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Just got my first ever Ferrari - 458 Italia!!!!

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Gordon Gekko, Feb 17, 2013.

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  1. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko Formula Junior

    May 15, 2011
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    Miami
    #1 Gordon Gekko, Feb 17, 2013
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    Just got a 2011 458 black with yellow shields, yellow calipers, black interior with yellow stitching, lots of carbon fiber - amazing! Getting the sport rims painted black to match exterior color & getting the orange/red side marker lights on each side blacked out. Dealer will have car ready for pickup late next week. Will post more photos then. Boyhood dream realized! So excited to join the club with all you guys!
    I am 33 & reside in Miami. Contacted all the local dealers but Ferrari of Palm Beach was far & away the best. Giovanni Tosti is the GM there & he is wonderful. He's the same age as me & 100% ethical. Bud Root was my salesman & he is the nicest guy ever to work with. Getting the deal done was so easy. Best experience I've ever had buying a car. Highly recommend working with them if you're in South Fla.
    Will keep this for a little while & then get the 458 Spider next. Here's a photo I took on my iPhone of the Italia next to my 2013 G Wagon I just bought last week.
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  2. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Congrats and good luck!
     
  3. rickwjenn

    rickwjenn Formula Junior

    Mar 8, 2012
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    Congrats! Beautiful car -please post more pictures when you can.

    My F458 is also my first Ferrari - simply an amazing experience - enjoy to the fullest!
     
  4. Mig7410

    Mig7410 Karting

    Feb 16, 2013
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    Mike Martin
    Congrats, more photos please. Tell us about your first drive impressions.
     
  5. wang

    wang Formula 3

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    Congratulations...! :)

    As an aside, can you post more pictures of your G Wagon and tell me how it drives please... :D

    Thanks
     
  6. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

    ScuderiaWithStickPlease F1 World Champ

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  7. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko Formula Junior

    May 15, 2011
    261
    Miami
    Thanks everybody! I am so happy! Promise to post lots of photos when I pickup the car toward the end of next week. I'll also post my driving impressions as a new Ferrari owner. I'll also post some more photos of the G Wagon, I'm getting 24" custom painted Forgiatos going on it early next wk. Love the G Wagon, my fav SUV by far. Wanted an SUV with the Ferrari & got my 2 favorites in same week. I'll post some photos of the 2 cars together as well.
    Thanks again for welcoming me!
     
  8. Hawkeye

    Hawkeye F1 Veteran
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    Sep 20, 2009
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    That is quite a first Ferrari! Congratulations.
     
  9. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Nice way to start --- at the top!

    Congrats on your new purchase. Enjoy and drive often!
     
  10. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko Formula Junior

    May 15, 2011
    261
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    Lol thanks mayor! I always shoot to start at the top!
     
  11. Noblesse Oblige

    Noblesse Oblige F1 Veteran

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  12. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko Formula Junior

    May 15, 2011
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    Would never drive a lambo, I'm Ferrari forever! Like the G wagon truck more anyway, think that Lambo is kinda ugly IMHO.
     
  13. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
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    Buying a 2011 black 458 Coupe shows what good taste you have in cars! :)

    Take the time to read the owners manual on how to work a few things, such as:
    - the parking brake (and what "car wash" mode is).
    - the secondary gauges on the left screen.
    - the radio controls (yikes!).
    - the nav system and cruise control (if it has those options).

    Enjoy it.
    .
     
  14. Goplay

    Goplay Formula Junior

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    #14 Goplay, Feb 17, 2013
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    I bought my first Ferrari at age 33 as well, a 360. I was so ecstatic with it... I thought I would keep it *forever*! :D

    Congratulations and enjoy!

    PS
    Check out this 6x6 G mobile. Now this would be entertaining!
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  15. Goplay

    Goplay Formula Junior

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  16. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko Formula Junior

    May 15, 2011
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    Thanks. I'll ask Bud about all those points when I pick up the vehicle next week. I'm not familiar with any of that stuff. It does have satellite radio and NAV. Was listening to Hair Nation on SiriusXM as I was test driving!
     
  17. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    Nice...but then I'm prejudice.
     
  18. abz

    abz Formula 3

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    Congrats and enjoy.
     
  19. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko Formula Junior

    May 15, 2011
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    Ha, we're twins, pal!
     
  20. dwb360

    dwb360 Karting

    Aug 22, 2010
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    Congrats!! Like your 458/SUV combo. I've got 458 coming in March/April have Escalade (and Maserati QP which I really like) live in Illinois - SUV great for winter - and just handy. Enjoy them both!!! Post more pics!!
     
  21. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    You bet. Enjoy her in the best of health.
     
  22. Gordon Gekko

    Gordon Gekko Formula Junior

    May 15, 2011
    261
    Miami
    Thanks and will do! Will have the Forgiato's on the G wagon either on Mon or Tues and will pick up the Ferrari at dealer either on Thurs or Fri. So, will have final pics of both cars with all custom work complete by end of next week!
     
  23. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

    Sep 11, 2011
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    I got my first Ferrari a 430 at age 33 as well rite before my 34th bday best bday gift ever.
     
  24. gilly6993

    gilly6993 F1 Rookie

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    A big congrats
     
  25. Sir_Ferrari

    Sir_Ferrari F1 Rookie
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    Congratulation to your first Ferrari, Eric!

    What you would say about a G 63 AMG? Or Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
     

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