Buying: 458 Spider v F430 F1 Spider

[dereksharpuk]

Probably discussed a few times in the past, but what are the pros & cons of a newish F430 Spider v one of the original 458 Spiders with low mileage? There seems to be quite a few 458s up for sale now the manufacturer's warranty has stopped. Not many low mileage F430 Spiders.

The 458 Spider is bigger (just a little), more high tech, arguably easier to drive, has the better gearbox & is more expensive. But if money is a factor, which will hold its value more? Will the F430 Spider even appreciate? Will the 458 Spider appreciate? In short, which is the better cost option in the long run.

Finally, now that early 458s are no longer covered by the 7 year manufacturer's warranty and service, should one purchase a Ferrari warranty. Same goes for the F430.

[dereksharpuk]

Johnny, I always thought 458s came with a 7 year warranty. How long was it? Moreover. low mileage F430 Spiders are in short supply whereas it seems to me that owners are offloading their older 458s at the end of their free servicing and Ferrari warranty, perhaps to move up to 488 now they are dropping in value.

[dereksharpuk]

MDL111 said:

I personally think the 458 looks much better than the 430, but prefer the F1 gearbox to DCT. I think both will depreciate - there are (imo) just too many cars in that price bracket

Thanks. Interesting that you prefer the F1 gearbox to DCT. I find it incredibly difficult reversing out of my tight garage in the F1 as it is difficult to modulate the speed.

[dereksharpuk]

Thanks guys for all your thoughts. Many of us disagree, but there seems to be a trend here. Keep the comments coming please.