16 ak_in_ca, May 26, 2015
    I guess I'll have to test drive the 430 and 458 and let that make my decision for me


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  17. Nrajabali

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    #17 Nrajabali, May 26, 2015

    Test Drive Scud and 458.
     
  18. 996cupracer

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    #18 996cupracer, May 26, 2015
    Agree on Scud. If the Scud does not do it for you, don't mess around and go right for the 458.
     
  19. yangstein

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    #19 yangstein, May 27, 2015
    For some reasons, 458 looked like Vette Stingray and that stopped me from getting it. Of course more dinero. I would wait till next model after 458 and go there. 430 spider is just full of fun and classic. 458's interior is compeletely different and it is the beginning of the new era for Ferrari IMO.
     
  20. Nrajabali

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    #20 Nrajabali, May 27, 2015
    Looks like New corvette from front. Whenever I spot 458 I need to look carefully always to make sure is it 458 or Corvette.
     
  21. Ferrari Nube

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    #21 Ferrari Nube, May 27, 2015
    IMHO, the new Corvette is trying to look like the 458, not the other way around....

    Cheers
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  22. tbakowsky

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    #22 tbakowsky, May 27, 2015
    I would buy the 430 and enjoy it, then grab a 458 in a couple of years. The 458 is still depreciating, on a faster scale then the 430. Either way you will be enjoying a fine car.
     
  23. Cigarzman

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    #23 Cigarzman, May 27, 2015
    Maybe a new pair of glasses are in order . :)
     
  24. Nrajabali

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    #24 Nrajabali, May 27, 2015

    Lol 😀
     
  25. phishgoldy

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    #25 phishgoldy, May 31, 2015
    I own a 430 and while I loveeeee the car, I live in fear of a catastrophic transmission failure or actuator melt down - a costly fix and frequent horror story topic on these forums. Generally speaking, this is not a concern in the 458. 430 also rides low and "rougher" whereas the 458 is light years ahead - more supple suspension and confident on the bad roads in the northeast of that's an issue for you (in other words with these terrible roads I would feel a little less stressed driving the 458). If you have the money get a 458! I would ;)
     

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