Dilema 360 CS or 430 Scud

[TKH]

roygarth said:

TKH said:

Much as Milford Haven appeals everything ive looked at there has had way too many owners and poor maintenance


So back to Scuds and CS
I am swaying to CS but only just now im opening another can of worms is it worth payin 30k more for a RHD ?

£30k? More like £60k to £100K surely?

Theres quite a spread

[RamboLambo]

If you can get a decent/comparable RHD for only £30k more I would be surprised but that would be an easy decision then.
To go LHD personally I would want to save at least double that for it even to be in consideration. This seems to be the case with scuderia but admittedly I haven't looked at CS for a while

[Slickhillsy]

Car Mad Dave said:

OP, only you can decide on RHD v LHD but let me share my experience as an owner of LHD and RHD cars (my CS is LHD). I drive my cars in Europe as well as the UK and tbh, I find its just a question of spending time in the thing.

On UK roads a LHD CS for me has a plus point - I actually prefer the driver position next to the kerb - good for judging width on tight country lanes! Otherwise the main differences are, (1) the need to hang back to overtake - not a problem given the power, (2) vision to the right on turning left at a T junction - really difficult if you have the 4 point harness but manageable if you hang back a little then you have clear sight out of the rear quarter light, and (3) Going into carparks / tolls you either get out and run round or buy a grab stick and drop the passenger window - this works a treat.

Of course, LHD is perfect for there Euro trips if that's your thing.

Only advice on buying a LHD I would give is check out the history - I looked at a few until I found mine (2 owner, full history and well cared for etc.).

I am sure whatever you decide to get, it will be a rewarding and fun drive.

CMD.

+1 IMO there is no downside to LHD, especially for those euro trips. Another thing to considder is if you do go LHD you'll have more stock to choose from, either those already imported or go to source (while you still can) and go see some cars in Europe. As above though, do your homework.

Good luck! ;-)

[Scooby P1]

There's only 119 RHD which makes it a very rare car indeed. That was the main reason I chose RHD. Along with the fact that in the UK owning a LHD car makes no sense to me at all. Just a pain.

[355fiorano]

I went lhd as I cannot see the point of spending more for the same thing. I much prefer spending the extra to get s better car rather than the position of the steering wheel. The only issue I find driving the cs is with the race harnesses it is difficult to see your right rear position when coming up to angled junctions so you need to unhook a shoulder strap to lean forward to see. It is also restrictive when joining a motorway from the slip road but less so.
Having said that, with the way gbp is going the lhd difference may not be that much so then the convenience of rhd comes at a more reasonable cost, all other things being equal.

[duggan]

Same dilemma for me😱

Owned a CS a few years ago and loved it, but have always hankered after a Stradale - tough choice.

The below video makes it even tougher....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U0z9YwAQy4Q

[AmoCS]

One of the best CS video's and my favourite.

[Mr_C]

Always wanted a CS since the day I first saw one. I've never even been in one and I still want one, despite having been in more modern ferraris etc.

The want was amplified a million times on the way to Le Mans last year where we followed two lads in a black one for 30 odd miles.... the sounds it made and the way it moved on the road were incredible.

[AmoCS]

Quote from an owner on F-chat (F40-R) who owns - F40, F50, 250, 308, 328, 355, 360 CS, 430 Scud, 430 GT3 and a Dino 246.

"I'll be honest the Stradale has as they say more soul, no other car is as raw, as loud and a pleasure to drive. I don't like saying it but I have nearly all of them and that is my choice."

http://www.clubstradale.com/challenge-stradale-own...