Lead on a 488 GTB allocation, review my potential spec?

Hey guys

Looking for advice/input (yet again)

Will update my old thread in a bit regarding going from a GT3 to a 458, but now have a lead on a 488 GTB allocation available from an out of state dealer. My local dealer seemingly can't get an answer from FNA on whether or not they can get a 488 GTB allocation (my local dealer in Hawaii is very small). Not here to get into merits of 488 vs 458 as I've done as much research as I can and for a sense of occasion at low speeds, and to get a mid engined V8 Ferrari new/to my spec is something on my radar as much as the 9k 4.5L V8 screamer would be nice.

The out of state dealer with the 488 allocation is saying it has to be changed soon (still changeable) as the build was already submitted, and that it might be another year before a 488 GTB order can be placed? So I am getting a bit of a sense of urgency from the GM and he is saying delivery around July which would work well for me, but this definitely is not something I want to rush into as well. I even would prefer to come into the store to spec it in person with my old man for a cherished memory but not looking like I even have time to do that.

Going for a clean "simple" spec to my tastes as the car should get driven (6000+ miles on my 6 mo old GT3, but that was in CA) & this would be my first Ferrari potentially and don't want to make a critical mistake. I have heard concerns about a full cuoio interior with bad reflections of the dash into the windshield...

Grigio Titanio
Cuoio (including upper dash, headliner, carpets, trying to get interior to be all cuoio color)

CF wheel with leather in Cuoio
Shields
Standard silver wheel (love these)
Aluminum caliper
HiFi sound (listen to music a lot while driving)
Apple CarPlay
Goldrake Racing Seats
Titanium exhaust
Rear camera
Parking sensor delete (if possible)
Dedication plate
Aluminum tach

On the fence about the carbon bridge to go with the CF wheel. Told the GM no special stitching as I'm not one to care much for that, but notice a lot of people opt for that along with horse stitched in headrest. GM also suggested homelink but I never used that in my Porsches or other cars and just keep the opener in the car.

Am I missing any critical elements? Thought about heat insulated windshield for Hawaii weather as well...

There is a small part of me that is thinking to switch the interior to Nero to try and mitigate the reflection issues in the dash but the Titanio on Cuoio look just really tugs at the heartstrings and for ~300k it has to do that!!! Love that classic "silver on tan" look and really like Titanio and Cuoio in those categories.

Nothing is a done deal or set in stone yet by any means as well but exploring this option and was told this this morning.

Thanks, appreciate it

 

Thanks for the input so far

Wow didn't realize home link would be a must have. Lift is scaring me because I intend to keep the car for awhile (don't we all) and the added complexity/risk of failure + higher ride height is tempting me to skip it. On my GT3 it's a must, as that car just sits so low to the ground.

For the stitching IMO looking at pictures it seems like the stitching contrast is just too much for me and prefer the subtlety of same color stitch but looks like I am in the minority on that

Good call on the seat size. My assumption (which I will verify) is large which fit me perfectly at 6 feet 175 lbs

Either way will consider both again, thanks

Thinking on this, but still not sold. Have you used the lift often on the 488? Seems like the height is actually quite accommodating

Cheers, thanks - I think you are on RL quite a bit as well if I remember correctly? Nothing done yet but if I'm ready to step up to the plate financially I think it's going to be a great move. Looking for more of an exotic feel and sense of occasion, don't mind the turbos, and to get it in my spec would be a dream come true.

 

Let's jump into this, forcing myself to take a 30 min break from work since I am just exhausted and this is good fun/educational for me. Good news is its looking like another dealership can come through with an allocation *and* I can have a couple weeks to fly in, bring my father with me to the store, and I can spec the car in-person with him to celebrate the occasion if it materializes. Really wanted to do it that way rather than spec my first Fcar via email bullet points... bigger problems in the world though I know.

I gotta have Apple CarPlay. Supposedly it doesn't work all the time in the Ferrari? But having it in my 991.2 GT3, I use it all the time and I love it. Must have for me to get Apple/Google Maps in the car, Spotify, etc. I am 100% sure the infotainment is not going to be the highlight of the 488 but still figured if I can option it why not and I'll use it.

As far as differing trims I noticed that too. I noticed A LOT of 458/488 have the CF LED wheel but no other interior CF options so I can't be the only one. My line of thinking was at least the CF wheel can match the CF buckets (Goldrakes), then the rest of the trim is the standard silver matte trim? I personally don't like carbon fiber bits inside or out, but don't know if I want to pay to wrap the backs of the Goldrake seats in leather (if even an option) and also pay to get the LED wheel withOUT CF. I will say that the buckets in my GT3 look super cool though and those are pure CF.

Hmmm did not know that. This could sound funny I guess but I really want silver tips to match with the silver theme of the build with Titanio, standard wheels and alu calipers. From the online configurator, sport exhaust system turns the tips black, standard is silver, and I guess titanium is titanium. I need to ask my dealer what the hell titanium exhaust even gets me exactly LOL.

I can and will probably have to do the slow approach anyways since someone always has their car in the driveway (only 2 car garage)!

This is a very good question/point. Thought about this hard and I still pop onto eBay and Auto Trader to see what's out there. Prices for sure are dropping and 488 replacement coming soon, so you are spot on for significant savings of 30-40k I'd wager on some really nice specs.

For my first Ferrari, and because my spec is not Red on Tan or Red on Black, I really think I'd like to take the time to spec it out and build it to my taste (and I guess pony up that extra $). Especially because I can only have 1 fun car for space reasons for the foreseeable future, my thinking is lets swing for the fences and why not. My "must-haves" are also really quite firm to complete the car for me and unfortunately those are tough to find (Goldrakes, standard silver wheel, titanio on cuoio, no crazy tailoring options)...I did see one kind of close to my spec at Ferrari of Houston but it didnt have the right wheel, had Daytona race seats, and a lot of interior/exterior CF bits along with some other options I wasn't a fan of.

I've never one to shy away from depreciation and don't care too much about it as that line of thought takes away from the car and how I love these damn things, but I do know undeniably I'll be looking at a bit hit speccing new with the 488 replacement coming too. Figured I won't be in the running for the replacement anyways, not for awhile as I'm not going to do the ADM/premium/allocation hunting hula hoops thing. Love the 458 looks and really coming around to the 488 since the 488 is an evolution of the 458 design to my eyes.

Just my thoughts where I'm coming from as I still ponder the same question too.

Yeah I am definitely scared of the glare, especially because the car will end up in Hawaii. We are already out of the running on Red on Tan as I am almost 100% set on Grigio Titanio for exterior, but I am torn between full Cuoio (looks the best to me), upper Nero lower Cuoio (meh but practical), and full Nero which can still work with the silver theme but now it's full silver black vs silver tan.

I actually really like the look, but I also see the glare lol. Thanks for sending that my way, it does look good cmon!

1 - Thinking about the mirrors as I saw an appreciated comment I failed to quote about the standard rearview mirror looking like it belongs in a Toyota not 300k car. For seat lifter, no one should be driving my car but me LOL and unfortunately in Hawaii not too many long drives > 1-2 hrs which is a bummer for sure.

2 - I just find those to be a bit much personally but I am still thinking about the interior stitching and cavallino.

3 - think I may pass on lifter and if I take a hit on resale c'est la vie...

4 - Thanks! good to know

5 - I just hate the look but the practicality is undeniable. I did read that the rear parking camera is very low to the ground/not ideal, but with my GT3 (has no sensors just rear camera) I've been ok in Los Angeles which can be a third world country at times when it comes to driving/parking.

6 - can you elaborate? I see 3 factory options, standard exhaust, sport exhaust system, and titanium exhaust.

7 - Noted on leather rear shelf. What did you do about the headliner?

Thanks again!

Yeah this is my line of thoughts with the lifter as well. I do see how it could hurt resale and think that's a valid point (I would NOT buy a 991 GT car without the lifter, I even scrape with the lifter up), but I never spec my cars for the next guy. All of these options start to add up as well and I still need to think about tax and the PPF "tax" as well.

Yeah there are valid points on both sides. I don't like setting money on fire for no reason but I also won't shy away from paying a bit more to get the premium experience. I think I'm going to spec my first Ferrari if we can get it done!

 

That's a fair/valid point, and I can see that side of the coin. But I think to have the opportunity to spec the 488 exactly how I want now for my first Fcar is very exciting to me, and I don't even know if I'm going to love the 488 replacement if it's following the Portofino/812 styling cues. In a perfect world I would have specced my own 458 and called it a day to hold onto for a long time but missed that boat. Maybe for a reason though, as the 488 might actually be the better car for me in Hawaii anyways since it's more of an occasion car to drive around the island at both low and not so low speeds