Advise needed

gary.taylor17 · 12-12-2011, 03:14 PM

Im am looking at purchasing a f430 and need advise on what to check for.
The car im looking at is a 2005 F1 20,000 mls.
Thanks

Barry · 12-12-2011, 03:18 PM

Gary
I'd start with the buyers guide on this site. Should give you a good starting point.

gary.taylor17 · 12-12-2011, 03:34 PM

Hi, thanks but there doesn't seem to be a buyers guide for the f430?

Killer58 · 12-12-2011, 03:57 PM

I'd use the 360 one, they are close in many ways, and close enough from the Buyers Guide perspective.

wetpet · 12-12-2011, 04:15 PM

since most buyers know precious little about cars, it is always best to have the best mechanic possible go over the car thoroughly before you buy it. Someone not affiliated with the seller. When you do that, there is little you need to do or know.

buying a ferrari is the same as buying any other car. Decide what you want, find it, negotiate the best price, then have a mechanic check it out.

weepee · 12-13-2011, 04:19 AM

All i can do is give my 2pence worth, service history! service history! service history. if this is in tack then as barry say,s just compare to the 360.

gary.taylor17 · 12-14-2011, 08:50 AM

ok
Thanks Lads

Boxer · 12-14-2011, 10:55 AM

Sounds like a very early car. Check clutch wear, condition of the brake discs, and if it has been serviced as per schedule and by whom.

12-12-2011, 03:14 PM	#1
gary.taylor17 Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: York England Ferrari Life Posts: 76 Name: Garry Taylor	Advise needed Im am looking at purchasing a f430 and need advise on what to check for. The car im looking at is a 2005 F1 20,000 mls. Thanks

12-12-2011, 03:18 PM	#2
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,257	Gary I'd start with the buyers guide on this site. Should give you a good starting point. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

12-12-2011, 03:57 PM	#4
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	I'd use the 360 one, they are close in many ways, and close enough from the Buyers Guide perspective. Of all the narcissists I know, I love me the most.

12-12-2011, 04:15 PM	#5
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,603 Name: Ed	since most buyers know precious little about cars, it is always best to have the best mechanic possible go over the car thoroughly before you buy it. Someone not affiliated with the seller. When you do that, there is little you need to do or know. buying a ferrari is the same as buying any other car. Decide what you want, find it, negotiate the best price, then have a mechanic check it out. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

12-13-2011, 04:19 AM	#6
weepee Owner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gods own Ferrari Life Posts: 96	430 All i can do is give my 2pence worth, service history! service history! service history. if this is in tack then as barry say,s just compare to the 360.

12-12-2011, 03:34 PM	#3
gary.taylor17 Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: York England Ferrari Life Posts: 76 Name: Garry Taylor	Hi, thanks but there doesn't seem to be a buyers guide for the f430?

12-14-2011, 08:50 AM	#7
gary.taylor17 Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: York England Ferrari Life Posts: 76 Name: Garry Taylor	ok Thanks Lads

12-14-2011, 10:55 AM	#8
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	Sounds like a very early car. Check clutch wear, condition of the brake discs, and if it has been serviced as per schedule and by whom. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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