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My First Ferrari

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by 2Fast2Fit, Sep 10, 2022.

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  1. 2Fast2Fit

    2Fast2Fit Karting

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    #1 2Fast2Fit, Sep 10, 2022
    Ever since I was a boy, I would always dream of owning a Ferrari. FINALLY I bought my first one :D Last week I took delivery of a beautiful 458. Thanks to Cauley Ferrari and Sieglinde Espenshade for making the moment truly special. I also wanted to thank everyone on the forum who has been so incredibly helpful while I was researching the car. I'm happy to now be a true member of the club.

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  2. Shorn355

    Shorn355 F1 Veteran
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    #2 Shorn355, Sep 10, 2022
    Congratulations and welcome!! Gorgeous car and IMHO the epitome of mid-engine V8 Ferraris that you can enjoy on the street- in the twisties- on the track, to the grocery store, to the restaurant or cross the country.

    Enjoy :cool::cool:
     
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  3. RoadRonin

    RoadRonin Formula Junior
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    #3 RoadRonin, Sep 10, 2022
    Congratulations! The 458 is a glorious machine. Enjoy!
     
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  4. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    #4 whatheheck, Sep 10, 2022
    She's a beauty!

    Congrats!
     
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  5. mbovaird

    mbovaird Rookie

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    #5 mbovaird, Sep 10, 2022
    Congrats! I got mine last week too. Just in love with this incredible car.


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  6. kinein

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    #6 kinein, Sep 10, 2022
    congrats
     
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  7. Petrolhead#32

    Petrolhead#32 Formula Junior
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    #7 Petrolhead#32, Sep 10, 2022
    458 was also my first Ferrari. Still loving every minute of it. Congratulations!
     
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  8. marcmc8867

    marcmc8867 Formula Junior

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    #8 marcmc8867, Sep 10, 2022
    Where in NC are you?
     
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  9. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    #9 Il Tifoso, Sep 10, 2022
    Beautiful, congrats!
     
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  10. FE458IT

    FE458IT Formula Junior

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    #10 FE458IT, Sep 10, 2022
    Great choice for your first ferrari.

    More pics.
     
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  11. barkanddex

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    #11 barkanddex, Sep 10, 2022
    Congratulations from a fellow 458 owner here too! And I’m good friends with Sieglinde. She’s amazing and wonderful. Girl power! Exercise your new ferrari in good health!


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  12. 2Fast2Fit

    2Fast2Fit Karting

    Jan 31, 2022
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    #12 2Fast2Fit, Sep 11, 2022
    I only had time to take it out twice so far, but really love it. Such an incredible machine. After reading all the feedback, I knew I had to get one from an authorized Ferrari dealer, getting the warranty with the car. I was fortunate enough to find a 458 that was virtually brand new with 1,700 miles, in pristine condition. Sieglinde has been amazing to work with and I can certainly recommend her and Cauley Ferrari to anyone looking for one of these incredible machines.
     
  13. 2Fast2Fit

    2Fast2Fit Karting

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    #13 2Fast2Fit, Sep 11, 2022
    And yes, more pictures coming soon :D
     
  14. SVanDyck

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    #14 SVanDyck, Sep 11, 2022
    I too have recently purchased my first Ferrari, also a 458 Italia. I had looked at some preowned cars at the Ferrari dealer before but none were perfect. This time the cars history, one owner purchased from same dealer, looked good before I saw the car in person. The salesman tells me on the phone “it’s the best 458 I’ve seen in a long time”. Ok, sure whatever.

    So I go to the dealer and stand in front of it. I immediately just know. There is no way that I am not buying this car.

    So we did the entire deal. I of course told them I wanted to drive the car before I signed off on it. I think it’s the first time that a legendary car was actually way better than I could could even imagine. The engine, the shifts, the LED steering wheel, just amazing. I’m so happy to own my car.
     
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  15. 2Fast2Fit

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    #15 2Fast2Fit, Sep 11, 2022

    These cars are truly special. I've owned several performance vehicles over the years, but nothing quite like a Ferrari. The mid engine cars always tugged at my heart and the 488 and F8 are incredible machines as well, but something about the 458 just kept me going back to that model. Like you, I was able to find a one owner, from the same dealership, no stories. Similarly, looking at the car I just knew.
     
  16. Mirek

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    #16 Mirek, Sep 11, 2022
    Great spec on that Challenger too BTW.
     
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  17. Viperjoe

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    #17 Viperjoe, Sep 11, 2022
    Super sweet looking rig. Congratulations!
     
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  18. buddyg

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    #18 buddyg, Sep 11, 2022
    Congrats you will love it! That’s my dealer and saleswoman she is awesome!
     
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  19. 2Fast2Fit

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    #19 2Fast2Fit, Sep 11, 2022
    Thanks! I have a lot of fun in that car too :cool:
     
  20. 2Fast2Fit

    2Fast2Fit Karting

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    #20 2Fast2Fit, Sep 11, 2022
    She really is awesome. Can't say enough good things about her.
     
  21. 2Fast2Fit

    2Fast2Fit Karting

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    #21 2Fast2Fit, Sep 11, 2022
    Thank you so much.
     
  22. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #22 tomc, Sep 11, 2022
    Congrats. Classic beauty. Enjoy it in the best of health...T
     
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  23. 2Fast2Fit

    2Fast2Fit Karting

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    #23 2Fast2Fit, Sep 12, 2022
    Thank you
     
  24. willcrook

    willcrook Formula 3

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    #24 willcrook, Sep 12, 2022
    congrats, your first ferrari is one of the greatest of all time :)
     
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  25. Bell911

    Bell911 Karting

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    #25 Bell911, Sep 12, 2022
    Congrats, beautiful car. 458 is my first Ferrari too. Still in love two years later. Enjoy it and welcome to the addiction.
     
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