Finally!! In the 458 Club Now - First Ferrari!

I have been a Lambo and Porsche guy for years - having owned several 911s as well as other Porsches and 2 Gallardos (Both LP, one gated).

After selling my recent boxster spyder was looking at picking up either a GT3 OR a 458 as those were also two of my top bucket list cars. A great friend of mine (who is also a huge porsche/ferrari) enthusiast had a perfect 458 spec for me and we eventually agreed on a price and next thing you know it's in my garage.

Not much I can add that hasn't been rehashed here many times already - but All I got say is - what a car!!

Way different feeling to Porsches and Lambos I owned, and many that I previously drove.

This is my first Ferrari, and after a brief time in the car - I can see what the big deal is. I'm almost losing my lust for Lambos - new and old after stepping into this. I had an extensive drive in a Huracan about a year ago and that car to me also leaves a lot to be desired to make me want to get into one, especially the non performante version.

Unlike many of the newer variants of supercars - the 458 has tons of character driving. It does not have that modern digital feel that plagues so many new cars (especially Porsches). I drove her back to back with a '19 GT3RS this weekend - and to me there is no comparison in feel. The RS is a spectacular car in its own right - but feeling wise it drives borderline like a top of the line, overclocked computer.

The 458 does not need to be pushed super hard to have fun or sense of occasion. I am enjoying the cockpit layout, and the simplicity of the interior as well. The sound is bar-none one of the greatest sounding exhausts on a factory produced vehicle. Having driven it for several hundred miles already - I much prefer it to the V10 NA Lamborghini sound. I typically enjoy manual only weekend cars - but this dual clutch in here actually makes me HAPPY this car is not stick. Very enjoyable and envolved driving experience.

Loving everything about her so far, just not the 110+ degree temps in Phoenix lately, making window down cruises a bit more challenging.

Very exotic, understated looks as well - especially in black. My eyes are now open to what all the hoopla has been surrounding the 458 for the last decade - I'm just happy I am able to join the party and enjoy this marvelous piece of engineering for a while. Glad to be part of these boards and will share my journey to come.

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Thanks! N. Scottsdale (McDowell Mountain area). Not sure when C&C will be back up and running around here, but I'm typically there monthly. Alpios in Troon is up and running - great meet there 2nd Saturday of the month if you haven't been.

 

Thanks! Will reach out once weather cools down.

I like your plan to get out of town during this time. Will need to figure that out down the line as well...!!

 

Thanks all looking forward to miles of smiles up ahead and appreciating the marque for all that it is.

It is a CA car but not sure if it's same one you're referencing. Mine was never for sale - was my good friends car.

Perfect pitch and tone straight out the factory. Cannot ask for more.

The only other car that executed it so well for me straight out of the box is the 981 spyder - marvelous as well without touching a thing.