488 vs F8 Tributo

Have you driven the 296 or you just dislike it because it’s a hybrid? I don’t own a 296 and just passed on a Speciale which was probably a mistake but I did drive the 296 extensively at Corsa pilota and I must say it’s one of the most impressive cars I’ve ever driven. I’d also bet 99% of people wouldn’t know it’s a hybrid if they weren’t told. Ive owned an F8 and I own a Pista And can honestly say the 296 is an exceptional car.

 

couldn't agree more

 

The 296 is a great driving car, and I have warmed up somewhat to the looks; but personally I don’t think it’s “great” looking Ferrari . Main reason I have not purchased one, even though my dealer has baited me with a 296 Special allocation if I took one of their customer declined 296s.

 

Me ?

If so yes many times. At no stage have I referred to the 296 as not impressive. To me its a Hybrid. Full stop. I would never own a 800 k in AUD a hybrid. Maybe a Toyota but even then i have no interest. To me a Ferrari is ICE.

So lets get it write . Is the 296 a powerful impressive car yes. Would I ever consider one ? NO , NEVER , NADA.

Happy that you have a Pista. Frankly unless Ferrari go back to only ICE ( wont happen ) it will be the last car mid engine that Ferrari got it 100% right.

 

Curious, do you think you could actually tell the difference purely from driving a hybrid or are you saying psychologically you’re just not interested? I’m really trying to understand peoples disdain for hybrids. I don’t really get it if you love the way its drives. I understand if it’s psychological. Personally I don’t think I could tell the difference. Esthetics are another story. I’m with @Dicecal. I hated the look of the 296 but its def grown on me. Was offered a Speciale as well if I took a 296 that wasn’t purchased from the original buyer who specced it but id have to trade either my pista or 812 GTS and I couldn’t bring myself to part with either.

 

Using your words , my distain for a hybrid is associated with hyper cars.

Its the engine , the heart . Its what makes all the brands different.

Add a battery and all that uniqueness goes.

So it can go faster , so what. How fast do you really want to go ?

296 well lets say they did a engine only , shaped closer to the speciale with no battery , it will sell out .

BTW analyse it for yourself you cannot part the PISTA or the 812 GTS , WHY ? They are awesome machines ! You have the 8 and the 12.

I am sad they I wasnt allowed to upgrade the 488GTB to the Pista , really pissed off.

 

I said the same thing about the 296. If they made the same exact car but without the hybrid stuff in it, I would order tomorrow! The other day, I jokingly said to the salesman to contact Ferrari headquarters and tell them to make that car because they would sell a TON of them! I think they should call it the "Dino edition"
For me, I don't mind the electric assist, I mind the complication of it. It's almost guaranteed to have issues if you keep it long enough. even with low miles and perfect maintenance. And we all know that it is super expensive to repair (I think the dealer said it was about $30k on that car if I'm remembering correctly).
That's something I want no part of, and I feel that the newest Ferrari I would want at this time would be a F8.

 

Ferrari died when the F8 and the 812GTS stopped production. That was the end.

Although, I still just bought more RACE stock 2 days ago..... mostly because I'm not very smart and hopeful Ferrari turns it around.

 

They said plastic pipes are as good as copper and what has happened 1000's of homes have to be redone.

I know that 75 year old Ferrari exist. I HIGHLY DOUBT that any of these hybrids will be around in 75 years time.

I would rather my grandson inherit a 32 year old 488GTB than a 28 year old 296 GTB

 

At least the 12 cylindre has no hybrid.

Ferrari will need poor sales like Porsche to turn around.

 

I would take a 296 over a 12C. 12C sound is more subdued than the 296 and while I don’t LOVE the 296 design, I far prefer it to the 12C.