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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Texastonka, Mar 2, 2019.

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  1. Texastonka

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    #1 Texastonka, Mar 2, 2019
    Howdy- I’ve been looking at 430 and 458 for a few years now. I’ve passed on some great opportunities in hind site. It will be my first Ferrari so I’ve been looking for that ‘one’, almost like when you know you’ve met your wife as a kid.
    I’ve been in the Viper community since 2008 so I’m used to huge HP and HUGE torque, front engine monsters. These are much different and the lower torque takes a bit getting used to as well as the mid engine. I drove a 488 thinking I may like it better but it does not have the sound or soul of the NA motor cars in my opinion. Can any of you suggest places to keep an eye out for a great 2013+ 458 coupe? Red over tan is a must for me being my first. Would like to have full carbon inside and out all option car, yellow tach and calipers. The full deal. Any nightmares to watch out for or just get a yearly service and drive the pants off of it?
     
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    #2 ArtOnWheels, Mar 2, 2019
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  3. RayJohns

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    #3 RayJohns, Mar 2, 2019
    Cars.com is a great place. eBay is also a good place to keep tabs on. If you visit the Ferrari.com website, there is a link there where you can search all currently available inventory across all Ferrari dealerships.

    I've dealt with Joe Maniaci out at Ferrari of Houston - super great guy. You might want to give him a call and let him know what you are searching for. Ferrari of Houston is a pretty easy dealership to work with and they often come up upon some great cars.

    Ray
     
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  4. Texastonka

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    #4 Texastonka, Mar 2, 2019

    Thanks. I’m from Katy and live in SA so that’s a close dealership to deal with. Appreciate the info.
     
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  7. iloveferrari

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    #7 iloveferrari, Mar 3, 2019
    It's preowned.ferrari.com

    Dupont is another one.

    Avoid ebay in general for car purchase, I lament.
     
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  8. RayJohns

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    #8 RayJohns, Mar 3, 2019
    A lot of dealers post their cars on ebay. Just be careful with private party stuff, yes.

    Ray
     
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    #9 Avia11, Mar 6, 2019
    check this car out: https://www.astonmartinofgreenwich.com/u-2014-ferrari-458-italia-c-2920.htm

    I hear Miller is a good dealership to work with. I think Tom @tomc bought a car from them...
     
  10. buddyg

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    #10 buddyg, Mar 9, 2019
    Wait for what you want. I own mine even though I wasn’t really looking to buy. Just window shopping and found the exact car I would have ordered from the factory. Right colors, right options, low miles.
     
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