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Finally did it and Traded for 488.

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by sht, Sep 21, 2018.

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  1. sht

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    Sup guys. I just pulled the trigger and traded my 13’ corso 458 spider for a giallo 488 GTB. It’s a 2017. Previous owner placed a serious sound system tastefully done so that was a nice bonus as we all know the OEM sound is pretty weak. I love it so far but it’s raining cats and dogs here in Dallas so I can’t drive it now. Here’s a pic of it in my garage. Nicely optioned with plenty of CF.
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  2. TheDiffuser

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    Wow that looks absolutely beautiful. First time Ive seen a 488 close up pic in yellow. Many congrats!
     
  3. Red 27

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    Beautiful !! Congratulations on the 488.
     
  4. energy88

    energy88 Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Yellow calipers look especially good! Congrats.
     
  5. sfcorsa1

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    Yellow Ferrari’s just looks badass! Love the 488! Nice choice!
     
  6. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran Owner

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    Congratulations on a great choice! I hope you enjoy it.
     
  7. boobernackle

    boobernackle Formula Junior

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    Is the black sport still from the factory or is it a wrap?

    Looks good altogether and congrats!
     
  8. Viperjoe

    Viperjoe F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    OML, your car is stunning. I too traded a 2013 458 for a 488; you're going to love it. Congrats and drive it in good health.
     
  9. cavsct94

    cavsct94 Karting

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    Congratulations! Beautiful car!
     
  10. klinkman

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    nice ride, welcome
     
  11. uhn2000

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    Nice.. really sweet looking!
     
  12. SoCal to az

    SoCal to az F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Awesome dude! Congrats!
     
  13. dustman

    dustman F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Very nice
     
  14. Principissimo

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    Love it in yellow. Curious to hear the sound :rolleyes:
     
  15. Cigarzman

    Cigarzman F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Very nice rig bro , congrats. Well chosen, safe travels and all the best, Kirk
     
  16. wrs

    wrs F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    The yellow looks great!
     
  17. sht

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    Well its still raining which ordinarily I would love (l love sleeping in the rain) but with a new Jet in the garage this sucks. Anyways just some initial impressions:
    1) My 458 bluetooth never sync'd my phone properly so thats a huge improvement here where your phone actually works in the car and also no need for that Bovee 1000 adapter (which I had to unplug and replug prior to each drive for bluetooth streaming).
    2) Seats are electric which the wife loves, personally I like the options power seats give you so we agree on that (ordinarily I could care less what she thinks when it comes to cars).
    3) the power is enormous and I heard the turbos wind up when I punched it on my way home, torque is on demand and the dreaded lag that I had on my '14 12C (below 3K RPM) spyder is nonexistent. The sales guy said there's a 0.07 second lag which pretty much means I won't feel it. The sound isn't QUITE as intoxicating as the 458 NA but I'm actually shocked how good it sounds being a turbo. Yes, the car had the exhaust valves opened which is an absolute must on these cars.
    4) I'm not sure if I'm going to lower this one yet, but I'll have the Novitech springs available for 458s if someone is interested they'll be for sale at half price.
    5) I'm not a technical car guy and I don't track my cars, at least not yet, so I apologize if this isn't more helpful for any future potential 488 hopefuls.
    6) Overall: Few men in life get to own and drive Ferraris. I am truly blessed. Appreciate the love fellas, God Bless.
     
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    Congrats! Amazing machine isn't it. Love mine
     
  19. cavsct94

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    Excellent perspective.
     
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  20. jm2

    jm2 F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Awesome!
    Have a soft spot for yellow Ferrari’s
     
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    Congrats :)
     

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