Am two years tops away from buying a 458 just going to wait for a 2015 model to depreciate with the help of the 488 before I take the plunge. Does nobody opt for carbon fibre seats? Believe they are a $30k option but they are a must for me. Alternatives seem to really show wear and tear more and look tired. My main concern is where in WA you can get away with enjoying it?
Reminds me of this guy. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-09-07/journalist-fined-over-ferrari-test-drive/1420306
Thanks Pap, Haha Fazzer - I had two speeding tickets through last week one with double demerits (4 points) the other luckily less than 10k's over so only picked up a fine. I have two points left to lose which is another reason to delay the purchase..
it's all f**ked up isn't it? The sanctimonious media, the mindless judiciary, a competent and considered driver's livelihood ruined for a harmless act. When I had my court appearance last year, the lady magistrate, of similar age to me and clearly much less driving experience, lectured me on the dangers of driving fast on a deserted country road, "there is wildlife you know". Really? That had never occurred to me
Had my 458 spider in WA and enjoyed driving in the hills around Perth and in Margaret River. Ultimately there were too many cameras etc. around. My latest car, the aperta, I took delivery in NZ instead of WA and installed the Stinger laser/radar detector - way more fun and more interesting roads. A bit radical but I don't regret it. Invest in a good quality laser/radar detector.
Thanks Pap. Haha Fazzer-I've had two speeding tickets come through in the last two weeks (one with double demerits..). You don't even need to be driving fast to break the speed limits here! Radar detector is a great idea, any particular radar you recommend? How did you find dealing with Barbagello David?
GG MKI, that was damned unlucky ....... I can understand your mindset when being lectured to by sanctimonious guardians of the light as they step back into their hideous 4WD with sat/nav , ipod, hands-free, heated seat , voice activated mobile and then cheat the system when THEY get caught drunk behind the wheel ...... oh yeah, some of us don't have goldfish memories
Barbagallo have been excellent from my perspective. I've had 3 Ferraris and a Range Rover from them and no issues.
Goodluck finding the right car,take your time and don't rush. Wanna get a radar detector i used these guys,and the two models are un-detectable Radar Detectors & Breathalyzers - Australian Supplier
Good to hear thanks. I'm pretty fussy so will certainly take my time. Thanks for the tip will Look into these
Sorry to hear about the journos outcome, but then Aus has been a nanny state for a long time now, with draconian penalties. In many ways, I'm happier being in the UK (and europe more broadly), due to much less interference from the tree huggers. We were at Lake Garda last week, and saw a number of Ferraris being driven enthusiastically; that speed would no doubt have landed people in jail in Aus. Just goes to show the difference in priorities.
I have got a pair of basically brand new cf race seat from 458 for sale in case the car you wanted doesn't have them..