F8 spider vs 720s vs 458

Before you do anything else, drive the 720S.

 

I’ve had the F8, 720, and 458. The F8 spider is tailor made and not yet received. I sold the other three cars because the 720 bored me, the Speciale was far better than the base 458, and the spider was coming plus a one-off based on the F8.

I’m keeping the F8 spider because it represents the last of the mid engine V8 without electrification. The next replacement model appears to be a turbo6 hybrid. So far that reason, if your choice is those three cars, I’d select the F8 spider.

If you were to expand your choice to the 458 Speciale, I would select that car instead of the other three. It is the last non-turbo V8 in a lightweight package that performs more responsively on the street and on the track.

I do not like extolling the virtues of non-Ferraris on Ferrari Chat. But if you were to drive a 765 LT, you would consider it.

 

If you want a new F8S, the window is rapidly closing if it hasn’t already. I currently own the 458S and it is a completely different feel and sound from the F8. Certainly more raw if you like it that way. I’ll eventually take delivery on the F8S and will later decide whether to keep both or not.

Can’t opine on the 720s, however I do understand they’re somewhat of a bargain, relatively speaking, on the used car market.

You’ll get multiple opinions, therefore you should drive all three and go from there. I don’t think there’s a bad choice to be had. It also depends on what you intend to do with the car.

With hybridization on the way, followed perhaps by EV, I’m hoarding the last of the ICE variants, including the much talked about (even here) STO. Whether I’m betting on the right horses will play out.

 

Like you, I wanted an addition for my 812. That had to be a convertible. The 458 was an easy choice. It’s got the sound, the looks and may actually be an investment.

Who needs the additional speed especially when you already have a Superbeast?

 

^ What he said

 

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Time for you to add a convertible to your stable. I chose a 458 Spider for the same reasons you mention plus I had never owned a Ferrari before.

 

It is as if I wrote your post.

 

I said it was boring, I did not say it was slower.

Have her pay attention to ingress and egress and be sure she is comfortable with that. Also have her consider it if she were in a skirt.

 

I just recall a single guy saying how much he liked taking the car out on first dates and getting the door for the lady.

 

720- stiff and twitchy? Made good turbo sounds? This does not describe the 2- 720S I drove. It is for this very reason, driving a car under consideration, whenever possible, is mandatory.

 

That F8s blue is stunning, would be my choice of your options.
Wont sound epic but you have other cars that fill that big void.
458 is legendary but something to be said for a modern F car.
When I was at the F dealer/service center this week, we discussed the 458 vs Speciale and interesting how many former owners did not like their Speciale also.

 

If you want slower then the 720 is not for you. I had a 720 coupe and a spider and loved them both. Super exotic looking, all of the performance yet could easily be used as a daily. At the current used prices your downside is limited.

Really you can make a case for any of the ones you listed, they all have their appeal. Try one for a while and then switch up after a year or two.

 

Agree. Currently own all three of the cars OP asked about and I don’t find the 720 twitchy in the slightest. In fact it feels more planted to me than the other three, unless it’s got cold tires then hang on.

 

You must since the 720 is very refined,compliant,stable and comfortable. Very fast and capable. Great daily driver.Personally, lacking in excitement and driving engagement.Many feel differently.

 

no difference in coupe or spider due to
Carbon tub. No it like a 488/488 spider

 

I really like my 720s, if you drive it at 8/10 or 9/10 it’s anything but boring. If anything it’s just to fast for the road, you can go to jail at any given moment if you push it hard.