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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by phanliu, Aug 23, 2015.

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  1. phanliu

    phanliu Formula Junior
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    Just ordered a 488 Spider for 2018 delivery and while at the dealer saw a very sweet 2010 458 in Blu Scozia. Picked it up to drive for the time while I wait. Feels really good to drive the 458. I've got a few questions regarding both 488 and 458.

    - should I trade in the 458 for the 488 when it arrives or would the loss be too great and just keep it the 458?
    - what are some of the 'must have' options for the 488?
    - is red the recommended color for the 488?

    - For the 458 I have a green wrench on in the left panel that popped up - it goes on and off at different time of startups - any worries?
    - I find the low beam headlights having a very short throw compared to my other regular vehicles which results in very short visibility during night driving - is that normal?
    - when do I check oil level? at idle or when the car has been off for sometime. The oil level at cold engine in the morning is slightly below MIN. Is that correct and normal for Ferraris?

    Any inputs or help would be greatly appreciated!!

    Thanks
     
  2. 458trofeo

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    Congrats on your purchase; I am sure you will enjoy the 458!

    Green wrench means it is due for service.
     
  3. tikitiki

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    Congrats on the cars. Enjoy them. I get strange lights sometimes and they disappear on restart. If it stays on id take it in. Seems like if you bought the car from the dealership it should have a fresh service.
     
  4. Jasone

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    2018 delivery? wow.. that's a long time from now. As the others have said, green wrench = service due. If you just bought the car, they should have completed the service before you took delivery. Was the 458 part of your 488 deal?
     
  5. MARMIST

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    U're buying a new 488 spider in 2018 and meanwhile filling the void with a 458.

    Color recommended by WHO ? U dont seem the guy worried by resale costs.

    Anyway, Black on Black.
     
  6. Cigarzman

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    Noel , congrats bro and good luck with your new rig. Post pics.
     
  7. Neons

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    It is highly recommended to get the entire 488 in pink chrome and even more encouraged to get a liberty walk kit put on it.
     
  8. Jasone

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    Why don't we have a like button on this site? +1
     
  9. uhn2000

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    You gotta love Ferrari - not many car manufacturers can line up their order books as well as them. 2018? Its almost as bad (or maybe worse) then buying a custom home! Enjoy the 458 and as for colour options, I love that new electric blue they have - a must get!
     
  10. 458trofeo

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    ..finished with Hello Kitty wrap on the hood :)
     
  11. dustman

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    "He's baaaack!"
     
  12. phanliu

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    thanks for the replies guys! first timer and this forum is awesome!

    I was crackin up half the time! No the 458 was not part of the deal for the 488 not with this dealer atleast. They were different not pushy and did not force me to buy a used before a new. It was my choice to pick up the 458.

    So the green wrench no issues then just a service reminder from what I take from you guys. Have contacted dealer for the wrench but only darn thing is I live 150 miles away.

    The Electric Blue is a sweet color may change it when allocation time comes since I put in a white at this time.

    Any of you guys having issues with the low beam headlights not going far enough? Meaning the lights are good but the distance is not far enough for me to see properly have to use high beams most of the time. What are your thoughts on that?

    Thanks
     
  13. Caeruleus11

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    When it goes in for service have them look at the headlights- they can be adjusted.

    Red is the easiest color to sell so if that is a big concern with the 488 - thats your best bet. Electric Blue on the 458 looks amazing and I bet it would look even more so on the 488. If you like blue and want a color that is really lively- its kind of like TDF on steroids- I'd recommend it. Color is personal so there is no right nor wrong.
     
  14. phanliu

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    Thanks Caeruleus11! just contacted the dealer and service and was told the headlights cannot be adjusted due to it being AFS. That's a bummer!
     
  15. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Congrats on your purchase; enjoy the 458 to the MAXX !
     
  16. WheelsB

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    I'm sure the wait will provide you with both anxiety and excitement but I must say, it will be well worth the wait.
     
  17. phanliu

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    Thanks guys - but I just hope that my 2010 458 that I'm driving for the time being does not go south during that time! So far so good except a few minor electrical issues but being handled by the dealer.

    Anything else to watch out for in a 2010 model? Someone mentioned transmission in this thread. Anything else that I should be aware of?

    Thanks
     
  18. Cigarzman

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    Noel , where are our pics of this rig ? Post some car porn bro.
     
  19. phanliu

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    Sure will post them tomorrow!
     
  20. phanliu

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    #20 phanliu, Aug 29, 2015
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  21. INTMD8

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    LMAO. I would rather have a 488 in pink with a ginormous schlong in place of scuderia stripe than any other color with the liberty walk kit.
     
  22. Cigarzman

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    Nice bro , well done . I haven't been able to upload multiple pics either . It's not the forum bro it's the player. Lol
     

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