360 to 430. Worth it?

[blueg33]

I currently have a 360 Modena with the F1 gearbox using the CS tcu map. It’s great to drive, the CS map has improved it a lot and I have ensured the mechanicals are sorted. The seats show a few signs of wear and there are some stone chips as the car has done 45k miles.

I have the opportunity to purchase a low mileage f430 in decent condition, but will have to find £30k

I am interested to hear from people who have owned both as to whether it’s worth moving to the f430. Obviously there is risk in that I won’t know the new car well, whereas AV have been all over mine and I have done the jobs they recommended.

Thoughts please

[blueg33]

Thanks

Start button doesn’t bother me, I have one on my Alfa. Tbh the Alfa has more theatre on start up than either Ferrari and it’s just a 2l turbo saloon.

Mannetino is desirable. I’m not sold on the looks of the rear of the f430 but I’m not totally sold on the front of the 360. Agree the 360 engine is special.

[blueg33]

MDL111 said:

Personally much prefer how the 360 looks, esp. with some CS bumpers etc.
I also sounds much much nicer, even my Scuderia sounds crap compared to a 360 imo.
Personally would not do it and rather improve the 360 to "make it mine "[maybe better dampers to make it even more go-kart like, some nice bucket seats, maybe freer flowing and lighter exhaust setup etc].
I also see it is a benefit that it has less power, makes driving on country roads more fun. I definitely had more fun in my 355 than the Scuderia on the road (track obviously a different kettle of fish)
good luck

I would love a scud, sadly other cash requirements rule one out for now, plus if I had £200k a 488 or maybe an F8 beckons

[blueg33]

Thanks folks. I am non the wiser

The recommendation appears to be

Keep 360
Buy 430
Buy 430 manual
Buy 458


I am now pondering McLaren, but if I go 458 budget I could look at Huracan

[blueg33]

WCZ said:

Gibbo205 said:

If you have 130-150k I'd seriously suggest test driving a 458 and a 600 LT Spider, both cost similar and both are simply epic drivers cars and an absolute occaison to drive.

this

I personally felt the 430 was quite a big step up from the 360 though but as you said if you can push your budget up to 130-150 then you're really getting something special

I pushed the budget for the wife's new car yesterday, so now I have an excuse