Good Time to Buy a F430 Spider?

[mik194]

Hi Everyone,
I had a 355 Spider some 20 years ago, long story short, timing was bad, bought & sold at the wrong time & whish I still had it now!
I've owned all sorts of other cars but nothing has ever put a smile on my face quite like that screaming V8.
I am in the fortunate position of having around 100K that I can spend on an occasional/weekend car. I have read other threads on F430 vs 458, etc. and to be honest if I had another 80K and not worried about potential depreciation I would probably go for a 458. I am after something I can keep for 5+ years have an occasional blast and hopefully not loose too much money. I am after a black/cream 2008/2009 spider, good spec & FFSH, low mileage & owners. If anyone knows of one please let me know.
I've seen from various posts and the monthly figures some have the opinion that the second hand price craziness has come to an end and prices have plateaued or even declined. especially as we should be in full summer 'buy a toy' season by now.
What is really going on? Are dealers struggling? Are the second hand prices about to drop or is it just a Brexit / Election blip? What does everyone think?

I have seen a couple of cars that both tick 9/10 boxes and both the dealers appear to be very keen to do a deal, should I go for it or wait for that perfect car at a better (lower) price?

[mik194]

Thank you all for your comments, most of them were very helpful.

I have just put a deposit down on a 2008 Black/Cream F430 Spider with Carbon Ceramic Brakes, 3 owners and 13K on the clock. Hopefully cost of ownership wont be too bad IF I can resist the temptation to drive it constantly! My wife is looking forward to all the weekends away!

I did ask for various info before buying such as distance travelled in each gear, etc. to verify the mileage as best you can.
I have some screen shots of the Ferrari diagnostics tool (I think its called the SD3?)

distance travelled when added is 20,000 KM which I think is about right. Clutch wear is showing as 1.6% (clutch overheat is 3178 seconds) so guess it has a new clutch.

On Page 1/5 It shows values for % Abrasion Front Axles (32%) and % Abrasion Rear Axles (16%), any idea what that is?

Below that it has DISCS WEAR: REAR DISCS WEAR METER: (16%) and DISCS WEAR: CALCULATION FACTOR (256)

I guess 16% DISC wear on CCM rotors isn't too bad? should there also be a value for the FRONT WEAR?

It will have a main dealer full checkover and service before delivery but I am not actually buying it from a main dealer.

Any other advice or things to check greatly appreciated???

[mik194]

Thank you, yes it is the Motorhouse car, it does take a nice photo. not as much of a deal as I would have liked but I was very particular about what I wanted, probably should have waited but life is too short!

[mik194]

I believe the wheels are the upgraded "Challenge" wheels.

[mik194]

The Premier GT car was sold, I did phone them.

I'm a bit confused, is there a Ferrari Diagnostics expert out there?

I thought the % ABRASION FRON AXELS figure was 32.4333333 but looking more closely I cant see a decimal point and it doesn't say % in the third column???

I thought typically the wear tends to be higher on the rear than the front because the stability management uses the rear brakes to stop the back from stepping out.

Is 16% rear wear OK for a car that has done 13K? At what mileage or % wear do the rotors and pads typically need replacing? I've never had Carbon Ceramic before so all new to me.