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First Ferrari, First Ride

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by handdoc, Apr 5, 2014.

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  1. handdoc

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    #1 handdoc, Apr 5, 2014
    So I have been a long time enthusiast, owned lots cars, especially Porsche. I recently sold my 1987 factory slant nose 930 turbo and made room for an 08 F430 Spider.

    The car arrived late wednesday, just got in a 30 min first drive today. I gotta say it was surreal to say the least. I felt like i must been in a dream. The car is amazing, beautiful, audibly amazing, and just plain stunning. It is essentially new with only about 2k miles on it. My wife who couldn't give a hoot about cars at all keeps remarking at how beautiful it is. I am so fortunate to have been able to bring this car home. Just amazing...
     
  2. bmw tuning

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    #2 bmw tuning, Apr 6, 2014
    congrats! Now post pics!
     
  3. vrsurgeon

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    #3 vrsurgeon, Apr 6, 2014
    Congrats! Where'd you do your fellowship? Was it under Kammler in NY?
     
  4. gt4me

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    #4 gt4me, Apr 6, 2014
    Nice one, need some pics though.
     
  5. handdoc

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    #5 handdoc, Apr 6, 2014
    fellowship at HSS

    working on the pics!

    went out w/ the top down today, and its even more amazing!
     
  6. Texas Turbo

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    #6 Texas Turbo, Apr 6, 2014
    Congrats, I too sold a 930 to make room for my first Ferrari. You're going to love it. Enjoy to the fullest and always remember... they love being driven!
     
  7. blackbolt22

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    #7 blackbolt22, Apr 16, 2014
    I'm happy for you. Great story. You will probably always own one from now on. I will.
     
  8. GrayTA

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    #8 GrayTA, Apr 16, 2014
    Why are you reading this - GO DRIVE IT!!!!




    PDG
     
  9. davebuchner

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    #9 davebuchner, Apr 17, 2014
    Congratulations - enjoy many happy miles in her.
     
  10. Deiger

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    #10 Deiger, Apr 17, 2014
    Welcome!!! I concur, pictures are a must!

    Deiger
     
  11. handdoc

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    #11 handdoc, Apr 27, 2014
    hah, i'd love to but the weather hasn't been amenable at all

    uncovered it just to look at it and start it today
     
  12. jjmalez

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    #12 jjmalez, Apr 28, 2014

    Hello,

    I love your Ferrari 430, but I have to ask, Why sell a slant-nose Turbo (100+ built a year over three years) for a Ferrari that was built 8,000 times over?

    The Ferrari is the superior car, but a 930 S...


    IMHO

    Joe
     
  13. PVEferrari

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    #13 PVEferrari, Apr 29, 2014
    Congrats!

    I wish you could've kept the '87 930 S...
     
  14. 134282

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    #14 134282, Apr 29, 2014
    Welcome to the forum - and with quite an inspiring introduction no less! Congratulations on the F430 - maybe you'll feel comfortable sharing the serial number.

    I'm as die-hard as Ferrari enthusiasts come; dyed in the wool doesn't hold a candle to the indelible flag I proudly fly. But I don't know if I would be able to part with a factory slant nose. Is your F430 Spider a stick, or does it have paddles? I would love to read a pros and cons comparison of the two cars, seeing as how I imagine they're so different.
     
  15. handdoc

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    #15 handdoc, Apr 30, 2014
    hey guys
    thx for the remarks
    i didn't have to part w/ the slant, could have kept it but to me it was more stress than it was worth...not replaceable, finicky, defiant, just not useable at all

    i wanted my next car to be useable...i have an 08 997tt that i love and dd in nice weather

    always wanted an f car, wife hated the slant, it all made sense...i enjoyed its ownership for a while, sold it to a great friend

    the f430 is great, love it, only driven it 3 times, weather here still not helping, but no regrets at all

    slant was a bucket list car, really don't miss it!...and my wife loves the f car so it makes life more peaceful here!

    f1 tranny (so she could drive it)

    would post some pics but don't see how on my browser here
     
  16. handdoc

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  17. redcaruser

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    #17 redcaruser, May 2, 2014
    whow, a beautiful F430, congrats!

    And "a Ferrari strengthens the marriage", interesting story, good to know. :)
     
  18. vrsurgeon

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    #18 vrsurgeon, May 2, 2014
    Beautiful!
     
  19. handdoc

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    #19 handdoc, May 2, 2014
    thx!
     
  20. docf

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    #20 docf, May 2, 2014
    Beautiful 430 spyder and know you will enjoy it to the fullest. Love the color combo!
    Docf
     
  21. Kevin Rev'n

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    #21 Kevin Rev'n, May 2, 2014
    Welcome aboard! Great pictures...and story.
     
  22. handdoc

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    #22 handdoc, May 2, 2014
    got out for about 120 miles today top down and up, just awesome!

    stopped at our dealership, and they even remarked at what a great car it was (i bet they say that to everyone! hah)

    love the car! i am so lucky :)
     

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