430 Thread--------------------

Not as much of an design revolution as Ferrari pulled off with the change from 355 to 360 (which I was hoping for a reeat of), but I think they've got it broadly right.

The rear treatment works really well for me - it has a very aggressive stance and looks the part. Personally, I think it's a shame that the front-end looks so similar to the 360 - I would have liked to see something a little more radical - perhaps Enzo inspired - featuring up front. It will be interesting to see the car with UK plates, as presently, I think the grillwork and those plastic 'scoops' look a little awkward.

Now roll on the 575 Stradale and Barchetta models!

 

I think a lot of the interiour features stuff from CS , Steering wheel looks great and the yellow centre rev counter
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I think the 430 looks better in the darker colors like the dark red/maroonish black and the tdf is also nice the only thing that i dont like is the rear end headlights looks horrible althougth i think it looked nice on the enzo.

 

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IMHO I think it looks great and am seriously thinking of putting down a deposit for the spider which I am led to believe will be here in 2007.

 

The technical data on the owner's site state 490hp at 8500rpm, 0-100KPH in 4.0 sec, top speed in excess of 195MPH.

Other than the headlamps, I was struck at how similar the look was to the 360.

The owner's site says the 430 has an electronic differential and updated F1 software.

 

I disliked it initially, but having seen the official photos in the mags recently, I just love it! Useful power increases too...

Bring it on, Lamborghini/Porsche!

Robert.

 

Im not convinced on the hp output and am interested in the actual output of the physical car...

You may be surprised at the difference so im told.......

 

I personally think the F430 is awesome - first new ferrari for ages that I've really liked from the kick off. Anyone got any ideas what the waiting list is if I went in and put a deposit down tomorrow ?

 

phuque moi thats just ridiculous - and i wd imagine that at least 50% are offered out in the mkt straight away at +£20k to list

 

Should of got your money down a year ago Roll on the end of next year hopefully for mine and i want to go to the factory to collect it And i am going to bite the bullitt and have a yellow one

RAY 360m (430M) Ps Andy i would NOT sell mine for a quick profit

 

Spoke to Maranello Sales today

Put down £5k and 2 year wait for Coupe.

I like the car a lot but not enough to pay a premium !

 

are you sure you don't want an F40 instead?

James what's wrong with that?

 

Noony , A 2 YEAR WAIT !!! Thats whats wrong with it.

If I could find a decent F40 for the same money thats what i'd be in.

James

 

2-3 yrs is the norm isn't it

 

Doesn't make it right

 

An F40 would be MUCH cooler IMO-and Steve reckons you can get one for £125k.

 

Point me in the direction of a good HONEST F40 for £125 grand I think no chance If you want to see THE best one ever have a look at DKEngineering site an acquaintance of mine has his on there for sale i am not going to post how much but it is but i think its worth it if you want the best and could afford it

RAY360M

 

I agree with you completely , I really want one. At £125k I would still buy an F40 though. Noony , where are these cheap clean F40's ?

James

 

I saw that F40- isn't that Jeff Dix's multiple concours winner? If so, must be amongst the best in existence.

Robert.

 

ask Steve f