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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by wthensler, Dec 28, 2018.

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  1. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
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    Came an hour ago. Took it out just for a trial run. Boy all these cars in Auto find the highest gear they can very quickly. My wife’s Merc does the same.

    I need new glasses, thought I was doing 60...no, 80.

    I thought white would be a bit more incognito. Yeah, right!

    PS I do admitting to kissing the Porsche goodbye. Truck carrier told me people have cried.....
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  2. LVP488

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    It's nice - but you must not, in any case, drive in Auto ;)
     
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  3. buddyg

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    LOL take it out of auto! Nice car!
     
  4. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
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    C’mon guys, I just wanted to see if it worked in Auto........

    I’ll post initial impressions after a nice 4 hour ride tomorrow if the weather cooperates.
     
  5. buddyg

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    Actually I will drive in auto for just normal cruising around. When you want to run through the gears you definitely need to use the paddles. I also run mine in RACE all the time!
     
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  6. Ferrari 360 CS

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    Congratulations!
     
  7. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Congrats !!

    I recall my first drive ….. don't let them get you mad, do as Buddy says:

    Actually I will drive in auto for just normal cruising around too.

    And only if you want/need to run through the gears you definitely need to use the paddles …

    Drive her to the maxxx ! :)
     
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  8. wthensler

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    #8 wthensler, Dec 28, 2018
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    Lots of things happened this year, lost both parents (elderly, still awful), and my brother-in-law last week at 48, massive heart attack. So there are no longer any fences for me.

    I’m a Chem Engr with a penchant for toys, and will give a full feedback in the 458 once I’ve taken it through its paces. And paces it shall undergo.
     
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  9. Drson

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    Which model Porsche did you trade?
    I have a 2015 458 Spider....you will love it.....
    I just traded my 2012 Porsche 997.2 turbo in on a 2018 Porsche GT3 Touring....
    Both a great cars in different ways....
     
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  10. SeaNile

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    Beautiful! Good luck.

    Hope to do the same some day, Philly area and FL....someday....
     
  11. tr328

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    Congrats! Enjoy
     
  12. Caeruleus11

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    Congratulations!
     
  13. Avia11

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    Congratulations!!!!!!! Enjoy in great health :)!
     
  14. 3POINT8

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    congrats!!!!
     
  15. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
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    1999, fully maintained. Gorgeous car. Envious for the next buyer......Best car ownership so far....
     
  16. Cigarzman

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    These cars have auto ? WTF ? Who knew ? :)
    Beautiful rig bro , enjoy! All the best Kirk.
    As an aside , drop that top !
     
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  17. Lukeylikey

    Lukeylikey F1 Rookie
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    The 458 shape is beautiful and timeless. And it goes as well as it looks. Great choice and have fun!
     
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  18. docf

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    My 458 Italia is white also and enjoy the clean look! Still get's plenty of attention so your incognito desire is not going to work. Your car looks great & I'm sure you are really going to get a charge out out it however you drive. I'll occasionally use auto in crowded cross town situations. Central Fl. is now getting over crowded.Congrats!
     
  19. arkone

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    Congrats on the car! Looks like Santa delivered for 2018! Don't let anyone bully you, auto is perfectly fine for daily commuting. I prefer it because using the paddles gets me in a lot of trouble! If you see a Azzuro Cali 458 Italia with matte black HREs in your area, wave him down. Good buddy of mine lives in west Philly!
     
  20. john Owen

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    When i was looking to buy a 458 Italia recently Bianca Avus was my first choice.In the end settled on my second color choice which is Grigio Silverstone with Nero roof..I'm expecting delivery by covered transport in the next day or two and to say i'm excited is an understatement.
    I still prefer white on a 458 further crystallized by photos of your car..Rosso would have been awesome just too showy where i live as there are no other Ferraris in my home county that i'm aware of..
    Enjoy it to the full as you never know what life throws at you..
     
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  21. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
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    John,

    I also live in a small town, which slightly dissuaded me from red, but I have news for you, it won’t matter what color you get, the car is going to garner a tremendous amount of attention. I’ve had it all of 4 days, and I can’t tell you all that’s happened. Thumbs up, people yelling “nice car”, taking pics when stopped at lights. On the way home tonight a guy on a pocket rocket begged me to rev her, so I complied. He couldn’t believe the sound, thanked me immensely.

    I am and will continue to enjoy it to the max!! I wish you the same!
     
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  22. Joe_CT

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    Beautiful car... enjoy. The 458/488 are amazing cars. I am guessing the delivery was in FL and not Philly with all the palm trees in the pictures. :)
     
  23. 338Lapua

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    Couldn't have said it better myself!

    I live in a small town where the exotic vehicle is a lifted 4x4. To say the 458 gets attention is an understatement.....

    Enjoy your car!
     
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  24. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
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    Correct. The only palm trees I see in Philadelphia are the plastic ones in restaurants.

    Here in FL, perfect top down season, usually until April. Again, soooo glad I sprung a few extra bucks for a Spider!
     
  25. racerdj

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    Congratulations!!
     

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