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458 Vs 650s

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by shawnmkrt, Apr 29, 2016.

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  1. shawnmkrt

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    #1 shawnmkrt, Apr 29, 2016
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    I have both a 2015 458 Italia and a 2015 650S
    By the way I test drove the 488, The Raw sounding emotional feeling of the 458 is gone. However the 488 is a overall better car reminds me of a 650s.

    Here are some photos :)

    My personal opinions, I love both cars and obviously can't be biased since I own both.

    The Ferrari has sexier lines looks nicer in general
    Ferrari sits a bit lower
    Interior is much roomer
    Sounds 10000000 X better
    The way it feels, shifts drives more raw feels like a sports car.

    The 650s draws more attention- People don't really know what a mclaren is and always ask me how much the car costs... I always tell them to guess and they answer in the millions every time.

    Much easier daily driver, very soft.. can drive like a lexus on certain settings.

    Much faster- no comparison here but unless you track it honestly you're not zipping a 100 mph on the streets.

    It sounds like ****- Have to be brutally honest I have the standard sports exhaust but I'm looking to upgrade to aftermarket.

    No emotion when driving it, no crazy blips when downshifting, the "fun" factor for a 458 is no where near.


    Let me know if you guys have any questions of considering the 650s

    I actually love the car, I drive it way more then the ferrari its meant to be driven everyday where as i'm like a little kid when the weekend comes so I can take out the 458.,
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  2. boeckman2003

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    I was debating ordering a 488 GTB or a 650S. I think you just answered that question! Great post.
     
  3. randkin

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    Both look great! Notice you have a two car garage where does the daily driver go?
     
  4. Stevenb

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    Nice Write up. I'm a fan of the 650s. Always enjoy it when I can drive one
     
  5. shawnmkrt

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    I actually daily drive the 650s. I had a maserati Granturismo S, but I was hardly driving it anymore so I got rid of it.

    I have a company lease of a bmw 3 series if I ever need long drives its usually parked on the street under a tree with a bunch of bird crap on it collecting dust lol.
     
  6. boogie

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    Thanks for posting. A Mclaren beater worth millions. Awesome.
     
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    I rented the 650 s for 6 hours not on a track but city and highway driving (don't track my cars and didn't need to be convinced that it probably goes fast).

    I agree with all of this and I also thought that as much as I drive my cars, which is a lot.......that the higher degree of difficulty in getting in and out of the 650s would get on my nerves after a while. Major props for the doors though. Lol

    The lack of downshift blips certainly added greatly to the boredom in my case. Love the 650 s in white though! Great pics.
     
  8. Finlander

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    Cool looking driveway.
     
  9. kfmcmahon922

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    awesome pair.
    IMO 458 is the most beautiful Italian supercar since the Miura.... Macca---not so much (sorry)
     
  10. homesite

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    I had a 458 and now a 650s.

    Your forgot to mention that the 650s is build way better than the Ferrari. I hated my Ferrari, Love the 650s.
     
  11. Caeruleus11

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    Congratulations on two amazing cars!
     
  12. shawnmkrt

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    I did say on certain settings it feels like a Lexus, I feel like older gents would definitely prefer the 650s.
     
  13. Sartoria

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    If they can get into it in the first place :)
     
  14. Aedo

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    Great excuse to keep flexible!!! I know of an 82yr old who drives a Lotus Elise... so there is no excuse really!!
     
  15. shawnmkrt

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    True, I mean i'm an athletic 30 year old so I don't have any problems but I can see if you have back issues
     
  16. rockitman

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    Thanks for your impressions. Since you said the MAC is less roomy inside compared to the 458, I can write Mac off !!! I'm 6'7" and it's tight yet comfortable for me in the 458. I'm hoping my F12 on order is roomier yet.
     
  17. homesite

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    Yea you would not fit
     
  18. dustman

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    Polar opposite here. 650s had nothing but GTR speed and yawner.
     
  19. uhn2000

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    Sick cars and nice house (well from what we can see of it)!
     
  20. flat_plane_eddie

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    I was going to say so you're gonna get a 458? But I remember seeing your for sale ad. To say your 458 was beautiful is an understatement.
     
  21. boeckman2003

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    Thanks...I spent a lot of time on the full paint correction and the %100 XPEL wrap job.
     
  22. F430kenric

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    #22 F430kenric, May 1, 2016
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    Love my 650S and my 458. They are different cars, but both cool. Looking forward to getting my 488 to compare. Nice 650 and 458 you have congratulations.
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    So proud of the rear side scoops they paint them a different color...black. ;)
     
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    One must consider getting OUT of it, as well...
     

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