458 - anyone came from or moved onto a Huracan?

I had 458, Huracan, Huracan Performante and now 488.

If you look for the best handling, brakes, frame.... just go for Huracan.

If you need emotions go for 458

 

Your R8 is essentially (depending on the model) a tuned down Lambo. If it’s a newer model then it’s essentially same but for some tweaks to the suspension etc. if you absolutely loved your R8 then go with the Huracan, however a Ferrari a whole different experience. I had 5 Lambos prior to jumping over to Ferrari and I would never go back personally speaking. Love my 458 Speciale.

 

Drive the Performante.

 

I went to a car show last week. The gate guys asked me to go park my 458 beside a Hurrican because they didn't like Lambos and guaranteed he would leave within 10 minutes. I did so not because I dislike them in any way but it just seemed appropriate that I park beside another exotic. He left within 10 minutes.

 

Performante is a perfect monster. 488 an incredible emotion.

 

I had 991 TTS cab techart/cobb tuned, Huracan stock, 650s Spider tuned, now 488 Spider stock
Below is how I rank them, personal view of course and some cars were tuned. All in all 4 cars were pretty close in terms of performance.

Fun factor: 488>650s>Huracan>TTS
Attention: Huracan>650s>488>TTS
Power: TTS>650s>488>Huracan
Handling: All about the same to me
Braking: TTS>Huracan>488>650s
Interior tech: Huracan>488>TTS>650s
Practicality: TTS>488>650s>Huracan

 

If you want a Huracan go for the Performante model.
I found the standard models to be surprisingly unengaging to drive. If you really want a Huracan at the base price point, definitely opt out of the dynamic steering option.

 

huh??

 

I think I recognize your name from the R8 forum? I moved from my 2012 V10 R8 into a 2012 458 and simply love it... To me the 458 looks perfect from every angle, I do miss the exhaust note of the V10 (with Topgear exhaust) but my full Fabspeed exhaust is quite loud..

 

I'm on my 3rd Ferrari now with the 458, just coming off a Gallardo (which is for sale). Even a Gallardo got WAY more attention than any of the Ferraris. You couldn't go past more than a couple cars without someone taking a video of you. It was kind of annoying. The Ferraris, even the 458, don't seem to get nearly as much attention. They're just not as over the top as a Ferrari.

 

Attention when you are in a huracan vs 488 is not comparable. In the huracan I get thumbs up everywhere and strangers Image Unavailable, Please Login jumping into the street screaming. In the 488 I’m pretty much invisible. My 650s was wrapped in crazy colors and still, huracan gets more noticed.

My huracan did not have comfort entry or even electric steering column adjustment. No memory seats either. Then again it was the first year model.

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It's a different crowd in the Lamborghini forums too. Guys there do dumb stuff to their cars to get extra attention. Ferrari guys don't seem to want extra attention and keep things stock.

 

Interesting observation. I’m not surprised at all but still an interesting point. Thanks.


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Base cars are challenging to compare. I think the Huracan came after the Italia, so it has better numbers.

I can compare the Speciale and Performante. Liked them both but keeping the Speciale and selling the Performante.

Comes down to the “specialness” of a Ferrari. There is something fantastic about the Speciale. They definitely made more Performantes. Plus, there will inevitably be another, better Huracan model. The Speciale was the last and best 458 coupe. Also the last naturally aspirated Ferrari 8.

Both were good track cars (for street cars).

 

R8 is a timeless beauty. I personal adore it.

 

Was in the same boat as you OP and test drove both cars numerous times. Opted for a fully-loaded 458 Italia as my first foray into exotics. Love the car and put about 2k miles on it over the summer. Going to be swapping it out for a '13 or a '14 458 Spider and then hopefully into a Huracan Perfomante once those prices come down after SVJs start being delivered and the Perfomante Spyder is more prominent in the US

 

My wife thinks the 458 is boring looking. She's always loved Lamborghinis. She wanted me to buy a new Huracan.

I think everything about the 458 is perfect, wouldn't change a thing.

 

and my wife is the opposite, she tells me that she will divorce me (I think she is serious) if I get a Lambo, they look to aggressive in her mind and the doors are just weird in her opinion --> I'm still considering if it's worth it or not to be a bachelor all over again