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458 My First Ferrari :)

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Waytootall, Aug 19, 2020.

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  1. Waytootall

    Waytootall Rookie

    Aug 15, 2020
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    Switzerland
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    Joseph Hartzell
    Hello FerrariChat Friends :)

    Total newbie here. I am a new proud 2014 458 Spider owner as of last week. Probably my only Ferrari as I can't imagine ever selling this magnificent machine. It will be a legacy that I leave to my favorite child or grandchild one day :). I've been drooling over these since I saw my first one in 2010. Ironically, Elon Musk paid for this (well appreciation in Tesla stock did). We have two Teslas which we love for day to day driving, but I NEED the sound of the 458 in my life and I will never tire of the mechanical music it creates. A few photos are attached from last weekend in Monaco. I immediately drove it there after I picked up the car in Switzerland. What better way to arrive in Monte Carlo for the first time than in the Ferrari I've dreamed of for years?

    Looking forward to learning about the joy the car can bring to me and my family and looking forward to learning from this community!

    Joe
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  2. tekaefixe

    tekaefixe Formula 3

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  3. Waytootall

    Waytootall Rookie

    Aug 15, 2020
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    Joseph Hartzell
    Merci Viermals Tekaefixe! Es tut mir leid, mein Deutsch is nicht so gut. ;). Ich liebe neben Lausanne im Lavaux. I'll look into the link and the club as well. Thanks so much.
     
  4. supratime

    supratime Formula Junior

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    Congrats
     
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  5. tekaefixe

    tekaefixe Formula 3

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    Pas de problème mon ami, en Suisse on parle toutes les langues!
     
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  6. pizzadude

    pizzadude Formula 3

    Feb 20, 2001
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    Hey Man....this post made me smile as I’m reading and drinking my coffee!
    Congrats and enjoy in good health !
     
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  7. sampelligrino

    sampelligrino Formula 3

    Apr 16, 2017
    1,129
    Congrats, beautiful spec! Getting your first Ferrari is a special feeling :)

    Funny how Tesla's success... paid for the 458!!
     
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  8. jag-oo-r

    jag-oo-r Formula Junior
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    May 27, 2015
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    'mmm-wah! Che Bella Machina!
    (il faudrait ajouter une langue de plus, la, haha)
    t'es francais, toi? Ou quoi?

    Welcome to the group, but most importantly: welcome to ownership. It's a dream-come-true for many of us, as I've come to learn.
    Enjoy in bon sante, and don't ever stop sending those epic photos!
     
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  9. Waytootall

    Waytootall Rookie

    Aug 15, 2020
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    Joseph Hartzell
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  10. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    congrats!
     
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  11. IloveGT

    IloveGT Formula 3
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    Oct 17, 2015
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    that smile must be the product of the sound from 9k rev, right?
     
  12. Waytootall

    Waytootall Rookie

    Aug 15, 2020
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    Joseph Hartzell
    How did you know? ;)


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  13. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Congrats!


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  14. scuderia-seat

    scuderia-seat Karting

    Jan 27, 2018
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    good for you, I like your passion;

    car looks like a good one . . .
     
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  15. jomarti1

    jomarti1 Karting

    Feb 27, 2017
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    S. Florida
    Nice color combo!! Enjoy it!!
     
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  16. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran
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    Jan 19, 2003
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    Excellent acquisition, congratulations!!
     
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  17. Graz

    Graz Formula 3

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    Joe, welcome to the addiction :) Beautiful car. Congratulations. This site is an excellent source for all things Ferrari. Enjoy the ride!
     
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  18. Bandit23

    Bandit23 Karting
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    May 28, 2016
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    Congratulations on the 458 - enjoy it to the maximum and in good health
    lovely backdrops too
    I subscribe to this motto “drive it like you stole it “

    best wishes
     
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  19. socialpro1

    socialpro1 Karting

    Dec 6, 2017
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    Congrats and thanks for sharing - great pics and story!!
     
  20. OmegaPO8500

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  21. StevoA

    StevoA Rookie

    Jun 22, 2015
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    Congratulations, beautiful car! Love that you took it straight to Monaco


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