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Hi all, I have currently have a porsche 911 turbo S ( 2020) and was thinking about making the switch to the 488. I just fall in love with the F car every time I see one. Has anyone made the switch or have any thoughts.

Thanks so much in advance.

 

Nah, I don't think anyone here would recommend you make the switch.

 

Actually, I should answer you seriously, and welcome to FChat btw.

If you just fall in love every time you see a Ferrari, then you owe it to yourself to at least drive one that you are interested in. If you are still in love after driving it, buy it!

 

I currently have a 430 and i absolutely love that as well.

 

Do you have a DD?

 

Where are you located? Can I guess Vancouver, BC?

I agree with Nospinzone, if you drive it and like it, then walk away thinking about the car and have the means, then buy it. Test drove a F8 Tributo yesterday.

Could do #1, #2 but not quite #3, LOL.

 

I had a 2009 Porsche 911 C4S with PDK and then a 2011 Porsche 912 Turbo with a manual transmission. I always wanted a Ferrari. I did not want to be old and rickety in my rocking chair without having a Ferrari. I should have had done it earlier. They are very much different. The Ferrari is much more of an event and has more of a soul.

 

I was (and still am) a Porsche guy for the last 20 years. Owned 6 different 911s and a 928. Like all the other 7 billion people in the world, I always wanted an F-car, and I just bought a 328 which will be delivered on Saturday.

I don't know the 992 models, but I know your turbo isn't likely to break, whereas the 488 is. German vs Italian engineering. But if you love the 488 and you're not in love with the turbo, I think you should definitely look more deeply into 488 ownership. After all, you need to make yourself happy, even if the car needs more frequent servicing.

p.s. I lust after a 488 too.