Audi R8 V10 vs. Ferrari F430

[Braces]

I'm curious if any current members owned a F430 and then sold or traded for the R8 V10. Can you please explain your reasons? Such as: ownership expenses, reliability issues, performance, etc. I'm new on this forum and appreciate your input. Sorry if this thread has already been done. I'm a newbie.

[silentownage001]

I believe Stig1 owns an R8 V10 and F430.

[andyhofer]

There has been a few on here that have moved from a Ferrari to the R8, I'm sure you'll get some great advice

[Rated///M]

I've had a Ferrari F430 before my R8 V10.

Here are my opinions:

My F430 was a 6 speed manual with the classic gated shifter. This is by far the worst transmission I've ever experienced in a car. The pedals are so close together that you often times always rub against the dead pedal when pushing the clutch in. The shifter is extremely clunky and very jerky around town. The only time when this transmission actually works is when you are driving fast and pushing the car hard LOL. Then everything seems to be sync perfectly. If you are going to get a F430, go with F1 Transmission.

The F430 was also very plain, it didn't have any amenities such as Navigation, parking sensors, rear view camera, horrible sound system etc.

The only positive I can say about the F430 compared to the R8 is that the F430 more nimble on its feet. The steering is a lot lighter and more precise.

Other then that the R8 is better in every way. Easier to drive around town, excellent Audi warranty, very reliable, has all the amenities as a luxury sedan etc.

Not to mention the R8 V10 is much faster then the F430 in a straight line as well. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[TY (Houston)]

I didnt trade for an R8 but had 3 different 430s - 2 F1s and 1 MT6. There's nothing about the 430 I prefer over my R8.

[Dr. G]

TY, what about the 458 vs. the R8?

[GR8TRYDE]

I am currently looking at 2007 Ferrari f430 spider...can someone tell me what are the good and bad of the car to look for...how much will maintenance be, upkeep and etc. 10k miles, auto, original list was 296k.
Thanks

[rlhay2]

I was shopping for a used F430 a few years ago. When I spoke to owners they said that almost regardless of mileage, plan on spending $10K a year on maintenance.

[cetro]

I just don't understand where these maintenance figures come from??? I have owned and still own F355 and F430. The only thing I have to do on both cars every year is oil change which cost $300. Granted on the F355 you need to do timing belt every 5 years and the cost on that is $5500, which is no where near the $10K annual maintenance.

[slammedr8]

I just don't understand where these maintenance figures come from??? I have owned and still own F355 and F430. The only thing I have to do on both cars every year is oil change which cost $300. Granted on the F355 you need to do timing belt every 5 years and the cost on that is $5500, which is no where near the $10K annual maintenance.

Ya I've heard the same..perhaps some dealers wanna take the F-Car owners for a ride...if you know what I mean?