Sorry for the long post but
I'll answer all your queries in one go.
I agree, a roller is to be chauffeured in (except the drophead
of course), and unless I'm completely mistaken a drophead is
approximately 2x a fully optioned F430 Spider, not 4x. Just becoz
someone can afford a rolls (or any other car for that
matter) doesn't mean he has to have it, or is a better person
becoz he does. I know plenty of people with a LOT of
money who drive around everyday type cars, simply becoz they'd
rather spend their money on something else, or just not spend their
money. Either way is ok with me. Rolls, Bentley, Toyota; what ever
makes you happy coz they all get you from A to B.
The second I start buying cars to impress others I'll start
taking a cab! I buy my cars to drive them, and enjoy them
(which is why I wudnt buy a rolls). Not because I want to be the
envy of everyone else but because it's always been my dream to own
these cars since I was a little kid, much like many of you. I'm
extremely thankful that I've had the opportunity to own some
lovely cars over the years, all bought with my own money that I've
worked extremely hard for; something which makes the whole pleasure
of owning cars like this that much more enjoyable. Daddy having
this and daddy having that simply doesnt cut it for me, simply
becoz I'd rather live my dream than someone else's, with my own
money.
Vertmonyet is correct; Tubi is an aftermarket exhaust for
exotics. Many Ferrari's and Lambo's in Singapore have it. They cost
approximately 8k and can be bought through HSM or independently,
and I'm sure you could buy the tips if you wanted to.
As for carlust; not really. I'm not one of these people who
chops & changes cars on a whim. I'm always looking at what I
might get next, but actually doing it is a different thing. That
being said I'm still in love with my 430.
I drive my 430 every day. Why? Becoz I enjoy it. It makes me
feel good to hear to sound of the engine, the way the car drives on
the road. Despite opinion, these cars are made to be driven
everyday, not once a month like in the past. The 6 month servicing
is standard, but like I said it goes into HSM maybe every odd
month whilst I'm away for a fluid change and check.
Fuel consumption? I've no idea. High revs in low gears? It
depends on how I'm feeling. Redline is 8,500rpm and I've hit that
in the first 4 gears before, just not everyday (or in
Singapore).
The rims are 19' front & 20' rear versus the standard 18'.
The ceramic brakes are great on track, but you really don't
notice the difference on the roads. They also take a bit to warm
up, which for short drives probably isn't optimal, not the mention
the price (+S$70k).
I hope that answers everyone's queries.
damn dude you're saying a pair of ceram braakes costs 70k?!
