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Goodbye Italia, Hello Speciale...

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by -CD-, May 16, 2017.

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  1. -CD-

    -CD- F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    ...and i have to say, the Italia was and still is a fantastic car
    i love it but wooowww the Speciale is sooo much more enganging! :)

    When i bought the Italia, i prefer it over the Speciale,
    because my 430 Scuderia was great but raw and my wife and i didn't use it very often
    and so i went with the Italia because i was afraid the Speciale will stay in the garage
    like the Scud.

    Altough the short test drive with a Speciale 3 years ago show me that
    car will work much more better for me than the Scud, i choose the Italia.

    Perhaps the Speciale test drive was too short or the 458 Italia spec was too nice
    but now i traded in my Italia for a Speciale and couldn't be happier! :)

    Here are the first pics...

    Loading at the dealer, arrival and exchange... :)
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  2. Gene-O

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    The side view of the S still makes me smile 😄

    Congrats and be sure to wring it's neck!

    Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
     
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  3. -CD-

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    The pic with the side view shows my ex-Italia! :D
     
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  4. Gene-O

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    Oh I see it now. Lol. Small pics on my phone plus all black.

    Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
     
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  5. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Congratulations on the new Ferrari. Your dog seems to approve of the purchase :)
     
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  6. -CD-

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  7. Shack

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  8. -CD-

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    Cute! :)
     
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  9. abz

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    Speciale is an amazing car.
    You will love it.
    Congrats and enjoy.
     
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  10. IPO1

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    Well done. Stunning car and cute dogs.

    Looking forward to reading your impressions after you have her out for a few days.
     
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  11. Sir_Ferrari

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    Congratulations! Your full black 458 Speciale looks great!
     
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  12. Geneva599

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    Fantastic car with a fantastic history ;-)

    I hope we'll have the opportunity to compare soon.
     
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  13. Eilig

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    Congrats on a stunning example! You are going to have a blast with this car! :)
     
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  14. 458italia2014

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    congrats man!
     
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  15. Bowtye8

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    Congrats!!! Still love those Speciale Wheels on the 458 !!
     
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  16. NürScud

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    Congratulations! The black beauty looks beautiful.
     
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    congrats!
     
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  18. bgmix

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    I'm so jealous this is not my thread...

    Congratulations! The Speciale is amazing.
     
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  19. -CD-

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  20. Caeruleus11

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    Beautiful dogs and car too!

    I'd love to hear more thoughts comparing the 458 Italia to the Speciale as stock. Do you think an Italia with a more aggressive suspension setup would bridge the difference?
     
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  21. -CD-

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    No, because there is so much more with the Speciale,
    the weight, the response, the steering and so much details. :)
    I will post more after some drives.

    But the Italia in my eyes is perfect out of the box for what it is made for, GT, sporty street, race on the track, it is strong, nimble, beautifull and i would change nothing. :)

    Yes the Speciale blast my mind :D but i will always be a Italia fan...
     
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  22. AlfistaPortoghese

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    Christian, that is a very special Speciale!

    One of the most striking and meanest Speciales I've ever seen. Love the fact that it is black on black and no stripe. Exclusive!

    Enjoy in good health!

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     
    AlfistaPortoghese, May 17, 2017
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  23. sht

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    Beautiful.... ass... car.......
     
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  24. RayJohns

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    Looks amazing; congrats!

    Ray
     
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  25. oldchop

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    Congratulations on the new car!
     
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