2006 Ferrari F430 Spider: Regular Car Reviews

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4 ай бұрын

Regular Car Reviews drives the car that just might be the best Ferrari of the 2000s! How does this stack up against the competitors of its time like the Corvette? How does it stack up against a modern Corvette? And how does it compare to the Ferrari 308 GTSi? It's the conclusion of the Ferrari saga as Mr. Regular takes this incredible car on a test drive, and takes a deep dive into why Ferrari is as respected as they are.
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@hollenhammer 4 ай бұрын

THE DEALS CLOSED

@EB01 4 ай бұрын

100% OBAMA

@markoz673bajen8 4 ай бұрын

8:22 HEY BUDDY ! THIS IS THE AUCUCTION.

@SantaFebuff 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Hank! You always have great news for me.

@Lancaster604 4 ай бұрын

MORTIS

@heeroyuy13 4 ай бұрын

Pray to God

@spacecadet6620 4 ай бұрын

When i was a kid i got to ride passenger in an F430 Spider. The noise this engine produces will never leave my memory

@matts6551 4 ай бұрын

IMO The best sounding stock exhaust Ferrari ever created, especially after duds like the 355 and 360. I actually like this one more than the 458, but that’s just preference. I’ll always have a bitter attitude towards that car considering it was the first mid mounted production V8 without a gated manual. Our dealership was one of the first that received the first shipments. I personally PDI’d them.

@jxchamb 4 ай бұрын

Was there candy in the glove box?

@spacecadet6620 4 ай бұрын

@@jxchamb surprisingly no

@nuckels188 4 ай бұрын

Same except not spyder lol. Cool car. Only now do I appreciate that gearbox

@keltecdan 3 ай бұрын

I was able to race a 430 Scuderia in Las Vegas and it was glorious.

@blakeferry8798 4 ай бұрын

I like that you got to meet Mr worldwide and were so nonchalant about it 😂

@RegularCars 4 ай бұрын

Good thing it's a convertible because the roof would've been on fire

@Xyronium 4 ай бұрын

@@RegularCars Now I can't tell if that was really Pitbull or you are just messing with us...

@TheCamstillworksout 4 ай бұрын

I thought it was the "more than you can afford pal, FERRARI!" guy from f&f 1 😅

@dznutsification 4 ай бұрын

@@RegularCarslove the F430 When do you want to review the RENNtech E63s wagon?? You told me to be a nudge when we met in August lol

@Grimm-Gaming 4 ай бұрын

Lol at the paul Giamatti thing... he payed for my breakfast once in NYC because i didn't disrupt his day when i saw him in a diner. I only said "hey i love your movies" and kept walking

@CockatooDude 4 ай бұрын

Duuude that's so sick. Confirms my preconceived notions of not trying to interact with celebs if I see them.

@matts6551 4 ай бұрын

The best modern day Ferrari ever created, but only with the manual transmission and a coupe. When working for Ferrari in 2010 I got to drive examples of the final production year, and on one occasion with a gated manual. I still remember those mornings, all the service members starting these cars up, it was like Le Mans

@Corvolet5 4 ай бұрын

Very insightful comment. Personally I got to experience the F430 last year as a coupe but with the 6 speed F1 transmission, but it was still a blast to drive. Funny enough, I first paid to drive a 360 Spider, but when I pulled up to the location where the event was being held, the instructor told me I'm gonna be in a F430 instead. I think excited doesn't come close to what my reaction was, haha. One of the best days in my life for sure. I live in Germany so I got to experience it to up to 190 mph legally

@Lemont321989 4 ай бұрын

The serious driver never gets the spider. Eh.

@matts6551 4 ай бұрын

@@Lemont321989 the Spider doesn’t allow you to see the magnificent red engine plenums in the rear view. Plus the electric soft top (outside of the warranty) is a pain in the wallet to replace

@Lemont321989 4 ай бұрын

@@matts6551 basic engineering will also tell you a convertible is never as tight as a coupe. Convertibles are for bald headed men with wives who've bleached their hair

@damienlee1165 4 ай бұрын

@@matts6551and I'd bet like most soft tops of the time they start leaking a bit after a few years

@pbourdon231 4 ай бұрын

I wonder who has practiced their "cool guy" look longer - the owner of this 430, or your average Harley guy? Couldn't get over the "serious tough guy pout" the guy was rocking the whole time.

@jonathankfouri3431 4 ай бұрын

Haha same

@OldManStankins 4 ай бұрын

Great to see Pit Bull finally making an appearance on RCR

@KrooTon 4 ай бұрын

I rarely get enough of Mr. Regular’s automotive prose, philosophical analysis, and buttery delivery. Today is not a “got enough” day.

@matts5430 4 ай бұрын

"it's like if a Dodge Viper was good." Excellent!

@rckrckrckrck 2 ай бұрын

First gen RT10 still one of the worst sports cars I’ve ever driven

@jasonterschak5065 4 ай бұрын

Now I want to see an X-man movie with Fourth Wall.

@jazzgtrsteve9507 4 ай бұрын

I haven't read every comment, but I can guarantee you that the "I got your chamber music right here" joke isn't getting all the love it deserves.

@juliansmith4153 4 ай бұрын

Still looks brand new. The few 2000s designs that got it right are legendary

@Yeoldelole 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been following for about eight years now. This is some of your all-time greatest writing. Whatever you did to generate this level of metaphysical quality, do it again, please.

@PrydeWater901 4 ай бұрын

8:07 The owner looks exactly like who I’d imagine drives this car. Also if you guys could get Angela White to make a cameo appearance, there’s no reason for Paul Giamatti to snub you.

@LochyP 4 ай бұрын

He had more hair than I expected

@paulcalderon4517 4 ай бұрын

fr he’s got that “04 ferrari” energy lol

@DoktrDub 3 ай бұрын

The owner really looked after and/or restored that thing, it’s immaculate, like it’s just rolled off the factory floor, a man that has real appreciation for his cars.

@dankieran1974 4 ай бұрын

Wow, lots of fancy cars lately

@robertkiser8516 4 ай бұрын

This channel is about regular reviews of cars, not reviews of regular cars.

@francisj4058 4 ай бұрын

@@robertkiser8516can't tell if sarcasm

@cwtrain 4 ай бұрын

@@robertkiser8516 Neat. So not only are you wrong but you're wrong really loud and in public. What kind of mental gymnastics does one have to do to believe their own bull crap like that?

@galebh9715 4 ай бұрын

@@cwtraindude... it's a youtube channel

@RobCamp-rmc_0 4 ай бұрын

The way things have been going lately, I’m starting to think Roman should be called Mr Regular now

@GR1MRACER 4 ай бұрын

I remember awhile back (the 458 has been out for a couple of years now) I was at a Publix and someone was leaving in their F430, I thought to myself "I guess you cant afford to upgrade to the 458" I think now maybe they just knew what they had. And I believe this was Peak Ferrari.

@CockatooDude 4 ай бұрын

Maybe they had a gated manual, who knows. The F430 was the last Ferrari to come with one.

@Jozobozo1234 4 ай бұрын

I didnt know Pitbull is into 18 year old Ferraris 😂

@dougsmith6262 4 ай бұрын

You just reminded me that 2006 was 18 years ago. 🖕

@Jozobozo1234 4 ай бұрын

@@dougsmith6262tempus fugit

@victorvilleda4403 4 ай бұрын

Thats obviously Alex Roy 🙄

@Consumedfever697 4 ай бұрын

the DAY i bought my 2009 Camaro, i thought i was king shit, ride home from the dealer, at a red light, one of these pulled alongside me. My Ego took a big hit that day haha

@daveh2612 4 ай бұрын

Broseph, there’s no such thing as a 2009 Camaro.

@Consumedfever697 4 ай бұрын

@daveh2612 5th gens are technically the 2010 model year but I had my hands on one in late 2009

@Consumedfever697 4 ай бұрын

Could also have been early in the 2010 year, it was a long time ago, I was young, I just remember taking it home from the dealership, brandy new, as close to zero miles as they get. Custom ordered built for me, and at thr first red light I came to there was a yellow convertible with blonde woman in the passenger seat and it instantly killed my young male ego

@cadentannery4626 4 ай бұрын

I really dig the story elements in this episode. Xmen and last meal request. Really adds a lot. Great job boys

@ndautomotive 4 ай бұрын

08:55 The subtle bird he gave us 😅

@DeltaEcho303 4 ай бұрын

This is the car I think of when comedians talk about "Ferrari women:" sexy as all get out and make you look better just by standing next to them, but the maintenance will kill you.

@ZeZeBatata69 4 ай бұрын

Yes, but... just like as Ferrari's, if you have good skills and know your way around them if can get that maintenance pretty cheap, almost as a regular car. You just have to get good at saying no and order outside the official network.

@SoylentGamer 4 ай бұрын

My favorite dream theater is late brother telling me he loved sharing his life with me.

@heikkiremes5661 4 ай бұрын

I got over a 1000000 points (Drift King) drifting a stock Hemi Cuda in NFS Carbon. Richard Burns Rally and Test drive Unlimited were amazing games, too. I miss my Logitech Momo steering wheel and pedals. :(

@davidr6865 4 ай бұрын

Good times with test drive ❤ new one is coming out soon

@haydenbush 4 ай бұрын

I’m so mad there was no “You can win this Ferrari” giveaway

@daveh2612 4 ай бұрын

BUY A MUG OR A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

@4.6lv8crownvictoria8 4 ай бұрын

Suprised regular hasn't done a review on the Tahoe

@markoz673bajen8 4 ай бұрын

Ed Boi Boilynnn

@otisharris1607 4 ай бұрын

The Bat signal, prenup line was awesome. 😂 Great Content

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 4 ай бұрын

The Dodge Viper, somehow, IS good, provided the driver in it is good. It dominated unequivocally on track in its time, besting every Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, EVERYTHING. Sounded like a Chevy Colorado, tried to kill anyone unworthy who tried to drive it remotely hard, but in the right hands it was unbeatable. I think that's kinda beautiful.

@jasonp410 4 ай бұрын

I have a feeling and hope that the next video goes back to uber regular like a review of a Saturn Relay or a Buick Century or something....that Ferrari exhaust is something special tho

@philvanveel 4 ай бұрын

The design still holds up, very pretty.

@Ozzy19907 2 ай бұрын

lol, what a great video! Some awesome writing and camera work!

@heikkiremes5661 4 ай бұрын

A manual one is on my lottery list. 100 grand above the F1 ones, *at least*, in Europe. Maybe a Scuderia front bumper to make it look better. A man can dream.

@matts6551 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely, a man can and should dream. A manual 430 is my shortlist as well, right behind an F40 LOL. Manual Ferrari’s are all trending up, that’s because people are finally realizing how valuable and gratifying they are. That’s one thing I’ll always respect about Porsche, their fan base knows what they want and Porsche knows it. it’s been a while since Ferrari made anything totally this good in my eyes.

@taint_misbehavin 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the Harvey Pekar reference. I love that movie. It's the "revenge of the nerds" that isn't horrifyingly toxic.

@SooperKewl 4 ай бұрын

After watching this and the 992 GT3 review, Mr. Regular is at war with modernity.

@TougeSolo 4 ай бұрын

When I got to drive one of these down a twisting backroad, I finally understood why people love these cars. It feels special driving slow, and it feels special going fast. The harder you drive it, the better it feels. It's oddly a bit more slippery going uphill than down. And after finishing the drive, I realized that the owner had left it in Race Mode. I probably drove it much harder than I would have if I had knew all the nannies were turned off. I've also driven a C8 LT3. The C8 was the first Corvette I've driven that looked special and handled great, but it never felt special to me. That lingering since of GM was still there. I'd drive the C8 on a long distance road trip before a Ferrari yes. But when it comes down to which car would I rather have fun in, this F430, a 488, or a new C8... I'd take either of the past generation older Ferrari's over it. Budget fun is great, when you don't feel the budget. That's where the C8 is lacking. You feel some of the budget.

@christopherm1504 4 ай бұрын

Interesting take on the comparison and very well said. Other than the C8, I feel like this is an issue with a lot of modern day cars nowadays. Out of curiosity, have you had the chance to try the new Z06? I'd be interested to hear your take on that comparison if so.

@TougeSolo 4 ай бұрын

@@christopherm1504 As much as I'd like to drive the C8Z06 - I doubt I'll get a chance too. I expect the power band to be that much better, but all in all, it's still sitting in the same shell. And the presentation of the interior is what made me feel like it wasn't special. I used to own a 986 Boxster 2.7L, and that car felt special even just driving normally. Little things like the gauge cluster and shifter feel, made you feel like you were driving something way more sportier than it is. That's what the C8 fails to deliver on. It still feels like a car designed for retiree's. They can try to change their image and market - but Corvette will always be known for the 401K cash out car.

@SpaceMissile 3 ай бұрын

that shot at 8:35 is so good. Very nice back-end _(that's what she said)_

@vio-noob_6737 4 ай бұрын

I cannot unsee the C8 now after you mentioned it!

@Ceejay-gl9ld 4 ай бұрын

Anyone that played Project Gotham Racing knows this car.

@villusepp7932 4 ай бұрын

Why does the right-most setting on the knob on the wheel spell CBT?

@Anwar74 4 ай бұрын

The truck at 16:14 is terrifying

@K.D.R_ 4 ай бұрын

That truck is seeing all the mistakes you've made and IT IS judging you.

@canto_v12 4 ай бұрын

In some way, they’re both compensation machines. I just prefer the low-slung hi-performance variety.

@JonMB357 4 ай бұрын

I can smell the Chanel Allure Homme Sport through the screen. All jokes aside, that car is so beautiful!

@flyingdutchy01 4 ай бұрын

compliments. a very very good episode!

@itsjustaname777 2 ай бұрын

i love the induction noise these make just before the exhaust valves open

@anselherz837 4 ай бұрын

You nailed this

@Lancaster604 4 ай бұрын

This is why I love RCR. I came to this video expecting a review on the 430, but I leave with an appreciation for the time period it was created in, it contextualizes it, it humanized the owners beyond the caricatures of "this is the official car of". I even get a refresher of literary theory, like blowing the dust off my literature degree.

@jerryhand8538 4 ай бұрын

The kind of things you say while driving a Fararri because the car speaks for itself !

@jimmontenieri3156 4 ай бұрын

Never change, Mr. R.

@DEADPEDAL 4 ай бұрын

This car will forever be Project Gotham Racing 3. The car is the game.

@1995RangeRover 4 ай бұрын

Awesome as usual 🤙

@dutchcarguys 4 ай бұрын

What a review man , great summary of the experience you had with it. And this car is still 04 ritch 2024.

@300cmysrt8 4 ай бұрын

I love your videos but I must correct you on the 0-60 times. I believe your quoted time for the Vette was a base Vette. The C6Z had slightly faster acceleration than the f430 on average at about 3.6 back in 2005 as a 2006 model. the f430 does about 3.8-4.0 to 60. Check car and driver for the comparison. Not even mentioning the C6ZR1 at 3.3, C7Z at about 3.0, C7ZR1 at about 2.9. Now the scuderia is quicker than most vettes. Still slower than the C7ZR1.

@adorablecenturion8436 4 ай бұрын

They were faster and cheaper, which made them better

@JonathanCabot 4 ай бұрын

i like the splitscreen 👌

@gi8809 4 ай бұрын

Looking forward to that E28 review.

@Minishcap1 4 ай бұрын

Had the pleasure of seeing one of these on the road as a kid. Man times were better back then

@matts6551 4 ай бұрын

@@zacrl1230 The only thing meaningless is social media, but here we are communicating on it. But times were better before it, no debating, if you lived through those years cognitively, you know.

@thetechlibrarian 4 ай бұрын

@@zacrl1230no they where absolutely better than

@seriouscatisserious 4 ай бұрын

mAn tImEs wErE bEtTeR bAcK tHen hrrRRHhhrRRRRrrrr

@jaydub5515 4 ай бұрын

This is the most "Regular" (Top Gear) car I've ever seen! Hah! ✌️😎👍

@Amac1825 4 ай бұрын

F430 is just art in the forms of looks and sound.

@thehorsefromGOTs8 4 ай бұрын

ahh yes I still remember when my dad passed down to me the family ferrari f430, was such an underrated car, and zippy!

@showmesumass 4 ай бұрын

Damn...did you hit puberty between this video and the last one? 😄Jk Great Stuff as usual, bro!

@nicholaslavoie6008 4 ай бұрын

I remember when I was younger I had the chance to ride in one and my oh my, was it ever fun! Those were the days, it was also a coupe!

@Anya-Prime 4 ай бұрын

The saltburn reference is on point

@AmirGTR 4 ай бұрын

2:48 You're thinking on NFS Underground 2. That's the one with the neons, HIDs and TV screens in the car. 2nd highest grossing NFS after Most Wanted. NFS Carbon did not have those features and it came out in 2006, not 04.

@1leggeddog 4 ай бұрын

I could actually see Fourth Wall guy be a thing, especially with The Watcher character being a thing. from the What If?... series.

@michaelsantoro170 4 ай бұрын

"Pointing the bat at the nosebleeds" is a perfect line to describe this car and Ferraris brand as a whole. Your writing never ceases to impress.

@johndoemama 4 ай бұрын

We want more background hotel housekeeping vacuum noise pls

@AndrewKonkey 4 ай бұрын

A large part of me still wants one of the coupes in either yellow or red. Just a beautiful car all around.

@gmoney321 4 ай бұрын

That thing is gorgeous. Respect.

@speedyf40 4 ай бұрын

It's like Paul Giamatti is here right now in my headphones

@justinkey4895 4 ай бұрын

Were those available with all three pedals? Because something like that with a gated six speed seems like pure bliss.

@michaelfjmusic 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, but they're really rare. This was actually the last mid-engined Ferrari to come with a manual.

@ampinstein 4 ай бұрын

I played the absolute shit out of GTA Vice City on the PC. Of course I modded it and my favourite car to drive was the F430. At the time it was brand new and to me it looked like both the future and the past at the same time. I still think it's the best looking Ferrari ever made and the only one I'd ever consider owning if a gigantic wad of cash fell into my lap. As it is I'll have to live vicariously through this wonderful channels exploration of it and blemming around the streets of Vice City :)

@saigen73 4 ай бұрын

Make RCR regular again. (No disrespect; love the work).

@letsgetlost1288 4 ай бұрын

You restored the missing uncanny-ness of the early 2000's X-Men movies. Btw. I don't own and like cars but i do like the people driving them. So please keep teeling me about them in your colourful way. Greetings from germany.

@joebehrdenver 4 ай бұрын

"Fourth Wall". OMG, Genius.

@adidima.eblogauto 4 ай бұрын

11:34 Nice Saltburn reference

@goodrobot1 4 ай бұрын

It's such a timeless looking car. 😍

@ozan1234561 4 ай бұрын

Goddamn 4am upload

@drewmorg. 4 ай бұрын

I once saw an F430 RIPPING by me on the freeway, here in So Cal on the 55 freeway. License plate was ❤PRENUP

@keltecdan 3 ай бұрын

I raced a 430 scuderia in las Vegas years ago and it was a glorious car. The first time being in this car just felt right. Still my favorite Ferrari. They had a 458 to race but I chose the 430 scuderia instead.

@johnforeman634 3 ай бұрын

I have this exact Ferrari. Everything is identical. Same Rosso Corsa, black roll bars (they always seem to be tan when the interior is tan, don’t like it) carbon fibre steering wheel, yellow tach, EXCEPT I don’t have that rear black bumper which I’m so jealous of. Damn that looks good. I’m going to look into if I can possibly do that!

@Shorty15c4007 4 ай бұрын

Did RCR drive the C8 or the C8 Z06 with the flat plane V8? I know the Z06 makes almost 200hp more than the F430 but you can't compare the sound of a flat plane V8 with a normal V8, even if they make similar power.

@braaap6292 3 ай бұрын

I'll never understand the flat plane V8 fascination. They typically sound like a tuned up Honda Civic. I know there's slight performance benefits, but they don't sound better. Then again sound is entirely a personal preference.

@RobsNeighbor 4 ай бұрын

Awesome 🎉 Love the way you relate cars to humans. The owners face you could tell the whole time he wanted to smile

@jmezable 4 ай бұрын

This has always been my dream car!!

@-Anthracite 4 ай бұрын

Beard meets food actually tried that last meal challenge and came very close to finish it 😂

@sebinamoletsane3153 4 ай бұрын

Wow that's really beautiful car

@texasmadrone1017 4 ай бұрын

If you haven't, you should read Grant Morrison's "The Multiversity". I think you'd dig it.

@AaronSmith-kr5yf 4 ай бұрын

I'm feeling old, now that you say the F430 is a 20 year old car. Didn't realize it was this blazingly fast, thought it was a wee bit quicker than the 360 Modena, not blow its doors off faster. Still think the F430 is kinda the weird looking/red headed stepchild of the 2000's Ferrari V8 cars, as the 458 started production in 2009. Now that was a car with a TON of technical improvements over the F430, not to mention a lot more power.

@yjwrangler7819 4 ай бұрын

I love his suttle Star Trek references lol

@madfx8058 4 ай бұрын

I wanna see a Paul Giamatti X Man movie LOL

@Coveted. 4 ай бұрын

I’m sure the airbag exception came with that Italian under the table thanks

@themightiness 4 ай бұрын

You gotta drive a C8 Z06! I really wanna know what you think about it since it has a very fancy engine.

@MarcSob22 4 ай бұрын

Love the 430!!

@neilgaydon5430 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant review, thank you. My Ferrari dealership (with the Ferrari mechanic of the year) believe the f430 is where they peaked...with the manual version the pinnacle. "Its unmissable DNA to all that made Ferrari legendary with a direct connection to the last car Enzo personally signed off "The Enzo" where the f430 has the same engine but with 4 cylinders chopped off. Before they pivoted for a wider audience with easy to drive but synthetic 458, computers, servicing got complicated, and analog banished. Hell even the paint quality on a f430 is better then any Ferrari since ".