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2008 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV

Vehicle Description

Engine Description:

2.5L I5 Gasoline

Vehicle Condition:

New

Transmission:

5-Speed Manual FWD

Mileage:

66

Vehicle Identification Number:

F4309002

Average Rating:

Stock Number:

F4309002

Revision Date:

March 13, 2010

Features

2008 Ferrari 430 Review The 2008 Ferrari F430 carries the torch for all the lithe V8-engined Ferraris that came before it. The F430 takes that torch and runs with it, although "flies with it" is probably more apt. With a screaming V8 placed just behind the driver's shoulder, the F430 produces 483 horsepower capable of sending it to 60 mph in a blistering 4 seconds. Its top speed hovers around 200 mph. Like any Ferrari, though, the F430 is more than just a bullet poised to be fired down an empty stretch of arrow-straight pavement. A finely balanced chassis and ultra-communicative steering make it a finely sharpened tool for carving a serpentine road. To allow the driver to maximize the car's potential in any situation, the "manettino" steering wheel knob moves among five driving modes that adjust suspension settings, stability and traction control thresholds, F1 gearbox shift changes and the electronic rear differential that maximizes grip out of a turn. With all this performance capability, if you confine your F430 to cruising the Sunset club scene or lazy drives to the country-club scene, you're treating the car incorrectly. With a price tag in the territory of $200, 000, the 2008 Ferrari F430 is obviously in a rarefied class inhabited by a select few, where rational comparisons mean very little. If that unending Ferrari appeal draws you to it like a prancing horse to the Triple Crown, then no other supercar will suffice -- except for maybe a 599 GTB. Of course, there are rivals that strike different chords for different supercar shoppers, such as the Aston Martin DB9, Lamborghini Gallardo, Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 GT2 and GT3. It all depends on what you're looking for. But if what you're looking for is something that will forever be cool, a Ferrari F430 is a pretty good be Features and Options The 2008 Ferrari F430 is available as a two-seat coupe or a convertible (known as the Spider). Standard features include 19-inch wheels with high-performance tires (wider in rear), carbon-ceramic brakes, bi-xenon headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic climate control, power seats, leather upholstery and a stereo with a CD player. There is a long list of options available for the F430, the priciest of which include carbon-fiber exterior and mechanical components. More run-of-the-mill options include run-flat tires, front and rear parking sensors, a fire extinguisher, Bluetooth, a navigation system (no screen, just voice prompts) and an upgraded sound system. There is also a long list of exterior and interior personalization options that include trim prices and special paint and leather colors. For those who plan on occasional track days, or who just want to one-up their friends, there is the race-oriented F430 Challenge coupe. Although most mechanical specs are no different from the standard F430 F1, the Challenge is 500 pounds lighter. This Jenny Craig trick was accomplished with liberal amounts of carbon fiber, a Lexan windshield and windows and a lighter center-mounted exhaust. Other features include transmission gear ratios, a removable racing steering wheel, a lowered and firmer suspension, center-locking ("knock-off") wheels, white exterior graphics and a unique rear grille treatment. All this capability and exclusivity doesn't come cheap, as the Challenge lists for $50, 000 more than a standard F430 F1. Summary The 2008 Ferrari F430 is a true exotic. When one blasts up to 60 mph, it's almost as heart-stopping and attention-grabbing as a shuttle launch. The V8's 483 hp creates a shrieking exhaust wail that could be considered highly offensive if it weren't so impressively addicting. Zipping by slower traffic is second nature, thanks to the ultra-responsive F1 transmission. Through the steering and suspension, the F430 superbly connects the driver to the road, and handling is balanced and rewarding for the advanced driver. For maximum driving thrills, it doesn't get much better than this.

Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch, Climate Control, A/C, Alarm, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, 4-Wheel ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Rear Defrost, Locking Rear Differential, Rear Wheel Drive, Front Floor Mats, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Power Driver Mirror, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Leather Seats, Bucket Seats, Power Steering, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Tires - Front Performance, Tires - Rear Performance, Traction Control, Aluminum Wheels, Power Windows, Intermittent Wipers, Power Passenger Mirror, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Auxiliary Pwr Outlet, Vehicle Anti-Theft System, HID headlights, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Front Reading Lamps, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Rear Spoiler, Remote Trunk Release, Electronic Stability Control