430 What do u prefer: coupe or spider?

I also can understand opinions from both camps.

Bought my first motorcycle about 10 years ago now and love the open road thrill that is completely different from any car.

My first "sports car" was a BMW M4. Amazing car and probably still the best bang for the buck I've owned. "Car people" wanted me to go on "drives" in curvy fun roads, but anyone that has owned a great bike and can really ride will tell probably agree with me that it is very boring doing that in ANY car (Ferrari included) compared to the bike.

Then got into Porsche. 986 Boxster was my first "fun" weekend convertible car. Fell in love with the top down experience. Sold it after making 250+ videos and needing more content

Then got a Cayman S, my track car. More track suited, more fast, less fun in great weather.

Time to step up to Ferrari and had the internal debate on Spider or Coupe. Missed the open top experience and much prefer the looks of the F430 open top with the speed humps. No brainer for me to get one cheaper because it was an F1 and the top needed to be replaced knowing I wanted to do a manual conversion for the content as well as figuring replacing the top would make for a good video series as well. Just finished replacing the top this weekend and it was NOT fun, but it's done and I'll have another super helpful video for you guys in the next day or two

 

Now that I have a spider, there is no turning back. The looks are exceptional, especially on a darker color where it's difficult to tell the year of the car by the average person. Most people think it's a 2025. Plus, the the stark white interior only does itself justice with the top down against the blue pozzi. A coupe would rob it of that contrast. Finally, you haven't heard the magic of Capristo until you've driven a spider equipped with it. It's a life changing experience.