johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 and held it together brilliantly in the corners but he just couldnt justify 200 grand! he had an uprated F1 modena before and was hoping for amazing things with the 430 but was really dissapointed, he now looking at other options like an ascari,lambo or high power turbo'd car thats still ok as an everyday driver. Disappointed in the F430 - which is pretty much the best handling Ferrari ever made, according to a lot of motoring journalists and drivers? Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Really?! why?..i went in one two weeks ago , my cousin went to test drive one ..damn quick! and held it together brilliantly in the corners but he just couldnt justify 200 grand! he had an uprated F1 modena before and was hoping for amazing things with the 430 but was really dissapointed, he now looking at other options like an ascari,lambo or high power turbo'd car thats still ok as an everyday driver. Why isn't your "cousin" getting a Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 MARC P! Woop! yes ferraris are cool and do sound awesome but are damn expensive and on uk roads are as good as a chocolote teapot...plus..driving one in the uk Equals: ferrari F430, 196mph,italian supercar,razor sharp handling ,expensive repair bills from potholling the bastard thing on uk roads, 2 seater,F1 technology, looking like a prick all for the subtle price of 200 grand. Supra Big Single Turbo: 200mph-ish,Cult classic Jap sportscar bulletproof engine, cheap parts, turn heads in a good way, easy to drive, insure etc etc.eats ferrari's...though struggling on corners! lol..10k to 25k.....cash in my pocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 MARC P! Woop! yes ferraris are cool and do sound awesome but are damn expensive and on uk roads are as good as a chocolote teapot...plus..driving one in the uk Equals: ferrari F430, 196mph,italian supercar,razor sharp handling ,expensive repair bills from potholling the bastard thing on uk roads, 2 seater,F1 technology, looking like a prick all for the subtle price of 200 grand. Supra Big Single Turbo: 200mph-ish,Cult classic Jap sportscar bulletproof engine, cheap parts, turn heads in a good way, easy to drive, insure etc etc.eats ferrari's...though struggling on corners! lol..10k to 25k.....cash in my pocket! Have you told your "cousin" this? What did he say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Why isn't your "cousin" getting a Supra? Because he already has a skyline....dont get me started on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Disappointed in the F430 - which is pretty much the best handling Ferrari ever made, according to a lot of motoring journalists and drivers? Interesting. Your probably right but it really didnt feel much different to his previously tuned F1 modena.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Because he already has a skyline....dont get me started on that! What happened to the F1 Modena? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I feel like crying... Equals: ferrari F430, 196mph,italian supercar,razor sharp handling ,expensive repair bills from potholling the bastard thing on uk roads, 2 seater,F1 technology, looking like a prick all for the subtle price of 200 grand. Supra Big Single Turbo: 200mph-ish,Cult classic Jap sportscar bulletproof engine, cheap parts, turn heads in a good way, easy to drive, insure etc etc.eats ferrari's...though struggling on corners! lol..10k to 25k.....cash in my pocket! Ok ok... Let's disect that. 196mph is not 200mph-ish? What percentage of singles can hit 196mph? What percentage of F430's can hit 196mph? Modern, Italian Supercar versus old, Japanese "cult" classic. Well, I'm not sure the Supra is a cult-classic - at least not yet. Give me modern, current engineering over "the old days". 2 Seater? Well, yea, because you can get two people in the back of a Supra, comfortably... Cheap parts - no such thing on a "big single" really. But yea, cheaper than a Ferrari, I will give that. Turns heads, in a good way? Subjective. The Supra is a fine looking car - and kids will look. Adults appreciate the Ferrari and the jealous will hate both. Looking like a prick - well, that's in your mind. I look a prick in anything I drive. £200k. £140k-£160k maybe, not £200k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 He was was going to p/x to get a 430 it but was advise to sell it privately as they wouldnt give him what he wanted. So now he's not getting the 430 he's just got the Skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 He was was going to p/x to get a 430 it but was advise to sell it privately as they wouldnt give him what he wanted. So now he's not getting the 430 he's just got the Skyline. Why didn't he get a Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Looking like a prick - well, that's in your mind. I look a prick in anything I drive. To be fair it's not limited to driving fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 He drives a Micra really, this whole story is just another chapter in the dream world where an F430 isn't as good as a Supra Ah right, thanks for explaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 To be fair it's not limited to driving fella We ALL know this mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 the last time I was in a Ferrari in the UK I just got the little d1ck gesture. The last, and only, time (you make it sound like getting a ride in a Ferrari is a weekly occurrance dude!) I was in a Ferrari, we were going too quick to notice any gestures from folk in their superior Supras and such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'd not give a f**k what people think to be honest. If I had a Ferrari, I'd have bought it with my money, which I earned - and can therefore spend how I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Looking like a prick - well, that's in your mind. I look a prick in anything I drive . aww jonny your not a prick...well your might be, i dont really know you but im feeling good today so il give you the benefit of the doubt:) The 430 he went to look at was 2009 58plate with 72 miles on the clock, 'The retail' on it was £198,229, dont get me wrong he did like it but not enough i guess. Kinda get the feeling he wished he kept his modena. The top speed of the 430 according to the manual is 196mph... A big single turbo supra with a decent setup could hit the same top speed... as for engineering i know what id prefer to work on...and i can guess what would be more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Are you REALLY comparing the engineering of a 1990's Toyota to a 2000's Ferrari? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Are you REALLY comparing the engineering of a 1990's Toyota to a 2000's Ferrari? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 nope...iam not as think as you stupid iam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Er...some one is posting stuff under my name?!" how that happen...the comment about the micra i didnt post!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Don't tell my cousin I posted about the Micra!!!! It's a bug in the software. PM Barrack Obama on here, he'll sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 nope...iam not as think as you stupid iam... Are you sure? Er...some one is posting stuff under my name?!" how that happen...the comment about the micra i didnt post!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adzys straight6 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 eh? how can it be a bug...someone is quoting stuff i havent said.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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