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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Ferrari&Maserati, Sep 15, 2019.

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  1. Ferrari&Maserati

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    #1 Ferrari&Maserati, Sep 15, 2019
    Back in the forum years after selling my old 550 Maranello... now the happy owner of this beauty. Just had the first proper drive on a deserted mountain road. What a fabulous car! Never driven anything that so deeply connects the driver to the machine. Amazing experience, best money I ever spent. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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  2. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #2 AlfistaPortoghese, Sep 15, 2019
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    Many congratulations, Andy!

    After a couple of drives, please come back and tell me if I was wrong when I claim that the 458 is one of the best Ferraris of all time and one of the most addictive cars one will ever own!

    And what an unusual, classy and elegant color. It really stands out, I love it! Which blue is it? And what year of manufacture?

    Wish you many miles of happiness behind the wheel. Enjoy in good health!

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     
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  3. John Salvador

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    #3 John Salvador, Sep 15, 2019
    Ok a couple of things, first I really like the base wheels on the 458, second beautiful color, third how can you hear that wonderful flat plane naturally aspirated engine with the pesky fixed roof? . Seriously, enjoy every mile in your 458.
     
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  4. jomarti1

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    #4 jomarti1, Sep 15, 2019
    Congrats..Enjoy it!
     
  5. Bandit23

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    #5 Bandit23, Sep 15, 2019
    Congratulations drive it like you stole it :)

    Great color options
     
  6. Steinhart

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    #6 Steinhart, Sep 15, 2019
    great picture! enjoy the car and thanks for posting
     
  7. sampelligrino

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    #7 sampelligrino, Sep 15, 2019
    Congrats! Gorgeous car and really nice spec. Enjoy in good health
     
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    #8 Vegas CS, Sep 15, 2019
    Congrats Andy!!
     
  9. veilstylez

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    #9 veilstylez, Sep 15, 2019
    Wow love the color. Great choice on the car! Congrats on a awesome purchase.
     
  10. Ferrari&Maserati

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    #10 Ferrari&Maserati, Sep 15, 2019
    I keep the windows down all the time :D
     
  11. Ferrari&Maserati

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    #11 Ferrari&Maserati, Sep 15, 2019
    The color is "blu pozzi", one of the oldest historic Ferrari colors. I believe it was requested to Enzo Ferrari by the french importer a long time ago. It's very elegant and understated.

    The car is a MY 2013, and it has about 10,000 miles (16,000 Km)
     
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  12. Ferrari&Maserati

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    #12 Ferrari&Maserati, Sep 15, 2019
    By the way, thanks everyone for the nice comments, I look forward to interesting chats in the forum (when I'm not driving the 458...;))
     
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  13. RayJohns

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    #13 RayJohns, Sep 15, 2019
    welcome to Ferrarichat Andy and congratulations on the car!

    Ray
     
  14. Avia11

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    #14 Avia11, Sep 15, 2019
    Congratulations and enjoy in excellent health!!
     
  15. docf

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    #15 docf, Sep 16, 2019
    Enjoy your 458 Andy. I envy the fact that you have plenty of twisties to enjoy one of the best Ferrari cars ever produced. Nice color combo. I almost bought that color, but in the end choose Blanco av.
     
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    #16 3POINT8, Sep 16, 2019
    Congrats!
     
  17. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #17 AlfistaPortoghese, Sep 16, 2019
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    #18 butcher, Sep 16, 2019
    Agree on all accounts...moving from an F355 Berlinetta manual transmission to a 458 Italia has not been a disappointment. One of the most notable improvements that I noticed from the change is how great the steering response is in the Italia. However, it is GREAT at everything...
     
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  19. spyder625

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    #19 spyder625, Sep 20, 2019
    congratulations... great car
     

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