Looking for a manual F430, any tips?
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Hi guys,
Looking to purchase a manual F430 in the next few weeks/months depending how long the hunt takes! Have followed this part of the forum for a while and seems the main things to watch out for are the manifolds and ball joints, the rest seems to be fairly bullet proof? Obviously I'd be wanting a full service history (not fussed if main dealer) car, but beyond that I am very open to offers if anyone is looking to sell? Colour combination I don't mind, I would love a Grigio with tan or red, but wouldn't be against Nero or Rosso with Crema.
Also, does anyone know the build numbers for the UK for the 430's, and how many of those are manual?
It does mean the 996 X50 Turbo (manual) will have to go, but I'm sure the Ferrari will make up for it
Looking to purchase a manual F430 in the next few weeks/months depending how long the hunt takes! Have followed this part of the forum for a while and seems the main things to watch out for are the manifolds and ball joints, the rest seems to be fairly bullet proof? Obviously I'd be wanting a full service history (not fussed if main dealer) car, but beyond that I am very open to offers if anyone is looking to sell? Colour combination I don't mind, I would love a Grigio with tan or red, but wouldn't be against Nero or Rosso with Crema.
Also, does anyone know the build numbers for the UK for the 430's, and how many of those are manual?
It does mean the 996 X50 Turbo (manual) will have to go, but I'm sure the Ferrari will make up for it
Mine is for sale but I am in no rush as I have a GT4 arriving at the end of the year. It is an excellent example with huge option list but I have had a huge amount of tyre kickers wasting my time so not really too bothered about selling!
I am happy to offer advice even if you don't want to buy my car (it's LHD and mileage is just under 50,000).
I am happy to offer advice even if you don't want to buy my car (it's LHD and mileage is just under 50,000).
mikearwas said:
What mileage are you looking for?
A friend is part exing his against a 458 spider this week - may be able to do a last minute deal.
Car is Nero by the way. 29000 miles. Caramel interior.
Have tried to PM you, but seems there is an error. Can you PM me please, or you can get hold of me through my profile pretty easily A friend is part exing his against a 458 spider this week - may be able to do a last minute deal.
Car is Nero by the way. 29000 miles. Caramel interior.
gcpeters said:
have you driven an F1 and then compared it to a manual? I did this back to back when purchasing mine and I found the F1 suited the car soooooooooooooo much better...
Driven neither of them, but I 100% want manual - I'm right in thinking its the last manual V8 Ferrari, probably ever?mikearwas said:
Tom,
Just had a quick look at your website.
Are you intending to buy this car for stock (as a trader) or is it for personal use?
If the former then unfortunately I don't think my friend will be interested.
The car is not going into my stock, it will be replacing the 996 X50 Turbo as mentioned above, will be a garage queen Just had a quick look at your website.
Are you intending to buy this car for stock (as a trader) or is it for personal use?
If the former then unfortunately I don't think my friend will be interested.
I would thought you would have bought one through the trade - as I cannot see you wanting to pay private prices....lol
and as for a manual, well I have a low mileage one in Silverstone , and this is my 2nd manual 430.
people all go one about how wonderful the F1 system and how quickly it changes gear , and what a wonderful drive. Well yes it is round the track and if you were bought up with PS3 you would love it.
BUT , this type of technology was rendered obsolete very quickly by the DSG gearbox , and tbh who wants a launch control they cannot use. The 458 gearbox is in a different league.
The choice is always a personal one, but with so few made they might well be worth a bit more over time.
oh, just make sure you get shields and the carbon dash.
and as for a manual, well I have a low mileage one in Silverstone , and this is my 2nd manual 430.
people all go one about how wonderful the F1 system and how quickly it changes gear , and what a wonderful drive. Well yes it is round the track and if you were bought up with PS3 you would love it.
BUT , this type of technology was rendered obsolete very quickly by the DSG gearbox , and tbh who wants a launch control they cannot use. The 458 gearbox is in a different league.
The choice is always a personal one, but with so few made they might well be worth a bit more over time.
oh, just make sure you get shields and the carbon dash.
markst said:
I would thought you would have bought one through the trade - as I cannot see you wanting to pay private prices....lol
I buy all my cars privately, not once have I bought a 'trade' car, but this is irrelevant, as I am not looking to buy a 430 to sell, it is to replace the 996 Turbo which has been loved for 18 months or so, but a 430 seems like a nice step up. The turbo was actually purchased from a dealer too...
gcpeters said:
have you driven an F1 and then compared it to a manual? I did this back to back when purchasing mine and I found the F1 suited the car soooooooooooooo much better...
Driven many F1's, never felt like I wanted a 430 until I drove a manual. It's actually a better car than the 550 I had before it.Bought my manual 430 Spider around 2 months ago and all I would say is be patient and watch the adverts section religiously. Certainly worth the extra wait, the gearbox is sublime and a joy to use. From an investment point of view I can see it outstripping the F1 in the near future if only for it's rarity value. Good luck :-)
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