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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by ksmtmd, Jul 10, 2017.

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  1. ksmtmd

    ksmtmd Rookie

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    #1 ksmtmd, Jul 10, 2017
    As many of you I'm sure, it was my dream since I was a kid to own a Ferrari. I have always dreamed of it, and finally it has come true. I purchased this 2011 458 with 16,000 mi a few weeks ago and am beyond in love with it.

    I am on a second marriage, have raised my kids (single dad for 3 years with full custody) and have now reached a point where I am happily remarried, kids are on the way to college, and dreams can come true.

    I had dabbled in the the super car world by buying a 2014 R8 V8 a few years ago. An amazing car to be sure, but sorta missed the wow factor. Last September I went to Speed Vegas and drove a R8, a cayman, and a 458 on the track (my instructor was the gentleman who died in the Aventador crash last Feb). The 458 completely blew me away. It just felt like a rocketship and completely had the wow factor the R8 was missing.

    I recently went and looked at this one at a local exotic car shop (Elite Motors in Concord, CA) and was blown away by the specs. Rosa Scuderia, black interior with carbon fiber, and race seats. I fell in love and we made it work.

    Here are pics with my lovely wife:
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    In Lovely downtown Walnut Creek:
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    And new mats from Andrew at ExoticCare (Great to deal with btw!!!):
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    Looking forward to learning more and hanging out here. I'm in the Tri-Valley area (Pleasanton, CA). Hopefully i'll get to meet some of you at Blackhawk C&C.

    Mark
     
  2. tobewiser

    tobewiser Formula Junior

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    #2 tobewiser, Jul 10, 2017
    Your links do not seem to be working.
     
  3. Jackp6

    Jackp6 Karting

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    #3 Jackp6, Jul 10, 2017
    yah, nothing like a red 458 and a nice lady to go along with it
     
  4. ksmtmd

    ksmtmd Rookie

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    #4 ksmtmd, Jul 10, 2017
    Posted images using Photobucket IMG. Any ideas why the photos aren't embedding?
     
  5. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #5 Ferrari 360 CS, Jul 10, 2017
    Beautiful 458 congratulations! Links are working properly for me.

    Hope you have many happy miles!
     
  6. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #6 Ferrari 360 CS, Jul 10, 2017
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  7. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #7 Ferrari 360 CS, Jul 10, 2017
    The trick is to go to add attachment and them upload the pictures from there. Being subscribed here you don't need to use photobucket.
     
  8. ksmtmd

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    #8 ksmtmd, Jul 10, 2017
    Thank you!!!!
     
  9. ksmtmd

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    #9 ksmtmd, Jul 10, 2017
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  10. buddyg

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    #10 buddyg, Jul 10, 2017
    Congrats! Just bought one myself love it!
     
  11. spyder625

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    #11 spyder625, Jul 10, 2017
    congrats as well. i just bought a 15 458 spider in white.. car has been amazing to drive..
     
  12. boobernackle

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    #12 boobernackle, Jul 10, 2017
    Congratulations on the new car, but also for never giving up on life either...

    Divorce is still the primary concern I have (never married and no children), would certainly appreciate any advice that you have picked up in your personal experience.

    Keep enjoying life and all the best!
     
  13. 2fst2c

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    #13 2fst2c, Jul 10, 2017
    Nice ride congrats!
     
  14. Ngcanada

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    #14 Ngcanada, Jul 10, 2017
    Congrats! Almost the same looking specs as my 15 italia! [​IMG]


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  15. PeanutSlab

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    #15 PeanutSlab, Jul 10, 2017
    Congrats, Mark! I used to live in Alamo in the 80's, love the area and miss it quite a lot! Have lived all over the world since but still a very special place.
     
  16. ksmtmd

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    #16 ksmtmd, Jul 10, 2017
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  17. PeanutSlab

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    #17 PeanutSlab, Jul 10, 2017
    Fantastic seats!
     
  18. Jo Sta7

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    #18 Jo Sta7, Jul 10, 2017
    Great spec. Congrats. Looks like the previous owners really took care of the car.
     
  19. racerdj

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    #19 racerdj, Jul 10, 2017
    Fantastic choice and very stunning!! Congratulations
     
  20. Viperjoe

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    #20 Viperjoe, Jul 10, 2017
    Yep, beautiful car and lovely wife. Life is good, make that great! Congrats!
     
  21. Docg

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    #21 Docg, Jul 10, 2017
    Congrats, just picked up mine as well today!
     
  22. F2003-GA

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    #22 F2003-GA, Jul 10, 2017
    Looking good Mark - Congrats and Enjoy in good health :)
     
  23. SCEye

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    #23 SCEye, Jul 10, 2017
  24. Nsd991

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    #24 Nsd991, Jul 10, 2017
    Great accomplishment! Terrific car
     
  25. Eilig

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    #25 Eilig, Jul 11, 2017
    Great spec! Yellow tach, LED steering wheel, race seats, etc. All great stuff!! Congrats!
     
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