Trading GT3 for a Ferrari F430?

I also had a 360 manual which I enjoyed and the performance was decent/fun but to ME the 430 feels much faster and is better in every other way as well. This shouldn't take away from what the 360 is though, it is a great car in its own right.

 

Well, I've owned my 430 since new for over 8 years, a lot longer than what most owners keep their Ferraris. Yes, it still excites me to drive but I think it's time to move on to something new, hopefully replacing it with something that will offer the same enjoyment for that length of time. I'm glad I didn't get the extended warranty as the car has had no problems whatsoever after the original warranty expired.

 

Have a '15 GT3 and a Scud. My opinion from ownership is that both the P and F cars are incredible to own. I can't imagine having to pick one, would almost be like picking to save one child if you had two. Without a doubt there's something special about both cars the minute you start them. I would say that with the GT3 you mentally know it's something special but with the Scud you feel that it's something special. So both marques satisfy different senses. I would say to keep the GT3 and trade the Targa for the 430. Best of both worlds.

I also second Sherpa. A different car for different purposes. Hell I'm thinking of adding a 360 to my stable just to add an old school car that drives differently than any of my current line ups.

 

Just go for the 458: You only live once

 

Not to steal the thread here, but can someone list any main reasons why a 2007 F1 430 is a better Ferrari to buy than a 2005 F1 430 (if there are any reasons)? I am in the market for F1 430's in those year ranges.
Thanks

 

There are threads upon threads with this. Do a search and you'll find all the info.

 

430 is a beast

 

As good as the 430 is, unless you get a manual, it will not meet your expectations coming from 991 because of the F1 vs pdk. The Porsche trans is equal to the 488 trans. The 458 trans is almost as good and I think you would be ok with it. But the F1 is a no go for anyone who has bonded w a pdk. 10 year old technology.

The scud is a beast on road or track but even that will pail (during road cruising) to the pdk. On track you will be happy with the Scud sf2 trans, it's near perfect.

 

I hate to say this, but if depreciation is a major concern and the deciding factor, don't buy a modern Ferrari - it _will_ hurt. Having said that, keep in mind that non-stock/aftermarket items usually hurt resale value on Ferraris, e.g. wheels, etc - some exceptions such as certain exhausts exist, but headers could restrict audience as they aren't legal in some areas. Also, note that assuming your miles over the 2-3 years is the same regardless of vehicle you pick, then you will put a much larger percentage increase in miles on the 2009. That will translate to an increased depreciation as, right or wrong, miles is a huge factor when selling a Ferrari. So, if you plan to drive it, perhaps it does not make sense to pay a premium for a low mile car, while if you don't plan to put many miles on it then perhaps it makes sense. For that reason some actually prefer to buy a higher miles car...

 

I would try to find an 08 that you like, I believe there are meaningful updates from 07 including standard carbon ceramic brakes.

 

I based my decision on three things

1) Color combination

2) Options I really needed followed by options I really wanted

3) Avoiding the options I really didn't want (like carbon ceramic brakes, h-fi stereo, parking sensors, TPMS, spare wheel).

All of those years are good. You won't go wrong.

 

I don't see the cost of ownership being cheaper for the 2009. If you get the 2009...it will certainly lose more value vs the 2007 and 2008 models. The one you would actually lose the least money is the 2005 as it is pretty much at the bottom pricing and has not changed since like 2012 and in fact has even perhaps gone up slightly.

I have a 2005 F430. It's a coupe F1. I love it. If somebody offered me a 2015 Porsche GT3 I would pass. Did you check which brakes for each of the F430 you are looking at. The newer models may have the carbon ceramic brakes. I only have the stainless steel ones. The car still brakes very well but collects more brake dust. The CC brakes are virtually dustless.

Also...if you're concerned about the F1 shifting...you need to turn the CST off at times especially in a straight line. This will give you the fastest shifts. Sport mode is okay to drive while warming up the car and casual driving. After the car is warmed up and if I'm doing any spirited driving I usually put it in Race Mode. On rare occasions if I want to do a straight line run on a dry smooth pavement then I turn the CST off.

Just a warning...there are some issues with the F430 convertibles. I doubt you'll drive it in the rain but I have heard of leaks and at times the top won't go up and down properly.

Hope this helps

 

I just realize I have never driven with CST off?!!
I always imagine cst = commit suicide training
Cool something new i gotta try