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For current owners, how long do you plan to keep your 458?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by IloveGT, Mar 29, 2021.

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how long do you plan to keep your 458

  1. 1 to 5 yrs

    20 vote(s)
    14.9%
  2. 6 to 10 yrs

    7 vote(s)
    5.2%
  3. not planning to sell

    107 vote(s)
    79.9%
  1. Jason B

    Jason B Formula Junior

    Apr 7, 2006
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    Hbg, PA
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  2. RBarbieri

    RBarbieri Karting

    Feb 11, 2014
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    Bradenton, FL
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    Rich Barbieri
    Italiafan - before.
     
  3. superfluous

    superfluous Karting

    Oct 4, 2020
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    Dallas, TX
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    Gabe
    458 owners are a different breed
     
  4. axlesofevil

    axlesofevil Formula 3
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    Jan 14, 2012
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    San Diego, CA
    No plans to sell and ideally I'd keep it forever. But best laid plans and all. At some point I may have to give it up.
     
  5. IloveGT

    IloveGT Formula 3
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    I was giving likes because of the little yellow flowers, not the 458. just kidding!!!
     
  6. Mickyd329

    Mickyd329 Formula Junior

    Mar 3, 2019
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    Orange County Socal
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    Mike
    I'm torn. As others have pointed out, I'm not thrilled with where the auto industry is going. I want to add a second Ferrari and trying to narrow it down to the 458 or a V12 version like the F12. If I had a 458, I wouldn't sell it either.
     
  7. Robert Collins

    Robert Collins Karting

    May 10, 2020
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    Robert S. Collins III
    Given the fact that I just bought mine and I am completely smitten with it, I believe the answer is I will keep it forever!

    We shall see as the months and years go on, but I believe this car and my 1996 Porsche 993 Twin Turbo are iconic cars that can never be replaced. I’ve had that one since 2005 so I am staying true to that sentiment 16 years and counting.

    This does not mean that I won’t buy another Ferrari however! I’m totally digging the ownership experience so far.


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  8. Terrence

    Terrence Formula Junior
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    Feb 15, 2004
    357
    Hawaii/LA
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    Terrence
    I don’t plan on ever selling it. Love my 458 Spider.
     
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  9. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

    Jan 19, 2021
    2,429
    East Coast
    I’ll keep mine until it falls apart.

    The 488 is underwhelming, the F8 is beautiful but not interested in a hybrid Ferrari, and the SF90 is an androgynous looking super car which doesn’t even look like a Ferrari. Not interested in hybrid batteries and turbo technology.
     
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  10. Texas2step

    Texas2step Formula Junior
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    F8 is not hybrid
     
  11. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

    Jan 19, 2021
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    Sorry, was referring to the SF90! My mistake.


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  12. IloveGT

    IloveGT Formula 3
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    V12!
     
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  13. michaelo

    michaelo Formula Junior
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    Mar 25, 2006
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    I don’t plan on selling for a long time. I am happy with the styling, horsepower and the technology of this particular model.
    I have owned a few Dino’s in the 70’s and I am currently looking for one to add to the 458. Either that or a 12 cylinder. Whatever happens, the 458 stays.
     
  14. Petrolhead#32

    Petrolhead#32 Formula Junior
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    Sep 23, 2020
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    Took wife to lunch today. Gorgeous day, 80 degrees here in NorCal. On the way there with top down and cruising easy. Then top up, back window down and on race mode on the way back home. It was my way of explaining to her how versatile and simply awesome the car truly is.

    When we parked the car in our garage, her comment was: 'Hey if you make a ton of money with your business one day, I want to keep this one for me and you can go for the V12 or Speciale, ok?'

    So looks like we won't sell... ;)
     
  15. Il Co-Pilota

    Il Co-Pilota F1 Veteran

    May 29, 2019
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    I feel like butting in here. Every time a question about the 488 is asked, the 458 crowd feels the need to chime in.

    So here is my input.

    Sell the 458, because the 488 and F8 are much better cars.

    Sorry, it was just too hard to resist:D

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  16. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

    Jan 19, 2021
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    I would certainly take a 488 Pista over my 458, but if it’s a 488 GTB, then I’m taking my 458 all day long.


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  17. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
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    That wife is a keeper!


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  18. cole328

    cole328 Formula Junior

    May 9, 2014
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    I am new to Ferrari ownership, and the proud owner of a 2007 f430 spider. I could not afford the 458 when I acquired this car two years ago, but I’m so happy I ended up with it. L

    I love the look, the raw sound, and the engine under the glass is hard to beat. I loved reading this thread, as like all of you 458 owners, I too appreciate what I have, and will definitely never sell it. In fact, I feel lucky to own it, and I drive the heck out of it.






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  19. Petrolhead#32

    Petrolhead#32 Formula Junior
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    don’t recall anyone asking about the 488. This was 100% about the 458. :cool:
     
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  20. Petrolhead#32

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    You bet. Never sell! :D
     
  21. Petrolhead#32

    Petrolhead#32 Formula Junior
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    2 very different cars...
    (Pista and 458)
     
  22. IloveGT

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    That "ok?" was really not a question but an order!
     
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  23. IloveGT

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    Yeah, you are totally butting in! lol. Let's not turn this thread into 458 vs 488 again. I just wanted to create this poll/thread to see what the current owners of 458 feel about their cars.
     
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  24. Petrolhead#32

    Petrolhead#32 Formula Junior
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    Sounded more like a direct order indeed...
     
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