296 VS

... or back with mid - engine F cars.
Re: sounds are an easy cheap fix - speed performance is not an easy fix.
I did not buy F8 or Pista stopped at Speciale - went Mclaren, more desirable exotic until it wasn't.
Debut of SF90 - went back to buying rear engine Ferrari's.
Ferrari changed to applying F1 engineering / fast street cars. SF90 XX / 296 VS.
So what am I apologizing for - choosing to support F mid engine examples from a newer local dealership vs shipping my F cars / Macs 300 miles for service
I did not like or order 296 - sat in 296 way later in the game and now own 296 and Roma impressive engineering as I truly thought both would be avg at best.

 

These 3 are egomaniacs. Don't waste your time arguing with them.

 

I have a 2024 GTB and am on the GTS waiting list for a car that shows up in my app with all options shown. I have put full deposit down on the car. How would my dealer take it if I were to pull my deposit and move it towards a VS. would that kill my chances.

 

… said no one ever … except you!

 

most likely yes, but I'd check w/your dealer - I was told FNA or corp doesn't like changes per se so if it's showing on your app you have an allo - that would be a change. I'm on same boat as you btw, have 2025 296GTB that came same time as SF90 spider, I have a 296 GTS on my app, along with a Purosangue and 12C and yes i'm hoping for a 296 VS

 

I actually think 296 is away better than pista and f8.. not sure about speciale/aperta but def no turbo lag. Also the design grew on me vs original reveal.

 

I believe you are right....I really hope that's the case. I know there has been complaints about the haptic buttons and car beeping at them all the time so I hope that's not the reason. I'm excited for a VS version of the 296...I hope it really happens. For transparency I'm not being offered a 296 nor have inquired as I've only owned 2 Ferrari's a 2019 488GTB and my 2021 F8. I've been thinking about a 812SF though....would like to experience a V12 I think but I love the mid engine Ferrari's looks the most.

 

When I was looking at all the 296's on line for sale I started to think I like this cars looks better than I did at my dealers 296 introduction party. It seems to be the wheels and certain wheels to me...the darker ones really make the car look more exotic.

 

Yep salvage and/or 20k 30k plus miles.

Seems like most F8 Tributo's are in the $350k range and under 7k miles or so... a lot are in the 2-3k miles for $350k-$365k asking. What they sell for is a guess but probably $5-10k less than asking...you think?

 

Some seem to want to argue with me.... I'll ignore that and I'm just discussing as we all have our opinions but only time will tell. I'm out!

 

No way will it transfer to VS - take GTS and work them for VS Spider - seems you have earned it.

 

Does anyone know if the Piloti variant is only available for customers who are in the hypercar club or in the corse clienti or also available for VIB customers?

 

Kool-Aid much?

 

Never understood sound complaint - esp Ferrari - cheap mod / reversible.
Sound is personal as paint / wheels etc - some order factory others 46k for Opaco 32k CF wheels.
Kinda funny - 20k or more on a race stripe and complains about exhaust that costs less but adds t performance and sounds. Upon sale take it off and get 1/2 or more back -

 

I believe it’s Challenge drivers only, not sure if former can get it too or just current.

 

Aftermarket Exhaust is not for everybody:

1. They void warranty
2. They usually sound tinny and artificial
3. They actually remove a layer of class from the vehicle
4. The burbles and clicks on deceleration sound cheap and forced

Otherwise yeah simple solution to a Ferrari missing the thing that you bought it for.

 

If you have to ask … you should probably remove that paint scheme from your inspiration board on Pinterest

That being said … tell your dealer you’re spending at least $100k on options and get a Tailor Made appointment and I bet you they will get you a paint scheme damn close

 

Apparently only for Corse Clienti clients.

 

Never said it was for everybody -
1. You don't know - my F dealer sells and installs after market on brand new Ferrari's
2. Exhausts I choose take existing sound and beef up notes - of course there are many options.
3. They remove a layer of class, Wrong again - they have a remote to open / close valves. Best of both worlds.
4. The crackles on deceleration are on my factory exhaust Dino.
Ferrari made a Challenge exhaust for 360 - Ferrari track versions always receive a beefed up exhaust.
In my mind the track version of the street car are the best Ferrari's - b/c they are modified.
One word - Michelotto

 

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Ferrari made a Challenge exhaust for 360 - Ferrari track versions always receive a beefed up exhaust.
In my mind the track version of the street car are the best Ferrari's - b/c they are modified]


I am a happy owner of a splendid CS , and the exhaust sound is the best you can have ; but and there is an important but : More and more tracks do not admit the CS due to the DB .
I like track days because that is the only opportunity to really enjoy my CS
I was looking into some « decibel killers » but I am sure that it is not good for the engine.

have a nice weekend

Tam

 

My friend from Germany tried for six months to sell his F8 in red. He just got €250,000 and had about 10 offers. None were over €250,000. Yet, online, the cars are listed for €280,000 to €290,000. But no one is buying them. It’s true that the F8 has a higher asking price, but these cars are not selling. If they do, then only for around €250,000. To be honest. The F8 is 4-5 years old, with no warranty and no sound.

 

The last true non hybrid Ferrari with emotion is the 488 Pista. Nice sound and no OPF. F8 is quieter than an SF90.

 

Much quieter. Not that it impacts values much I guess but I buy cars because they’re great to drive and the 296 is better to drive than the F8 in every possible metric except interior space.

 

Emotion hybrid - fastest cars to ever leave Maranello - they are so bad every posts every car prior in this thread - irony.
It would be awesome to read owners and enthusiasts post news and experiences about 296VS.

 

What information are available about the performance, how much extra horsepower will the 296vs had?
Are there any criteria that have to be met to get a Spider?