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Finally! Driving my F430

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  1. BusDriver

    BusDriver Formula Junior

    Mar 30, 2004
    416
    Northeast USA
    #1 BusDriver, Apr 5, 2010
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    My car was delivered on a snowy morning in February. The dealer promised to overnight the title, but apparently "overnight" means "6 weeks" in the Ferrari world…and seeing the car in my garage everyday and not being able to drive it, made the 6 weeks seem like 6 months!!

    Anyway, the title is now here, the car is registered, and I am behind the wheel. All is well.

    Here are some pictures:
    1. My first drive was 2 miles in light falling snow from the unloading location to my house. And yes, I tried Race mode – the car is great in the snow!

    2. The car – a red/tan 2007 430 F1 with lots of goodies – carbon ceramic brakes, carbon dash, carbon steering, etc, power Daytonas, challenge wheels with titanium bolts, and 1.5 years remaining on the warranty

    3. With some of its stable-mates

    And of course, thank you to everybody on FChat for all the research and advice available here. And another thank you to FCA New England for letting me tag along with my Maserati all these years!
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  2. scuderia513

    scuderia513 Formula 3

    Oct 28, 2008
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    Congrats! Nice collection of cars too especially that Alpina B7!
     
  3. fc2

    fc2 F1 Veteran
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    Nov 2, 2006
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    Frank C.
    Congrats. Glad you finally got her out on the road.
    Frank
     
  4. TheMayor

    TheMayor Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 11, 2008
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    Vegas baby
    What's that white powdery stuff on the grass? :)
     
  5. Vegas-Guy

    Vegas-Guy Formula 3

    Nov 25, 2007
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    Hee Hee...:D we don't have that???

    Car looks great congrats..:D
     
  6. spivy

    spivy Karting

    Nov 3, 2003
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    Newton, MA
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    Gene Spivak
    Jon,

    Enjoy your new ride.

    Happy motoring!!!

    Gene
     
  7. 2006m5

    2006m5 Formula Junior

    Dec 19, 2008
    912
    huntingdon valley PA
    very nice...bmw alpina correct ...maserati...and the very nice ferrari f430...enjoy.
     
  8. E60 M5

    E60 M5 Moderator
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    Jan 2, 2006
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    Robert
    Worth the wait I am sure!! Congrats! I really like the challenge wheels on the F430, very aggressive look!

    Like the Alpina as well!
     
  9. BusDriver

    BusDriver Formula Junior

    Mar 30, 2004
    416
    Northeast USA
    #9 BusDriver, Apr 5, 2010
    Last edited: Apr 5, 2010
    Everyone – thank you for all the good wishes

    Gene – thank you for your help, and hope to see you at one of the events this year

    It sure felt great to drive the car - I almost went mad during the 6 weeks she was sadly waiting in the garage!
     
  10. Hitch-Hiker

    Hitch-Hiker Formula Junior

    Jan 1, 2010
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    I love those challenge wheels!

    Congratulations!!!!

    I know the feelings of the first few drives as well. My 07 spider got delivered at 3 am this past Saturday just in time for a beautiful weekend.
     
  11. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran

    Sep 25, 2007
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    Boca Raton, FL
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    Mr. Anderson
    Awesome. Great car and it's finally here. Congratulations.
     

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