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Why does "everyone" prefer the 458 over the 488?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by amazingtrails, May 28, 2025.

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  1. dustman

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    #126 dustman, Jun 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
    No F8 experience for me. Only had 458’s including Speciale and then 488 S and a Pista. I hear the F8 is even quieter than 488, hence the hard pass.
     
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    #127 MANDALAY, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
    dustman posted correctly

    GT2 > 488
    GT3 > 458

    Fact is the N/A needs to see high revs. The Turbo doesnt. Ignoring straight line speed which the 488 is faster which car will would you enjoy the most ?

    I can say 2nd gear in the 458 at redline you would be in jail.

    Then there are the other subjective elements , the style the sound etc. You could also argue that nether are manual.

    I have the same dilemma now as I want a new daily and cannot decide Cayman 2.5 Turbo or Cayman 4.0 N/A.
     
  3. dustman

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    #128 dustman, Jun 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
    2016 Spyder. One year only and manual!
     
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