Considering F430

bryce · 08-11-2012, 01:30 PM

For a long time I've had the itch to buy a new motor. I've learned from previous car that to get the most enjoyment out of a car is that it must be useable.

I was set on a GT3 but after a few test runs I felt it was too much work to have fun on the roads. So I turned my attention to the GT2s. After a test drive I was in love. The torque was unreal but the noise was disappointing.

Been looking for months now and can't find the right car. I'm now looking in to alternatives and the 430 has got me thinking. Gallardo is sweet but bland Audi interior and 4wd puts me off.

Any of you lads experience in the fezza world. Opinions if it would meet my checklist:

Fun
Adrenaline
Usability
"Reasonable" residuals.

Won't be tracked cos I'm a jay boy.

Levente · 08-11-2012, 01:47 PM

buy the black csl from the bmw museum.

Barry C · 08-11-2012, 05:27 PM

I'd love a 430 scud or a 360 challenge Stradale... Prices are only going up.

bryce · 08-11-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levente

buy the black csl from the bmw museum.

Wouldn't that be pointless?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry C

I'd love a 430 scud or a 360 challenge Stradale... Prices are only going up.

Scuds aren't manual unfortunately but more to the point - I don't want to spend that much.

bromers · 08-11-2012, 11:01 PM

I can recommend the Stradale - the noise alone is epic. Strad is more aligned to the CSL, the 430 is a bit soft IMO. But if the GT3 is too hardcore then the 430 maybe better suited ?

**shimmy** · 08-11-2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry C

I'd love a 430 scud or a 360 challenge Stradale... Prices are only going up.

I agree....360 Strad sounds just awesome and is proper hard core.

bryce · 09-11-2012, 10:40 PM

Needs to be manual lads! I miss using a clutch.

Yanto · 09-11-2012, 11:56 PM

Would only go Strad if funds allowed.

Drove a boggo 430 (and 360) on track at Silly and was underwhelmed. In isolation, a great feel good car, but expected much more. Maybe it was a bad example but I don't see the x3 value over a CSL (and I'm a lifelong F car fan).

Yanto · 10-11-2012, 12:02 AM

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Yanto · 10-11-2012, 12:05 AM

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08-11-2012, 01:30 PM	#1
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Considering F430 For a long time I've had the itch to buy a new motor. I've learned from previous car that to get the most enjoyment out of a car is that it must be useable. I was set on a GT3 but after a few test runs I felt it was too much work to have fun on the roads. So I turned my attention to the GT2s. After a test drive I was in love. The torque was unreal but the noise was disappointing. Been looking for months now and can't find the right car. I'm now looking in to alternatives and the 430 has got me thinking. Gallardo is sweet but bland Audi interior and 4wd puts me off. Any of you lads experience in the fezza world. Opinions if it would meet my checklist: Fun Adrenaline Usability "Reasonable" residuals. Won't be tracked cos I'm a jay boy. Last edited by bryce; 08-11-2012 at 01:33 PM.

08-11-2012, 01:47 PM	#2
Levente S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany, Münich Posts: 284 Casino cash: $2085	buy the black csl from the bmw museum. __________________ www.dlevente3d.hu

08-11-2012, 05:27 PM	#3
Barry C S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 300 Casino cash: $3349	I'd love a 430 scud or a 360 challenge Stradale... Prices are only going up.

08-11-2012, 11:01 PM	#5
bromers S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 189 Casino cash: $4347	I can recommend the Stradale - the noise alone is epic. Strad is more aligned to the CSL, the 430 is a bit soft IMO. But if the GT3 is too hardcore then the 430 maybe better suited ?

09-11-2012, 10:40 PM	#7
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Needs to be manual lads! I miss using a clutch.

09-11-2012, 11:56 PM	#8
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	Would only go Strad if funds allowed. Drove a boggo 430 (and 360) on track at Silly and was underwhelmed. In isolation, a great feel good car, but expected much more. Maybe it was a bad example but I don't see the x3 value over a CSL (and I'm a lifelong F car fan).

10-11-2012, 12:02 AM	#9
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10-11-2012, 12:05 AM	#10
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