Finding the "perfect" F430...
Discussion
Have decided to get an F430 after toying with the idea of getting another Gallardo I have driven an F1 F430 and it is perfect for me...
However as I am unfortunately a very impatient person I cannot wait until a car with the spec I want turns up!
I want a coupe, F1, Red, with black leather & carpets...
Unfortunately everything seems to be red with creme leather & red carpets!
So heres the dilema, do I:
1) buy a car with a different but acceptable paint colour e.g Grigio Silverstone, to get the black interior i desire, and get the car wrapped red
2) Buy a red one and get the entire interior retrimmed e.g. doorcards, pillars, seats, etc.
I think wrapping will be easier but will i get the factory paint shine or will it look like somethings wrong with it?
I know people will say wait for the right car etc but I have been looking since the start of Jan and am starting to get frustrated!
Opinions?
However as I am unfortunately a very impatient person I cannot wait until a car with the spec I want turns up!
I want a coupe, F1, Red, with black leather & carpets...
Unfortunately everything seems to be red with creme leather & red carpets!
So heres the dilema, do I:
1) buy a car with a different but acceptable paint colour e.g Grigio Silverstone, to get the black interior i desire, and get the car wrapped red
2) Buy a red one and get the entire interior retrimmed e.g. doorcards, pillars, seats, etc.
I think wrapping will be easier but will i get the factory paint shine or will it look like somethings wrong with it?
I know people will say wait for the right car etc but I have been looking since the start of Jan and am starting to get frustrated!
Opinions?
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Well I am also on the same hunt as you, but I am fine with Crema interior... So if you view a car that really is perfect, but not for you due to interior colour please email me the details.. I have just started looking. Also only wanting a Coupe (no Spider) with F1 in Red with Crema!
Definitely don't fart around having the interior re-done...but I can't see having a wrap done being a big issue if you don't want to wait. Couple of grand and as long as it is done by someone reputable you will struggle to know it had even been done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3LPfHk3gKo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3LPfHk3gKo
russy01 said:
Well its easy,
Wait until the car comes up, or compromise.
I wouldnt bother going through the hassle of wrapping or redoing the interior.
Wait until the car comes up, or compromise.
I wouldnt bother going through the hassle of wrapping or redoing the interior.
DayTrader said:
Definitely don't fart around having the interior re-done...but I can't see having a wrap done being a big issue if you don't want to wait. Couple of grand and as long as it is done by someone reputable you will struggle to know it had even been done.
That's what I thought, the interior seems a bit too much hassle, even though its the same price as a wrap (ish)but I worry there will be creme plastic bits on the seats which will need replacing etc!Just worried about trying to sell a car that isnt red or black - until January I had a cobalt blue 997 turbo with 19k on the clock which i was having trouble shifting even to traders because of the colour... still didnt stop it being stolen before i could sell it though!
UHMATT there are a couple of F1 Coupes about at the min, but depends what your budget is? Im looking at sub £80k so we may be in different markets... Im finding tons of manuals about as im looking at the cheaper end of things which is frustrating!
Edited by mrbon007 on Saturday 19th March 17:24
Talk to Verdi as they could source you one:
http://www.verdi-ferrari.com/product_list.php?id=5...
The Paintshield team do gloss wraps and I've seen a 360CS in there and I couldn't even tell it was wrapped!
http://www.paintshield.co.uk/
http://www.verdi-ferrari.com/product_list.php?id=5...
The Paintshield team do gloss wraps and I've seen a 360CS in there and I couldn't even tell it was wrapped!
http://www.paintshield.co.uk/
Red and black interior was my original choice also, in the year leading unto my purchase I maybe saw 2 or 3 with red/black, when I was buying I went for crema as there was no black to be found. They do come up occasionally but as was said before you either wait or compromise, I compromised but to be honest i'm glad I did, I really like the crema interior now.
It's highly unlikely you'll find the 'perfect' car if you're not speccing it yourself.
John.
It's highly unlikely you'll find the 'perfect' car if you're not speccing it yourself.
John.
mrbon007 said:
Unfortunately everything seems to be red with creme leather & red carpets!
I know what you mean, I had a similar problem when I was looking. I had plenty of cars to choose from, as I was looking at the ubiquitous rosso/crema combo. However, I hate red carpets and could not find a single rosso/crema car with black carpets.I'm not a fan of changing things on cars and it's a lot of money to pay for something when it's not quite right.
mrbon007 said:
That's what I thought, the interior seems a bit too much hassle, even though its the same price as a wrap (ish)but I worry there will be creme plastic bits on the seats which will need replacing etc!
Just worried about trying to sell a car that isnt red or black - until January I had a cobalt blue 997 turbo with 19k on the clock which i was having trouble shifting even to traders because of the colour... still didnt stop it being stolen before i could sell it though!
UHMATT there are a couple of F1 Coupes about at the min, but depends what your budget is? Im looking at sub £80k so we may be in different markets... Im finding tons of manuals about as im looking at the cheaper end of things which is frustrating!
I am looking around the £80k mark, with some flexibility. Much more than this and I would push to get a Scuderia and spend £120k Just worried about trying to sell a car that isnt red or black - until January I had a cobalt blue 997 turbo with 19k on the clock which i was having trouble shifting even to traders because of the colour... still didnt stop it being stolen before i could sell it though!
UHMATT there are a couple of F1 Coupes about at the min, but depends what your budget is? Im looking at sub £80k so we may be in different markets... Im finding tons of manuals about as im looking at the cheaper end of things which is frustrating!
Edited by mrbon007 on Saturday 19th March 17:24
Webber3 said:
I know what you mean, I had a similar problem when I was looking. I had plenty of cars to choose from, as I was looking at the ubiquitous rosso/crema combo. However, I hate red carpets and could not find a single rosso/crema car with black carpets.
I'm not a fan of changing things on cars and it's a lot of money to pay for something when it's not quite right.
I think the red carpets are what I find most offensive tbh, light seats I can handle if they are clean and in good condition, although the carpets aren't as bad in the flesh and I suppose can be hidden under black mates...I'm not a fan of changing things on cars and it's a lot of money to pay for something when it's not quite right.
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