Anyone with a pisTa in the Los Angeles area ?

Hi all,

I’ve been on the fence for a long time about getting into a Ferrari, I have a good opportunity to buy a pisTa , but after a not so great test drive I’m a little unsure. I have a couple other exotics (Huracan evo, R8 and have an Huracan sto on the way). My issue with it was traction , the thing was all over the place ... im thinking maybe the cup2 were old , I’m not sure , reality is it’s such a well reviewed car I’m sure I’m missing something. The confusing thing is that I’ve driven several F8 and had 0 traction issues whatsoever , you can feel some wheel spin but it’s totally manageable and even fun but this was just like no.

Would anyone be willing to let me drive their pisTa for 1 hour or so that I can get a better feel for the car , (I tried to rent one and all I can find are F8s)

I’d happily pay whom ever is willing , just to go for a drive with me , I’m very responsible and just want to figure out if it’s worth the 420k I’m potentially spending.

Thank you all

 

You never know about this sort of thing, My thoughts are post on the forum and see what happens , maybe end up with a drive and make a friend or get some good advice. I might book a quick flight this week to the dealer that has the pisTa in question with the stipulation that we have to go on a decent test drive to see if the car hooks the way I would expect it too. Generally speaking , my whole life I’ve always liked the “track” version of any car in question . Like when I got into 911s I thought that they would drive like the current GT3 and that the GT3 would drive like something other worldly. The 911 nowadays are way way to soft, but I get it that’s the clientele and that’s what the gt series are for. Anyway , getting into these cars is a 1 hour deal, getting out is an entirely different story. Im just trying to avoid a disappointment. I absolutely loved the F8 , drove 3 of them , 2 coupes and 1 vert so if I don’t end up liking the pisTa I’ll just order one from my local dealer (they are litterly 2 blocks away from me) Ferrari of westlake village ... I’m friends with the manager. Unfortunately while I’ve driven every demo they have including the Roma , the only pisTas they get are on consignment so I can’t test them. Total bummer bc a test drive with him in the local canyons would give me clarity to make a decision.

If I do get it , I’ll post some pics when I do ...
Otherwise hope you all enjoy this Memorial Day weekend.

 

Hi all,

Just wanted to report back as to what I did in the end.

I ended up going to a Vegas track where they allow you to drive the f8 and pisTa back to back.

I got a great teacher that day whom I thought would tell me to slow down (I have issues)
But instead pushed me past my limits.
(To my defense canyons are my jam totally diff than driving on a wide / long track.)

Anyhow I bought a pisTa from Ferrari of westlake a few weeks back from my sales rep who’s also a good friend.

I absolutely love the car , the only thing I can really compare it to in terms of my affection for it is the 765 LT. To be honest , I’ve always known there was magic to Ferraris but this one seriously has a serious dose of magic sauce.

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Please ask for Sasha @ Ferrari of westlake, he’s absolutely awesome , and on point . I spent 2 years popping in and out of that showroom so so glad we finally got it done.

I know they are showcasing the 296 tomorrow because Sasha reminded me today … really excited to go see it and place an order.




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