355 vs 360 vs 430 spider
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Meridian just gave me these figures:
To confirm; the assembly number is 78048.
As discussed, the clutch and brake wears will be checked prior to delivery. However, the figures were as follows on the 19/03/2015 @ 16,036 miles:
Brake Wear: 7% per axle
Brake Pads: @ 10.0 mm
Clutch Wear: 14% worn
Looks really good!
Waiting for AN from Graypaul....
To confirm; the assembly number is 78048.
As discussed, the clutch and brake wears will be checked prior to delivery. However, the figures were as follows on the 19/03/2015 @ 16,036 miles:
Brake Wear: 7% per axle
Brake Pads: @ 10.0 mm
Clutch Wear: 14% worn
Looks really good!
Waiting for AN from Graypaul....
Graypaul car has AN 75741, Looks like F430 on UK driver's side mirror and no key hole on passenger side, so seems a bona fide 2008 car (registered on Ferrari Modis system Jan 2008), also had its 18odd K mile service early for some reason and 4 new tyres. Meridien car will get an annual service before delivery and maybe 2 new tyres on rear. It's all going to build down to what they feel like on the day 
Oops, well thanks to thecook101's classic 'Do It' post (I love that film!) I appear to have done it. Also, thanks to paulmnz and mwstewart I went with the ceramic brakes and carbon race seats. I liked the lower position and better fit of the race seats and the purer spec of the car. There wasn't even any drink involved. Can't wait to pick it up. Photos will be posted!
FunkyMunky71 said:
Oops, well thanks to thecook101's classic 'Do It' post (I love that film!) I appear to have done it. Also, thanks to paulmnz and mwstewart I went with the ceramic brakes and carbon race seats. I liked the lower position and better fit of the race seats and the purer spec of the car. There wasn't even any drink involved. Can't wait to pick it up. Photos will be posted!
Congrats! Looks beautiful. Welcome to the 'Black Ferrari Club'. It's a very good place to be! garym3m5 said:
Again my view and experience of Ferrari factory warranty on a F430 is different. Regardless of what the small print said, everything that went 'wrong" with my car was replaced without even having to ask. I.e. Manifolds replaced for a third time on eight year old car. Even though no advisories on MOT the dealer said a little play in front upper and lower ball joints-replaced under warranty without me even having to ask. Had a couple of electrical warnings diagnosed as needing a replacement battery. All paid for by Ferrari factory warranty within 24 months of purchase. Dealership even resprayed an area of corrosion around rear light free of charge 15 months into ownership. I don't think any non factory backed would have paid for any of these items which I think could have cost me c£8-9k.
Am sure all in all I paid a small premium for buying from main dealer, but my experience is that the peace of mind for me of having a factory backed car has been worth it. Hence, when I ended it trading it in to the same dealer for a 458.
Oh and the 430 was a wonderful weekend toy but I wouldn't want to use it for a commute only car so really recommend it to compliment your Porsche.
wow give me the name of your dealer, I had warranty but had to pay half towards manifoldsAm sure all in all I paid a small premium for buying from main dealer, but my experience is that the peace of mind for me of having a factory backed car has been worth it. Hence, when I ended it trading it in to the same dealer for a 458.
Oh and the 430 was a wonderful weekend toy but I wouldn't want to use it for a commute only car so really recommend it to compliment your Porsche.
Edited by garym3m5 on Saturday 16th April 11:07
ZeroH said:
Dick Lovetts replaced original manifolds in my car (for mk2 manifolds) for free under wty.
+1 Bought a car last October and soon the manifold developed a rattle and it was changed with no questions asked. They also found a leak on the calipers from the car not being used that often by previous owners which the fixed and in the process found a some other little bits and bobs and fixed them with no questions asked. Gassing Station | Ferrari V8 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff