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F430 model years

Discussion in '360/430' started by mdb123, Jul 6, 2015.

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  1. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

    Jul 6, 2015
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    Shopping for a F430. Is there any model years to be avoided due to a higher rate of repairs? For example, is it better to go for a 2008 with 47,000 miles over a 2006 with 12,000 miles?

    Are there any specific features/items/options I really want to be sure the car has?

    Thanks.
     
  2. gsworld2014

    gsworld2014 Formula 3

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    I would prefer a higher mileage.. 20-30k to something with 12k or less if you are planning on driving it. Set aside money to make it right no matter what you buy because a car that sits can be worse then one used. But one with higher mileage might need some of the wearable parts replaced.
     
  3. gsworld2014

    gsworld2014 Formula 3

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    I would prefer a higher mileage.. 20-30k to something with 12k or less if you are planning on driving it. Set aside money to make it right no matter what you buy because a car that sits can be worse then one used. But one with higher mileage might need some of the wearable parts replaced.
     
  4. bgmix

    bgmix Formula Junior
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    FWIW - I purchased my 2008 F430 in 2012 with 2000 miles on it. It had all service records and passed a PPI with flying colors. I've not had one problem with it. They're pretty bulletproof. IMHO, I'd rather have a later model than and older one as things are always refined along the way. Exhaust brackets and headers are known issues. Be sure what you buy has had the headers done or has an assembly number higher than 77949. Read the sticky thread at the top of this forum. It's got a lot of 360 info in there but plenty of that will translate to a 430 as well. Good luck!
     
  5. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

    Jul 6, 2015
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    Thanks Bob - great advise! Glad to hear your 2008 F430 has given you no issues.
     
  6. SCEye

    SCEye F1 Rookie

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    it depends what you plan to do with said car.
    if you plan to drive it and don't care as much about reselling price, higher mile is better.
    if you plan to recover as much as possible the original purchase price, lower mile is better (despite the popular sentiment on this forum that mileage on a Ferrari does not matter, the marketplace has spoken).
    good luck.
     
  7. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    I plan on driving it. No garage queen for me. It certainly won't get many multiple state trips, but it will get driven. Otherwise, what's the point?

    When I owned my Porsche, I drove the hell out of it. Yeah, I got hammered on resale, but man did I have fun.
     
  8. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    I was reading that the 360 requires some sort of battery trickle charger. Is that the case with the F430 too?
     
  9. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    All cars are using more electrical power not less as time goes by so yes the 430 will also need to be kept on charge if not used for a couple of weeks or more
     
  10. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    Thank you. Do you know if it comes with a trickle charger and now it connects (I.e. Under the console on the passenger side)?
     
  11. JWeiss

    JWeiss F1 Veteran
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    Some cars will come with a charger or at least a charge connection installed by a previous owner or dealer. Some won't.

    If you buy one with, great. If not, just get a Deltran battery tender. Attach the fused "tail" to the battery at the passenger footwell. You can reach over the top of the foot panel to grab the tail when you need to connect the charger. No need to remove the kickplate in order to charge. Simple. Cheap. Effective.
     
  12. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    Thanks!!
     
  13. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    I say save your money buy an 05 or 06 that has been sorted out. I think you will lose less than buying an 08 or 09. They all look the same for the most part except maybe the radio changed in later cars.


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  14. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    Thank you. Can you define "sorted out".
     
  15. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    The one I'm looking at has a build of 75364. Guess this means I will have to replace the headers? What's that going to cost?
     
  16. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    Pardon my ignorance, but are exhaust brackets and manifolds the same thing? If so, the one I'm looking at had the "manifolds" replaced by the dealer at 5900 miles.

    Would bumping down to a 2007 with slightly less miles (but $10k less) be a good idea?
     
  17. RonnieRenaldi

    RonnieRenaldi F1 Rookie

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    You better just replacing with aftermarket headers like Fabspeed, better quality than stock oem mk I or II headers.

    No, different. Exhaust manifolds = headers.
    Stock oem exhaust brackets are prone to crack also, see my new brackets here:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/360-430/492882-my-new-adjustable-dampened-exhaust-brackets.html
     
  18. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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  19. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    Is it possible to find out all the options a particular Ferrari I'm looking at had when it was ordered?
     
  20. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

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    F430's are darn near bullet proof.... Go buy, drive & enjoy!!
     
  21. mdb123

    mdb123 Karting

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    This car has had close to $40,000 in repairs over 7 years and 40,000 miles. Normal?
     
  22. MVDESQ

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    In my mind. A car that has had all of its campaigns done. A car that has been consistently maintained. A car that has MKII headers. Maybe a car that has had a recent major done with all fluids changed, plugs and accessory belt changed. There are other things too I guess.
     
  23. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    Exhaust brackets are not a big deal to replace. Many people replace with factory metal ones or the nice better designed Capristo ones. They are not that expensive.

    Manifolds are a bigger job and are expensive to replace if the car is outside the 8 year federal emissions warranty.
     
  24. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    While aftermarket headers are likely better than MK I or II headers, they may cause CEL issues and those can be a hassle for people who live in states with mandatory emission testing.
     
  25. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    If you buy a car from a factory authorized Ferrari dealer they can easily run the VIN and print you out a sheet that lists every little option the car had when built.
     

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