F430 - maintainance?
Discussion
I used to have an F430 around 9 years ago, and really liked the car. I've been thinking about getting another one recently, a convertible, but I'm thinking it's a pretty old car now. Even the late 2008 ones are 13 yrs old....
Do you need to start doing stuff like rust proofing them now? Do they have problems with rust?
What problems do you have as they get to this sort of age? Would they still be reliable enough to do European road trips?
I've got a Defender (2015) and I waxyoyled that from new - so it's perfect - but I've seen some other 10 year+ old cars that are knackered tbh... I'm not so worried about mechanicals as you can replace them, but if the chassis starts rusting you're a bit buggered and it'll get expensive.
So with a 430, how well do they age? Could they be kept as a special occasion car for European holidays and treks up to Gleneagles?
Do you need to start doing stuff like rust proofing them now? Do they have problems with rust?
What problems do you have as they get to this sort of age? Would they still be reliable enough to do European road trips?
I've got a Defender (2015) and I waxyoyled that from new - so it's perfect - but I've seen some other 10 year+ old cars that are knackered tbh... I'm not so worried about mechanicals as you can replace them, but if the chassis starts rusting you're a bit buggered and it'll get expensive.
So with a 430, how well do they age? Could they be kept as a special occasion car for European holidays and treks up to Gleneagles?
Thank you for the feedback.
I fancy a Ferrari for basically couples weekends, going on holiday every so often to Europe. It wouldn't be driven daily, it's just a toy probably like everyone elses.
I'm debating which one's to consider - I always wanted a 599, but can't workout what good value looks like and why there's 2009 models at £94k from some people and £130k from others. Doesn't make sense and I can't figure out how these are being priced. In terms of the 430, I really liked mine, hence looking at them. Always fancied a Scud too but again not sure what I should be paying as prices are very erratic, looks to be £150k for a LHD and £190k for a RHD.
The alternative is to get an FF / GT4 so the kids could sit in too, which is an option.
Don't really fancy a 458 although I'm sure they're great, as although faster, it won't be as visceral. Ditto 488, F8 etc.
Has anyone driven a 430, Scud, 599, and FF? I should probably go drive some but always packed with work so don't really get time out to look at cars.
I fancy a Ferrari for basically couples weekends, going on holiday every so often to Europe. It wouldn't be driven daily, it's just a toy probably like everyone elses.
I'm debating which one's to consider - I always wanted a 599, but can't workout what good value looks like and why there's 2009 models at £94k from some people and £130k from others. Doesn't make sense and I can't figure out how these are being priced. In terms of the 430, I really liked mine, hence looking at them. Always fancied a Scud too but again not sure what I should be paying as prices are very erratic, looks to be £150k for a LHD and £190k for a RHD.
The alternative is to get an FF / GT4 so the kids could sit in too, which is an option.
Don't really fancy a 458 although I'm sure they're great, as although faster, it won't be as visceral. Ditto 488, F8 etc.
Has anyone driven a 430, Scud, 599, and FF? I should probably go drive some but always packed with work so don't really get time out to look at cars.
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