488 Looking to get a 488 or 720s. Have some questions.

Pm me, have experience with both cars! Mclaren is a bad ass car but company is very weak with support and the depreciation is killer. F cars are better built and more support.

Mike

 

There are a ton of threads on this exact subject. Do a simple search and you will find a ton of comments and opinions on it.

 

Here is 38 pages to read:: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/ferrari-488-compared-to-the-mclaren-720s.547156/

Here is 116 pages to read: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/mclaren-720s-or-488.553800/

 

720S.

 

Have you owned a 720s? or a 488?

 

There are so many comparison threads on these two I suggest you do a search.

 

I’m just waiting for the “why not get a 458” reply. Lol

 

Don't worry it's coming. Just a matter of time and it will come in swinging like a baseball bat over the back of the head.

PS. OP I found the driving experience much as you found them. The 488 being the better sounding and more linear in power delivery and the Mac being the more dramatic visually and stronger performing overall. The mac is also more comfortable as well having the better seating and ergonomic. I guess if not having one and being faced with the decision today I would take the 720 as it represents more of a super-car than the 488 and is also a better buy for the money. Both have seen significant depreciation over a short period of time and represent very cheap buying given their original retail prices. That said I have noted the 720 has definitely held up better than the 488 which appears to be more price driven due to the larger numbers available for sale, and the fact it is also widely recognized now as being the lesser performing of the two.

720 is also still current where 488 is now clearly superseded by F8 which has aged it and definitely not helping it hold value least of all attraction given the performance difference.

I would also agree with your dealer that the differences between the later F8 and 488 are not very noticeable at regular driving speeds and trafficable conditions and, they are indeed very much the same car, in fact dare I say too much to warrant the significantly extra money. So again with 720 having better performance than both F8 and 488 and, having a far stronger visual impact as a supercar, the 720 would be the one I would go for on today's scale.

Good luck.

 

Almost bought this gorgeous burton blue 720S last year. Test drove one and I could feel that its speed was in a different league than my 488 or Huracan. Upon returning to the dealer after the test drive, I was ready to throw an offer. However, as the sales person regressed out of the passenger seat and closed the door, the roof glass on his side cracked. The offer was never made and I just left the dealer. Never looked back since. Just my personal experience.

 

I used to own a 488. Have traded it in for a Pista. Put 5k miles on the 488.

I still own my 720. Have no plans of selling it anytime soon. I owned the 720 and the 488 at the same time for about a year I think.

First of all, you need to drive the 488. It’s not an f8. F8 has more power. 488 is no slouch but it’s 60hp less.

720 by far is the faster, lighter more nimble car compared to the 488. It’s also visually more of a head turner but that is certainly subjective.

488 is louder. Turbo lag is similar on both.

if it’s me- I get the 720 over the 488. 720 and f8 different story. More evenly matched.

At the end of the day, you need to drive them both on the same day and compare apples to apples. Don’t buy a 488 having driven an f8. You will be sorely disappointed.

Good luck.

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I used to own a 488. Have traded it in for a Pista. Put 5k miles on the 488.

I still own my 720. Have no plans of selling it anytime soon. I owned the 720 and the 488 at the same time for about a year I think.

First of all, you need to drive the 488. It’s not an f8. F8 has more power. 488 is no slouch but it’s 60hp less.

720 by far is the faster, lighter more nimble car compared to the 488. It’s also visually more of a head turner but that is certainly subjective.

488 is louder. Turbo lag is similar on both.

if it’s me- I get the 720 over the 488. 720 and f8 different story. More evenly matched.

At the end of the day, you need to drive them both on the same day and compare apples to apples. Don’t buy a 488 having driven an f8. You will be sorely disappointed.

Good luck.

 

F8 is not a 488. F8 is similar to 720. 720 blows 488 away. It’s not even close with regards to speed. Not saying 488 isn’t a great car. It’s amazing. But if you make make choose between 720 and 488, I’ll take a 720 hands down. If you make me choose an F8 or a 720- that is a much better comparison. Toss up for me at that point.

 

Why not get a 458?

I kid I kid! LOL

I agree with Socal between the 720 and 488 I would go 720. Between the 720 and F8 well I have an order on an F8 so that tells you my decision.

 

Get a 720S. It’s just a better car. If you get a bad one and it gives you issues Sell it and get an F8. The market will be flooded with F8s in 9 months.

 

Exactly. And the beauty of it is you won't lose much on the 720 in the meantime.

 

we hope!

 

Just remember, pics or it doesn't exist! We need to see the finished result.

 

Great choice! I’m hopping not to love a spider (to test in better sunny days since now it’s just rain) otherwise there we go again....

 

Post details. spec, color, msrp, purchase price. You will love the car!