Years later, this and the 458 reviews are still some of the best piece of reviewing from Clarkson and Top Gear. The filming, soundtrack and pacing all come together perfectly, and the way Clarkson talks about these cars, mixed with how they sound, makes them seem like what Ferraris are to people: perfect cars
Ben Pritchard second season was better. The first season was a bit disappointing to be honest. It just seemed like nobody was there to tell them to stop dicking about. Hopefully season3 will be better still.
I got to drive one of these yesterday around a short race circuit and wow.... Jeremy is spot on with saying it is perfect. Before I could never understand why you would spend that kind of money on a car. After driving it I can totally understand. It was a slice of heaven with wheels.
these days it's about $100,000 for one in very good condition. hasn't increased in value, but has held it's value pretty well. the 430 scuderia, on the other hand, has increased in value quite a bit, at $250,000 and up for one in very good condition.
+DutchBudokaiFan Biggest pieces of shit.... My buddy leased the car and it had issues and rattled worse than a pinto! Only plus is the WOW effect when you drive in one....
I love this car, one of my favorite Ferrari's because they offer it in stick shift (the only way you should buy a supercar). Also, unlike other Ferrari's, this one doesn't require having the engine taken out in order to perform certain maintenance. Jeremy Clarkson makes this Ferrari review like no other, it's awesome!!
Really really awesome car. Just driven one. Really awesome. They said I was allowed to go 60km/h (I am 15:) ) but when I was at my second lap I went to 150 km/h. It accelerates like a beast.
@@Virtuoso23 the Ferrari brand goes on a rollercoaster of design beauty, they reached a peak with the 355, then went down to the f360, reached the top with the f430, hit the bottom with the 458 and now they're up again with the 488. Shame it's not naturally aspirated anymore but when it comes to design alone, the 488 is the worthy heir of the F430
I optioned mine with deviating stitching, thicker stitching #2, optional Daytona seats with optional red inserts, optional full power seats, rear leather behind the seats like he said, standard carbon interior and not aluminium look, red brake calipers, Scuderia fender shields, optional spare tyre with tool kit, dedication plate on the dash and chose yellow tachometer.
I love my 430 Spider! I think the Enzo inspired back end looks awesome. Real shame that the 458 Spider also does not have the glass engine cover any more.
@@mperformance3502 F430 is only proper with the gated manual. The last manual Ferrari, something special. Nowadays only Porsche (and Chevrolet) produce high powered sports cars with manual
"A Harrier jumpjet at the battle of Agincourt" - this is why Top Gear can't be replicated in Australia, the US, wherever; Jeremy and Co. bring so much cultural significance and knowledge into what they do on the show that it's too unique to be copied. I think that's why people really like Top Gear - they work REALLY hard to make their car reviews relevant to people. They review a car as a piece of machinery AND for what it means to humanity in the bigger picture.
I don't understand why Top Gear dislikes the look of this car. I agree when they say the 612 and 599 aren't that gorgeous, but I consider this to be one of the most gorgeous Ferraris in existence!
I wonder how much it cost to Ferrari THIS kind of advertisement. Very nice music selection in the beginning, Gabriel Fauré and Ferrari go perfectly, The footage is spectecular. TG on its repertoire
i really want a 458 but this was the trigger of it all..... after watching this video countless times, i realise this is the father of all sports coupes..... i want mine in the Rosso Scuderia colour, please.... and another 458 too...
can anyone tell me when does top gear start again? the next series...i live in a small country in europe and i don`t get bbc on my tv so i`ve watched all episodes of Top Gear here,on youtube.and i`m looking forward to the next series because this is the greatest car show in the world ! thank you for replying to my comment !
true but you still gotta give it up for ferraris. although they might be slower than they are shown, ive driven a 430 and 360 and i loved every second of it !
Had the privilege to do 5 laps in 1 of these yesterday as a birthday present. Felt amazing and completely out of my comfort zone. Drove to the track in a fiesta 1.25 then into this. Slight difference.
+Ray Courtez I'm driving one of these tomorrow 28 August Llandow circuit in Wales. My first ever drive in a Ferrari.Can't wait. I get to try 2 cars the other will probably be a Maserati or a Lambo.
I thought the same but the other day I drove a golf r dsg with paddles and I fucking love it. Didn't miss the manual for a moment (always drove manuals) but I really like it. I have yet driven a car like a f430 but i don't think the flappy paddles is that bad. And the premium the manual commands is a bit overrated, there's a lot of hype for manuals these days
i once got the rare exclusive chance to drive this car and i found a proper way of getting over a speed bump and that is put in front of the bump and then full throttle
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This car is almost 20 years old and looks just as good now as it did then. What a beautiful, timeless design.
Thanks for making me feel old today
Planning on buying one soon, I truly think it’s one of the best cars ever made
I think it looks better now than it ever did back in the day
it debuted in 2003
You know the design is good when it was good then and still gives the same feeling now.
This all changed when James May bought one.
Yep true that. 🤣🤣
it changed even more when Jeremy ate a chocolate bar in it😂
Even when James bought a 458😭
🤣🤣🤣
This the car that made James love Ferrari’s
Years later, this and the 458 reviews are still some of the best piece of reviewing from Clarkson and Top Gear. The filming, soundtrack and pacing all come together perfectly, and the way Clarkson talks about these cars, mixed with how they sound, makes them seem like what Ferraris are to people: perfect cars
The 458 review is probably my fave ever :) never seen clarkson that effected by a car!
This is a job i would dream to have. To wake up in the morning, put on a suit, and know that I get to go be an idiot in a supercar all day long.
I have settled for just being an idiot . I got halfway to your dream
ILike Zappa HAHAHAHA
Kurtis Brabeck And get paid millions for doing it.
Kurtis Brabeck me too
He messed it up by punching the boss though right??
i miss top gear
Larry Howie Join the club
+Larry Howie makes 3 of us.
Get Amazon Prime, and watch The Grand Tour, it's basically what Top Gear used to be, but better.
Ben Pritchard second season was better. The first season was a bit disappointing to be honest. It just seemed like nobody was there to tell them to stop dicking about. Hopefully season3 will be better still.
Philip Collier third season was absolutely brilliant
I got to drive one of these yesterday around a short race circuit and wow.... Jeremy is spot on with saying it is perfect. Before I could never understand why you would spend that kind of money on a car. After driving it I can totally understand. It was a slice of heaven with wheels.
i love the moment when the 430 is revving and the subtitle shows:[Music]
A manual F430 will demand a much higher price these days
PuffinDragun69 my dad has a manual f430 spider 100 k
these days it's about $100,000 for one in very good condition. hasn't increased in value, but has held it's value pretty well. the 430 scuderia, on the other hand, has increased in value quite a bit, at $250,000 and up for one in very good condition.
PuffinDragun69 Assuming one actually had the dough for a manual 430, I could only imagine how unbelievably hard it would be to find one.
Yellow Malice its not harder to find that any other ferrari there usually one if you look around its just not the color you want haha.
McMuffinFluffin You're absolutely right. The red/beige ones only show up once in a blue moon, and they ARE very expensive.
Got to drive this car for 20 minutes yesterday! One of the best expierences in my life! :D
+DutchBudokaiFan Biggest pieces of shit.... My buddy leased the car and it had issues and rattled worse than a pinto! Only plus is the WOW effect when you drive in one....
Well I only got to drive one for 20 minutes, was a personal lifetime expierence I can now get off my bucket list :)
+DutchBondFan I have been watching your GTA walkthroughs for years. I love them!
Haha a nice man! Good to be recognized on a random video! :D
+DutchBondFan Hearhear!! I'll do the same at Exotics Racing in Vegas in a month!!
The way Jeremy explain things is amazing, the passion
There's some things about this car I like even more than the 458 and 599
OF COURSE IT IS. ITS BETTER FROM THE FRONT MORE BEAUTIFUL
the last of the "analogue" ferraris... without dual clutch and hundreds of electronics... makes you feel the car even more!
Let me tell you what that is - it has 2 Pair of lights on the back. All proper ferraris have 4 tail lights.
zeebazu same thing corvette purists say
"the z06 sucks just because it doesnt have round tail lights"
the owner of my company owns one...its the sexiest exhaust sound...like a perfectly tuned race car
The F430 still looks gorgeous! Still an amazing car in every way...and now it's priced to sell!
Wormtongue: "Carbon ceramic brakes? But that must cost thousands!"
Saruman: "TENS OF THOUSANDS"
Just drove one today in Silverstone, and it was my first Ferrari ever. Amazing experience!
I have been in a Ferrari F430 and I must say it`s one of the best feelings I`ve ever had. The launch control is immense!!
The Ferrari F430 is becoming desirable among collectors. Clean, low mileage examples are starting to bring in big money.
1:02 That dark knight theme should have played in the murcielago vid.
I love this car, one of my favorite Ferrari's because they offer it in stick shift (the only way you should buy a supercar). Also, unlike other Ferrari's, this one doesn't require having the engine taken out in order to perform certain maintenance. Jeremy Clarkson makes this Ferrari review like no other, it's awesome!!
I feel like this cars exterior can be sold today, still looks great!
This guy does some real driving and real testing. Love it!!!
I loved this car when it came out. When James drove it in Sliver as a Convertible I was in love
He's so right about the F430 out-handling everything. I drove a 911, and then an F430 and the Porsche suddenly felt like.. well, a canal boat.
Really really awesome car. Just driven one. Really awesome. They said I was allowed to go 60km/h (I am 15:) ) but when I was at my second lap I went to 150 km/h. It accelerates like a beast.
Good old days, golden days, the best of Top Gear, when Top Gear was bloody awesome. Which year is this episode from? I wish it was HD.
One day I will buy one
Same
You can get one for 70-80k now ;) not in 5 years
It's cheaper here in my country
Ciciulins u probably can afford the car but don't forget about the maintenance...
KixioHD the cheapest f430 i can buy is €70k
It's almost 2019 and this is still probably my favorite Ferrari apart from the 458
Is it still your favorite now ?
@@lamiar3688 yes
458 best v8 but I love the 599 or enzo
I still think the F430 is the best looking mid-engine Ferrari ever made.
And with a 6-speed manual gearbox, this car is simply mind-blowing.
Ferrari makes a good mid-engine car every 4 years ,the f355 was good ,the 360 was a bit crap this is a legend and the 458 is again trash
It was, until 488 Pista has been built. That car is nothing less than sexually exciting.
@@Virtuoso23 the Ferrari brand goes on a rollercoaster of design beauty, they reached a peak with the 355, then went down to the f360, reached the top with the f430, hit the bottom with the 458 and now they're up again with the 488. Shame it's not naturally aspirated anymore but when it comes to design alone, the 488 is the worthy heir of the F430
@@gheorghefiliuta1532 the 458 is trash? What are you talking about? And FYI the 488 in terms of design is nothing more than a facelifted 458
@@ernodios 458 is one of the greatest car ever especially 458 speciale.
I optioned mine with deviating stitching, thicker stitching #2, optional Daytona seats with optional red inserts, optional full power seats, rear leather behind the seats like he said, standard carbon interior and not aluminium look, red brake calipers, Scuderia fender shields, optional spare tyre with tool kit, dedication plate on the dash and chose yellow tachometer.
I love my 430 Spider! I think the Enzo inspired back end looks awesome. Real shame that the 458 Spider also does not have the glass engine cover any more.
Then you watch the 458 review and he says this is the wrong car to buy lol.. Shits all over May for buying one of these...
Jeffrey Rose James May owns a 458 Speciale now 😃
Because the technology got better?? How can you even compare the two videos lol at the time the 430 was the best...
Better transmission too. Although f430 F1 is a good single clutch, it’s slow and clunky compared to double clutch in 458.
He said that only because May owned one
@@mperformance3502 F430 is only proper with the gated manual. The last manual Ferrari, something special. Nowadays only Porsche (and Chevrolet) produce high powered sports cars with manual
Thing i love about Top gear is that the footage is 15 years old but looks like it was made yesterday.
"A Harrier jumpjet at the battle of Agincourt" - this is why Top Gear can't be replicated in Australia, the US, wherever; Jeremy and Co. bring so much cultural significance and knowledge into what they do on the show that it's too unique to be copied. I think that's why people really like Top Gear - they work REALLY hard to make their car reviews relevant to people. They review a car as a piece of machinery AND for what it means to humanity in the bigger picture.
The song from 1:55 to 2:50 is Liberty from Hans Zimmer.
I don't understand why Top Gear dislikes the look of this car. I agree when they say the 612 and 599 aren't that gorgeous, but I consider this to be one of the most gorgeous Ferraris in existence!
Little did Clarkson know the 458 would release and he will shun the 430
This is one of the all time best top gear review ever.
Saw one the other day, still sounds and looks great imo.
I wonder how much it cost to Ferrari THIS kind of advertisement. Very nice music selection in the beginning, Gabriel Fauré and Ferrari go perfectly, The footage is spectecular. TG on its repertoire
They keep releasing new models and still in 2018 none of them can compare with this magnificent work of art. This is Ferrari at the Ferrariest
One of the most beautiful ferraris
Brb selling my house and my children for medical experiments
Don't forget about that leg if you want a flappy paddle gearbox lol
To have The Dark Knight Theme, with the sound of that F430 and Jeremy's comment was heaven! 🙌🔥
What a great car, it's going through the corners extremely fast and controlled!
"although since you won't be needing a clutch pedal, you could sell one of your legs" Jeremy Clakson's hosting is amazing
1:01 they played hans zimmer's batman score
Went round a track in one of these yesterday and its a truly epic machine, if I could I'd have one tomorrow haha.
The song at the beginning is 'Pavane' by Gabriel Fauré
What about the song that starts at 2:06
Thanks, i came looking for this in the comments!
@@TheWarfare07 Hans Zimmer - Liberty
This was the first car I fell in love with as a kid I dream to own one one day
Watching this in 2019 and feeling like you can predict the future
458 and the F430 are my all time fav
Who else remembers this legend??
The music in this is superb
At the time this was filmed i was an undergrad at university. Today im a software engineer and STILL cant afford a ferrari
i bet you can in 1/18.
He was talking about the paddle shifters on the steering wheel, meaning you don't need a clutch pedal in the floorboard to change gears.
"Although because you don't need a clutch pedal, you could raise that money by selling one of your legs"
I, too, watched the video.
i really want a 458 but this was the trigger of it all..... after watching this video countless times, i realise this is the father of all sports coupes..... i want mine in the Rosso Scuderia colour, please.... and another 458 too...
These sound amazing, especially with an aftermarket exhaust
can anyone tell me when does top gear start again? the next series...i live in a small country in europe and i don`t get bbc on my tv so i`ve watched all episodes of Top Gear here,on youtube.and i`m looking forward to the next series because this is the greatest car show in the world ! thank you for replying to my comment !
this is my favorite car ever, id like to own one someday
I used to watch magnum PI just to get a glimpse of that ferrari. Watched Miami Vice for the cars as well.
For me its my number 1 car! :)
That 'TDK' soundtrack in the back really says what a mighty of a car that Ferrari is.
I had poster of this car in my bed room in my teen years and I dreamt about this car every night. My first love 430
Crazy now that some hatchbacks are as quick around town
In love with this ride since i saw it the first time :')
And the music starting on 3:40?? Great groove!
F430, F40 those 2 have timeless design.
Imho
true but you still gotta give it up for ferraris. although they might be slower than they are shown, ive driven a 430 and 360 and i loved every second of it !
I think this is one of the best looking Ferraris made. Like looks better than the 458 or 488
I also think the same.
never been a fan of the back of the 430 but same thing with the 458, gotta admit the 430 still looks verry good but i do prefer the 458 over the 430 !
amaroudis how about f40 ? testarosa? turbo?
355 is the best looking for me
Mauro Pagliaro 288 gto and any 250 or daytona , actually every single one of them until now:( they look awful now
god, i just booked a test drive at a local track with this car for this summer.. it'll be the best day of my life !!!
OMG what a shift sound at 1:28 XOOO
Gigasome!!!
Had the privilege to do 5 laps in 1 of these yesterday as a birthday present. Felt amazing and completely out of my comfort zone. Drove to the track in a fiesta 1.25 then into this. Slight difference.
"sell the children for medical experiments.." LMAO XD
I drove the 430 spider today. Magical.
Best Ferrari ever!
not really, i like it alot tho !
Impeccable review as always.
Front of a 458 & back of a f430 = Sexiest Ferrari
+Ray Courtez I'm driving one of these tomorrow 28 August Llandow circuit in Wales. My first ever drive in a Ferrari.Can't wait. I get to try 2 cars the other will probably be a Maserati or a Lambo.
+Snazzy Snafu .Well ,i've driven a 360 now and a Lamborghini Gallardo,had a good time and they told me i was the fastest out there which felt good.
iv got a Ferrari fxx
+Mahmud Bulbulia So have I, next to my harrier.
+T0m0thy DUDE! That must be THE hottest ride ever.
Who would have thought a drifting Ferrari set to Faure's Pavane could be so soothing?
When I searched the definition of beautiful in the dictionary: a picture of a Ferrari was what I found 😎👌👌👌
Superb Video.
I love this f1 transmission
Luis Felipe Carreira Why would you love an automatic with flappy paddles? Have you tried the awesome gated shifter? I'd pay a lot more for that
maxpowers3732 Gated shifter are a lot more money on the Ferraris. People want them.
I thought the same but the other day I drove a golf r dsg with paddles and I fucking love it. Didn't miss the manual for a moment (always drove manuals) but I really like it. I have yet driven a car like a f430 but i don't think the flappy paddles is that bad. And the premium the manual commands is a bit overrated, there's a lot of hype for manuals these days
I just came from a 2016 gt350 video to this, and the sound is identical at 8000 RPM. FPC FTW
Ehh they don't necessarily sound the same…
soundtrack from batman in beggining of video..
Nikola Boric which batman movie?
Batman begins
No
Pavane in F sharp Minor by Gabriel Faure. Beauty. Or the sample used for 'Paparazzi' by Xzibit.
You mean the second song in the beginning?
We need this in higher resolution please !!
"and on to a top speed of... well, let's find out!" ...
Not like I haven't heard that one 5 times on top gear.
i once got the rare exclusive chance to drive this car and i found a proper way of getting over a speed bump and that is put in front of the bump and then full throttle
"The cheapest Ferrari of them all..." I STILL CAN'T AFFORD IT!
That NA V8 sound is just memorizing what a classic
whats the song at 0:13 ?
Splittiger Splittiger Faure - Pavane
thanks
This is by far my favorite Ferrari
1:41-1:42: "I was driving a Ferrari and I... JIZZED IN MY PANTS"
This is an era I miss
For me this is one of the best looking sports cars out there, Koinegsegg Agera and Bugatti Vitesse are fast but I think they are both ugly
I agree bugatti looks little bit ugly
But not the koenigsegg bro....
yeah, I like the simplistic look of it, and I preferred the 430 noise over the 458
Really? The Agera is ugly?
It is just until you see one up close 😂
I might be understand when you say that Bugatti Veyron Vitesse is a bit ugly. But i don't think most people will agree about the Agera
F430 scudria is my dream car
Uncle just bought one of these with the skooderias, Daytona seats, and sensors. 82,000
F430 is probably my 2nd favourite Ferrari after the 275GTS. An oldy but by God, I'd love one.
"Commit Suicide Training" :)
Why did you change the soundtrack? :( This was my favorite Top Gear review which included some epic music
The music in this is epic. Is this the new music? Its the same on BBC Iplayer
I just bought a red F430 :)
Really? Can you post some vids?
7thGenGaming my kik is: Mr.Lamborghini
Snake in your imagination yeah
Lol this next for I got the 355 turbo spider Kik me lottocasion
Omar Abdul awe, someone is jealous 😂😂😂
kabooster22
This maybe late, but the 458 Speciale is the answer to the scuderia/stradale. All wonderful cars :)