THE 430 Scuderia

seriously, except for those people on this board who have been buying ferraris for a while or have a cozy relationship with a dealer, does anyone expect to pay $225k for this car? i would be surprised if this car could be bought below $300k (again, if you are not one of the aforementioned 'chosen ones'). look at how almost universally this car is being appreciated on this thread alone. very different from the 360, original f430, 612 or 599. this car will be in demand. my two cents.

 

For everyone wondering about the mirrors, the stock 430 mirrors are designed to channel air into the engine vents, and CS style mirrors wouldn't do that.

 

+1

 

If you are stupid enough to go hammering down a wet dark cold laneway on a miserable wet night at RPM's high enough to be anywhere near the LED's, distraction is the least of your problems. Get real. Short shifting in the wet to reduce torque...

In normal daily driving you will rarely be aware of the existence of the lights. I have them in my 599 and they are fantastic. It is absolutely unnecessary that they be dimmed or knocked off. But if you really feel strongly about it:

a. don't order them. They are an option
b. carry a piece of black tape and stick it onto your wheel for those wet dark , cold, miserable nights on narrow country lane!!!

 

+100

 

I got a call Monday, and made a down payment yersterday. My friend also apprantly ordered one as well. Dealer tells me he got 20 sold with down payment as of yesterday. I think next monday they will be all sold out for the 2008 and 2009 cars. Amazing....

 

There's always one.... who mentioned "hammering".
stupid ! maybe you are,
A valid question was asked based on no knowledge of the shift light system.

 

I do the same on my F430. I use Velcro, but in my country people like to collect number plates.

 

I thought in your country people got the hand/s chopped off for doing things like that..LOL

seriously though high strength D/S tape is the way to go I use wurth's product
it's much much stronger than Velcro and usually trash's our UK perspex plate if your not careful when removing

 

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Look like the same color stripe on both cars. Does any one know if we can order differnet color stripes.

 

I'll take it! Where should I send the check?

 

It looks unbelievable in silver i looove it.

 

i see no gold wheels on those cars. maybe Ferrari has changed its mind.

 

I love how the changed front makes it look more aggressive.

 

speaking to my local dealer in london, they said the first batches in the uk (uk spec) will be arrving feb/march 2008.
12 month waiting lsit on them already
I guess huge premiums are likely.

 

I have a little dream of different shape of CF side mirrors!

 

I think its safe to say that the 430S is the highest demanded new car in the world right now.

 

Or may be they will offer the gold as a stock colour knowing that most will fork our extra to have colour change options,
Clever blokes them marketing guy's

 

dat's everyone've been telling me.. but i'm like major old school.. still, i would stick with 6-speed manual since i don't drive my ferrari on the track

 

I read that too....but the 430GT has the small race mirrors too..not these big ugly 2 prong ones

 

some dealer in the uk told me there will only be 166 in the uk.

So i guess list price + premium. Your looking at well over £200,000

Crazy

 

With noise and other environment restrictions closing in on manufacturers in the future, people are probably figuring something wild and hardcore like this car will be very collectable.

 

How many Stradale's were imported to the UK??