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Wolvy said:
Hi,
I've been looking at F430's and have a few questions.
1. I noticed on the UK site that some of the cars are referred to as 'Ferrari F430 Europa'. What does the Europa mean??
2. Also has anybody changed from 997 to F430 and what is your opinion after the intial 'honeymoon' period? Would you do it again?
3. How much do you think a F430 will depreciate over the next 2-3 years? The cars I am looking at are circa. Pounds135k - what will it be worth in 3 years time?
4. Anybody know if it would be possible to get a new F430 in the next 6 months at list price? i.e. any dealers with cancelled slots or cars?
5. F1 or manual?? I would have always taken manual before the 430 but the manual cars seem a little more 'dated' now and I think F1 will be much more desirable come trade in time?
Thanks!
Wolvy
Hi Wolvy,
1. Can't help out there, I'm just as dumbstruck as you there
2. I still have my 997 and the 2 are in total leagues of their own. The 430 definately puts a bigger smile on my face when I drive it, but for everyday user friendliness the 997 is so much easier drive around.
3. 430's are still holding their values pretty good here, don't know about the situation in Europe. I suppose there are so few here and the demand is still quite high.
4. Once again, situation is probably different in Europe. I have another 430 Spider on order since last year March, so far I have still not received the car yet
5. F1 definately, so smooth and fast. You can drive manual in many other cars, not many offer the this type of transmission. Plus on the resale side, it will be easier as about 80% of all F-cars now are ordered with the F1 gearbox.
Hope this helps, I might be wrong in some aspects, if so someone please help me out