458 Pista swap to Speciale

Lagunae92 · Jul 30, 2023

KZEVO said: ↑

As you being an owner of both i really appreciate and value your perspective. I don’t have as extensive experience as you but the two times I’ve driven the pista and back to back in a speciale i am interested in your thoughts about why pista is better aside from the power and yes overall being a faster car. In my limited experience i found the speciale more engaging and it provided a more visceral and raw driving experience when taking the whole car as a package…the direct and sharper front end, the weight of the steering, engine manic revving to redline, the higher note towards the last 500 redline (agree that 458 is better sound wise) the rawness of the shifts, the feel/engagement of the paddle shifters, the top end of the NA engine pull etc. The pista is a beast with the torque and power no doubt and also more compliant. This is not meant to disparage one over the other but trying to better understand and appreciate your pov. I think it may come down to what experience one is looking for and each may have a different perspective and rationalization based on their own value proposition. Thats why so essential to drive both and see what one is drawn towards. I agree that at the end you want what you want. TBH Its will be a privilege to own either.
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This is the sentiment that I thought more people would share, riffraff aside.

Lagunae92 · Jul 30, 2023

Kent Adams said: ↑

What about an F12 TDF instead of the SF90? I realize the driving characteristics are completely different, but if you like the sound of the V12 and have SF90 money, then the F12 TDF should be on your comparison list.
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Considered looking at them, yes. Problem now is that the top down in the 812 GTS is the best experience I’ve ever had, and the TDF can’t match that. I know it’s a whole animal in itself! The SF90 will be interesting. People love it or hate it (most hate is from non-owners), so will be curious if it stays long. If not, maybe a TDF.

MANDALAY · Jul 30, 2023

LVP488 said: ↑

I'm looking forward to a "355 swap to 348" thread (no offense to 348 owners btw)
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That is funny

MANDALAY · Jul 30, 2023

Lagunae92 said: ↑

Considered looking at them, yes. Problem now is that the top down in the 812 GTS is the best experience I’ve ever had, and the TDF can’t match that. I know it’s a whole animal in itself! The SF90 will be interesting. People love it or hate it (most hate is from non-owners), so will be curious if it stays long. If not, maybe a TDF.
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Good points however I will never be on the Hybrid Ferrari thing. Not for me.

Nsd991 · Aug 1, 2023

Lagunae92 said: ↑

This is the sentiment that I thought more people would share, riffraff aside.
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Riffraff? I guess some are above others? Nice….

Eric C · Aug 1, 2023

Who said riff raff

Lagunae92 · Aug 1, 2023

Nsd991 said: ↑

Riffraff? I guess some are above others? Nice….
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Not at all, my mistake. I apologize

Nsd991 · Aug 2, 2023

Lagunae92 said: ↑

Not at all, my mistake. I apologize
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All good. Hope you make the correct choice for you. At this level no bad choice. We are all fortunate

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