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458 Purchased my first Ferrari!

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by JAhmed, Nov 8, 2020.

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  1. JAhmed

    JAhmed Rookie

    Nov 5, 2020
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    Jibran
    Hello everyone!

    Feel very fortunate in that I was able to recently pick up my first Ferrari. I bought it from good friend and forum member @Evo X, and must first thank and applaud him for taking such wonderful care of this car. I picked it up on Thursday and have already done about 400 miles on it...it is truly an incredible driving experience that lives up to all of the hype. I will freely admit that I was never really a "Ferrari person" (my typical poison is of the Porsche variety), but I am trying to push myself to engage in a wider variety of automotive experiences. I am looking forward to exploring the forum and learning more about my car, as well as reading about other owners experiences.

    Here are some quick photos I've been able to snap over the past few days (apologies...I am not much of a photographer) + some photos provided by the previous owner (much better than mine).


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  2. buddyg

    buddyg F1 Veteran
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    Congrats the 458 is an incredible machine I absolutely loved my spider. Black painted roof?
     
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  3. JAhmed

    JAhmed Rookie

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    Yup!
     
  4. jomarti1

    jomarti1 Karting

    Feb 27, 2017
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    Congrats! You will love this fine machine!!!
     
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  5. Regular Guy 01

    Regular Guy 01 Formula Junior
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    Welcome to the family!!

    These cars are great toys but what is greater is their owners like you that appreciate them.
    Enjoy the experience and joy it have to offer. Get ready for sharing your knowledge with everybody around you when you take it out and when you fill it up at the gas station. You will be looked upon like a rock star, having your picture taken and given the thumbs up sign. This never gets old and will always happen.
    Enjoy it all!!

    Best wishes,
    Gene Greer
     
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  6. Regular Guy 01

    Regular Guy 01 Formula Junior
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    I forgot to add it is a beautiful car!! :)

    A stunner for sure.

    B/W
    Gene Greer
     
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  7. Evo X

    Evo X Karting

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  8. Tarek307

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    The greatest sports car made in the past 10 years...and this is coming from a die hard Porsche guy who never ever thought he'd like a paddle shifting non manual car! congrats
     
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  9. JAhmed

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  10. ShadowLAP

    ShadowLAP Formula Junior

    May 15, 2017
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    We moved from a 360 Spider to a 2015 458 Spider in January of 2020. I am still learning this cars nuances and love every minute of drive time. I highly recommend that you have the exhaust valves open for that great 4.5L engine sound. Congrats on your new purchase. The car looks great.
     
  11. JAhmed

    JAhmed Rookie

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    Congrats to you as well! Yes the previous owner disabled the exhaust valves ;)
     
  12. Mighty Joe

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    Congrats.....gorgeous car!
     
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  13. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    congrats!
     
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  14. Scott Holliday

    Aug 28, 2020
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    Congratulations! Welcome to the family.
     
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  15. jag-oo-r

    jag-oo-r Formula Junior
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    Congrats! Beautiful Car!
     
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  16. alex

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    Congrats and welcome!
     
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  17. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Congrats!! Enjoy!


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  18. Rexcat458

    Rexcat458 Formula Junior

    Dec 11, 2019
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    Congratulations and welcome to “Club 458!” The 458 is nothing short of epic! It is such an awesome ride. Cheers to you and best wishes for many happy “s-miles” in your new baby.
     
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  19. JAhmed

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    Thanks everyone! Did another 100 miles today. This thing is awesome!!!
     
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  20. Richard Browne

    Richard Browne Karting

    Sep 26, 2020
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    Congrats.
    I moved from 12 years ownership of an immaculate 911 993 S to the 458 Spider a few weeks back; welcome to the clan.
     
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  21. Stams

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  22. GT2goneF

    GT2goneF F1 Rookie

    May 28, 2020
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    Congratulations. It is the only place to go. From Porsche the obvious next move up is Ferrari. Anything else is a lateral move, maybe a slight lateral slight angled moved up. Potresti goderti il tup Ccvallino rampante. May you enjoy your prancing stallion.
     
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