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488 1 whole year with my 488GTB

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Mighty Joe, Feb 14, 2021.

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  1. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

    Sep 3, 2010
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    Yup! I purchased this gorgeous car on 2/18/20! Right before the Corona Virus changed everything! Ugh..

    I call her BRM (Big Red Machine). Its my 4th Ferrari...wow, did I just say 4th? Yup, I just keep deepening my addiction!:D
    This car is stellar in every conceivable way. It checked all the boxes for me and did I mention the performance? It goes from timid to ferocious in a flash!:p

    I came from a 360 and two F430 Spiders and loved that I experienced those cars. I also test drove a few 458's and loved 'em. Then I decided to drive a 488! Holy Cow! It changed everything for me! I was smitten! I think its so seductive & sexy looking both inside and out with true supercar performance! What else is there??

    As for maintenance or issues? Um, nothing! She has been bullet proof and I put about 4K miles on her this year. She goes in for her free annual service on the 23rd! Geesch, I love this car!!! I drive in Race mode 95% of the time and always use the F1 padels.....Brings a smile to my face every time! AND isn't that what this is all about???? Life is short.....go buy your dream machine!
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  2. Stams

    Stams Formula Junior
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    Awesome to hear! I am a 458 guy myself but love to hear someone who has found the car that connects with the heart, mind and soul!

    Enjoy and be safe out there!


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  3. adamellisdj

    adamellisdj Karting

    Dec 15, 2020
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    How’s the sound “in your opinion” to the 458.


    I’m testing both in April when I buy my first F car :)
     
  4. LVP488

    LVP488 F1 Rookie

    Jan 21, 2017
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    A 458 revs higher so for those loving screaming engines the 458 wins hands down.
    For those enjoying performance the 488 is way ahead.
     
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  5. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
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    I have a new to me F430 spider. Still in honeymoon phase. But, when I tire of it, the 488 spider will be next!

    Enjoy


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  6. MANDALAY

    MANDALAY F1 World Champ
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    May 23, 2013
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    The 488 GTB is awesome, FULL STOP.
     
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  7. mdrums

    mdrums Formula 3

    Jun 11, 2006
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    Love my 488GTB too.... drove 458’s...8 came from the high rev 2018 Porsche GT3.

    4K miles in a year...you don’t make me feel bad now. I did right at 4300 miles in the 1 year I’ve had my 2019. To me personally this is super low low miles but high miles per year in Ferrari world. The mileage thing with Ferrari people is something I totally despise
     
  8. jdlegg

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    +1. I've had mine for a year as well. Only managed 3200mi so far.
     
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  9. SoCal to az

    SoCal to az F1 World Champ
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    To be fair.....ferrari guys usually have multiple cars so hard to spread the mileage. Most do anyways.
     
  10. Mighty Joe

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    I like the sound of my 488 especially in race mode. Yes, the 458 sounds good, but IMO the best sounding V8 Ferrari is still the 355. A 360 with a tubi has an awesome scream and my F430's were stock and to my ears they sounded amazing too. The 488 will not disappoint you in any category!
     
  11. wthensler

    wthensler F1 Rookie
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    The supercar equivalent of a harem.
     
  12. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

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    I so enjoyed my F430's. After I sold the 1st one, I turned right around and purchased another (see pic)! You will love that car! And the 430's are standing the test of time very well. They still look so good! Enjoy driving your Spider!!!
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  13. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

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    nice...love the wheels! here is mine...as you said, for the $$...great all around car, and that sound.......bellisimo!
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  14. vonbeeler

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  15. Mighty Joe

    Mighty Joe Formula 3

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    I know right! These things are pretty darn bullet proof.... Beautiful in BLK!
     
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  16. adabbagh

    adabbagh Rookie

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    I’m getting my 488 tomorrow, and I can’t wait. Reading this makes me even more excited! it will be my 2nd Ferrari, I currently own and plan to keep my CaliT.
     
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  17. Mighty Joe

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    Awesome!! Happy for you! Please post pics when you get the car!!!!
     
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  18. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

    Jul 12, 2004
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    bought mine a year ago got 6k miles and love the car 488 is a beast
     
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  19. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    congrats! enjoy
     
  20. JonnySK

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    Bought mine in June 2020. Did 4,000 miles in 6 months without a care. Has been absolutely brilliant, it's the only car I drive here. No point buying a 'daily' because I don't need to drive daily, and I'd pretty much never use it. The 488 can be civilized and brutal from one moment to the next. No plans to sell and many more miles to come in '21 and beyond.


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  21. Napoli

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    My June 2018 GTB has at least 15,000 miles on it. Only problem was with battery (of course).
     
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  22. mdrums

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    Yeah I've noticed the wealth of cars most have here on Ferrari Chat. A very good friend of mine is like that and he goes through exotics every year like crazy. I really love it...love seeing guys with multiple exotic performance cars and talking with them an hearing what they think about them and so forth.

    Me not so much...lol.... Just the wife and I...but I drive a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee as my daily. As a traveling sales rep I will usually put around 30k miles a year on my daily however with Covid my company has cut travel off mostly and I did 11k in 2020. Wife has a Aston V8 Vantage 2020 and she drives about 5-6k a year only and we have the 488 which it is super hard for me not to get in about every day and go drive some where or run errands in it..LOL

    Personally I'd love to have my 488GTB and a 2018/19 Porsche GT3RS....however that is NOT going to happen unless I can honestly find a sales gig that pays better. I do try though ;-)
     
  23. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran
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    Jan 19, 2003
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    Owning my 488 was a fantastic experience for me. I'm glad others feel the same way!
     
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  24. Viperjoe

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    OP - Congratulations, your car is gorgeous.

    I upgraded from a 458 Italia to a 488GTB and OMG, the 488 is an absolutely amazing car in every way. The performance is mind numbing while the styling, fit and finish, comfort and smile factor are as good as it gets. And as far as exhaust note is concerned, I really love that too (bypass valves always open) and in no way miss the higher reving NA engine! I ordered the 488r new and nearly three gloriously years later, I'm still blown away by this car's extraordinary beauty and performance abilities.
     
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  25. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
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    Man...We may be in the minority, but any ferrari variant looks great in black love it
     
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