Ferrari F430 manual review. Why I would choose this F430 over a Scuderia.
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2020
- The Ferrari F430 launched back in 2004 and hailed the introduction of Formula One derived technology to maximise driver enjoyment. Most were fitted with the F1 paddle-shift gearbox but a few escaped Maranello equipped with a regular manual gearbox and this is one of them. It's a gem, please watch the video to find out why..
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Who ever spec'd this car did a great job.
Blue paint with light cream interior looks really nice, no stupid carbon brakes, proper seats, proper gearbox.
No shields
Gorgeous car, though I would prefer darker interior. In South Florida, I would be afraid that color would be too hard to keep nice
@D B personally I think there is not much in it, but 360 is slightly better looking imo
old man car now... but still very loud...
100% Bedlington. Wonderful combination.
That’s how you start a video.
☝️That’s how you trump everyone else’s comment.😄
@@PVAPPE OMG YOU SAID TRUMP I`M TRIGGERED!!
hehe..
It`s how you END it as well xD
oh yes yes and yes.
nah ... that's how you DO a video
from start to finish , brilliant car brilliant host.
Gorgeous car and the styling has aged very well.
Agreed, I think it looks much nicer than the later cars.
I dunno, to me 430:s always looks like 360:s redesigned by Hyundai :)
Also I hate those rear lights, looking like they're falling out of their sockets.
Still, a manual 430 is probably one of the more sensible Ferrari cars out there.
@@TheMentalblockrock Agreed, I'm no expert and I thought it was a modern Ferrari before watching the video. Some of the new Ferraris are horrid.
Yeah, they forgot to do any tuning to the driving performance of the car.
The motor is still in the factory setting. Nobody has tuned down the power.
It hasn’t been tuned to anything yet.
How about you tune the motor Harry, so it takes corners at 40km’s per hour instead of 200km per hour.
Just enough tech to make it usable and easy to live with, but not too much so that it stays an analogue experience. This is, in my opinion, the golden age of modern petrol automotive work. The absolute sweet spot.
There's no competition between an influencer reviewing this car and someone like Harry. Absolute pro, been there done that. Always got time for a video by H.
That over head shot of the gated shift is a first as far as I’ve seen? If so you continue to be an automotive visionary genius! If you’ve robbed it, then I take it back 😂
Adam Creed 😂😂😂
Chris Harris/Drive did it in their awesome 512tr film a few years back. But still such an awesome shot.
stefndogg also seen in “tax the rich” video with 288 gto
Love that 'click click' as he changes gear.
With a cheeky copy of EVO mag in the door pocket too.
This is the last manual transmission mid-engined Ferrari. I prefer this over a 458 or 488. This is beautiful in this blue. Thanks.
The 458 was way better looking. I always thought the front end looked ridiculous.
no - there are 599 and 612 manual too
@@marcomarco6430 He meant rear/ mid engined.
The V12s we're front mounted
My favourite Ferrari, but not in blue.
Thank you so much for this video Harry. I've owned my F430 for 6 years now, and although it is an F1 version I absolutely agree with all you say about it.
Especially your comment about it feeling analogue. While these cars are packed with electronic systems, Ferrari did a magic job of making the F430 feel like it is analogue, and dare I say a little bit raw, which is no bad thing, and how a proper Ferrari should be.
Your road trip videos inspired me to do just that, and I have now done two fantastic trips to Italy and back in mine. It was nothing less than a faithful companion being completely reliable, comfortable, and utterly mesmerising on those mountain passes (Susten, Great St Bernard and Futa). In fact by some stroke of luck I did the Futa from one end to the other without being stuck behind another vehicle of any sort. Had the road seemingly all to myself, which was just shear joy and kept me smiling for days.
Again, thank you for your wonderful videos, keep them coming, and I think you should give an F430 a home in your Barn :)
Agreed! I love my F1 F430
Nothing wrong with it being an F1 equipped F430, the point of this video was to highlight the F430 generally and to point out the manual version is one of the most exciting manual cars there is, while the F1 version is one of the best bang for buck modern V8 Ferrari. I wouldn't have a 328 or 355 but I'd love a 430 and maybe a 458 speciale or F8 Tributo. It's right up there so enjoy!
Harry's garage Now, please explain, what’s wrong with a 328 ??? It’s a great underrated car of it’s period, which had to go through a lot of depreciation in the last years.
@@FrankBarryLuv did he say anything was wrong with it?
Can only agree with you. ❤️ mine too. Tomorrow weather shall be fine again, will take my Diva for a ride :)
"I've sort of forgotten what i was saying there..." - When a car sounds this good.
Priceless.
...the cop asks you, "Do you realize why I've stopped you?? What are you grinning about!?"
"Excuse me Officer, it'll probably wear off by tomorrow. I'll promise to behave, really I will!" ;^)
I love that longer pause when you change gear on the manual, you get to hear the engine really engage the next gear if that makes sense
Me too. That with the accompanied clicks of the gated shifter is pure car porn.
the short "silence" between the madness, a moment to gasp a breath of air before it all starts over again. I love it
and the manual organic blipping on the downshifts
a shame ferarris are mostly used for posing nowadays, by people who think rev-matching is some sort of car-dating app.
Absolutely. Something about it that just reminds me there is still a life in absolute control of the machine. The imperfect shift is what makes me feel more connected and that my inputs matter, taunting me to improve further still.
Completely agree.. Porsche Carrera GT springs to mind with the same sound and motion
The pause between revs on a manual is like the car taking a breath. It feels human. Double clutches feel very cold and impersonal.
I don't want to own any more automatic cars.
Mr Metcalf, the Attenborough of the car world
I remember when Clarkson reviewed it on Top Gear, he was also struggling to find negative things to say about it, even though that one had the F1 gearbox. It's so nice to see that 16 years later the same applies. Great review as ever Harry !!! Great car !
I agree on this being a brilliant bit of kit, but anytime Jeremy Clarkson says I'd take with a pinch of salt.
Following this review a couple of months ago I managed to secure a silver manual with black leather carbon sports seats with just 1400 miles from a dealer out of a collection. I had it all checked out and ostensibly it’s a new car and drives like one as it’s been properly looked after. I’ve had a number of wonderful cars in my life but this is simply outstanding; manual, naturally aspirated, designed for the road, perfect bhp/power/size for uk roads and the sound is like driving around with Pavarotti singing in the back. I can’t thank you enough Harry for making me aware. It’s an absolute keeper ❤️ and as you say “it’s a total gem, off the scale”. Thank you Harry!
So happy for you.
You lucky man! Enjoy it!
2 years on - how has it been? I’ve often heard low miles isn’t always a guarantee of reliability so I’m somewhat curious
@@dylanwakley2553 2 years on and I love it more now than in the honeymoon. Yes, low miles can be a curse. This one had been properly stored during its life and Italia Autosport helped bring it out of dormancy. I’ve put on another 4,000 miles which would have been more but last summer was a wash out. So far only regular annual servicing, and the odd cosmetic touch up to keep on top of it ie the black grill at the rear was showing wear on the top which they resprayed in correct era paint total bill was £2k incl VAT which seems to be similar every year but then again Italia Autosport are fanatically meticulous. One minor issue was an exhaust bracket cracked which they welded (a known issue) at 3k miles and cost £250. The key is not skimping on preventative maintenance. Italia Autosport are rare because they literally go over every nut and bolt ensuring they oiled and protected trying to keep ahead of any potential issues. Touch wood this continues but am in no doubt a large bill will come along as it’s the nature of specialist cars.
That 430 mated to a manual box in that colour combination suits you to a Tee Mr Metcalfe! I think it’s time you expanded the garage! :-)
This was THE Ferrari to get when I was getting interested in cars. I'm still in love with it.
Ricochetrabitt ...only the manual is gorgeous I’d say!
Love it too, awesome sound and classic ferrari. Also the 458 and F12 are amazing too.
Same here! I’ll never forget when it came out.
Have to say the F430 has aged so well looks wise, and what a lovely colour too. Would have the convertable with a manual gearbox (providing I could find one)
Only spotted 3 manual convertables on Autoscout. They cost 1/3 more than regular ones too.
And afford it?
There were about 110 manual UK Spiders compared to 600 F1s. Some have been exported and others written off so they are rare.
A quick look on the net in the US shows these around 160K USD
God I love this man's passion.
This is the colour and gearbox I would've specced my F430 in. And in LHD but that's a regional issue.
This was the V8 Ferrari as I was getting into car magazines properly at 9 years old.. the first Ferrari I saw in person aswell, it needs to happen at some point! Great video
There's a company in America that can make you a manual Scuderia!
Yet another masterclass in reviewing cars delivered by the old bounder Harry Metcalffe.
Drove a paddle shift one. Booted it out of canary wharf back in the day leaving work. Fabulous car. Almost 500hp, plenty fast enough. Super sharp and responsive engine. Manual even better.
Harry, thank you for all your videos. So “to the point” with all the relevant specs without unnecessary “l love to hear myself talk” BS like so many other CZcamsrs.
Brilliant video, I’ve had my manual F430 for 9 months now and you’ve inspired me to pick up a camera and start documenting my ownership of it!
I whispered yes as soon as I saw this. I love the F430, one of my top favorite Ferraris. Even the F430 is in a great color.
I’ve been fortunate enough to drive quite a few Ferrari’s and hand on heart I can say that a manual F430 has to be one of the best experiences I’ve had driving a super car..and that “clunk-click you get when you change gears in that h gate gear box.. can’t beat it 👍
I have to agree with you Mark, but just a few years earlier. I worked in a Ferrari shop for a couple of years and while there were several other makes on the floor, for some reason I ended up in the Ferrari more often than most. ;^)
Another post commented on the different experience with an open car. It doesn't matter which model you're driving, an open top Ferrari (with a manual box) gives you the opportunity to play an amazing symphony whether it's a V8 pipe organ or a V12 pipe organ; they're both just spectacular!! That pedal on the right plays the most beautiful arias!!
This my favourite car of all time, I was 5 years old when I first saw one in black in marbella. This is the first car I remember seeing. Beautiful car aswell in my opinion
Just come back from a drive in my manual 430 Spider to find your video waiting for me. What a perfect day! Glad you liked it, i LOVE mine. Been to Italy in it twice no problem. Never gunna sell it 🚗❤️ Great video Cheers.
Same here but I have a manual 430 coupe. Also done the drive to Côte D’Azur and Italy a few times, and like you, found it to be a pleasure. They are just so much fun to drive and I certainly can’t see myself selling mine. Hope you enjoyed your drive earlier today!
Zayd Sharif I think you and I have have a couple of future classics. 😃 We can enjoy them now and in the future they will be a very important part of Ferrari’s history.
Simon Edwards Can’t disagree with you there. 😃
@@zaydsharif5504 30 000 views and 300 comments in and two F430 manual owners already. Just enjoy your high revving gems and drive them as much as you can. In fact you are obliged to do it for the sake of humanity :-)
“Never gunna sell this one”...I’ve said 3 times and counting 😂🤷🏻♂️
This is EXACTLY the car I want. Color, seats, manual, brakes, etc. I am very jealous of this one Harry. One day.
I read the video title, watch the intro...
The video could be ended at the 0:18 seconds, that says all.
And it still would get a like from me lol
That gated shifter Patek combo, perfect! Great video Harry! Always loved the the 430.
Hi Harry, I have the F430 spider f1 , but if you luv the sound in the coupe, you will go bonkers on how orgasmic the spider sounds at full throttle! I also thank you for this review I think you just increased the value of my 430!
Ballin! 😎
That clicking as you shift through the gates. One of the best sounds ever.
My all time Favorite Harry's Garage car .... !
The 360/430 and 550/575 was Ferrari at their peak, IMO.
Nah F355 GTS manual !
In my humble opinion, the 575 suffered in terms of looks compared to 550 similar to 512TR and 512M. In both the cases, the pre-facelift cars (512TR and 550) were the better cars to look at (and drive). They just made the front end ugly and added an F1 shitbox to ruin the driving experience.
I would say F430 and 599/612...after that it all went to hell towards engines sounding like vacuum cleaners
The bonnet air intake on the 550/575 is the most beautiful of all time if you ask me!
@@subarnosinha8042 The 512M is the ugliest Ferrari ever IMO.
Thanks for reviewing one of my favourite Ferraris. The new ones I am sure are great. But this was at the end of the cars with class.
I never checked so fast if my car was still in the garage......., OK mines is a Spider in the same spec. And agree Harry it is a master piece, the steering, the driveability and of course that soundtrack.....Again a great video Harry!! Chapeau
Harry has consistently produced the best high-end car content on CZcams. That damned F1 gearbox is tragic. It's almost like Ferrari said "Hey, we got everything just right with the 360/430 so... let's f@ck it up."
That overhead shot of the gear changes was genius!
Everything stops when Harry posts a new video - Always brilliant and the F430 was and is such a lovely thing - Cheers Harry!👍👍👍
The "click" before the gear change...🔥
I have a manual F430, and agree with everything Harry says. A fantastic driver's car!
If you have the £'s this is a future classic, these will be monster money in a few years.
depends if ferrari sticks with dsg gearboxes only or if they allow part of the production to be manual as well
People want manual Ferrari. Look at how people pay up for manual 575s
First 20 seconds was the best
Yeah, the rest was WILD THRASHING of the car.
But what do you expect from a car that’s never been tuned for any road.
How can someone comment about it if it’s never been tuned for a road?
Race drivers tune for EVERY road they drive on AND for hot and cold conditions etc...
All we see in these videos is USER ERROR.
You say it’s bouncing at the corner, well, TUNE THE THING. The next 10 years are spent tuning the car. No complaints are acceptable here!
I love that spec! So classy.
I was 8 years old when the F430 was launched and it instantly became my ultimate dream car. 16 years later and it still is my favourite Ferrari. I want an 430 Scuderia, but I wouldn't say no to any configuration of the F430.
18:37 the dreaded Scuderia!
THE SMILE! That’s what Ferrari’s do! Thanks once again Harry for a really enthusiastic review👍
Beautiful car. I've always liked the F430.
Brilliantly made as always Harry. Top notch!
After owning a couple earlier Ferrari’s with manual shift, I’d thought I’d try an F1 shift and bought an 08 Rosso Corsa F430 spider. Honestly, I was worried that I’d not enjoy or get used to the F1 long term. Well, after a couple years now I absolutely love it! It shifts smooth and the downshifting is awesome. I would not change back to a manual. ( although the manual is more likely to continue to climb in value). I’d been doing that for 20 years and I’m over it. It’s a fantastic car.
Man and machine in perfect harmony. Brilliant !
Fell in love with this car when it came out. I was 13. Bought one (spider) in Rosso Crema two years back. They say never meet your heroes. It was a million times better in real life.
Well, it is only true have of the time: with the Scud - It was better than I imagined; with the E31 850i - not so much LOL
More gated shifter videos please. I specifically seek out these videos and this by far the best one I've seen.
One of THE best starts to a YT video I’ve ever seen!
Great camerawork and editing Harry, thanks for another video treat. The enjoyment on your face is clear to all 😋
What a review Harry, absolute genius! :)
That sound is bloody similar to a DC2 Integra Type R (I appreciate a flat-plane crank is essentially 2 4pots strapped together).
And to my S2000 when it sings
Agreed! Really reminds me of my old s2000!
There's something about pre VTC Honda engines that make them sound a bit more raw than a K series. I just purchased a DC4 as a base for a build and it'll be receiving a B20 (B18c bored & stroked) instead of a K series.
One of the best car review videos I’ve seen! Thank you
As always - great review and video - thank you Harry 🙏
What a tremendous video. One of my favorite all time cars. I remember just when i was getting into cars, I saw a f430 Spider at the local shops, and just sat starting at it for a good 20 minutes.
Tdf makes it more subtle than rosso corsa - lovely piece of kit and well explained differences over 360. Thank you. Manual too 😊
Great video as always Harry! Love the channel.
I am so pleased that you are back doing videos they are the highlight of my week. Proper reviews without bias or ostentatious personality.
I was fire and ice when the F430 came out, over the years I forgot about it. But I remember the V12 Ferrari review you made some time ago. Both cars really shine now. Love that open gated box, and that sound of it. The V8 is a master piece, the Mezger of Ferrari. Love the review, SIr!
I love this!
CZcams is so full of breathless fan-girling about how amazing the latest halo car is. Or children with their caps on backwards drag racing Daddy's orange Koenigsegg vs last year's Bugatti and throwing gang signs out the window. Thanks for reminding us that an "entry level" Ferrari with a gearbox is still something to aspire to!
Thank you SO much! not enough 6 speed video out there and yours is absolutely excellent
Another fab vid Harry! Love your sincere enthusiasm.
Harry, I’m enjoying all of your videos since subscribing. I bought a F430 spider manual a few years back on Dickie Meaden’s advice and haven’t looked back. Looking for a really good Fulvia now. Keep up the good work.
Has always been my dream car , and I was lucky to have been able to buy one recently . Puts a smile on my face every single time . Best purchase I have made so far . Anyone planning on getting one of these , just go for it. Its simply magic :)
😘
I would probably pick a manual F430 over a 458 Italia. What a car. The last of the old school Ferrari's. The F430 has aged so well. Especially in a darker color it looks ace.
These are my 'go to' videos when I wake up on a weekend morning with a cuppa. Only found this channel recently so I've got so much catching up to do but I'm hooked. Thank you Harry these simply are the most watchable videos on You Tube.
F430 is in my opinion the best look ferrari out now, the perfect blend between modern and old.
Elated to watch your review on the gated F430! I love my gated 430 (have a gander at my uploaded video) and will never trade it for a newer Ferrari. It is the end of a special era I have always loved Ferrari for. Cheers 🥂
One of my favorites ferraris. Still look good after so many years.
That intro that gated shift joy thank you Harry you know what we like
Never knew those even existed!! WOW!
This is one of my favorite cars with the 997 GT2RS
Harry, I don't think I 've seen a car which makes you smile more. A joy to watch. Thanks for the excellent videos.
What an absolutely fantastic start to a video.
Wonderful review Harry and absolutely spot on in terms of this being a really special ferrari... mine is a manual spider and I bought it entirely for that gearbox - the last evolution of the iconic open gate shift. Great points on practicality also - i've had the boot filled with suitcases and soft bags and still managed to squeeze in my mates 4C spider roof as well after he decided to take it off during a road trip but ran out of room to carry it in the Alfa !
I hope he paid for breakfast! lol
that’s great impression for me 🇯🇵
We japanese drive right steering too
so F430 has last manual gearbox in Ferrari series
now my car is XKR convertible (X100)🇬🇧
Last manual is California
This car was very popular along with the 360 in Japan
Great Video again, the charme of the gated shifter !
I love this channel and Harry is the coolest old man hands down period. Best reviews on CZcams hope u never change your formula
Wow lovely car!
F430 manual is one of my top 3 favourite Ferraris of all time, alongside 512TR and 550 Maranello. Thank you for this video, Harry!
Fabulous Harry well done love it
Great intro, working through the gears...marvellous...!!!
Stunning machine! But the Scuderia can be converted to manual! I'm really thinking about converting mine in the future, I saw a Scuderia manual last year at an event in the USA, if I'm not mistaken it was converted in Texas, and since then it doesn't leave my head! Regarding the comparison with the F40, we know that in the real world the F40 is much faster, even faster than the Scuderia ... Always a great content
It's sad how few people get to enjoy these sorts of things. It occurs to me that vast quantities of human happiness have been lost.
“It done half get a move on..”. What an awesome expression, I’ve haven’t heard that before, make me chuckle.
Great video Harry. Had a short drive in manual F430 12 years ago and connected with it instantly... fantastic car👍🏻
3:20 - "I'VE got a lovely toolkit". Are you the new owner Harry? 😉
My dream is a 360 manual. Something about that 5 valve head that just screams.
Chuckie it was my dream too ever since I first saw it at the 99 car show. So I finally bought one a week ago. A 2001 red manual spyder. I can’t even believe how much I love this car. I highly recommend you buy one. But only a manual! It’ll even probably go up in value over the years
Hey Harry, this review is top notch! I’m in the Mid-West where there are virtually no curves or hills so I just happily tool around in my old Hudson or some other 60’s barge. Around here we don’t ever see an exotic car on the road so for me to see footage of them in motion on a challenging road is a treat. The thing that shines through for me is your fair and practical real world review of the cars wether it be a high priced exotic or an every man’s model. Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful car! Colour, gear box the whole package in that format is the best IMO.
Thanks for the video!
:)
Super video as usual, Harry. I loved the F355 manual. Never tried a 430 with proper transmission... How would you say they compare? I personally despise the early paddle boxes.
It's like the perfect car.
It’s just glorious. Thanks for sharing Harry 👍🏻
File this under 'forgotten heroes'. Which is one of my favourite categories..
Great video Harry. I can’t afford a Ferrari (yet) but this is something I’ve said for ages!
Are you sure you can’t afford a Ferrari? My manual shift 3.2 cost £31k. Sublime at high revs! Very under-rated, now getting hard to find, but take another look at a 1988 Mondial 3.2! Buy a higher mileage too. A well used car with lots of history is the way into smiles!
First 16 seconds....absolutely epic, when cars were great 👍
I'm not much of a Ferrari man but that intro was sensational.
A new Harry's Garage video on a Friday means my weekend has kicked off to a great start.
Great to see you back on public roads again doing your thing.
Thank you again Harry, Keep them coming. God bless.
gotta love a gated shifter.
great job again, Harry! thank you!