Challenge Stradale Yesterday, Scuderia Today | FerrariChat
Buy

Challenge Stradale Yesterday, Scuderia Today

Discussion in '360/430' started by THonda, Oct 25, 2013.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 2
  1. THonda

    THonda Formula Junior

    Jul 7, 2004
    724
    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    TH
    #1 THonda, Oct 25, 2013
    Last edited: Oct 25, 2013
    When I sold my CS I wasn't planning on replacing with another F-car for a while, but for the past few months I missed being able to admire the car in the garage and polishing every nook and cranny in the engine bay over a cigar/scotch. I thought I could get some of the experience from a Maserati GranTurismo but that was very short lived... so here is my personal experience going from a CS -> Scud

    Without a doubt the CS exhaust note sound better, it howls at just the right note vs. the scud's deeper note. For the first few day of ownership I also thought the CS looks better; thou today I am starting to notice the beauty of the razor sharp lines on the scud and how much more modern it looks.

    As for driving experience there is just no comparison! The scud just does everything better, it shifts smoother around town, faster screaming to redline, it rides better over bumps, it corners flatter/more stable, and it is SO MUCH faster! It "feels" as fast a GTR/458 thou I didn't bother looking up any test data.

    If the CS/Scud pricing should cross one day, It would be hard to imagine why anyone would select the CS over the Scud unless he/she had a multiple car collection. The Scud is the perfect driver's Ferrari, not dull and overly smooth like the 458 and not dated (in terms of performance) like the CS (Flame suit on). I can't think of any other car I would rather have in my garage.
     
  2. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Apr 4, 2010
    3,114
    Southern California
    Full Name:
    Jes
    #2 ar4me, Oct 25, 2013
    Until the itch for change comes back... :)
    Congrats on the "new" car!
     
  3. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jul 22, 2004
    32,215
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Furman
    #3 furmano, Oct 25, 2013
    My man. That sounds lovely.

    Thanks for the comparison. Though it's been done before it's good to her different perspectives.

    It's interesting, I've heard others who favor the CS, even after owning a Scud. Different strokes for different folks. They are both great cars.

    -F
     
  4. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
    Rossa Subscribed

    Feb 9, 2006
    2,344
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Full Name:
    Monte
    #4 Monteman, Oct 26, 2013
    Happy for you T! I had a feeling you may be back in an Italian soon. I'm the very happy recipient of his old CS so it appears we both came out very happy in this.

    I want to compliment T that he helped make the sale of the CS about as easy and painless as you can imagine and was a true gentleman throughout the entire sale process. Good things happen to good people.
     
  5. THonda

    THonda Formula Junior

    Jul 7, 2004
    724
    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    TH
    #5 THonda, Oct 26, 2013
    Hi monte, I shed a little tear when I saw the photos of the cs being unloaded, she looked so amazing. She is probably loving the weather out there!
     
  6. MaranelloDave

    MaranelloDave Formula 3

    Apr 27, 2010
    2,203
    LA
    Full Name:
    Dave
    #6 MaranelloDave, Oct 26, 2013
    Congrats on the new acquisition. Let's see some pics!
     
  7. plastique999

    plastique999 F1 Veteran
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Nov 9, 2008
    8,836
    SoCal
    Full Name:
    Edward
    #7 plastique999, Oct 26, 2013
    Yes pics!
    Good comparison review
     
  8. raider1968

    raider1968 F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Mar 13, 2008
    4,966
    NC Mnts & Asheville
    Full Name:
    John E
    #8 raider1968, Oct 26, 2013
    Put a Capristo exhaust switch in it and you love the sound
     
  9. RDI

    RDI Formula Junior

    Jul 11, 2009
    284
    Ontario Canada
    #9 RDI, Oct 26, 2013
    Nice comparison. The scud feeling/experience much like a 360cs is what Ferrari is all about. The Lexus like smooth feeling 458 and the next replacement will only make scuds more in demand.
     
  10. THonda

    THonda Formula Junior

    Jul 7, 2004
    724
    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    TH
    #10 THonda, Oct 26, 2013
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  11. Stevely

    Stevely Formula Junior

    Jul 21, 2011
    634
    LA, CA
    #11 Stevely, Oct 26, 2013
    Beautiful! Congrats! Love the review and comparison.
     
  12. Jason Crandall

    Jason Crandall F1 Veteran

    Mar 25, 2004
    6,375
    ATL/CHS/MIA
    Full Name:
    Jason
    #12 Jason Crandall, Oct 26, 2013
    If this happens, or has already happened, it has nothing to do with either cars "performance".

    Great post. Love to read about the comparison. I keep shopping Scud's thinking I may get one.
     
  13. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
    Rossa Subscribed

    Feb 9, 2006
    2,344
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Full Name:
    Monte
    #13 Monteman, Oct 26, 2013
    Is this the one you were looking at with the gray interior? Beautiful car and congratulations!
     
  14. galt

    galt Formula 3
    Owner

    Jun 19, 2005
    1,141
    #14 galt, Oct 26, 2013
    +1 on the capristo switch. Very inexpensive and completely changes the sound and character during normal driving. Best of all..when you want to turn down the volume you can..
     
  15. MaranelloDave

    MaranelloDave Formula 3

    Apr 27, 2010
    2,203
    LA
    Full Name:
    Dave
    #15 MaranelloDave, Oct 26, 2013
    First I've heard of this exhaust control. Is this the one you're referring to?:

    Standard Remote Control Kit (OEM & CAPRISTO)

    I have remote exhaust valve control on my V12 Vantage. The default on startup is valves always open (loud) and it switches to OEM operation (valves closed at low rpms; valves open at high rpms) when you hit the button. Does the Capristo version work the same way?
     
  16. raider1968

    raider1968 F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Mar 13, 2008
    4,966
    NC Mnts & Asheville
    Full Name:
    John E
    #16 raider1968, Oct 26, 2013
    Yes, when u hit the switch the exhaust stays open all the time - probably best to not use it until temps come up when starting
     
  17. vf430

    vf430 Formula Junior

    Dec 16, 2009
    666
    SoCal
    #17 vf430, Oct 27, 2013
    Excellent choice and review. Tough to beat the scud when it comes to exciting modern day drivers cars. I am missing my scud ...
     
  18. sc170

    sc170 Karting

    Oct 5, 2012
    109
    California
    #18 sc170, Oct 27, 2013
    Scud is a great car... It's the only car I would consider trading my CS for.
     
  19. Ross_L

    Ross_L Karting

    Dec 17, 2012
    237
    Maryland
    Full Name:
    Ross
    #19 Ross_L, Oct 28, 2013
    Wow, your flame suit seems to be working! I'm shocked!

    Congrats on the car. White is the best color!
     
  20. SS2012

    SS2012 Formula Junior

    Jun 4, 2006
    696
    #20 SS2012, Oct 29, 2013
    CS over Scud for me price being the same :) Love the styling and the sound. Scud is obviously the faster newer better car. ;)
     
  21. Russell996

    Russell996 Formula 3

    Sep 24, 2010
    2,263
    New Forest UK
    Full Name:
    Russell
    #21 Russell996, Oct 29, 2013
    Either is perfect, both are desirable in the extreme!
     
  22. StoryBook

    StoryBook F1 Rookie
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Mar 1, 2003
    4,304
    PNW
    Full Name:
    MPL
    #22 StoryBook, Dec 29, 2013
    Definitely a performance bargain for where they are trading at.
     
  23. NürScud

    NürScud F1 Veteran

    Nov 3, 2012
    7,307
    #23 NürScud, Dec 30, 2013
    Congrats! You've done the best choice!

    ;)
     
  24. THonda

    THonda Formula Junior

    Jul 7, 2004
    724
    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    TH
    #24 THonda, Jun 16, 2015
    a blast from the past, I just want to update that I've sold the scud last year. Out of all the cars I've owned, the CS is the only car that I constantly reminisce about. Hoping for another market crash so I may get back in one :)
     
  25. Spdrcrj

    Spdrcrj Formula 3
    BANNED

    Apr 22, 2006
    1,101
    Full Name:
    Jim
    #25 Spdrcrj, Jun 16, 2015
    I'm in the same boat you were in back a few years ago. Sold my CS, bought a '15 C63 AMG 507, got bored, now 9 months later, bought a Scud. Wasn't in the color scheme I wanted but for the price in an upticking market, I couldn't pass on it. Had the calipers professionally painted and it's getting wrapped in the color all Ferrari's should be. :) I do miss the CS as it's the only car I "loved" for a long time. I don't "love" the Scud yet but I've only had it a week. We'll see how I feel when I get it back from the wrappers.
     
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page