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458 458 speciale vs F12

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Avia11, Dec 10, 2019.

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  1. Avia11

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    #1 Avia11, Dec 10, 2019
    Hi guys! I'm looking to either add an F12 to my garage or sell my 2015 458 spider and pick up a 458 speciale coupe. Is the speciale coupe more fun to drive than the 458 spider? If so is it significantly better? I like cars that evoke a strong visceral response. I wasn't super impressed with the F8 that I drove last weekend. I am hoping that there are people who have had all 3 and can share their experience. Thanks!
     
  2. tickerhound

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    #2 tickerhound, Dec 11, 2019
    I've had an Italia, 488 GTB and now both Speciale coupe and an 812. Not exactly what you are asking but I feel in your case the F12 would be the way to go. The V12 is magical! I do love the Speciale, the styling does it for me over the Italia, especially the front and the engine looks magnificent, but again, the V12 is on another level.
     
  3. 3POINT8

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    #3 3POINT8, Dec 11, 2019
    hard to see how you go wrong. i have a 458 and looking to go f12 so my vote would be f12
     
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  4. LVP488

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    #4 LVP488, Dec 11, 2019
    Depends on what you intend to do with the car - but the 458 spider and the F12 are very different, so keeping the 458 and and adding the V12 magic will be more fulfilling than replacing by a single Speciale.
     
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  5. Surfah

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    #5 Surfah, Dec 11, 2019
    Agreed
     
  6. vroom

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    #6 vroom, Dec 18, 2019
    I’ve been thinking about unloading 2-3 air cooled p cars and can’t decide between Maranello, F12, 458 spider, or Speciale. Keeping CS.
     

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