430 No way no how am I selling this car

way to go... i feel the same sometimes, but we need to remind ourselves that we are very lucky and enjoy what we have.

 

I agree the wife and I went for a relaxing fall drive this morning over the mountain. I’m in love with the car but find myself wondering where would I go from here? I tried the paddle shifter stuff and it’s not my cup of tea. I didn’t realize how much I had missed the manual experience. I have no interest in selling the 360 anytime soon but I don’t really desire any of the new model with the paddles so we are kinda stuck! I’m thinking more 328 GTS or ultimately a Testarossa as I want a 12 cylinder before I pass on! But I can’t see parting with the 360 Spider as it’s such a well round enjoyable car! So whatever’s next will have to be an addition to.


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Sounds like some good self-reflection, leading to a pragmatic solution and place of contentment.

I bought two F430s, both at insurance auctions, about a year apart. Have been using a fire-damaged car to fix the front-end of a collision-damaged car. After about two years, the project is nearly complete--just in time for winter here in Michigan. Oh well. Can't wait to drive it. It has 8,849 miles on it.

 

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I'm in the same boat. My 2006 Spider has almost 45,000 miles so I need more than $100K to move up to a 458 Spider. I've put a lot into the car including complete interior reupholster, exhaust mods, ECU tune so it's just the way I want it.....hard to let go.

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My 05' with 15k miles.Going to install Agency headers and an S-Line exhaust. I like the raw visceral feel of the single clutch. I'll keep her and get a 458 or a FF so I can take the family out. Image Unavailable, Please Login

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Not a 430 owner, but a 360 Modena in my garage. I've been through the same thing. I started looking at the 458s as I love the style, but I'm over it now (and BTW I have driven a 458) I can't justify the almost 100K more. I finally had a to say to myslef; What am I doing? What is it that the 458 has that my 360 does not that would justify that hefty chunk of cash?

My 360 like your 430 is in the neighborhood of 20K miles. Three years, 5K miles and not any problems. It's a blast to drive and has all the usable power I need for driving on the street. It's spec-ed almost as perfect as I could have hoped for a used car-- so yes I get you bro. Oh and I too am in Florida, and yes, the rain has been relentless in my area too.
But that doesn't keep my from visually visiting my 360 in the garage from time to time, just to look at it!

All the best to ya... Ken

 

I think a v12 like a F12 or FF would be more justified tbh.

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I have had my F430 for about 4 years now. Every now and again I get the itch to trade it in for a Scud. I was on cargurus.com the other day checking out F430 prices. I was surprised that there we not too many for sale right now, I think 35-40 nationwide (on the site). Also, a little surprised that prices seem to be holding. Averaging out all the listings (F1 models and not manuals), average asking price was ~$105k.

 

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Grew up in South Florida. Pompano Beach/Ft. Lauderdale As youngsters we would visit Tom Clark's place; The Steering Wheel. Lots of exotics. I was mesmerized by quite a few of the cars he had there.

 

It’s nice to hear there’s another local 360! I’m in Merritt Island with my 01’ Spider.


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Same boat. I love the F430 too much to ever get rid of it. 458 is a great car that fills many roles, but it is also nearly double the price. For me it makes more sense to have different cars for different roles then have one car to do everything.

Makes cars being stuck in servicing not a big deal and I can split mileage between cars, so more driving without racking up odometer.

100k gets you close to a V12 Vantage, DBS and maybe a Vanquish. Front engined GT V12 and mid engined V8 supercar is a nice compliment. This stable has a DBS manual and an F430, they won't ever be leaving.