458 Pista swap to Speciale

I aspire to have this sort of problem.

 

I know a few who've done that swap. None regretted it. If you want the faster, more refined car, keep the Pista. If you want the rawer, more entertaining car, get the Speciale.

 

i would keep the pista.your gonna miss the power and the amazing looks imo. eitheir way both are great limited made examples pista would be my choice

 

I am completely outclassed on this forum… and in life.


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In your situation, I'd rather have a Scud.

 

There's something I tell people: the only thing having a lot of money says about a person is that they have a lot of money. I've met a lot of rich people who were lazy, stupid, and/or unpleasant people. And a lot of not-rich people who were incredibly hard-working, smart, and genuinely good. No one is outclassing anyone. We're all just trying to live our lives.

I'll get off my hippy-dippy soapbox for now.

As far as the topic at hand, I have a 458 and love the NA V8. But if I had it, I'm not sure I could give up the power and the bonkers-yet-amazing looks of the Pista.

 

If you drive Scud then Speciale back to back, you'll forget Scud even exists. Especially because of the gearbox!

 

I would keep the Pista; it's one of the best.

In my opinion Speciale is overpriced at the moment.

 

There's a reason for that..........

 

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/speciale-pista-speciale.621745/

 

Not sure how you can go from a Pista to a Speciale. Who cares about N/A.

 

i did the opposite............and i couldn't be happier. but i can speak for what will make you happiest. good thing is with your means, at anytime you decide it was a mistake, you can fix it in a few days. poof! Pista back in the garage.

 

I think the Scud is memorable because of the gearbox.

The kick in the butt (and back) every time you shift has an old school charm to it that today's dual clutch transmissions simply lack.

Call it clunky. Call it old. Call it jerky.

Whatever.

It has character.

You will never forget a shift in a Scud.

Hence, why it is memorable.

 

Have you driven a Speciale? Please, share with us your impression.

 

I totally get you. Sound and feel is everything. Did you remove your cats and get a tune? You should. That will turn it into a fire breathing beast!

 

If I had the money issues you have, the SF90 wouldn't be on my list, no offense but that car is fugly. It's fast, but fugly in my opinion. I saw several at the national FCA event recently. No one paid attention to them. They were the fastest car there no doubt, but just meh......There was a lady there who owns 30 Ferrari's, including a 250 GTO, LaFerrari, LaFerrari Aperta, Enzo, 288 GTO and a tailor made Pista, which she chose to bring this year. It was spectacular! Dump the SF 90, keep the Pista and buy a Speciale Aperta. But I'm poor compared to you so do what you want and don't listen to me.