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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by IPO1, Jan 10, 2016.

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  1. IPO1

    IPO1 F1 Rookie

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    #1 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
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    Well really purchased two+ weeks ago, but getting a car transported from the West Coast to Dallas to Austin during the holidays is not an easy task, as I found out the painful way. Delay, delay, delay…any who, it’s HERE finally!

    2014 with 2600 miles. I’ve been looking for about 6 months and patiently waiting for the right ‘deal’. I will say buying at the end of the year was a very wise option and worth the wait!

    Albeit not as ‘cool’ to some as 488 or Speciale, it’s still ‘damn cool’ in my book.

    Every one of my cars in the past 20 years has been black—just love them. Was VERY tempting to change that for the Ferrari, but why change a good thing. Love the lines of 458 in black.

    Anyways, glad to have her in the stable and look forward to some spirited driving in the Texas Hill Country.

    Cheers
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  2. 2006m5

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    #2 2006m5, Jan 10, 2016
    Very nice buy good luck
     
  3. howydo

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    #3 howydo, Jan 10, 2016
    She looks beautiful. You're lucky to live in In TX so you can drive year around. Let's see some interior pics ... Congratulations !!
     
  4. IPO1

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    #4 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
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  5. gt4me

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    #5 gt4me, Jan 10, 2016
    Looks great.
     
  6. IPO1

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    #6 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
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  7. 458oz

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    #7 458oz, Jan 10, 2016
    Don't apologise for buying one of the greatest ferrari's ever built ,a car so perfect that it was named after the whole country

    Congrats my friend enjoy her she is very special
     
  8. mik458spider

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    #8 mik458spider, Jan 10, 2016
    How bout paint the wheel with black colour too.
     
  9. IPO1

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    #9 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
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    Thank you guys...appreciate the kind words. Drove it pretty much all day in this beautiful weather.

    It's such a different beast than my former Huracan. I hate the informant system, but the engine, the shifts, the control, the steering, etc, etc are all SO much better.

    It makes me feel like driving my GT3, where as Huracan was like DD. It was fast as all get out, and yes Huracan has some wicked sound, but this 458...sooooooo sweet in so many ways.

    Very happy.
     
  10. Jasone

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    #10 Jasone, Jan 10, 2016
    Whoever says its not as "cool" as a Sepciale or 488 is just plain crazy.. Awesome car, congrats! Please DRIVE it like you STOLE it!
     
  11. Caeruleus11

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    #11 Caeruleus11, Jan 10, 2016
    Congratulations! Definitely beautiful! Great lines!
     
  12. ScottS

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    #12 ScottS, Jan 10, 2016
    And fantastic condition. Did the Huracan go? Interesting please tell us more about the differences and impressions.
    TEXAS like Florida lets us enjoy our cars year round.

    Drive it well

    ScottS
     
  13. IPO1

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    #13 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
    Will do and agree!

    Thank you.

    Absolutely will post a honest comparison having owned both. I will say the shifts on the 458 are like no other. Instant and smooth. More after I've had a few weeks behind wheel. So far 458 is amazing.
     
  14. Cigarzman

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    #14 Cigarzman, Jan 10, 2016
    Well done bro , sweet looking rig . Brilliant color choice and not just because mine is Nero/Nero too. :)
     
  15. MME

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    #15 MME, Jan 10, 2016
    I too have the Huracan along with 458 spider. You're correct about the Huracan...it's too smooth even in corsa mode. The 458 is stiffer (you should run it in race mode) and feels so much better. Great looking car. Enjoy!
     
  16. 2fastforu

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    #16 2fastforu, Jan 10, 2016
    Any Ferrari is awesome! Not many people are in our exclusive club. Welcome! Great car! I also thought about getting black but ended up with red Spider.
     
  17. IPO1

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    #17 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
    Very kind thank you sir!

    Appreciate it and I did enjoy H. The electronics are mind blowing.

    I'm happy to be part of the club...honored.
     
  18. Stevenb

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    #18 Stevenb, Jan 10, 2016
    Congrats! she looks great :)
     
  19. Graz

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    #19 Graz, Jan 10, 2016
    In my biased opinion, you have exceptional taste my friend. Congratulations and drive it in good health!
     
  20. saraojo

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    #20 saraojo, Jan 10, 2016
    Congrats. The 458 is awesome. Been thinking about a huracan myself lately. So you prefer the 458?
     
  21. IPO1

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    #21 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
    Thank you both.

    Only had one full day with 458, so can't give full comparison yet. Pro's and con's to each as of right now. I will say the 458 makes me for more 'engaged' with the car so far. Both easy to drive, however the 458 just gives me a more visceral feel.

    Give me a few weeks to draw some conclusions.

    458 is just so...well...Ferrari. And that's a very good thing.
     
  22. Xcheckme

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    #22 Xcheckme, Jan 10, 2016
    As usual I have to agree with Kirk. Beautiful car - enjoy in good health.
     
  23. stretchgeneral

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    #23 stretchgeneral, Jan 10, 2016
    Gorgeous! Enjoy...
     
  24. Yoonyah

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    #24 Yoonyah, Jan 10, 2016
    Please leave the bicolor "diamond cut" wheels untouched. They are perfect!

    The only other option would be grigio corsa.

    But don't go black and don't go bright silver. Just in the middle - as diamond cut and grigio corsa - is perfect.

    BTW: like the red calipers a lot. So many went with yellow on black 458s. Red is the classic supercar look. Can't go wrong with that !!!
     
  25. IPO1

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    #25 IPO1, Jan 10, 2016
    Thanks--as you say--once you go black...

    Cheers!

    Agree--appreciate the feedback.
     
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