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    • Shannon Whitehead
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      I know a guy who just bought an F430. It is a slick ass car but haven’t talked to him about the way it drives. He got the Spyder. It is a gray color.

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      I know you’re looking at 430, but there is an F1 360 with only a couple thousand miles, on consignment at Algar Ferrrari, in Bryn Mawr, PA. I know the owner (he has several F cars) – he’s making room for his incoming 488. Won’t see a nicer one!

      As for the 430, I have another friend picked up a gated 430 a couple months back – very nice car. Good luck in your search.

    • XSnake
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      Only 430 I’d buy would be a Scud.

      Maybe try Fchat

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      There are two great examples at the same dealer (Ferrari NJ) one is a coupe in grigio, the other a spider in triple black. I’m pretty sure I like the lines on the coupe better, plus, black paint is a pita. I believe less than 3% of this model were made with a stick. They are listed 50-70k higher than they were just last summer and I only see them going way up in the future.

      How does clutch pedal compare to gen V Viper? Heavier, lighter, same? It’s my understanding it’s much more maintenance friendly than previous models. Has that been your experience if you’ve own prancing horse cars? I believe a battery tender is a must (learned the hard way on my Maserati) and hear interstate battery is a good upgrade. True? If I pull the trigger I doubt I will drive it first as its out of state hence the question about the clutch weight. Also, in terms of clutch wear (I realize it varies by driver) but generally at what mileage is the typical clutch replacement?

      What is recommended for tires and what is the wear rating?

      Appreciate thoughts especially from owners.

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