Opinions Wanted on this 458

Looks beautiful, price seem to be right.
I'll say go for it and have tons of fun


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Looks like a good car. I would highly recommend a PPI

 

Get them to throw in a 1 year warranty. Looks like a nice rig though. Best , Kirk

 

In europe around 4.000 dollars

 

~ 4500.

 

how many mm left on the front / rear brake pads?

two of the interior photos aren't of the actual car...

Have you seen the car in person yet?

 

Good eyes bro. One shows carbon LED wheel , Daytona seats and the other shows standard seats no carbon LEDs .

 

Looks a normal 458, what does mean " Battery run-down protection" (not correct imo) …

No cf sportseats ...no cf in engine bay … (all not too important).

But imo most important: did you go for an actual drive in it yet ?

 

The rotors look a bit suspect. Technically speaking, if you look at the pictures in the manual - for the images for rotors which need replacing - that car looks about the same. However, most people don't pay much attention to it and the rotors still work fine in my exerpeince. You might wanna look at the service manual and/or have the dealer provide some statement regarding the condition of the rotors. Also, as mentioned, I'd check to see how much wear there is on the pads and/or if they have been replaced. Even doing the work yourself, all new pads will run you $2500 - probably twice that if the dealer does it. Fresh pads are 10mm as I recall; by 15k they are probably down around 4-6mm. I'd get an exact measurement with a caliper myself and/or photos.

Also, find out when the alternator belt was swapped out last, as it's usually done every other year during service.

Also find out how much tread is left on the tires.

I'd also have them verify the rims are true using a dial indicator on the inside and outside lip, but that's just me

Nobody has bothered to vacuum / clean the dirt which constantly gathers on the intake plenum - which is a sign to me that you're not dealing with previous owners who are meticulous nor a dealer which has really done much to spruce up the car or the engine compartment prior to sale.

Ray

 

I printed the segment from the 458 Factory service manual regarding CCM brake inspection for you - see attached PDF (download at bottom).

This page specifically:

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Looks amazing and they’re so reliable if it checks out buy it.

 

Looks like you ended up buying it based on your other post. Congrats on a great choice!



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