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Ferrari 458 Italia (2010) - Need information

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  1. Future458Owner

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Brunei Darussalam
    Hi everyone,

    Apologies in advance if I’m not following the proper forum etiquette here — this is actually my first time posting on FerrariChat (and any forum in general). I only recently discovered FerrariChat thanks to Doug DeMuro’s This Car Pod podcast, and thought it would be the best place to get some real-world advice from experienced owners.

    I’m 27 and currently very interested in purchasing a 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (RHD) priced around $180k USD. A few details:

    • Mileage: ~6,000 miles (fairly low)

    • Options: Has front axle lift, parking sensors, reverse camera (but no Bluetooth)

    • Location: My country has no official Ferrari dealership, so servicing would need to be done at a local Euro car specialist.

    • Parts: I’ve come across Scuderia Car Parts online, which seems to supply original Ferrari parts, but I’m not sure how practical that is in the long run.
    Before I go any further with the dealer, I’d really appreciate advice from those of you who have owned or still own a 458 Italia. Specifically:

    • What are the main things to be wary of with a 2010 458?

    • Any well-known issues or recalls I should double-check for?

    • What are typical annual running/servicing costs without official Ferrari dealer support?

    • Are there any must-have options I should ensure are fitted (or major drawbacks if missing)?

    • How is long-term parts availability for the 458, and are sites like Scuderia Car Parts reliable sources?

    • Would buying a car like this without direct Ferrari dealer access be a major red flag?

    • Any inspection checklist you’d recommend before finalizing a purchase?

    • Finally — is ~$180k USD a fair ballpark for this kind of spec/mileage?
    I want to make sure I’m going into this with both eyes open and not letting my excitement cloud my judgment. Owning a Ferrari has been a dream of mine for years, but I’d like to approach it responsibly and learn as much as possible from those who’ve already taken the plunge.

    Thanks in advance for any advice, guidance, or stories you’re willing to share.
     
  2. Snapshift

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    lotta question but this might get you started.


    You tube is your friend.
     
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  3. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    Read read read and then read some more in this section - you're not the first to buy a 458 and many have shared their worries & experiences - start with 'most 458 discussions' sticky at top
     
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  4. Kent Adams

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    I've owned a 2010 458 Italia for 3 years. Mine has 19k miles. No mechanical worries and no lack of parts available. I can't comment on whether $180k is reasonable where you live for a 6k mile car, it would be cheap in the US. Red cars typically go for more money. The options you listed are very nice, especially the backup camera. You didn't mention a carbon fiber/led steering wheel. That is a must to have in my opinion and I wouldn't buy a car without it.

    I would not be worried about the lack of a Ferrari dealer near you as long as there is a qualified shop near you. My typical running costs over the 3 years of ownership is one major service done that included changing all fluids, including gear box and replacing spark plugs and filters. Total cost of $5500 over 3 years. I do need to replace the tires so that will be another $2k.

    Known issues with this model are the DCT speed sensors may need to be replaced and if so, that can be expensive, from $12-$18k by a specialist. Is it likely they will need to be replaced? No. The 458 is a very reliable car for a Ferrari.
     
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  5. Future458Owner

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Brunei Darussalam
    Thank you!
     
  6. Future458Owner

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Brunei Darussalam
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    Duly noted and thank you!
     
  7. Future458Owner

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Brunei Darussalam
    That sounds really reassuring! I'm still waiting for more photos from the dealer to verify the rest of the options and the condition of the car. Will also double check the DCT speed sensors too when I message them.

    In terms of servicing costs the dealer themselves said that they can run the maintenance on the car however I was just informed recently by a good friend of mine that there is also another workshop that deals with exotics which is where he said their Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 was serviced and no issues in their history of ownership.

    Another thing that concerns me is that, the roads where I live are not that great and where I live there are lots of speed bumps and hills. there was a recent article that the roads in my country have only achieved a ~70% 3 star rating on all roads, the article was a little ambiguous as it doesn't say what star rating the remaining 30% was. Do you think with the left its sufficient enough to get over most bumps and hills? I understand that for hills the front end of the Ferrari sticks out quite far so this might also be a point of concern, the hill going up to the dealership is quite steep, however I'm not sure if they got it transported by a truck or it was driven up the hill, I've seen other cars like a Porsche 718 GT4 and an Audi R8 go up the hill no problem though.

    Also side note, where I live used cars don't really follow the market value like anywhere else certain old cars like an old SUV aged 10-15 years with 150k-220k KM mileage here would go between 8-12K USD/EUR and would be between 3-5K for lower mileage examples in US/ EUR markets. However, there is also a 488 GTB for around 263k USD for sale with ~8K miles, unfortunately this is just way out of my budget.

    Do let me know what else I need to be concerned about! I am so eager to purchase the car, but just worried I'll be shooting myself in the foot if I don't find out all the relevant information and take into consideration any other variables.
     
  8. hazarri

    hazarri Karting

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    You don’t really ask about DCT speed sensors because they’re not a measurable item like tires or brakes. They either go wrong or they don’t.


     
  9. Future458Owner

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Ahh I see, duly noted, will keep this in mind. So far from the pictures the car looks to be in good condition. Just waiting to hear from the dealer.
     
  10. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

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    • What country /city are you in?
    • Unkept roads will not be ideal for any sports/exotic car.
    • Parts for the 458 will be around longer than we all are alive.
    • For a car of this age and price I would only purchase after seeing it in person on a lift, under trays removed and a independent highly regarded shop that knows Ferrari look it over.
     
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  11. Vegas CS

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    Any carbon on the car? $180k USD for a 6k mile car is pretty cheap imo.
     
  12. Future458Owner

    Sep 15, 2025
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    - I live in Brunei Darussalam, exotics here are not very common as there are not really any exotic/ super car dealers here the most we've got from official dealerships are Porsche, Mercedes (AMG GT) and Audi (R8). Most of the fancy cars come from the Royal family or the extremely wealthy, there really is no in between. but 180k really seems within reach if I sell my current car and liquidate some of my investments.
    - Understood, which is one of my many concerns for ownership, as even with the current car I drive a 2021 Lexus IS300 with a ground clearance of 5.5 inches still has some trouble going up and down certain hills, speed bumps etc.
    - that's good to know, still trying to understand the budgetting of how much I would need in case of a rainy day, another concern I have is the lack of proper workshops to deal with supercars/ exotic cars.
    - Since cars like these are not super common, they are only allowing me to see the car if I get a pre-approved loan unfortunately, so as of right now, I've only got pictures to go off and certain friends who have been near the car at one point or another. but there is one workshop that deals with exotics regularly who have even serviced cars from the Royal family too so I've heard. but then again, still leaves a feeling of uncertainty.
     
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  13. Future458Owner

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Not too well versed on the options available for the car brand new, but there is some carbon in the interior, by the door sills and of course the steering wheel. I'd like to post the pictures but was given strict instructions not to share the pictures, don't really want to hurt my chances of being a potential buyer for the car.

    Thought it was cheap too, especially after hearing the 458 prices are appreciating at the moment, though if I do end up getting it probably won't end up selling it, but who knows.
     
  14. Vegas CS

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    Have you seen the car in person? Is it a private sale? Not wanting you to share pictures of the car sounds fishy.
     
  15. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

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    I am not one to talk people out of buying a car, especially a dream car but if your Lexus has trouble on the roads then a Ferrari 458 is not a choice you should consider. I personally would never liquidate investments to buy a car. I've personally moved around my country until I found a place I really liked and settled in. Maybe if you can and your car dreams are strong to move to a better maintained area or country.
     

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