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458 Speciale over a 488 GTB?

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  1. buickgms

    buickgms Rookie

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    Would you buy a 458 Speciale over a 488 GTB? And why? I am not sure on which one to buy! Thank you
     
  2. Staj

    Staj Karting

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    Yes. Timeless collectible. Last and most powerful naturally aspirated V-8. Pininfarina design vs inhouse Ferrari design. Better sound and more dramatic. The 488 will depreciate like normal. That said, the 488 obviously a cutting edge car. So it depends on what you are in for.
     
  3. Spider68

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    Couldn't agree more. Alwasys the Speciale. It's just a great car and more edgy than a 488


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  4. dustman

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    Owned Italia and a Speciale.

    Only one I'd buy again is Italia honestly. Probably spider.

    But I have a slot for a 488 spider this year and may go that route.

    I see myself always coming back to a NA either 458 or F12 TDF.
     
  5. 720

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    Speciale. Don't even hesitate. In a few years nobody will even remember the 488 GTB IMHO. The Speciale is a special Ferrari.
     
  6. saraojo

    saraojo Formula 3

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    If you drive the car regularly, both will depreciate, the 488 more than the speciale. If you want the latest and greatest then 488, if you want a more track oriented vehicle and na experience get the speciale
     
  7. saraojo

    saraojo Formula 3

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    Why not speciale again?
     
  8. of2worlds

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    The speciale is a tough act to follow. When Raffaele de Simone introduced the new 488 GTB to journalists he said 'first I want you to forget the speciale'...
     
  9. dustman

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    I just didn't love it. Mostly due to loss of high pitch exhaust vs italia as ferrari prepared for the 488 sound "letdown". I was not a fan of ssc either. Esp for the street.
     
  10. 720

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    Your Speciale must have had a stock exhaust. I wasn't happy with the OEM exhaust sounder either. But I knew there was a solution :) this Marlboro livery Speciale has straight pipes and I believe Frequency Intelligence back box. Totally transforms the sound of a Speciale. Too extreme for me, but nothing sounds better IMHO. For me I just replaced the OEM cats with 200 cell cats and kept the OEM back box. Much better sound...more aggressive.

    https://youtu.be/3skeFbZV8RU


     
  11. Staj

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    That may be true initially but in 10-15 years when many of the Speciales crash or aren't properly maintained and there aren't as many, having I run good condition with like 30-45k miles will still fetch a nice amount. The 488 gtb/spider won't have that distinction.
     
  12. DavidJames1

    DavidJames1 Formula 3

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    Have owned a 458 Spider and currently an Aperta - for me the Aperta is in a different league to my old spider. Doesn't really matter though because I don't think you can go wrong with any of the 458 variants - it's a brilliant model in whatever guise.
     
  13. saraojo

    saraojo Formula 3

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    I see, made some offers to a few speciales in Ferrari Beverly hills/los angeles. One of them was probably yours. Yea I figured I would have to mod the exhaust to enjoy the car more if i get one. Im a sound guy myself since I hardly track but drive my cars regularly in the street
     
  14. saraojo

    saraojo Formula 3

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    Good point. Never thought about keeping a car that long.
     
  15. Ford

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    Speciale all day long!
     
  16. Staj

    Staj Karting

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    If I had a Speciale it would be a long term keeper. One of the best cars Ferrari ever made? Keeper for sure.
     
  17. Staj

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  18. Devine458

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    Speciale = No Substitute ....488 = Replaceable
     
  19. Shadowfax

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    That Speciale sounds amazing but wow those brakes sound completely beat..

    488 has it's own sound -still beautiful but not as raw or high pitched as speciale. Two different sound experiences.
     
  20. Eilig

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    Speciale. It's a no-brainer in my opinion.
     
  21. dustman

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    Even with the mods, the signature high wail isn't the same on a Speciale.
     
  22. buickgms

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    The Speciale I am looking at the color is a mat finish in aluminum opaco with no stripes. No stripes and mat finish does it mean the kiss of death for resale?
     
  23. Eilig

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    I don't think so. One of my Speciales has no Shields. I was told by a few people that having no Shields on the car is the kiss of death. Turns out plenty of people actually LIKE the cleaner look. I have no intention of selling the car, so I really don't care either way. Bottom line: Buy what YOU want. Don't worry about buying what the next guy wants.
     
  24. groutguy

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    I don't think that any Speciale would be the kiss of death. Finishes are all a matter of personal preference. if you love the car and it will be a keeper for you, then all that matters is what you like.
    It sounds like you're unsure about the car, so I would suggest finding a spec that you love.
    Resale shouldn't be in the equation, unless you plan on a quick flip. In the case of a quick flip, your better off getting a 488!
     
  25. FerrariFL

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    Speciale over 488 for every reason except if cushy leather seats are a priority for you in a Ferrari!
     

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