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Aug 27, 2012 | 01:30 AM

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m1bjr

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Sounds like a lot of trouble given the cost.

Having to do a two hour reset after struggling over a speed bump doesn't sound ideal.

Is that normal on a Ferrari or is this an isolated issue Graham?

Aug 27, 2012 | 03:30 AM

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gaddafi

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Originally Posted by m1bjr

Sounds like a lot of trouble given the cost.

Having to do a two hour reset after struggling over a speed bump doesn't sound ideal.

Is that normal on a Ferrari or is this an isolated issue Graham?

it's the kind of issue that's common post 360

just a Ferrari-sized version of what you get with most moderns now

too many sensors and FREDs throwing up all manner of codes and warnings

F430 values are solid now that people have realised the price gap between them and a 458 is enormous (if you can get a 458) - that hasn't traditionally been the case between successive models

Aug 27, 2012 | 08:29 AM

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Roadkill

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Originally Posted by Nottm_S2

Are there loads about? I've always thought the 430 was pretty rare which is a big part of holding value I guess (it is just a guess, this car wouldn't get up my.. very steep.. drive even if I mortgaged my kid to buy it

There are indeed a lot of 430's compared to other models (except the 360 which is also in relatively large numbers, possibly more so). Ferrari haven't released figures on the 430. I went to an event where there were 40-odd Ferraris recently. Mine was the only black one!

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Originally Posted by mikey k

Roadie how are you finding the suspension on the island and back roads?
I'm finding myself drawn to a 16M but I'm worried the suspension may be too much?
How's the storage situation for a weeks touring?

The car has only been on Arran twice - and doesn't enjoy it. It takes 30 minutes to drive from my work to my house on Arran, in my pick up. In the Ferrari it takes 45 mins, purely because of the roads. I realise that many on S2Ki may not know I have bought property in Glasgow. The car lives at my flat in the city (underground, with a whopping great CCTV camera above it and with secure entry. It only comes to Arran for the odd event, and in good weather. Arran is no place for a car like this.

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Originally Posted by m1bjr

Sounds like a lot of trouble given the cost.

Having to do a two hour reset after struggling over a speed bump doesn't sound ideal.

Is that normal on a Ferrari or is this an isolated issue Graham?

It's not unusual in any supercar. As Gad says, it's almost expected and nothing really to worry about. However, I don't like flashy lights so I reset it when I know the car won't be used for two hours. Usually overnight.

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Originally Posted by gaddafi

F430 values are solid now that people have realised the price gap between them and a 458 is enormous (if you can get a 458) - that hasn't traditionally been the case between successive models

I'm more than happy that the car has not depreciated at all. I would imagine I will put 6000 miles a year on it, though. If this is the case I will either part-ex it for a newer one in 18 months or so; or just keep it.

This was Glasgow on Saturday. :