Help with ordering 488

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes (definitely)

The only thing I debated was the lifter. I typically buy used Ferraris and I look for the lifter but really question if I would purchase it on a new order. I have a 458 without and an F12 with. I use it on the F12 all the time just out of caution.

K

 

Apart the first one, I did not select any of these options.
Suspension lift: it adds weight, may be useful only depending on your driving environment
AFS: globally useless IMHO
Rear parking camera: you get parking sensors anyway, so the camera (which also adds weight ) may not be that interesting...
Luggage sets: why not, could be a nice addition (and at least it would be of some use)

 

Lifter great for resale Love AFS camera Yes especially.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Those sound like great options - congrats on the new 488

 

If you get the suspension lifter I believe AFS is mandatory.

No rear parking camera would be a deal breaker for me. It's becoming legally mandatory in the US anyways, and for good reason. Rearward visibility is not good, and if there's an object hiding back there, you can easily damage your diffuser on it.

 

It is mandatory. The headlights need to self adjust to the correct ride height.

What is SICKENING is Ferrari has the audacity to charge $3000+ for a rear camera that is just about standard on every car including a Camry today. Actual cost of the camera is less than $10.

 

I did not have the lifter on either of my 458's and didn't see the need.

The only reason would be you have an really bad driveway with a curb or something to get over. Otherwise, I never would have used it on a speed bump. I ran over some really tall ones and it did not bottom out at what you would call "normal speed bump speed'.

If you are saving money go with the standard wheels and a black interior. These are the cheapest. The CF wheel is nice and may be easier to resell as people like this feature. But it's not mandatory. Stay away from the fancy radio -- its a waste. And stay away from GPS. Your phone is better.

Another cost savings: standard seats (they actually look pretty good) with no electric motors (actually the racing seats are not motorized either), standard flat black brake calipers, standard headliner (its black), no cruise control, and put in the back up sensors but not the camera.

 

1. When accelerating hard, it is very difficult to watch the tach. The lights are very helpful. If any option is "mandatory," this is it.
2. I have a lifter and use it often because I am in a hilly area. It depends on your area,
3. AFS is mandatory with the lifter. If you don't get the lifter, AFS makes sense only if you do a lot of night driving on twisty or hilly roads, or if you live in a dark neighborhood.
4. The rear sensors often do not detect curbs behind the car. You can back into a curb that will damage the rear diffuser without setting off the rear sensors. The camera will help if this is a scenario that is important to you.

 

My build:

Bianco/Nero
Goldrake seats
Seat lifter (a nice option)
White embroidered prancing horse (essential)
Bianco racing stripes on seats (interior just pops)
Bianco special stitching (same as above)
Suspension lifter (must have and great for resale)
AFS (required with suspension lifter - had it on my 458 but honestly can't speak to its usefulness)
Ferrari shields (IMO an absolute must have)
Yellow calipers (personal taste and must have for me)
Dark gray forged wheels (forged wheels are a must)
Sport exhaust (chrome just doesn't work; Ti is silly expensive)
Front parking sensors (worthy investment - rear sensors are standard)
Rear parking camera (essential IMO)
Full optional mirrors (a great option and necessary to order with racing seats - would be standard with full electric seats) The inside non-auto-chromatic rear view mirror leaves something to be desired.
Premium Audio System (I checked it out and it's great - every $300K+ car must have a great audio system)
Upper passenger compartment and rear bulkhead in leather (nothing comes close to the quality of Ferrari leather)
LED steering wheel sans CF - Absolutely essential and in keeping with the all leather interior motif, the wheel will be likewise covered in leather. That leaves the seat shells as the only CF components in the car; no choice if you want racing seats.

Other:
No front parking camera, IMO too noticeable on a bianco car
On the fence about the Passenger Display (Option code PDIS, MSRP $4,219 US). I'll expand in a new thread, don't want to hijack this one.

Good luck.

 

A few other points: On the 2018 488 GTB, rear parking sensors, cruise control, navigation and satellite radio are all standard, no additional cost items. Also, the black tach (standard and also no additional cost) offers the greatest contrast and is actually visible in daylight. I had a white tach in my 458 and it was very dark in daylight - drove me nuts and one of the few things I REALLY disliked about the car.

 

1- Yes. Its a must have
2- I dont have it, never have once missed it.
3- do not have it- never have once missed it
4- Absolute must have in my opinion. Agree with Mayor its over priced but what in a Ferrari isn't?
5 - sure- frivolous but what in a Ferrari isn't.

 

If it's for your son, and you are not likely to drive the car, you could forgo all options with exception to the lifter which should help preserve the car. He could always add what he wanted at a later stage....at his own expense.Ultimately it comes down to how far you are prepared to go to satisfy his likely expectations.

 

True, but they do have the labor involved in drilling the hole.......



Jim

 

I ordered Daytona's with red inserts but almost went with the standard seats which are quite comfortable. Horse on the headrest is mandatory as every 488 I looked at had them. Naturally shields and LED on the steering wheel are a must. Standard wheels are quite good for standard. Homelink is a great option as to be able to not have garage door opener on a visor. Rear parking camera to me is an absolute with front and rear sensors. Colored thick stitching is nice but not necessary. Good luck and if your order is like mine, you might have a month to change some items before you are unable too. Take your time and have a blast!

 

The only issue with homelink- I can’t get the darn thing programmed. Would love to eliminate the garage door opener on the visor but have been unsuccessful. ☹️

 

I've had the same issue with a number of other vehicles. That aside, are the garage door opener buttons in the 488 conspicuous / unattractive?

 

never noticed it. Too busy driving and enjoying the car. Honestly, it would be nice if it worked but not a huge deal.

 

IMHO:

*1. The CF LED Steering Wheel has been addressed in a previous thread, so I won't re-introduce*
I think if you do this then you should either do at least the driving zone in CF (good) or all the interior in CF (better) or- depending on your spec- have them wrap the LED area in leather and have no CF at all (best)- they will charge you for this though.

*2. Suspension Lift?*
Yes- even if you never use it, it will help resale and the 1 time you need it, you'll be glad.

*3. AFS lighting?*
I think you are required to get this with the lift, but similar to #2.

*4.Rear parking camera?*
Super useful in any car but even more so in a mid engined car. Definitely get this. I could see cars without it having a more difficult time in resale.

 

Totally agree. I had it on my 458 , but not on my 488, so now there are speed bumps and parking areas, I cannot get to. Those last 40mm on the lift can be a "life savior ", strongly recommend it..

 

To me the AFS system is a waste of money but you must take it with the lift. Over here it basically $10,000. Im just going to avoid speed bumps