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10 years on..reasons why I bought my car which I didn’t even know then

Discussion in '360/430' started by Themaven, Nov 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM.

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  1. Themaven

    Themaven F1 Rookie

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    #1 Themaven, Nov 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
    I bought my manual 430 spider 10 years ago, when it was 10 years old.

    today I took her shopping for some domestic stuff and here are things I would not have even thought of 10 years ago that I enjoy about the car:

    - physical instruments in an actual font
    - a real metal bezel around the tacho
    - no screen of any type
    - no driver aids to turn off except the manettino
    - no lane assist, no auto stall, no steering wheel vibrate
    - actual connection between steering wheel and wheels
    - no electric or turbo help with the engine
    - no remote unlocking of doors as you approach

    and one I did know about:

    - a real manual gear-lever

    and, something harder to describe: a feeling of raw physicality which its successor the 458, then alll the rage, does not have
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  2. Ffre92

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    #2 Ffre92, Nov 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
    I agree! I’d like to add I much prefer the quad rear lights and side air intakes, makes it feel more Ferrari and more exotic than its successor
     
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  3. Themaven

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    #3 Themaven, Nov 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
    I would agree, specially about the quad lights.
     
  4. hessank

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    #4 hessank, Nov 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
    Same here Darius. Mine was 10 years old and I have now owned it for 11 years and counting.
    I bought what I dreamed of owning (manual Spider and not red or black).
    Only yesterday after I put her to bed for the winter (it's snowing today), thanked her silently for another great year and blew her a kiss on why way out of the garage. I love my car.
     
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  5. KC360 FL

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    #5 KC360 FL, Nov 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
    Did you know the steering wheel is on the wrong side... Just kidding.

    I feel the same way about my 360. And after almost 7 years of ownership it's a keeper.
     
  6. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 Kevin Rev'n, Nov 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
    Same for me, I know my car so well and I still get giddy every time I get ready to get behind the wheel!
     
  7. hardtop

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    #7 hardtop, Nov 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
    I have you doubled up! Bought my 3 pedal coupe new 8/05. Every now and then, I think about buying something else once in a while but if I didn't own a Ferrari, I'd be looking to buy a 430 3 pedal coupe.

    Dave
     
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  8. hessank

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    #8 hessank, Nov 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM

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