Ferrari F8 Tributo

I have stated this previously. The only opinion that matters is mine. However, it could be interesting to get an opinion from one who has a Pista and his comparison of the driving dynamics to the F8. Ultimately the decision will be mine and I am not subject to influence from others.

 

I like both cars, actually I like most Ferrari cars. The F8 is a better fit for me because I like to have a full leather interior, Hi Fi stereo and something that is more comfortable for daily use if I desire to drive it that much. That being said, what I find strange is how people go out of their way to hate on the F8 on F8 threads... I just don’t get the mentality there.

 

It happens every time there’s a model change

 

its like the film vs digital image camera debate. they will come around, most of them anyways

 

I was in a camera shop the other day and they still sell rolls of film! I had no idea!

 

if it ( star)was the standard wheel, most every one would pick it over the other offerings. For me it looks fresh( the designer has a point to convey).. take your interpretation.

 

like LP vinyls.( "Sounds better"---drift

 

1) If you are happy with the F8 looks then that's all that matters, it does nothing for me.
2) There will NOT be an F8 Pista but it is OK to dream. If there was I would be happy to order one.

 

Tonight I am heading to the official unveiling at the Italian Ambassadors home. There will be many of my close Ferrari owner friends so I will be curious to hear what they think. These guys have and had many cars from all brands like myself so we will have an unbiased discussion. I will setup a drive and let you know my thoughts but I do have a suspicion that it will drive very well and be the better everyday road car vs. that special, more raw track version.

 

2020 goals, become friends with GH.

 

For daily use the 488 or F8 are a much better choice IMO.

I haven't seen a single person hate on the F8 but some who have ordered it seem pretty sensitive. Some like it, some don't. All that matters is what the buyer thinks.

 

i dont undetstand why one would buy a track car Pista when you mainly use it for the street unless of course for flipping , then its a better choice,

 

I agree which is why I really like the McLarens. The Pista is just awesome to rip around and personally I would love to track it but havent had the chance yet.

 

I love the looks of both on the outside but I definitely like the newer interior on the F8!

Plus I can’t afford a Pista LOL.

 

Keep in mind 488 and F8 are very plain looking in stock standard trim. I recall first seeing a base 488 in the showroom and thought how plain and ordinary it was. Then I saw one all optioned up and it looked great - how it should have always looked in standard form!

I think you'll find that once some decent options are added F8 will get more of a special look about it. That said I would agree the newer styling of F8 is subjective insofar as whether the visual changes are actual improvements over the past model (488). Chances are if the F8 body was the first iteration and the 488 the latest then most likely we will be reading how like 488 looks better and vice versa.

It's also what we become used to looking at as well, and keep in mind we've all been looking at 488 for a few years now so anything different will often be viewed as better especially when it has more power. Power does funny things to peoples eyes. But in this case both versions look good!

 

I drove the F8 today and I have a Pista and they are very different- it is not a baby Pista. Instead think of the F8 as an improved 488 GTB. The Pista is much more immediate and considerably more violent and even much faster feeling- despite what the numbers might tell you. The F8 is a wonderful supercar, very well done in all aspects even sound in the cabin! And its beautiful. But don’t be mistaken, the Pista is much more thrilling- as you would expect.


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I would have been surprised to have heard different, and also expect to find the same when I get the opportunity to drive F8 - after all F8 is the stated replacement for 488, not a Pista. Ferrari has been clear with this all along.

 

Half full or half empty. A track oriented car. 150K more thrilling. I could think of others things i would rather do with that money. But lucky to those who dont have to make that calculation.

 

This is the kind of review I like to read. I am not surprised. The question remains : will the F8 be sufficiently exciting for me. Probably not.

 

I can answer this - because the track versions are very DD'able nowadays and have a lot of creature comfort as well. So it reduces the need to stay with the road going versions which in most cases are becoming overly soft.....and dare I say too soft in all the wrong ways/areas.

It's getting to a point where you may as well buy a Bentley GT, as being a genuine alternative.

 

As coming out of a Perf I always thought you were dreaming.......but no harm in dreaming I guess.

 

750LT is what you’re waiting for.

 

Except for the fact that the PISTA is a lot more than Some people can afford.

 

Possible Envy?

 

If I had the option for a Pista for sure would have taken it BUT don’t like carbon man made alcantara or even stripes
Clearly not the car for me UNLESS it could have been specified that way and old say look weird compared to the other Pistas
Hence why the F8 is a better option for me
To me it the last non electric rear V8 and that’s why I specified the 488 GTB the way I did to Keep for ever
Damn I see clearly the F8 improvements even though many see the 488GTB the same
In the end it will be a dollar decision if I change