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458s Suddenly "Flying out the Door"

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by IndianaNative, Nov 17, 2019.

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  1. Scout123

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    I had the same experience getting my 458 spider. I was looking for models with 10 to 20,000 miles on it. Every time Scottsdale Ferrari got one, it would be gone within a matter of weeks. Next time it happened, I went head and jumped on mine from them. The cars I were looking at varied in asking price from $175 to 190k. I think that is what made them such a desirable buy.
     
  2. Steinhart

    Steinhart Formula Junior

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    prices on 458 spiders in the US have remained fairly stable since I have been tracking them over the past 6 months
     
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  3. dsevo

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    458s definitely seem to be popular right now, especially the nice ones. I’m in full search mode for the right one, but I keep coming back to the 675LT. It makes me nervous from a maintenance and reliability standpoint, but it’s just so much car for the money.
     
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  4. dustman

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    Cant argue with your sentiment on LT.
    Do drive both, different emotions. That Mc series always left me feeling a tad cold, despite the big performance lead over the 458. Kinda like a 488 feels similarly cold.
     
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  5. Adamtensta

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    I test drove one before buying my 458. It was crazy fast and I really felt I was sitting inside a space ship in some way because of the seats, steering wheel and all. It was really cool. But I didn't "fall in love" with it like I did with the 458 spider. The 458 however has enough power for me to almost manage. I was scared driving the first two weeks haha now I feel like I have tamed this wild horse.

    Also, another emotional and sentimental feeling I had was that Ferrari is a ferrari. It's simply a childhood dream...

    Your choice :) try both

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  6. dsevo

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    Yeah, I do need to drive one. I have absolutely loved the 458s I’ve driven. And I agree, nothing has felt as special as a Ferrari to me.
     
  7. kiryu

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    Are you talking about Rob ferreti's car? 12 with 27k miles in red. That's a rental car sold at auction for 135 (15k miles put on the car over 15 months)
     
  8. RWC58

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    The 458 is just awesome and fast enough for me . The best description I can give mine is it's just raw compare to the other offerings . The sound performance etc. and Ferrari is so iconic it's just sick . I think I'm going to the garage now and sit in mine !!! LOL
     
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  9. Tarek307

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    I was toying with the idea of getting one a few months ago but just couldn't part with my Manual 360 Modena..and almost every one i was interested in is still on the market. I think it all depends, the good deals on good cars go quick, the overpriced ones aren't moving much
     
  10. Adamtensta

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    Hahaha love it!!

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  11. IloveGT

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    From a dealer I was just offered 190k for my 458 (2015, MSRP 320k, at 6800 miles).
     
  12. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #37 AlfistaPortoghese, Nov 22, 2019
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    I’m under the impression that’s a competitive offer. If they buy it from you at 190, I’m sure they feel confident they’ll advertise it around 220 and sell it quickly.

    All I can say is that if the dealer’s offer is tempting and makes financial sense... Don’t sell! :D

    There are plenty of nice sportscars you can buy for 190, for sure... But is there a true replacement for a 458 in your life?

    To me, the answer is a flat no. I wouldn’t part ways with my 458, only if someone would offer me double of what I paid (which, of course, no one in their right mind ever will) and even so, I’d take the money and buy another 458.

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     
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  13. italiafan

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    I’m drinking coffee now getting ready for work, exhausted....was sitting in my 458 Spider in the garage with a beer after midnight last night...:)
     
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  14. IloveGT

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    Definitely.
     
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  15. Prancing 12

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    RACE now has to post their finance exposure in their financials... I don't have it at hand, but I've seen the numbers before and they are significant. FNA carries roughly $800mm in financed liabilities, so it is a significant portion of their business.
     
  16. LVP488

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    Financing from Ferrari is awfully expensive but in Europe it seems people go for it because of VAT implications (using a company to recover the VAT I assume - although I'm struggling to understand how it could be justified).
     
  17. Ky1e

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    I wouldn't limit yourself to low miles only. I have had a few Ferrari's and currently have a 488 and 458 spider. I have put 18,000+ miles on my 458 since 2013, drive it very hard, and it runs like a top with zero problems other than maintenance. The only reason it doesnt have more is I have several exotics. When I bought my first Fcar, I wanted low miles so I bought a 3000 mile 360 spider 3 pedal back in 2009, since then I get new, but that said my higher mileage car runs just the same. Heck I've put 1000 miles on y new Ford GT in 10 days. Use 'em, drive 'em and dont be afraid of 'higher" mileage Fcars.
     
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  18. DFT3

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    Yep, that is the one. Manheim had it as a 4.9 CR, which is quite impressive relative to other cars in various independent dealer inventories around the country.
     
  19. italiafan

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    32K miles (100K smiles) on my 458 Spider...runs perfectly
     
  20. Indiana Horse Power

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    458 vs 458 Speciale

    Which is a better buy on the investment side? The car is pretty much the same but is the Speciale rare enough to warrant paying 150k more for it?


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  21. dustman

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    Speciale has more room to fall in this economic environment.
    Had both, preferred Italia and Spider to Speciale.
     
  22. Manda racing

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    Do you get used to NOT being able to see engine?

    Edit— spiders
     
  23. wrs

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    Spider owners get to hear the engine much better. I never look at mine.
     
  24. dustman

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    Novelty wears off. Love the louvered look of the spider. Drop dead gorgeous.
     
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  25. Il Co-Pilota

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    Investment? Neither. But you will probably lose a bit less on a Speciale. Want to invest in a car? Sure. Buy a 330 GTC:)
     

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