430 or 458???

[dalenorth]

So this will be my first Ferrari and I love both cars. However I'm not made of money so don't want to buy something that will lose 20k per annum.

I've only driven the 458 so far but I'm sure I'd get on with either, I'll probably only do 2k per annum so it's just a bit of fun for the weekends!

So do I go balls out on 458 and spend £150k or get a nice 430 cab for £100k. I think the 430 prices have levelled out now, but not sure on the 458? Could it come down to 430 prices in just 3/4 years? I'd be grateful if any opinions!

[dalenorth]

Hmm, just when I'd convinced myself to spend £50k less! Yes I'd love a scud but can't really afford £200k without financing☹️

My only other option was to look at a LP570 cab but I guess I should mention that on a Ferrari forum?

[dalenorth]

Thanks for the advice all, yes I was thinking red or black coupe. Any other advice on essential spec? I'm not too picky as a used buyer.

[dalenorth]

Thanks for all your help and opinions guys, I think I'm 80% decided on a 458 I'll start he search and post my finding for your opinions. A couple more questions. Are there any dealers I should avoid? Secondly on insurance who should I use to quote and roughly how much do others pay, im 35 with no points and only pay £400pa on the AMG?

[dalenorth]

Hi, I've not tried a Scud and it would be my preferred choice, it's just I can't really push to the extra 50k, not at the same time as keeping my balls anyway😂😂😂

[dalenorth]

A scud would be lovely but there's no way the Mrs will drive a left hooker.

[dalenorth]

By the way I'm not adverse to buying a private 458 so if any members want out of one then PM me?

[dalenorth]

What's your opinions on this guys?

http://www.sytner.co.uk/car-search/7056411-ferrari...

[dalenorth]

Thanks Gary, I'm just waiting for dealer to get back to me and then going to hit them with a cheeky offer!

[dalenorth]

Missed out on that one, oh well the search continues. Anyone thinking of selling PM me?

[dalenorth]

Not much below the £140k asking price I believe.

[dalenorth]

Does anyone know of the 458 at Redline priced at 147995? Seams a nice car, but with only 6 months warranty and a 10k more than the last one I nearly bought I'm unsure?

[dalenorth]

Does anyone know the car at AA performance in Bolton? I wanted to buy from a Ferrari dealer but this has 18 mths of the Ferrari warranty.

[dalenorth]

The description makes me feel a little sick!!😷

[dalenorth]

I've finally agreed a deal on a 2011 black 458. Can't wait to get her picked up!

Thanks for all your help on here guys!

[dalenorth]

That's the one!

[dalenorth]

I've just had an insurance quote through Admiral and I'm shocked to see it's £200 a year less than the C63!!

[dalenorth]

A bad experience??

[dalenorth]

So I've had the car for a couple of weeks now and I'm absolutely loving it. I do have one issue though as my 4 year old girl adores it but so far haven't taken her for a drive for obvious reasons.

What's everyone's opinions? She is really tall for her age and would sit far back from the airbag and some people would say she'll be fine on a booster but I'm a little unsure?