Got my F430! (pics incl)

[kryten22uk]

Well, I'm very happy to say that I've finally made the all important leap from "looking" to "owning". Found myself a car pretty much exactly the way I wanted it, from Lancaster Sevenoaks, and after an agonising 15-day wait inbetween putting a deposit down and delivery, its finally with me. I somehow managed to get all the way through to delivery of my car without ever having driven a Ferrari before, so popping my F-cherry in my very own car was fun! (but nervous!). The thrill and the sound of the 430 is just incredible.

For the inquisitive amongst us, below is the spec:

2006 F430 Coupe F1
Rosso Corsa / Crema
Scuderia Shields (embossed)
Bordeaux carpets
Bordeaux coloured stitching
2008 model SatNav & Bluetooth
Electric seats
Leather headlining
Red calipers
Yellow rev counter
Ali Dash
Funky photo album of car being made

And seeing as its in such a rare colour combo, here are some photos (sorry they arent that good, but I couldnt be bothered taking photos, I wanted to drive the thing!):










Ewan

[T_Pot]

extremely jealous, but lost for words, that you would spend so much money on a car, you didn't drive before?

cant decide if i think your brave or silly, but im still very very jealous, well done, i hope you enjoy every drive like the first mate

[kryten22uk]

T_Pot said:

extremely jealous, but lost for words, that you would spend so much money on a car, you didn't drive before?

cant decide if i think your brave or silly, but im still very very jealous, well done, i hope you enjoy every drive like the first mate

To be honest, I wasnt even the least bit nervous that i'd never driven an F-car. I loved the aesthetics, the noise, and know its fast. I dont recall hearing anyone that hasnt liked the way it drives, so I went for it. I'm usually quite compulsive, and its the first car I've ever picked up at the garage. Never driven any cars I bought before.

[Sharief]

Amazing! Looks fantastic, well done.

What exactly are "Scuderia Shields"?

[Volante]

Beautiful car. Seeing one of those on the street is amazing, congratulations on owning one!

[Olie Baxter]

Maaaaaate!!!

Looks stupidly nice!!!

Please give us a review on it in a few days/months.

Best colour combo in my opinion. Nothing beats it!

Olie

[kryten22uk]

Sharief said:

Amazing! Looks fantastic, well done.

What exactly are "Scuderia Shields"?

The yellow badges above the front wheels.

[Chris_VRS]

Lovely choice matey

The shields are indeed the yellow prancing horse badges on the front wings.

[sleep envy]

very nice, hope you enjoy it

kryten22uk said:

its in such a rare colour combo

kryten22uk said:

Rosso Corsa / Crema

isn't that default spec?

[Webber3]

sleep envy said:

very nice, hope you enjoy it

kryten22uk said:

its in such a rare colour combo

kryten22uk said:

Rosso Corsa / Crema

isn't that default spec?

I think he was being sarcastic It's always nice to see people posting pictures though.

[steelej]

Awesome Ewan!, I wish you many happy miles in it

So how does it compare to the XKR?

John.

[SNDa]

Looks great Ewan - congratulations!

The question is: did you take it to your client meeting?

[kryten22uk]

SNDa said:

Looks great Ewan - congratulations!

The question is: did you take it to your client meeting?

You lot scared me off. I bought the car for everyday use, but now I'm too scared, so I'm leaving it at home and have just bought a new Fiat 500 for travelling to work.

[okgo]

Well done, lovley car indeed.

Glad your effort has paid off