New 458 Owner

Hi there, I am currently looking at three 458’s a 2011 with 6000 miles one owner lots of options , 2013 spider with 18000 miles and multiple owners and a 2014 spider with 23000 miles and am not sure about ownership history yet. All are priced about the same . I am leaning towards the 2011 because I am pretty sure it is in excellent condition, lots of carbon fibre , one owner and low miles. I have not seen any of the cars in person yet but hope to next week. I only know about 458’s what I have read online and the only caution I am seeing here and there is to be aware of 2010 and 2011 ‘s due to possible transmission issues. My question is , is this really an issue or an overblown internet thing where a small percentage had problems and it grew into look out it is going to blow up for sure .

Any information would be appreciated, I am really looking forward to getting a 458 , it will be my last car to add to my small collection , 2006 Gallardo gated SE , 2016 Shelby GT 350 , 2022 C8 HTC all cars I drive weekly and maintain them myself and the 458 will get slotted into the rotation .

Thanks very much for any information and or recommendations you guys can supply , it will be much appreciated.

Mark

 

Thanks Kent, my Shelby had the same overblown issues around the engine , the flat plane shakes it apart and it uses a quart of oil every 400 miles according to the internet when in reality I think Ford replaced 110 engines out of 17000 over 5 years. Mine uses no more oil than my Gallardo , 1 quart every 1200 miles or so and is an awesome car.

I will pursue the 2011 next week.

 

Thanks Guys , I appreciate the responses . I do like the spider but the 18000 mile car has few options, multiple owners and an open recall which the owner says it does not , lots of red flags there . The other spider is red but has a cream interior which is not my favourite but it does have a lot of options, once I see it in person I may like it . I do all my own maintenance including changing a clutch in my Gallardo and from what I am reading here the 458 is a very dependable car especially if driven sensibly and maintained properly, so I am not to worried about cars with 20 to 30000 miles on them . I can usually tell pretty quick if a car has been tracked or not taken care of properly and then I will pass on it .

 

Thanks again for the welcome and all the information, I think the 2011 is checking all the boxes, back up camera, Daytona seats , carbon sport interior, front lift, carbon fibre rear diffuser, diamond cut sport wheels. Will check for sticky buttons, leather shrinkage and loose headliner when I see the car next week.

 

Went to see the 2014 spider today , first time I have actually been able to get close to a 458 and now I am really looking forward to getting one. Unfortunately this one is now sold. Hope to see the other red spider on Wednesday .

 

Saw the 2014 spider today. Owner seemed sincere , honest and knowledgeable, has had this car for three years while he has been waiting on his 296 . Car was free from nicks and scratches other than one spot on a rear rim. Car has front lift but rear carbon diffuser has been hit a few times. Brake pads were thick and looked new , tires were new Pirelli P Zero. A knob on the heater has fallen off which he is repairing , stitching on the passenger seat is ripped in one spot.

My biggest problem is the car was covered in salt from driving in Toronto in January . Who does that and if you did would you park it and leave it like that ? Rust on bolt heads under front bumper and also on some in engine compartment. I did not see anything to suggest car had been abused mechanically but lack of attention to cleaning and detailing did not sit well with me.

Going to see a 2011 coupe , low mileage, tomorrow. As Xxlon said I also would prefer a coupe over the spider . I will let you know how it goes and look forward to your comments and recommendations.

Mark