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F8 Spotted today

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by peppe siciliano, Jan 30, 2020.

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  1. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran
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    Jan 19, 2003
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    Looks mighty fine!!
     
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  2. Nice looking car.

    But I really wonder. Who buys a Maserati these days? Or do they just give those away as a door prize every time a person buys a Ferrari?
     
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  3. LVP488

    LVP488 F1 Rookie

    Jan 21, 2017
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    For the people wanting an (Italian) SUV or 4-door now, they need to go to Maserati (for a Levante or Quattroporte - or Ghibli if they are on a budget) - that will change soon though...
     
  4. bart12

    bart12 Formula 3

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    I think the f8 and 458 is fighting for the best looking modern midengine ferrari right now.

    The 458 is the car to beat on looks, but the F8 may be the next king. They did everything right on this car.
    Makes me want to have one.
     
  5. rob5819

    rob5819 Formula Junior

    Dec 12, 2017
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    When I need four seats, my wife's Gran Turismo Convertible is pretty great. Pininfarina design, 4.7L Ferrari F136 engine:

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  6. Rory breaker

    Rory breaker Formula Junior

    Apr 17, 2017
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    Proper red too
     
  7. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

    Feb 16, 2011
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    Bournemouth, UK
    About 5 times the people who buy Ferraris. Maseratis are great motorcars and vastly under-rated.
     
  8. dustman

    dustman F1 Veteran
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  9. FFan5

    FFan5 Formula Junior

    Jul 7, 2018
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    I feel the same way. However, I'm noticing a trend. I think I might be an every-other model guy. That seems to have happened with a few different cars now.
     
  10. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    great looking car. except the shark fin antenna. i can't stand those.

    not sure who buys maseratis. the GT looks good but drives awful. i guess you get some prestige and basement level prices. i'm amazed they're still in business
     
  11. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

    Feb 16, 2011
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    Bournemouth, UK
    Compared to what? A Ferrari or a 911? Of course it does, it's not a sportscar! Compared to a similar Mercedes or BMW grand tourer though it drives greatly!!!
     
  12. 3POINT8

    3POINT8 F1 Rookie
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    Fair point in that the maser is a GT car and not a sportscar. I have not driven comparable mercedes or BMW so I am not qualified to say there. To me the car felt heavy, steering was vague and transmission was a slush box. The rest of the car felt dated. I believe the car came out in 2006 and hasn't been changed much since. I drove a 2016 and it felt ancient. The salesman was farting the entire test drive so that didn't help my impressions any.
     
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  13. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

    Feb 16, 2011
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    Priceless!!! :D Poor bloke, he must have had beans for breakfast...

    Regarding the Maserati GT, it is an old school grand tourer, with an athletic handling (for a GT) and a great Ferrari V8 N/A engine. Not an Evora/911 competitor. Screens and all... what are these things anyway, I even struggle with my "smartphone"... ;)
     
  14. On the left side of the pond, we have a name for Maserati's.

    "Lemon lawyer meal ticket."
     
  15. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

    Feb 16, 2011
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    Tell them to try BMWs instead. Much more lucrative...
     
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  16. waynelawson

    waynelawson Rookie

    Nov 20, 2016
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    Is this the first privately owned Uk car? First RHD car I’ve seen also....
     
  17. PTG1

    PTG1 Formula Junior

    Oct 7, 2017
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    I was told by my dealer they still do not have an allocation yet, somehow I can't quite believe that is possible when this car is already on the road

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  18. waynelawson

    waynelawson Rookie

    Nov 20, 2016
    49
    UK
    Yeah my dealer said the same thing.. I’m not worried. I’m sure it won’t be long now.
     
  19. peppe siciliano

    peppe siciliano Karting

    Dec 6, 2017
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    This is a dealer demo in the UK


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  20. PTG1

    PTG1 Formula Junior

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