Just listed the 993TT
02-23-2012, 06:17 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
I have had the car only a few weeks. Here are some impressions. My brother has a standard 430 Spider and we have been switching cars so most of my comparisons are to the standard 430 and my old Fcar (F355). Comparing this car to the 993TT is difficult because they are just so different. I am a huge fan of Porsche and I just arranged to buy back my 88 Targa (one of my favorite ever). One day I would like to buy a GT3.
[Appearance]
I will always love the lines of the F355 GTS. Its one of my all time Ferrari styles. I also love my brother's red 430 Spider but only when the top is down. As with most convertibles the lines of the car are broken when the top is up. The Scud is lower than the standard 430 and has a number of other appearance changes. To me the Scud is a much prettier car than the 430. Part of the reason I made the Scud decision is my brother and I switch cars often so I can drive both. I dont know the math but my guess is 70% of all ferrari's sold are red. Black is my favorite color and I think the Scud looks angry in black. I also love the fact every time you look in the rear view mirror you see the engine bay.
[Performance]
The Scud is on a different planet. Zero to 60 times are in the 3.5 second or lower range (I have seen them quoted as low as 3.1). Ferrari says the scud is as fast as the enzo around Fiorano. When you get above 6000 RPMs there are red LED's on the steering wheel which help you know when to shift. The car goes from 6k RPM to the 8500 rev limiter in a blink of an eye. I am also amazed at how well all this performance makes it to the pavement. When I was driving the F430 it was irritating to have traction control kicking in all the time spoiling the fun. In Race mode this car holds traction amazingly well even off the line. The tires are brand new which also makes a difference. Fastest car I have ever been in.
[Sound]
One thing you will read about these cars is its amazing how loud it is in the car and how (relatively) quiet the car is on the outside. Inside the car you hear every rock hitting the bottom of the car (no sound deadening material) and you basically just hear engine (good and bad). On the good side - it sounds amazing. On the bad side if you want to carry on a conversation when you are doing 90 on the interstate be prepared to talk loud. Just like the other Fcars there is a bypass valve which opens in the exhaust under either heavy acceleration or at high RPM. I had the Capristo exhaust setup on my F355 and I used to think that was loud. The Scud isnt loud driving around town or in the neighborhood but if you open it up she screams. I still think the sounds of the F355 is one of the best ever (sounds more like a pure F1 car) but the Scud is off the charts as well. Windows down getting on the interstate on-ramp at night with your foot on the gas will give you goose bumps and scare any passenger to death. This car will also scare anyone driving nearby. The car literally feels like a race car.
I am currently in the process of getting radar / laser shifting gear installed. This thing feels like a magnet for speeding tickets.
[Appearance]
I will always love the lines of the F355 GTS. Its one of my all time Ferrari styles. I also love my brother's red 430 Spider but only when the top is down. As with most convertibles the lines of the car are broken when the top is up. The Scud is lower than the standard 430 and has a number of other appearance changes. To me the Scud is a much prettier car than the 430. Part of the reason I made the Scud decision is my brother and I switch cars often so I can drive both. I dont know the math but my guess is 70% of all ferrari's sold are red. Black is my favorite color and I think the Scud looks angry in black. I also love the fact every time you look in the rear view mirror you see the engine bay.
[Performance]
The Scud is on a different planet. Zero to 60 times are in the 3.5 second or lower range (I have seen them quoted as low as 3.1). Ferrari says the scud is as fast as the enzo around Fiorano. When you get above 6000 RPMs there are red LED's on the steering wheel which help you know when to shift. The car goes from 6k RPM to the 8500 rev limiter in a blink of an eye. I am also amazed at how well all this performance makes it to the pavement. When I was driving the F430 it was irritating to have traction control kicking in all the time spoiling the fun. In Race mode this car holds traction amazingly well even off the line. The tires are brand new which also makes a difference. Fastest car I have ever been in.
[Sound]
One thing you will read about these cars is its amazing how loud it is in the car and how (relatively) quiet the car is on the outside. Inside the car you hear every rock hitting the bottom of the car (no sound deadening material) and you basically just hear engine (good and bad). On the good side - it sounds amazing. On the bad side if you want to carry on a conversation when you are doing 90 on the interstate be prepared to talk loud. Just like the other Fcars there is a bypass valve which opens in the exhaust under either heavy acceleration or at high RPM. I had the Capristo exhaust setup on my F355 and I used to think that was loud. The Scud isnt loud driving around town or in the neighborhood but if you open it up she screams. I still think the sounds of the F355 is one of the best ever (sounds more like a pure F1 car) but the Scud is off the charts as well. Windows down getting on the interstate on-ramp at night with your foot on the gas will give you goose bumps and scare any passenger to death. This car will also scare anyone driving nearby. The car literally feels like a race car.
I am currently in the process of getting radar / laser shifting gear installed. This thing feels like a magnet for speeding tickets.
02-23-2012, 07:26 PM
#32
Drifting
02-23-2012, 07:51 PM
#33
The 430 line and especially the Scud are very low maintenance (for a ferrari). Based on what I spent to maintain both my 993TT and what I know about the 430 and Scud - I would anticipate about double the average yearly costs. The only really expensive item is the brakes but I wont put many track miles on the car and cant drive it more than a few thousand miles a year. They will probably need to be replaced by my 3 year old son one day.
02-25-2012, 04:18 PM
#36
Rennlist Member
The 430 line and especially the Scud are very low maintenance (for a ferrari). Based on what I spent to maintain both my 993TT and what I know about the 430 and Scud - I would anticipate about double the average yearly costs. The only really expensive item is the brakes but I wont put many track miles on the car and cant drive it more than a few thousand miles a year. They will probably need to be replaced by my 3 year old son one day.