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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by 1marko, Sep 9, 2016.

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  1. tres55

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    I've never driven either but my keyboard warrior research would lead me to lean towards the Speciale for many reasons.
     
    tres55, Sep 12, 2016
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  2. Twosherpaz

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    I should have never responded. I talked myself into another 16M today, lol.
     
    Twosherpaz, Sep 12, 2016
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  3. Dolceexte

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    Congrats! Don't you have enough already!
     
    Dolceexte, Sep 13, 2016
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  4. blackbolt22

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    I would go for the Speciale. You can get another 488 later on.
     
    blackbolt22, Sep 13, 2016
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  5. Solid State

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    Not hard to guess which way he'll go now!
     
    Solid State, Sep 13, 2016
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  6. Camlet1

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    In the middle of my around the UK road trip in my Speciale. Today I'm driving into the Highlands of Scotland. The Speciale is in its element. Fun beyond description, I couldn't care less about future values.....this little car is a giant.
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  7. 720

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    Probably a typo (or British slang), but what's a "sider option"?

     
    720, Sep 14, 2016
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  8. 720

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    Watch out for the sheep :)

     
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  9. 1marko

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    hahahahaha, one happy bunny, closed out on the Speciale, buzzing, collect early next week, Thanks all for your advice, I am sure its the right decision, 488 will come along in time,,,Im now, after paying a deposit a new member of the Ferrari Family,,,,and what a car to start it with,,,I will send some pics over when I collect the car,,,cheers all,
     
    1marko, Sep 15, 2016
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  10. Shack

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    Congrats - you will be VERY happy with it !!!
     
    Shack, Sep 15, 2016
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  11. Scraggy

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    Depends if you can bear the huge scuttle shake on the Ferrari Spider platform. For a purist it has to be Speciale.
     
    Scraggy, Sep 15, 2016
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  12. Scraggy

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    And a manual 355 Spider to tuck away
     
    Scraggy, Sep 15, 2016
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  13. italiafan

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    Congrats!
    You won't regret it.
    I had an Italia I traded in on a Speciale...no regrets..Speciale is magnificent. I will never sell it.
    Forza Speciale!
    :)
     
    italiafan, Sep 15, 2016
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  14. DPGT

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    Big congrats! Share some pics when you can. It's definitely gonna give your smile muscles a workout.
     
    DPGT, Sep 15, 2016
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  15. m5shiv

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    Sweet. I'm desperate for one in Rosso Fuoco.
     
    m5shiv, Sep 15, 2016
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  16. Camlet1

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    Found the location yesterday of James Bond's Skyfall movie. My take Speciale style! I'm sure 007 would approve ;)

    Hope you find your RF spec. The Speciale is just so good.
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  17. exoticcardreamer

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    This looks soooo good. -:)
     
    exoticcardreamer, Sep 15, 2016
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  18. Scraggy

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    Camlet - you are lucky having a Speciale - I have an Aperta and know that 10,000 miles on it costs me £200,000.........hence its done 900 miles. Conundrum.
     
    Scraggy, Sep 16, 2016
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  19. Camlet1

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    I too have a UK RHD Aperta, which I did in the same spec as my coupe. A matching pair. Luckily I prefer the coupe :D
     
    Camlet1, Sep 16, 2016
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  20. m5shiv

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    Fantastic shot
     
    m5shiv, Sep 16, 2016
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  21. Scraggy

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    My 675 thrashes them on every objective measure but does not have the same aura.
     
    Scraggy, Sep 16, 2016
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    Odd thought process!


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    Russell996, Sep 16, 2016
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  23. Caeruleus11

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    Congratulations!
     
    Caeruleus11, Sep 17, 2016
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  24. John458

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    My 2 cents worth.

    I had a 458 which I loved and put a lot of miles on it. I have the 488 and the straight away speed is phenomenal but now I am thinking about getting a Speciale. 458 felt a bit more raw and driving seemed more fun and the Speciale is even more awesome as a driver.

    I would definitely recommend you to drive both and see what you like. Despite the straight away speed on the 488, the Speciale might feel better to you or the newer technology and smoother 488 might be better to you!

    Good luck and welcome to the Ferrari world!
     
    John458, Sep 18, 2016
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