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458 My First Ever Ferrari - Rosso Scuderia over Nero

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  1. axlesofevil

    axlesofevil Formula 3
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    #1 axlesofevil, Jan 18, 2021
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    I can't believe it. Ever since I was a little boy I've been obsessed with cars. I fantasized about Ferraris but always thought that they were reserved for "others" -- those elite few who could ever actually afford something so expensive. I never thought I'd have one of my own.

    But a lot of hard work and a LOT of luck later and here I am. With my very own Ferrari. It may be 5 years old, but it's a dream come true.

    It took me a while to find because I was looking for a very specific set of options:
    • Rosso exterior with Nero interior and red contrast stitching (Rosso Scuderia was a nice bonus, as was the red seat belts)
    • Carbon fiber interior and race seats
    • Front axle lifter (though I've discovered I don't really need this)
    • Yellow tach
    • As late model as possible and as few miles as possible
    I ended up getting this 2015 with only 6800 miles. I wanted one without the black roof but it's since grown on me.

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    I tell people it is literally a dream come true.

    Looking forward to putting many, many, many miles on this thing. I have a track day coming up at the end of the month. Incredible. Absolutely incredible.
     
  2. Wangotango123

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    Welcome .
     
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  3. Stams

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    Congratulations and a terrific start to the new year! No vaccine needed to enjoy life now!

    That is a beautiful lady you have there. Love these posts when people show their love for these amazing machines.

    I was very much like you, took me almost a year to find what I was looking for. 2015 with low miles, one owner, and most importantly loved by that previous owner.

    I wanted the lift too but have not had a problem without it. Only 3 months in Colorado and over 1k miles on her.

    I like your taste in spec!

    Be safe out there!






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  4. axlesofevil

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    Thanks! I like my taste in spec, too. ;)

    Yep, just about a year of searching. Took me the same amount of time to find my E92 M3 back when I bought it.

    I've owned it for about 6 weeks and I've already put 1200 miles on it! I visited my parents which put a lot of miles and I've gone on a couple long drives with friends. But why own it if you're not going to drive it!?
     
  5. Stams

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  6. jomarti1

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    Great Color! Enjoy it!!
     
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  7. flash32

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    Enjoy it..she is a beauty

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  9. mcag22

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    Congratulations!! That is a great story .... very similar to mine !! I didn’t receive delivery of mine as of yet but hope to shortly.
    Great spec !!
    Enjoy many miles with it !!


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  10. FL410guy

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    CONGRATS! And enjoy it in good health.

    The 458 is bad ass... and great spec BTW.




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  11. rob5819

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    Great car, obviously. I'm surprised you don't need the lifter. I use it all the time just a little north of you. The few times I've driven the 458 in downtown San Diego it was very much in need.

    Rob
     
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  12. GT2goneF

    GT2goneF F1 Rookie

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    Not only that. Living in Southern California, at some point in your lifetime you will need it. And regardless, it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

    To OP. Congratulations! Enjoy it!
     
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  13. tomc

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    Beautiful. All those red details on the inside take this car up to 11! I see you are in San Diego, which I'm guessing means only 362 sunny days per year to enjoy your awesome new Ferrari. Congratulations...T
     
  14. Rexcat458

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    Congratulations and welcome to Club 458! It is an amazing car that envelopes you in awesome performance and a timelessly elegant, visually stunning body.

    I have a 2015 458 that I have had for a year. It is my first Ferrari, but it will not be the last! Around these parts, the lift is mandatory, especially if I want summit the entrance lip on my driveway...

    Cheers and best wishes to you and yours!
     
  15. axlesofevil

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    Maybe it's just that I don't need it as often as I thought I would. I could get in and out of my building pretty fine without it. It is nice knowing that it's there, though.
     
  16. axlesofevil

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    Ha yes, "unfortunately" there's no reason not to drive this thing. I took it to the beach on Sunday to watch the sunset. In January!

    And yeah I love the interior. Definitely a perfect spec, which is great because it's what you're looking at when you're driving the thing! I wish it had the carbon fiber rear bumper connector like this one but oh well. Can't get everything you want.
     
  17. Condor Man

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    Congrats!!

    It is such a great feeling to buy your first Ferrari.

    And a what a first Ferrari too!! One of the all time greats!!!

    You will find many guys on here like to wax lyrical about the 458!

    Now about that Avatar??


    May the Horse be with you
     
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  18. racerdj

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    Fantastic spec especially with Rosso Scuderia!! I hope you enjoy that color as much as I do. Stunning find, congratulations!!
     
  19. axlesofevil

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    Haha I set up the avatar back when all I had were bimmers. Should I keep it to show my roots or change it up? Hmmm.
     
  20. r6elmo

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    nice car and very nice spec. You'll likely use the axle lift if you decide to lower your car to Euro Spec or further...even then the lowest point of the 458 is the tub/underbelly itself.

    bucket/carbon seats are a must and actually save tons of weight over the other seats as well.
     
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  21. 3POINT8

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    great looking car!!
     
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  22. docf

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    Beautiful Car,nicely equipped. I'm sure your really going to enjoy it at the fullest as it is one of the greatest sounding Ferrari cars ever. Last of the non Turbo cars, last made by Pininfarina models produced. My white 2015 Italia has the CF race interior & exterior. Congrats!
     
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  23. axlesofevil

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    I think lowering it is the one thing I might want to modify. I'll have to research the most "OEM" method of doing that.
     
  24. axlesofevil

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    Jealous of your CF exterior. I really just want the CF bumper connector to give it a bit of a Speciale look.
     
  25. dustman

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    Baller. I remember when my first Ferrari, a 458 like yours, arrived. Stunning.
     

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