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Am I the only one who thinks f430's are fugly??

Discussion in '360/430' started by KILOCHARLIE, Apr 10, 2014.

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  1. KILOCHARLIE

    KILOCHARLIE Formula Junior

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    No offence to any 430 owners but everytime I see one I really feel ferrari missed the mark on that one. Ever since they first came out they've never done it for me and despite the common opinion that the 430 is a better car (especially from non ferrari owners), they really don't float my boat unless they are tastefully modded with nicer wheels and painted in black.

    The interior is undoubtedly better than the 360 and I'm sure the power is too (i have never driven one) but thats where the benefits stop. The lines are ruined by the intakes, the front radiator inlets are awful, the headlights are not as pretty and the rear view of the car is fugly.

    I know I am probably in the minority here but I would rather the cash in the bank and keep my 360 with a view to a 458 in the future, which I think is sublime, or a v12 as an inbetween car if prices aren't reasonable enough when I finally get bored. Think I would even go to the dark side and get a gallardo rather than a 430 seeing as they are similarly priced at the moment.

    Anyone else feel the same or am I just nuts?
     
  2. fabo

    fabo Formula Junior

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    Sorry you are nuts:)
     
  3. Rnye

    Rnye Karting

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    I think the F430 is very pretty. I parked behind my neighbors spider every day until he sold it a couple weeks ago. It's well proportioned and somewhat understated.. Looks nice on the optional BBS wheels.

    The 458 however... Gorgeous from every angle and then you get to the front. The headlights/front fascia... Not feeling it at all.

    I still think the F355 is the prettiest of all the modern Ferraris, particularly the GTS. I also think the 360 has aged very well - looking better today than it did when it was new.
     
  4. LetsJet

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    I like the 430
     
  5. Patrnflyr

    Patrnflyr Karting

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  6. WJGESQ

    WJGESQ Formula 3

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    I think they are very similar to all but die hard car guys.
     
  7. MaranelloDave

    MaranelloDave Formula 3

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    FWIW, the front inlets are a nod to the "sharknose" Ferrari 156 F1. I think that's kinda cool.
     
  8. mikeyr

    mikeyr Formula 3

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    the 360 is far better looking :) On the 430 is looks like they forgot to put the tailights on and went "Oh poop, we have to add these".

    But the 430 is a better car, just not better looking.
     
  9. f in oh

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    I think your opinion is fugly and you're nuts :) Ok, I have a 430 and kiss my beauty before sleep every night.
     
  10. Cyt

    Cyt F1 Rookie

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    Like all cars that are not designed from scratch, it'll always be a bit foreign to the original design. F430 is an update to the 360 which was design as a whole. So no doubt the 360 will look more together.
    Similarly with the 458, it's a whole new design so it looks stunning..
    But the f430 by no mean ugly..
    My 2 cents
     
  11. jpk

    jpk Formula Junior

    I agree the F430 isn't the prettiest Ferrari. I'm not a huge fan of it's looks either and agree with the comment on the tail lights.

    However, the 16M is just badass and I think it looks great.
     
  12. KILOCHARLIE

    KILOCHARLIE Formula Junior

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    Understand that fully but the 355 was such an improvement aesthetically over the 348 so it shows it can be done. Maybe fugly was too strong a word but its definitely a step backwards looks wise imo. Almost a bloated 360. I do agree with mike tho that its a better car, just not better looking.
     
  13. 'Da Wolf

    'Da Wolf Formula Junior

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    No not at all, I agree with you. The 430 has always struck me as an infill. Ferrari needed something to pacify the public while it worked hard behind the scenes on the 458. The 430 has not one attribute (that I think personally - no disrespect intended) that strikes me as special. I know 430 guys won't agree and that's fine, each to his own but for me in 5-10 years time the 360 will be the desirable classic for not the 430 and for good reason.
     
  14. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

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    Your crazy!!!
     
  15. 993turbo

    993turbo Formula Junior

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    I have both. I think the 360 is FAR prettier. Stunning lines. It has aged VERY well. The 430 not so.

    That said, the 430 is a far better car..... :D but I prefer my 360 because its a manual. My 430 is a F1....

    :D
     
  16. CAracer

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    I'm a 430 fan and own one. I think the car looks great! I like the 360 as well.

    I actually like the tail lights on the 430 and the mirrors too.

    So yes, I think you're crazy
     
  17. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

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    360's are good looking! F430's are Gorgeous!
     
  18. Dohangs

    Dohangs F1 Rookie
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    Wow! I feel the total opposite of you. I thnk the 430 is one of the best looking Ferraris. Looks are obviously subjective. I like the more aggressive intakes and the high back end of the car. The engine is fantastic and the sound just amazing. I do like the way the 458 drives but the front end needs some work. I always figured I'd trade my 430 for a 458 but now I think it will be a keeper for the long haul. To each his own.
     
  19. PbPedis

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  20. Moopz

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  21. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Preferring the 360 to the F430 is fine, but no way the F430 is ugly. If it were ugly, the very similar shape 360 would be, too, and you know that is not true.
     
  22. Nativetroy

    Nativetroy F1 Veteran
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    I prefer the 430 over the 458, and the 360. I really like the 360, but the 430 is awesome. Add the Scud/16M treatment and it's my favorite Ferrari of the last decade.
     
  23. chengf430

    chengf430 Karting

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    I really like the look of F430, it looks better than 360 too.
     
  24. Ric

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    I think the 430 looks better than the 360.


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  25. Meistro

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    Yes something's wrong with you. The FF on the other hand is odd
     

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