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488 GTB (458 replacement)

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by synergy, Aug 7, 2014.

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  1. Lesia44

    Lesia44 F1 World Champ
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    No, he sold the 360CS for a much faster car with a far more modern architecture, better handling, cutting edge styling, more comfort, way better build quality, more safety, side slip capabilities (i.e. more fun), the best modern gearbox currently available on a sports car, more power and torque that's way more reliable and might, or might not, sound quite as good as the CS. :)
     
  2. mik458spider

    mik458spider Formula 3

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    There are many cars available with these stuff, but no car can match 360CS when it comes to PASSION. You will cry, bro.
     
  3. APC123

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    Black test mule sound is eerily subdued v6TT possibly with KERS...
     
  4. Giallo77

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    Yes!
     
  5. qwertstnbir

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  7. Giallo77

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    #3657 Giallo77, Jun 4, 2015
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    That it's exactly what I think too! And I had more than 12 years and more than 40'000 miles (a lot of on European race tracks) of big fun with the CS - now's time for a change...
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  8. PhilNotHill

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    #3658 PhilNotHill, Jun 4, 2015
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    I had an F355 GTS and a 360 Spider both with Tubis. Sound is important to me. The 458 Spider is fast enough for me and I love the sound.

    There don't seem to be any Macs around. A new Vette was trying to tempt me into a dual yesterday. He may be faster but who cares? Not me. I just went off on my usual side roads and he stayed on the 4 lane highway where all the traffic and cops are. Lol
     
  9. Lesia44

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    He had something to prove, you didn't. :)
     
  10. 458trofeo

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    Fwiw as for 'the newer has to better' argument:
    I went to show my car with the new seats and harnesses to my friends at Lambo
    yesterday and test drove a brand new Huracan with the sports exhaust
    and my car back to back: the poor Lambo just could not compete..

    Side thought: the interior of the Lambo felt incredibly cheap, esp. the plasticky the steering wheel
    and buttons on the central console: straight out of an Audi :(
     
  11. StoryBook

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    2k?? I wish...my bet is closer to 6-7k. 2k more likely aftermarket.
     
  12. redcaruser

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    Have you seen this? Foitek Automobile AG - Fahrzeugangebot - Occasionen - Unsere aktuellen Occasionen
    (360CS for CHF 268'000.-)

    Probably you will be able to change your 360CS against a 488GTB free of charge.
    ;)
     
  13. singletrack

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    I could have told you an AWD Volkswagen would be boring ; )
     
  14. arhimede

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    Tonight and tomorrow morning first reviews will go online.
     
  15. noone1

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    Does the 458 have metal buttons?
     
  16. Lesia44

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    I can feel my juices beginning to flow...
     
  17. kn1ghtley

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  18. TopspeedPT

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuJaUcpHWzg[/ame]
     
  19. TopspeedPT

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFt7pFcHbv8[/ame]
     
  20. qwertstnbir

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    WOW Chris Harris say he like sound 488 more than 458
     
  21. F430 Driver

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    #3673 F430 Driver, Jun 4, 2015
    Last edited: Jun 4, 2015
    This review settles it. All the naysayers have been proven wrong if you value Chris Harris' opinion. I've always trusted his opinions on the cars he drives and reviews. This is great.

    A quote "doesn't feel turbocharged" "I prefer it to the normally asprirated engine" "the noise is better than the 458"

    Sounds great: Check
    No Turbo Lag: Check
    Fast as hell: Check
    Cornering and traction: Check
    Looks great on track: Check
    Awesome: Check
    Deposit Sent for mine: Check
    Can't Wait to get it now: Check
     
  22. Maggio23

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    The King is dead. Long live the King!
     
  23. Casino Square

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    Ponder these words from Chris Harris: ...."In my opinion, the 488 makes a better noise than a 458, and it is underscored by a delicious wheeshing of turbo under full-load"....
     

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