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Discussion in '360/430' started by m13s, Dec 24, 2011.

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  1. m13s

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    #1 m13s, Dec 24, 2011
    http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=307297111&dealer_id=1061433&car_year=2005&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2006&model=F430&showZipError=y&pager.offset=25&search_lang=en&start_year=1981&dma=BOSTON_NO&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_style=COUPE&search_type=both&body_code=2&first_record=26&isFlashPlugin=true&distance=0&default_sort=priceDESC&address=01923&rdm=1324747019819&marketZipError=false&sort_type=priceDESC&make=FER&num_records=25&seller_type=b&cardist=1264&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

    Anyone have any feedback on this vehicle? I sold my 348ss and I am looking for a 430.
    Is the stripe factory ?

    Any input appreciated

    M
     
  2. wtlaw

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    #2 wtlaw, Dec 24, 2011
    What stripe?? Did not see one in the linked pics !!!
     
  3. HH11

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    #3 HH11, Dec 24, 2011
    +1 to where's the stripe? Everything looks pretty good except those wheels, more specifically the tires. The sidewalls seem huge.
     
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    #4 m.roberts, Dec 24, 2011
    Likely to need a clutch, unless already replaced, with that mileage...
     
  5. m13s

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    #5 m13s, Dec 25, 2011
    opps no stripe.
     
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    #6 hardtop, Dec 25, 2011
    The wheels are a major deduct in my mind. A set of originals will cost around 5K new. You can have a dealer do a read out on clutch wear.

    Dave
     
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  8. m13s

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    #8 m13s, Dec 28, 2011
    Yes I checked that one, not looking for a 3 pedal. Great Car though.


    What are maint costs after 30k on the 430 ?
     
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    #9 away, Dec 28, 2011
    The F430 has proven very reliable as far as modern Ferrari's go. You'll probably hear most concerns regarding the headers.

    Evo magazine had a great write up parts/prices as the F430 was featured in their used car buying guide. Surely worth picking up or finding online if you can. They basically called it the first 'bomb proof' Ferrari. It just works.

    As for the much maligned header stories, I was told by my dealer that it can usually be traced to a worn/broken transmission mount. Apparently when the mount/transmission is allowed to move around more than it should it puts more vibration and stress on the exhaust mounts. When the exhaust brackets break there is less support for the headers and in time the stress and vibration will cause them to crack. My car has previously had the all of the aforementioned items replaced (in addition to the muffler itself) and it's been many miles of trouble free motoring since.

    Buy the 430 and drive!
     
  10. E60 M5

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    #11 away, Dec 28, 2011
    I do believe all but the third one have sold. The third may have by now as well.
     
  12. wtlaw

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    #12 wtlaw, Dec 28, 2011
    Don't understand how they constantly get re-listed. Funny is a moderator who places the links to help the OP.
    Who's responsibility it is to remove Sold or no longer for sale ads?????
    I think should be the seller unless they like to be bothered !!
     
  13. blackbolt22

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    #13 blackbolt22, Dec 28, 2011
    Indeed. Why doesn't the ad get removed after sale by the seller? I can understand if a dealer bc that's a lead, but not an individual.
     

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