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new to me 458 Spider

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Steinhart, Jun 26, 2019.

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  1. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    my first Ferrari...
    I've been a Porsche enthusiast for many many years, currently drive a 991.2 TTS Cab and love the car. However the lines of Ferrari's are a thing of beauty and after driving a 458 Spider a few weeks back and hearing that exhaust note, I was sold. I couldn't give up the TTS, but added a '13 458 Spider CPO in Rosso Maranello over black interior. I'm waiting for the car to be shipped to me, so it will probably be another week or so, but I'm waiting with great anticipation :)

    I did drive a 488 Spider which was outstanding, but found it be too similar to my TTS, both being turbo cars. I also drove the F12 which I loved, wow, but the lines were not as beautiful to me as the spider. All just my opinion.

    I'm happy to join the club here and look forward to the journey of owning this car and sharing experiences with all of you. For those that helped me on a couple of other threads during my search, I thank you very much!

    I've read a ton of threads of this forum and there are obviously a lot of very experienced Ferrari owners and an excellent group of people. I appreciate the resource, thank you!

    So here is my little slice of the Ferrari pie :)
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  2. richard_wallace

    richard_wallace Formula 3

    Feb 6, 2004
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    Richard Wallace
    Beautiful! Nice specs, welcome to the addiction :)
     
  3. SingleClutch

    SingleClutch Karting

    Apr 19, 2019
    120
    Seattle
    Full Name:
    Kris
    Congratulations! It’s a gorgeous machine.



    Fly fast and take chances
     
  4. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    thank you :)

    thank you, yes, that's a good analogy ;)
     
  5. richard_wallace

    richard_wallace Formula 3

    Feb 6, 2004
    1,956
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    Richard Wallace
    I wish it was an analogy ;)
     
  6. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    :eek: oh no!
     
  7. Avia11

    Avia11 Formula Junior
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    Jan 21, 2017
    864
    San Diego, CA
    Congratulations! Enjoy in excellent health!!
     
  8. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    thank you so much :)
     
  9. ShadowLAP

    ShadowLAP Formula Junior

    May 15, 2017
    552
    SW Suburbs of Chicago, IL
    Full Name:
    Lawrence P.
    Beautiful looking car. Congratulations and you will absolutely have great experiences being a Ferrari owner. My advice is to drive it like you stole it.
     
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  10. Evo X

    Evo X Karting

    Jun 16, 2018
    124
    Chicago
    Welcome! You are going to love it.

    Beautiful spec with the carbon and Alcantara.

    Porsche and Ferrari are quite the pair. :)
     
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  11. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    thank you!

    yes, I used to do too much preserving, now I'm enjoying cars more
     
  12. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    Thank You! :)

    Yes, owning both seems a little excessive, I had to get a lift in my garage to accommodate a 4th car, but what the heck, life is short...

    I love the saying "enjoy your life, it's later than you think" haha
     
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  13. Surfah

    Surfah F1 Rookie

    Dec 20, 2011
    3,135
    Sweet interior. Big congrats on your ride.
     
  14. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    Many thanks!! Appreciate it :D
     
  15. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 3, 2006
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    FelipeNotMassa
    Stunning. Ciao bella!

    Thanks for posting.
     
  16. saraojo

    saraojo Formula 3

    Mar 9, 2015
    1,275
    Northeast
    Nice spec. Enjoy
     
  17. bball16

    bball16 F1 Rookie
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    Dec 2, 2011
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    Beauty. Congratulations!
     
  18. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA

    MANY THANKS !!:D
     
  19. IPO1

    IPO1 F1 Rookie

    Dec 23, 2015
    3,575
    Congrats and love the seats.
     
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  20. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    thank you! much appreciated :)
     
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  21. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
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    Rosso Maranello is a great find and adds greatly to the appeal of that build spec! Congrats!!!
     
  22. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    Thank you! Yeah I really didn't know anything about the color, but I liked it because it's almost a candy apple red in the sunlight
     
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  23. stan996turbo

    stan996turbo Formula Junior
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    Jun 11, 2004
    684
    Philadelphia
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    Stan
    Beautiful car, I love the color.
     
  24. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

    May 21, 2019
    259
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    thanks so much !! :D:D
     
  25. ncm6cabrio

    ncm6cabrio Formula Junior
    Owner

    Jul 28, 2011
    303
    Fayetteville, NC
    Full Name:
    Mike M.
    Congrats!...I had just started trying to work a deal on that car and got notified yesterday it sold! Enjoy!!
     
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