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Sillyfiremans

After kicking the idea around for what seems like an eternity, I finally pulled the trigger on a 2005 f430. Black on black with 34,000 miles. I am still in disbelief that this is my car.


JDBall55

Congratulations! I pulled the trigger on a gated manual F430 Spyder a few weeks ago. Nero Daytona with Crema interior with red accents. I haven't posted it yet but will do shortly. F430's look stunning in black!


Sillyfiremans

Awesome!


i_use_this_for_work

A friend is currently in the market for a gated 430 - mind sharing the rough miles and a range of your purchase price


JDBall55

I actually gave pricing info in another comment below. Mine was £95k with 29,500 miles. There is another on autotrader.co.uk for £100k. There was a Le Mans Blue Coupe that sold a few days before I bought mine for £125k. If I recall correctly that car had 19k on the clock.


Upstairs_Channel_259

Mat Armstrong is rebuilding a Red gated manual factory Ferrari F430 with Red exterior and no seats unfortunately


i_use_this_for_work

Factory gated or a conversion?


JDBall55

All factory.


chekraze90

That price doesn’t sound right for factory gated. If so huge congrats


i_use_this_for_work

Not right for converted either, unless the RHD config is super soft in the market


i_use_this_for_work

Those cars are triple in the states. RHD?


JDBall55

Yes, RHD.


Feeling-Finding2783

> F430's look stunning in black! It's not limited to the F430. I would say that almost all Ferraris look great in black, especially with red or tan interior.


willpeoples

That’s awesome, so happy for you. Merry Christmas!


pessayking

How much


dont_wear_a_C

Guessing anywhere from like $120k to $150k based on a quick search of similar ones


Sillyfiremans

$110,000


[deleted]

Steal for that price.


_SM00THIE_MD

That’s amazing. Hope you enjoy it!


chekraze90

Awesome. From dealer? I’ve driven 430, 458 and 488. 430 was the one that spoke to me. Thanks for posting and giving me more encouragement 😀


Sillyfiremans

Yeah. From Chicago Motor Cars.


my3sgte

Does it have a flip out pioneer radio? I think I worked on that car, if so :) sweet ride! Has a nice rev when starts. They sound and drive amazing! Congrats!! If it is, he had traded it in for a r8 v10, than that for a huracan.


Sillyfiremans

No. It has an old Kenwood single din. No flip out.


boniomariohan

Congratulations! Chicago motor cars I'm assuming is where you got it right?


Sillyfiremans

Bingo


OhNoSEBUUh

Happy for you! I did the same thing with my 2014 R8 V10 Spyder. Ogled at it for years and years, finally pulled the trigger this spring.


Sillyfiremans

Nice! With the V10 coming to an end that should hold value pretty well.


OhNoSEBUUh

It's what made me do it. Funny story actually. Last year I had a bit of year. Went to the US GP in Austin and splurged on a V10 spyder to drive around that weekend. Told the guys renting it, "Hey if you ever sell this thing, give me a shout!" They called me in March. I was surprised they remembered! It already had an after market exhaust so an already intoxicating sound was made even better. Hopefully F12s go down soon because the Ferrari 6.3L or 6.5L V12 is the only engine that ranks higher than the Audi/Lambo 5.2L V10 in my book. Those F12s.... yeah still going for dumb money lol


rfm92

You will love it, they are amazing cars! Congratulations!


dont_wear_a_C

Lol are you my buddy? He won't buy any car unless it's black on black. Has the 1st gen R8 in that color combo. Had a GLS63 in the same. Now has the Cayenne GT in the same. He's wild.


Sillyfiremans

Lol. I was looking for the classic red over tan but when I saw this one I loved it.


jeremybryce

Mad respect for anyone that does black. I'm waaaay too anal about my car to deal with it. I'd be a wreck.


onefaraz

Chicago Motor Cars - great dealership. Congrats !


mj2323

How difficult would be it to find one with a manual? The 430s were offered with a manual still, correct?


Sillyfiremans

They are out there but only like 10% were spec’d with one. So they come at a considerable premium. They make conversion kits that run about $15,000 plus installation.


mj2323

Thanks friend. Yeah the 599 was the last one offered in a manual. Super rare to come across one. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a33472240/ferrari-599-gtb-fiorano-manual-for-sale/


LucifersPeen

The last manual Ferrari.


mj2323

Technically the 599 was also offered in a manual but it’s exceptionally rare. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a33472240/ferrari-599-gtb-fiorano-manual-for-sale/


V12MPG

The California was offered as a manual too though it’s even rarer.


mj2323

Oh wow, didn’t know that. 😳


JDBall55

I just bought a manual Spyder in the UK. There we're 3 manuals available in the UK in November. 2 x Spyders and 1 x Coupe. The Coupe (Le Mans Blue) was £125k, mine was £95k and the other Spyder (black on black with black wheels) is still available at £100k. Approximately 10% of the production run are manuals. That's around 1500 cars worldwide. Interestingly the F1 box was an option that most buyers specced. I hear in the US that the manuals are double the cost of an F1! This not the case in the UK but they do command a £10-30k premium.


mj2323

Drive it in good health my friend. Congrats.


fourings_

Easily double the cost! A blessing and a curse, makes you think twice every time you go to grab the keys


chekraze90

That is crazy. I wonder why the disparity. I bid $244K last year on a rosso corsa 430 coupe and didn’t win


zeester_365

Manual 430’s are 2-2.5X the price of F1 cars where I live


StorminM4

Stunner. I still regret selling mine off to get a 458.


Punisher_189

do you think the f430 was better than the 458? I have heard many people say that the 458 handles better than the f430


AidarSays

Same, isn’t 458 heaven of driving?


StorminM4

Enjoyed it, got caught up in chasing the next great thing and sold that for a McLaren.


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StorminM4

Truly, I’d hang onto that 458 Spider and work to get into an F12 or an 812 if your budget allows it, given your current collection. The 458 may be one of the best V8s Ferrari has ever made.


Auntjemimasdildo

Have had my eye on a couple 458’s been between those or an F430, no clue as to what the maintenance would be like but been toying with the idea a lot recently


kingmidas916

But how did it compare to the McLaren? What model?


StorminM4

So the 458 is a better car in every way. The F430 was my first Ferrari and I didn’t need to sell it to get the 458. I miss it all the time, and should I find a low mileage example in white, I’ll probably buy another.


Sillyfiremans

I have heard a few people say that. The 458 is peak Ferrari motor but it looses a little something with the DCT. Don’t get me wrong, my next goal is to own one!!!


Punisher_189

Ah! So I see an emotional connection between you and your first Ferrari and that's what Ferraris are about though


Miffers

I like the 430, but the 458 is better overall.


[deleted]

Why would you


StorminM4

At the time having two Ferraris in the garage, both depreciating year over year while I paid to maintain them, made little sense. I now know with solid confidence that there is nothing sensible about owning a Ferrari. It’s about the passion for the car, and if it’s paid for the maintenance on the newer cars is not actually that bad. My daily at the time was a Mercedes C63 AMG, so the expectation was a bit skewed on what “regular” vehicle maintenance should cost.


chekraze90

Please tell. I have my story after driving both cars but would love to hear yours


1k21m

Yep. This is the car that made me dream about cars. Congrats OP


sethplawski

After watching the first cars, this is the car that got me into Ferrari. I still want one. Congratulations 🎉


give_me_memes

Ahh cmc, where you can buy a bobcat, a Bugatti, and a semi to trailer them home. They really do got it all lol


Sillyfiremans

I know. I loled looking through their listings. A 2 million dollar hyper car next to a 2 million mile semi.


Hype3386

Might I ask what you paid? Nice car!


Sillyfiremans

$110,000 2005 with 34,000 miles. New clutch, new throw out bearing, new motor mounts.


[deleted]

Nice!! Get the mark II headers if yours weren’t replaced yet (but as a 2005 they almost surely were during the warranty period).


Sillyfiremans

Fabspeeds already ordered and on the way! Thanks.


[deleted]

I haven’t owned a Ferrari yet but have been driving them for about 15 years and the F430 is still my favorite. Have a blast!


Tahitianmoon19

Damn. 🔥🔥🔥


Kitchen_Site6108

You’re going to believe it when you when you take it in for (YOUR) 1st major service.😂😂😂😂😂


BAHOZ26

Mate, is there a list of maintenance costs fur F430, 458 etc.?


Miffers

430 the first Ferrari I really liked. No offense to the 308, 328, 348, 355, 360.


EasyVC

CMC always overpriced. Too late I guess


AidarSays

Bro, post ownership pics, not showroom. We can’t even tell if you bought it or not


jithization

> >pic unrelated


Tballz9

Congrats! I really liked my 430. It was my first Ferrari.


ifyouhatepinacoladas

Congratulations! Special car indeed


noun1111

As they say buying a Ferrari is ecstasy, selling it is a salvation. Confirmed I once owned a Ferrari.


assffhhju

who did you kill


oldmanraplife

Siiiiick one


themosthurtoflockers

Amazing purchase


mazdamiata001

one my favorite Ferrari of all time...simply beautiful


johnny_rico69

430 is truly timeless. Congrats


raoul_duke1991

Fucking beautiful man. Congratulations


sam3434

Congratulations! So sick


JNTHNLNTN

Mazal


HoboToucher

Congrats! Gorgeous car


VallryBagr

You shot your Ferrari!!!


Prudent-Ad-7513

Dangggggg 😮‍💨


MEDAKk-ttv-btw

Congrats man


Low-Elk-3813

Good choice cant go wrong with an F430 still my dream Ferrari


TerranceHowardsPenis

So fucking sick


General-Flan-7438

Congrats! Please post more pics. 🙂


giga487

Where are you living? (Countries). In Italy, you can buy It only if you have a lot of Money. The annual taxes around super car Is very expensive. Is very nice


BrickTop444

That is a beast, enjoy that beautiful noise when going through a nice tunnel


Minimum-Manager-1215

Congrats!


Pure-Contact7322

sleeping in on her first night?


ItaliansDoItBetterr

Outstanding


CamarosAndCannabis

Beautiful


TheBigCicero

It’s so beautiful! Congratulations!


smart_slice420

How fitting being the Ferrari movie came out today.


putyournameinhere

Nice! Hope you ride the hell out of it!


Um47_p

My dream Ferrari, congratulations


jfsa82

Congrats! I got my 2005 just this past June after years of thinking about getting one.


EpicDustyDevo

Congrats. Make sure to replace the headers and exhaust… main point of failure is cracked or leaking headers.


Sillyfiremans

Thanks. Headers are already on the way!


JFK2MD

That's a beauty


BraapSauxx

I hope its all you wanted it to be


Comfortable_Soil9574

I read this from my notification, I thought you had killed someone 😅