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Need Help! Which to buy: 488 vs F12 vs 458

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by robdaddy, Nov 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

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which to buy

  1. 458

    14.3%
  2. 458 spider

    28.6%
  3. F12

    57.1%
  4. 488

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. 488 spider

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Portafino

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. robdaddy

    robdaddy Rookie

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    Rob Daddy
    Hi Friends! I am new to this forum as I am about to purchase my first Ferrari and I need help deciding which would be the best to buy from all of you have more experience in this world than I do. My budget is around 250 so at this price point I have come across 488 gtb and 488 spider - the issue with the ones I found they did not have the front camera nor suspension lifter (are these necessary to have on the 488?).

    I found a really clean nice F12 with cameras. I understand the engine is different than the 488 and many are a fan of the NA engines.

    I found some not so great specs of 458s since the price of these have gone up too much in the last 1-2 years so I am not sure if they are worth purchasing such an older car 2011-2014 for 250-280K 458 or 458 spider. I plan on using the car almost like a daily, so about 3-4 times a week. I live in a nice climate so top down would be a bonus but not mandatory for me. I plan on keeping the car for at least 3-5 years. So the ability to sell them fairly quickly is a factor as well (without losing too much).

    Lastly my local dealer has a Portafino that he recommended would be great as a daily driver (has front and rear camera) and it's at 200K so it's a lower price point but I'm not sure if it's a good buy?

    Any advise would be greatly appreciated as I'm looking to make this purchase fairly soon!
     
  2. LARRYH

    LARRYH F1 Veteran
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jun 3, 2011
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    It really depends on what you want a sports car in which case the 458 would be best . Or a V12 GT .. in which case the F12 would be best ..
    One of each of the 2 would be perfect..
    For me The F12 is a great car… thats what I have and would choose
    Welcome and good luck
     
  3. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    Jimmie
    This has to be a candidate for understatement of the year !!!
     

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