Ferarri 430 spider in silver or steel grey

[rangel]

I'm about to order one of these and can't decide on the color. I know it's a matter of personal taste but would like some feedback. I had a silver 360 spider before. I saw a steel grey 430 just the other day and it wasn't as dynamic as I thought it would be.

Anyone?

[bund]

Is black out of the question? I know its boring but it looks awesome on cars when clean and never a problem to shift on. Actaully when i was looking for a 360 in black there was one which was older than the red ones but more money with same mileage. Probably because it was the only black coupe on autotrader. Just a thought.

Apart from that Steel grey.

[angelis]

Not a fan of either. I don't think they compliment the 430.

The dark mettalic red is the best one I've seen.

[rangel]

Black is just so hard to keep clean and one bad handwash, you can slightly see the swirls in there.


Do you have a picture of the dark metallic red? That would look hot but I would think the resale would be more difficult than a traditional colr.

[bertie]

bund said:

Actaully when i was looking for a 360 in black ...

There is a very nice Black 360 in at Meridien which I know quite well!

[dinkel]

I think grey is dull . . .

I know, I know, but this color looks great on a 430.

[mindgam3]

The grey 430 on 5th gear the other night looked stunning

[Davi]

Wife's boss has the 430 in silver, and the general consensus is it looks naff - I tend to agree.

[anniesdad]

Grigio Silverstone on the F430.

[tcf]

I'd go with the dark grey, it looks superb and compliments the lines of the car very well. Also more original than silver.

William

[rangel]

Davi said:

Wife's boss has the 430 in silver, and the general consensus is it looks naff - I tend to agree.

naff? is that a good or bad thing?


Is Grigio Silverstone this http://xavauto.canalblog.com/images/f ?

[rico]

This is damn gorgeous imo...



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[angelis]

rangel said:

Do you have a picture of the dark metallic red? That would look hot but I would think the resale would be more difficult than a traditional colr.

I'll buy it off you in a couple of years.


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>> Edited by angelis on Wednesday 12th April 19:29

[rangel]

You're right. That burgundy red is hot. hot. Superb. thanks for that pic.


I just found this pic of the Grigio Silverstone - looks like right in between the steel grey and silver.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-F

>> Edited by rangel on Wednesday 12th April 23:31

[430 Spider]

If you don't want red, TDF and crema leather will look the business and not affect resale too much.

Don't go for grey or silver as you're getting a Ferrari, and it'll look dull. Silver is already looking pretty dull/common/boring on road cars, and metallic grey won't be far behind.

[Davi]

rangel said:

Davi said: Wife's boss has the 430 in silver, and the general consensus is it looks naff - I tend to agree. naff? is that a good or bad thing?

naff = not good I'm afraid, bit tacky, common.

That burgendy red gets my vote :thumbsup:

[castex]

TDF, definitely. I personally wouldn't sit in crema.
Is there a charcoal or gunmetal option? Seems all the rage with current press cars, and the darker shades generally look pretty swish to me.

[anniesdad]

rangel said:

Davi said: Wife's boss has the 430 in silver, and the general consensus is it looks naff - I tend to agree. naff? is that a good or bad thing? Is Grigio Silverstone this http://xavauto.canalblog.com/images/f ?

Grigio Silverstone

[AJI]

I've seen a couple of 360's in the steel grey (the darker of the silver colours) and also seens a couple of 360's in the lighter silver colour. In my opinion I like the darker grey as it catches the light more effectively when direct sunlight hits it.
There is more of a contrast which brings out the curves of the car.
Also when sitting on standard silver alloys, it bring out the difference in colours a bit better and you can appreciate both the alloys and body work as its own component.
I know I'm talking about 360's here but the 430 isn't all that different in shape.

[430 Spider]

I'm sorry, but that's one dull looking F430 - matches the driveway nicely though.

>> Edited by 430 Spider on Thursday 13th April 11:55