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Old 09-12-2004, 08:06 AM   #16
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I LOVE the first post. Well done Alex. Great reference to a car that I think I am already starting to fall in LOVE with. It just seems to be more of an exotic Ferrari (example the mirrors) than the more recent examples.

Would anyone really choose a gallardo over this beauty and if so why ?
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Old 09-12-2004, 08:27 AM   #17
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Good thread !

Jabba >> I would have chosen the Gallardo but that was BEFORE the first 430 pic :roll:
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Old 09-12-2004, 09:41 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Jabba
I LOVE the first post. Well done Alex. Great reference to a car that I think I am already starting to fall in LOVE with. It just seems to be more of an exotic Ferrari (example the mirrors) than the more recent examples.

Would anyone really choose a gallardo over this beauty and if so why ?
Does this mean you're considering buying one??
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Old 09-12-2004, 09:52 AM   #19
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I don't think the 430 can come close to the 355 charm it sure is better and sexier than a Gallardo IMO, but the 355 plays in another league
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Old 09-12-2004, 12:47 PM   #20
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Strange that I am seeing the 355 in the 430. Maybe I need to check the air in my house for a leaking gas pipe or something.
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Old 09-12-2004, 12:51 PM   #21
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LOL I don't know, for sure I already put the 430 right after the 355 and in front of the 360 in my list, but still, the 355 has such pure lines, less tortured.. ideal lines
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Old 09-12-2004, 10:20 PM   #22
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i agree, i like this car much more then the 360.... but seems to retain to many of its direct predicessor's lines.
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Old 09-13-2004, 07:32 AM   #23
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Looks like ferrari are really getting back to their best with this shape, but then anything would have been a slight disappointment IMO after the 355 thats what happens when you set such high standards I have to say i was really won over by the feature in this months top gear mag, and then i come here and find even more info Great job guys!!, i think i'd better start saving
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Old 09-13-2004, 08:23 AM   #24
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I love it. Love how the F1/CS/Enzo influences are all coming in to the car. It does look like an evolved, face-lifted 360, but with more power. I would really like a driving style switch on my steering wheel too, flick it to race, or electronic systems off more often than not i would guess!
It is more a Gallardo beater than the standard 360 now. However if the Gallardo had proper Lambo doors....!
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Old 09-13-2004, 12:58 PM   #25
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It is more a Gallardo beater than the standard 360 now. However if the Gallardo had proper Lambo doors....!
i dont think they would fit... i like it the way it is
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Old 09-13-2004, 02:29 PM   #26
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i like everything but the back of the car. IMO they should have just evolved the regular challenge grill of the 360 not ripped the rear of an enzo off and slapped it on the 430. everything slows up until the ass.
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Old 09-14-2004, 08:11 PM   #27
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hey you guys know if you can get the italian stripe on it or is that exclusivly for the 360 CS? maybe it's too early to ask..
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Old 09-15-2004, 03:40 AM   #28
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Well I'm pretty sure there is no stripe option.. it will be maybe for the 430CS
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Old 09-15-2004, 01:46 PM   #29
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IM genuinely suprised at the lack of support to the 360. I was always under the impression, besides it being my point of view, that the 360 was more impressive then the 355. From what Ive read so far, its the oppositte, and the biggest contributing factor isnt even material, its nearly entirely subjective. For me, the 360 will always be a better car, taking into consideration performance, looks and even practicality.
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Old 09-15-2004, 01:58 PM   #30
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But it's all about subjectivity! Personally, I liked 360 better untill half a year ago, when I realised that it's too common.
I like it, but there are too many of them.
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