Paul Howey not bad advice at all. I was told that for everyone mile you drive you need one dollar. So if you drive 1,000 miles a year it will cost you about that. If you drive 20,000 miles then you need even more. Your way covers either and is the better way to go.

Thank you. I learn so much from these videos and the people who watch them. Thank you again for the help and keeping me on track. :)

We're all brethren under the Cavallino! :) I'm sure you will enjoy your car! BTW, I have a Bordeaux interior as well :)

LightsOutMan that is my favorite color ever. I bought this car just because it had it. :)

That's why we did the only successful 6 speed converted ferrari f430 in the world...

Sorry but the F1 is indeed better in the F430. You won't have a better experience with a manual gated shifter if you're not even able to get into the proper gear when you want. That's the problem with the F430 model. It was never engineered nor designed with the 3 pedal gated shifter in mind. Many F430 gated shifted owners complain about the hard 1st to 2nd shifts. 360 3 pedal owners have less issues and even less for the 355 because those cars were engineered and designed with the 3 pedal gated shifter in mind. How you have to shift in an F430 is so slow. 1. push in clutch 2. Take out of 1st gear 3. Make sure you made it into second gear. 4. release clutch. For whatever reason some folks don't mind this but for me I want to shift fast. I will have my fun with a 3 pedal car in my 2001 E46 M3...because this car was engineered/designed for a 6 speed 3 pedal.

George Cicairos those wheels are awesome. Congrats on the car. They really are a great Ferrari.

Negative Image thank you. I’m in love with the car as well. It’s such a great car and drives like a dream.

riadhk lol. You are correct that a 360 does not require an engine out. Thank you for your comment. I see the light now.

Your right ray. This guy is a real wanker

jharback that’s a great analogy. Thank you.

Lee Douglas the domestic cars are amazing for power price and reliability. I can’t blame you one bit.

I agree. Still love it.

wreck'em tech lol. It’s not that bad. It was the best comment I have heard about the Bentley. I now call it my Buick.

Fabian Sorn that's Charlotte's web. Lol.

Oh shit it is!! Damn this spiders home is inside a Ferrari

I just notice that when he pulled off.

That's a big web too lol

Yup. It’s a web

stratpuppy you are correct on the 360. It has been brought up a few times and I was mistaken. When it comes to Manual vs F1 transmissions, the F1 is a faster shifting trans. This is why they are doing away with Manuals. Now if you are saying that you prefer the feel of a manual than I understand completely. I also like the look of a gated shifter but many articles have been written that cover why the F1 or automatics are faster. When it comes to investment, I think you are right. Especially, right now but who knows 30 years from now.

sonikimage Thank you. I love the F430. What did you get after the F430?

I still have it!

East Coast Classics lol. I had to do the typical Ferrari guy clothing line. Thank you for the support. I finally got a 3 axis G5 so I hope to get some better video. :)

Thank you. I'm glad to know that 360s don't require engine out maintenance. I still think that 360s are one of the most beautiful designs.

Do it dude! I wanted one sooo bad growing up. But then I found a gated manual f430 and have never looked back. You can get one so cheap right now too! Keep your M3 though cause the suspension screams race car all the way I kept my e46 M3 for a daily.

Thank you so much. I totally agree but I’m a little biased.

STEADYMOBBIN lol just about every other comment. Charlottes web has been removed

Ferrari also have a F430 "Spider"... I drive one... (needed the head-room)🇿🇦❤️️🏎

Francis B Thank you. I am only speaking about the Gallardo that I had compared to the F430. Things seem to fit better on the Gallardo then the Ferrari. Nothing wrong with either. Just what I have noticed.

John Engel Totally understand. You have to keep in mind that these exotics are made in more limited numbers than say a civic. So being hand built that would mean that it was done so meticulously. I agree the F1 is a great transmission but I prefer the manual over the F1 due its simplicity and cost for service. I guarantee that the service for he F1 over the manual would be ridiculous. Either way...beautiful car and best of luck 👍

Thank you so much. Great info.

Tuga RC Good catch but someone already posted about it. I feel bad for the little spider but due to this video he was evicted from his home. Poor little guy.

CoderMan that little spider was so upset when I removed him from his Italian abode. Lol. Thank you. I absolutely love the interior and that was the main reason for buying this one in particular.

Flipping Academy I was also looking at the 360s to start with. For the small difference in price the 430 was well worth the extra. I have loved the paddle shift on this car but I don’t drive it all that often so, to me, it’s nice to have a car with a different style of trans. Most of my other cars are sticks or autos. You are going to love it.

Patrmx250 thank you so much for the reply. You will love the F430. Such a great car and I agree with you about the body lines. Keep focused and you will have one before you know it.

John Engel oh man it would be a dream to own a Ferrari F430, my priority was raising my family, purchased a home I was a blue-collar worker, unfortunately I broke my neck on a dirtbike now I’m in a wheelchair, but I think every day of what business to start or do for extra$$ so I can accomplish that goal which is to owns that F430 beauty and then I believe I will be done with life goals...

Patrmx250 I am so sorry to hear about your accident. I commend you for keeping your family as your priority. I wish you all the very best. :)

Both are great cars.

Admission: Note that doing the maintance yourself will drop re-sell value compared to dealer maintenace. If you want to keep the car longer (>10y) it dues not effect as much as in 3y.

328gts1987 thank you so much. I had her out this weekend and it was so much fun. I love the sound and it did a great job.

ShinyFenders lol. True true. I have a special method. I go through the muffler bearing. Lmao

Windex cleaner Multi flavor Thank you. You can't go wrong with a red 360 with light brown interior. You will have it before you know it.

John Engel I hope so And again love your car

mechanical engineering I agree. A manual F430 was at least 10K more for the same car and just not worth the difference to me. I also enjoy it being a paddle car because it’s something that different from my stick shift cars. If I only had the F430 I would also want it to be a stick. :)

When I bought my Ferrari back in 2007, F1's were commanding higher prices than a 3 pedal gated shifter. It has switched around the other way since there are probably 10 times more F1's than there are 6 speed 3 pedals. And believe me you wouldn't want an F430 3 pedal. You'll get aggravated when you can't get it into gear consistently and have confidence getting into gear. You're better off getting a 360 3 pedal. Not sure if you're on FerrariChat but many F430 gated shifted owners complain of their sticky hard to shift issues. I always joke and tell them they should have gotten an F1! LOL!!

gst69man Thank you. That’s a great tip and one I did not know.

Steven Jackson thank you. I will see if I can get her out and grab some video. I am sure you are going to love the F430. It’s been a great car for me. :)

I had an 04 Gallardo and the two are very different. The fit and finish of the gallardo was better but the sound and experience of the 430 is better. Both are great cars and you will be happy with either.

matthew jolly You are 100% correct. I miss spoke when I said that. What I was talking about are the timing belts that need to be done on them

Dominic Farace Hey Dominic, thank you so much for the awesome comment. I wish I could take credit but my wife designed the house. To be completely honest I would live in a 10,000 square foot garage if I was allowed too. Lol

John Engel absolutely gorgeous!

Easy Eagle lol. I guess they got to 490 and said well that’s good enough. Lol.

Randy Randerson I love the liberty walk look.

Yeah it's kind of cool but I'm not with that funny look of the wheel stance tucked like that.

Frank Cook thank you for the comment. :) I am truly very thankful and appreciative for what I have.

Christopher Mann Thank you. I'm a subscriber to Daniel's channel. He has some really great videos. I have watched some of JR's and not the biggest fan. Let me know if there is a video you want to see.

miku7 thank you. :)

Peteng 13 I think there is but I haven’t looked into it yet. I hope I won’t need a clutch anytime soon. Lol

John Engel needs a clutch change every 15k miles on average from what I read and the vids here on KZfaq

Al-Bara that’s about the time frame I have seen as well. When I bought my F430 I had a PPI completed and they said there was 78% clutch life left. I hope that means I have some time. Lol.

Yes kevlar clutch ...but cost more then oem.

George Cicairos that’s awesome and congratulations. You are going to love it and they really are great cars. Keep me posted.

Michael Burnett lol. I was saying it’s a faster transmission.

@@JohnEngel so many manual thots manuals is not that great it was a result of its time

The Anime Libarian thank you. I agree 100%. They get so upset when facts are brought up. Lol.

Michael Burnett the Farrief430 isn’t suppose to be a smooth slow riding luxury car it’s cool that it has f1 trans I mean it’s from f1 that’s crazy and once again the purpose of the car is to be a narly sport car not some soundless smooth riding rolls royce

You are correct. I misspoken.

Matt S hey Matt thank you for the comment. I agree that the F1 trans is not more reliable but I was saying it was better in the way it shifts faster than a gated shifter. I'm not the best driver in the world but I have done some racing and can drive a stick. Actually most of the cars I own right now are sticks. I do love the 328 and am glad they have started to appreciate.

John Engel - appreciate the level headed response back. Sorry to assume you can’t drive a stick. Hope you enjoy your Ferrari 430 the way it was meant to be driven.

Matt S no worries at all. Seeing that I put myself on KZfaq I get all types of comments. I'm always happy to meet fellow car enthusiasts. I have learned a lot on here.

Mines never stalled in any gear

Red Toaster Thank you. :)

To each their own. I have many stick cars and love them as well but when you are buying a car that is suppose to be the top of the class you want the best. Hence why they no longer make stick shift cars.

Salvador Ramirez I thought you would like that. Lmao

Roc Bottom it’s been a great car, knock on some wood, lol. Prices seem to be holding so now would be a great time to get one.

Antoino Velasquez it will happen. I have faith in you.

Do it! I just bought a 08 Rosso Corsa F430 spider a month ago. It’s unbelievable. A dream come true. I recommend it highly

Hard Times BBQ lol. Come on now that’s a beautiful pullover. Queer eye for the straight guys said I look fab-u-los. Lmao.

I would wear that sweater. It looks good.

TheFilthyLiam thank you. I like it too. Lol. We have good taste.

ryan flippin thank you so much. She has been a blast.

Shift Gears I can tell you obviously know your stuff. Make sure to subscribe and thank you for letting me know the truth. Lol

beatsByZlaya I agree completely. However the F1 shifter is faster than a traditional stick.

John Engel no doubt about it. Faster is not always better though, for example during sex hahaha! Great video though.

Thank you and that is one of my favorite replies. Keep the comments coming. :)

You do not want to be glancing down at the gate on a manual at 140mph let me tell ya. Enzo said that he dreamed of a day when the driver wouldn't have to take his hands off the wheel to change gear. That day is here.

Yeah I agree but it also depends on the context it is preferred in. I own an M3 with SMG and a gated manual f430. Obviously I would love to smash on the track in the Ferrari all day but the truth is it isn't as easy to get as good of lap times as the M3. On the road however, the Ferrari is way more enjoyable. Each has their pros and cons. It just depends on the tarmac and circumstances it is being driven under. I'm a total purist when it comes to cars but sometimes the F1 is literally the best transmission you can have in certain situations. I prefer manual but I love my f1 gearboxes for what they are capable of.

NYC Inkmaster thank you so much. When I was looking I was going for a red one but when I saw this color combo I had to get it. Thank you again.

@@JohnEngel I got black with red accent interior, Love it. 11k miles I think I have the lowest milage in the country.

NYC Inkmaster this is awesome. I know you will love it. They are great cars and reliable as far as Ferrari goes. Lol

@@JohnEngel just uploaded a small clip check it out

NYC Inkmaster my god that color combo is beautiful. Love it.

MrParadigm1981 I do what I want. Lol

Doug McGill thank you for comment. I was mistaken when I said 360s needed engine out maintenance. You are 100% correct. It’s a good thing you stopped at 2:20 cause I also make a statement about the F1 transmission being better than the manual. That one has also gotten some comments. Lol

Robert Cutrupi hey Robert, I did get that wrong and in another video I addressed that. Also a lot of people have mentioned it in the comments. It’s a 2 year old video and I can’t remove just that part. I’m a 360 fan so I am glad it does not require and engine out. Hate that this bothered you so. My newer stuff isn’t much better but I do try to get facts right and learned a lot from subscribers like you.

Dude relax. He admits to being a new Ferrari owner. Nobody is perfect.

JunoSpearo thank you so much for the comment. It really does mean a lot that you took the time to comment in a positive way. Thank you again. :)

Yg thank you for the comment. He.... or she was removed. I kinda felt bad for the little guy. It had a beautiful home and then is the blink of its 8 eyes, all was done. Lol.

Lol thats hilrious. John I have to say, this is my dream car. Epecially the one with the dark red interior. I am still in school and have about 100k saved for this car and still am saving. Looking to buy one in 2 years. I just love watching your videos to keep me at bay until then. THANK YOU.

Yg thank you. It sounds like you are on the way and doing it the right way. You will have one before you know it. I'm always happy when I hear from people who have goals and are making them happen. Keep up the great work.

Thank you. You do not have to reply to this because I know it gets tedious. But I just want you to know, your videos are great and help many people. I will message you for some help when it comes time for myself to purchase one. Thanks again John.

Yg that means a great deal to me. Thank you. Just let me know how I can help. It will be here before you know it. I'll get some more F430 videos up soon.

darius fikes either way you will love it. I’m not a convertible fan when the top is up and I use AC so much that the top always stays up. Lol

@@JohnEngel Hey looks like you ended up with a spider anyway. Lol

darius fikes super rare Italian silk spider. It’s worth more than the car. Lmao

@@JohnEngel lol. Hey keep building the channel when you can I'm subbing now. Thanks for the reply back brother stay blessed!!

JK 911 you can get it with Paddle or a 6 spd.

John Engel - but does it have full automatic. Or is it always in paddle shift mode with the F1

JK 911 you can drive it in a fully auto mode.

JoTokutora I would love too.

Bert I just noticed that. I’m a rebel. Lol

Will Motivation thank you so much. Happy Holidays. :)

@@JohnEngel Same to you sir. Where are you located? We can collaborate one day.

Will Motivation I’m in Aiken SC. How about you?

Alan Bass thank you for the comment. I sure do. She is one of my favorites. :)

@@JohnEngel that's good to hear! I've owned a 2007 F430 spider the past two years. Seems some people are moving into 458 and 488 however I still get everything I need from my reliable 430!

Alan Bass I could not agree more. I also love the look of the 430. For me, the F12 would be the one I wanted next.

Don't really like the looks of those 458s and 88s. The interiors are nice though. Love these 430s idc how old they are people still by vintage Ferraris and that's what these will be someday.

Ehgland thank you for the comment. I love it and it has been a great car so far. I also have a BMW Z4. It sounds like you had a Z3 or Z4 as well. Keep up the comments and having fun.

Ehgland yes they are great cars. I had one for 4 yrs. now I have a California T just so I can get my Grandson in the back seat 😊 but I would have another ...

D Jm how are you liking the California? I looked at one when I was searching for the 430.

@@JohnEngel it really is a fantastic car. The engine is awesome and the double clutch changes gear in a microsecond. Two small rear seats enable me to take out my Grandson (7) and there is reasonable boot space considering it's a hard roof convertible. It's like a super GT. Very comfy but goes like hell. 9/10 from me.

Auto Energy lol. Yeah. It happens all the time with Ferrari’s.

The Anime Libarian I’m 6 foot on the dot.

Yeah that was a mistake on my part. I was really trying to say though the last of the ones that require the timing belt and not the timing chain

@@JohnEngel thanks for the quick reply!

Drew Burton thank you so much. To be honest they came with the car and the guy that sold me the car told me but I can’t for the life of me recall the name. I will need to look at the wheels and see if there are any markings.

John thanks for the reply :) yes if you could look and let me know that would be great. I just got a f430 spider the stock 5 star rims... they got to go lol

Pooky I didn’t talk sh!t about them. I said exactly what you said. Most of the cars I own are manuals. They all have their place. Each is good for a different purpose.

@@JohnEngel yeah maybe i dont like tracking my cars all that much but even if i was tracking them idk if its just me or not i would still prefer manuals except luxury cars like a merc s600 or rolls royce or sth which i dont like and i dont have :)

Pooky they all have a place. Sometimes going through the gears is the best therapy. Sometimes I want to just relax and cruise and sometimes I want track times. :)

@@JohnEngel well us euro people use manual when cruising too im not against auto but its not working out for me :)

MrParadigm1981 lol. I am sure I will get another VW beetle.

eric eli lol. You are correct. I had to remove him. :( He was very upset but he was thankful for the Italian house.

It's an f430 "spider"

Tubbehh T that’s how they produce Italian silk. Lol

John Engel u killed me bro 😂😂😂😂😂

valerio cianfoni thank you for your comment. I love a manual just like the next guy but I also love the F1 trans. It’s a quicker shift and makes the car faster. Not by much but ever second counts.

does every millisecond count? if you making love to your car, you really wonna be faster rather than feel her fully?

I like your style but your analogy does not hold up because with cars every millisecond counts. If you really wanted to feel her fully you would still ride a horse. At the end of the day the gated shifter is sexier by far but if you wanted the best tech and fastest car you go with the F1. Hence the reason why you can no longer buy a manual Ferrari. I do understand your point and I agree to a certain point. Thank you for the comments and make sure to subscribe.

Yeah, I missed the mark when I said engine out. Other than that I was spot on. I still want a 360. Love them so much.

That would be the 355 for engine out

darius fikes that is correct. 355 engine out and 360 still have the timing belt, 430 has a timing chain?

PavlosP around 4 months.

jonboy79 old tech. Lol.

Negative Image thank you so much for this comment. I could not agree more. The F1 is quicker and better for performance yet everyone is stick shift bandwagon. I love a stick shift car like the next guy but if you want to be fast, consistent and the best performance than a F1 transmission is the way to go.

You don't have to, but find yourself glancing down anyway..thats the point

Learnt to drive 30 years ago in the UK where everyone drives manual so it ain't an experience it just becomes a habit

you got that right

markjones338 thank you. I have to give my wife credit as it’s her design. I would live in a 1000 square foot house attached to a 50000 square foot garage if it was up to me. Lol.

John Engel I’d just live in a garage and buy an extra car lol

markjones338 lol. That is a much better idea.

James M lol. I'm in SC.

Arisgod27 thank you for the comment. I was trying to say that the F1 is a better transmission because it shifts faster than what can be achieved in a gated. The feel of a gated shifter is awesome but it's slower. Nothing is bad about either but I don't see it worth an additional 5-20K in price.

John Engel - True it is considerably slower but the majority of Ferrari owners don’t track their cars (as I have found out working for Ferrari). they’ll either store the car or daily them, and when you daily drive a Ferrari, how fast the car shifts is pretty meaningless. I speak from experience having a 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS, as I’ve driven it for 10,000 miles without caring about how fast or slow it shifts, it’s just pure fun using something that can be traced back half a century (gated shifter) and hearing the click clack sounds while you nail that perfect heal toe shift...can’t do that in a F1.

Matt S I completely agree. Love the 328. Drive her well.

The car was designed for F1 transmission. The manual is an afterthought that does not perform as well. Period

Drew Rischbieter wasn't it on?

John Engel in the outtakes! Just messing with you! Keep the videos coming!

Drew Rischbieter lol. That's why they are outtakes. I must have forgotten after having to get the gate.

TheTexasViper THANKS DAD. LOL Look at some of my other cars. I have more manual cars than any type.

Ahahahah

amill1563 thank you. It’s my favorite. :)

Salvador Ramirez get in and have fun. :) Thank you.

I know what you mean. Just saying that the F1 is a faster shift.

Real drivers? Lol gross

FrankDS lmao. That’s a good joke. Thanks for the comment. Look at the post date. I know you can’t think every video was created at the moment you decide to watch it. Lol. Good one.

Ace Rollin they really are a great car. I was looking at 360s but decided to go for the F430 and I’m so glad I did. You will love it when you get one.

Lol. Not really but I do need a title to get you to click it. I could have said “My Ferrari Blows up and destroys the world” but that would be click bate.

Lol. Did you notice the time stamp of when the video was posted. Now that’s funny.

John Engel is this video gluten free?

Marcia Brady yes it is and it is biodegradable. I’m trying to go green. Lol.

mic01 lmao. Thank you for the comment. the interior is the reason I bought this particular car. I actually put in the search criteria, "God Awful Interior". Lol

Car it self is really nice don't get me wrong I have never owned a Ferrari been been thinking about it. All my cars from the Porsches I have had and my Huracan. Have all been black on black lol I know boring, but did luv the outside of your car..anyway happy driving.

mic01 thank you. No worries at all. I have always had a soft spot for red interiors. I had a 911 with a black interior and loved that car. I also had a Gallardo with a blue interior and I'm not sure I was a big fan of that one. Lol.