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Anyone here got their 458 yet?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by mhh, Jun 13, 2010.

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  1. mhh

    mhh F1 Veteran

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    With 458s being spotted everywhere in Europe now, are any of the owners members here?

    Australia received it's first car last week but it is stll in the dealer's hands. Have US deliveries started?
     
  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Mark- Yes they have. Saw one in late May owned by someone really well-connected.

    Taz
    Terry Philllips
     
  3. scud

    scud F1 World Champ

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    Mhh, you are starting a lot of threads on the 458.

    Getting a little too excited? :p
     
  4. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    Interesting first car in Oz. None in HK yet
     
  5. Trax

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  6. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
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    How did you find the seats in this 458? Did you order the sports racing seats yourself?
    CH
     
  7. Trax

    Trax Formula 3

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    tbh that Rosso Fuoco car has standard seats and I didn't like them - I've always ordered my cars with the race seats

    In fact the seats together with the speed indicator (which is difficult to see) were the only negative things about the car - everything else was fantastic
     
  8. ferrariluk

    ferrariluk Formula Junior

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    whats wrong with the standard seats?
     
  9. Trax

    Trax Formula 3

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    Nothing, it's just a personal choice - I've always had the race ones in my 430s and Scuderia so I just found the standard ones felt different
     
  10. stereotaipei

    stereotaipei Formula Junior

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    sit in them, then sit in the racing seat and you will have the answer.... As strange as it sounds, the racing seat are more comfortable in term of back support, in particular if you are quite tall.
     
  11. of2worlds

    of2worlds F1 World Champ
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    Good choice on the seats! I thought the color looked a little 'pumped up' for Rosso Corsa so nice to know it's Rosso Fuoco. The custom paint colors are especially light sensitive but really spring to life in the sunshine. Did you order the tri tone yellow or something else on the 458?
    CH
     
  12. Hawkeye

    Hawkeye F1 Veteran
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    My car arrived in the US last night after a week logistics delay. Dealers are now sending their technicians to 458 training, some dealers have trained technicians already. The question is now whether or not dealers and FNA can get the technicians trained to conduct PDI's fast enough as cars are arriving this week. Was told this morning that car should be at dealer Wednesday but technician is at 458 school until Friday, which means I can probably go look at the car this week but cannot get car until he returns from school and can check it out. This was relayed to me this morning, I make no claim as to the accuracy of the information.
     
  13. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Fantastic. I'm really curious what you think.
     
  14. Lesia44

    Lesia44 F1 World Champ
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    +1
     
  15. Hawkeye

    Hawkeye F1 Veteran
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    I'm eager as well, lot's of hype behind this car so it will be interesting to actually use it on the road and then take it to the track to push the systems for some "novice" comparisons.
     
  16. rossi

    rossi Formula Junior

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    My car is sitting in my garage for nearly two months now.

    BTW, this was my post No 458. ;)
     
  17. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    THAT's a nice touch!! LOL!
     
  18. isuk

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    ..... but it seems that you still haven't found your camera yet Stefan :D

    PS Hope little Mr Rossi is doing well.
     
  19. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    Ordering mine on Weds. Still lots of choices up in the air. Thinking Rossa Corsa/Nero Race Seats.
     
  20. Hawkeye

    Hawkeye F1 Veteran
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    Excellent News! Decisions Decisions :) Do keep us posted on what you decide.
     
  21. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    Your the first one I will let know as well as Bob D.
     
  22. Santi

    Santi Formula Junior

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    so after you do a custom order for a new 458, how long should the process take till its finally in your hands??
     
  23. maxemus

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    Does anyone know if the list price of the 458 gets revalued downward by FNA since the Euro has fallen?
     
  24. 458kinell

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  25. 458kinell

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