New to Ferrari, any tips for getting 458, 488 or F8 spider?

I’m biased since I have a 458, but for me it’s either the naturally aspirated 458 or you might as well get a F8 still under warranty as the final evolution of the mid engined v8 with all the kinks worked out of the electronics. Only downside is the f8 is still probably on the steeper part of depreciation whereas the 458 seems to have flattened out.

 

I do think that all of these are dependent on the sound for engagement since you’ll never get the same involvement or momentum driving you have with your 3 pedal Miata on a modern dual clutch car.

 

If depreciation is a concern, then buy a Speciale. Moreover experience is a blast.

 

A good 458 spider is the way to go, great sound from idle, all the way to the red line

 

Get what you can afford and what speaks to you the most. Outside of that everyone here will only tell you to get the model they have.

 

more than you can afford pal

 

Rude post. 3-day ban.

 

Beyond youtube, you should do everything to drive the three cars and decide for yourself.
The performance gap is bigger between the 458 and 488 than between the 488 and F8, but on the other hand the 458 is N/A, which may be a personal preference.
Future depreciation of the F8 is likely to be worse, since it's more recent and has not really begun to significantly drop in price.
I might be biased towards a 488, but I don't like spiders anyway, so I have no horse in your race

 

Seem's a little heavy handed as he was making a "The Fast and The Furious" joke

 

Maybe he was referring to the movie, despite the lack of quotes; but even in the movie it was said as a putdown not a joke.

Further he gets no slack in this regard as this is just another in a series of derogatory comments.

 

Humor is no longer accepted. Stop it people, just stop it. Don’t even try to have fun in this serious world. Take everything serious. And gosh darnit, Ferrarichat is here to make sure you do. Great job FerrariChat! Don’t allow this lighthearted behavior. People’s mindsets in this new world are going in a perfect direction finally for the first time in decades. Feelings matter. I’m really really glad you guys are on top of this important issue. I admire your push in the right direction of humanity…. a lot. Thank you again.


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100% agree... too

 

I was finding that back in late 2019 when i was looking around... 3-5 owners and done worn out not cared for interior. a few 458 i found were 1-2 owners in better shape but for a small amount more i got a 488

 

My next will be a 488 - so you should get "not a 488" to reduce demand (and price) in my market!

Kevin

 

If depreciation is your biggest concern: get 458.
Want to extra mile look into 458 Speciale or 488 Pista..

 

488 all the way and GTB.

458 is getting too old but is NA

F8 too new and will depreciate a lot.

Best get a PISTA

 

Drive them all and see for yourself. Before I bought a 458 I test drove all the models. 458, 488, Huracan, Maserati (LOL)

458 was the most fun to drive for me personally.

My daily drivers are both fully loaded 2024 m340i and 2022 Audi Q5E.

Every time I get into the 458 for spirted drives it is the most fun I have. The only thing i'd say that feels outdated about the 458 is the infotainment but you can get an apple carplay mod for $1000 these days.

The engine and transmission does not feel outdated at all. I also don't think the car looks outdated with paint correction, carbon fins and diffuser.

Reliability wise - I have had 0 issues with the car. I had it for 6 years now and used it as my daily driver for a few years as well.

 

If depreciation is your biggest concern then 458 as its near or close to the bottom depending on who you ask.

 

458 too old, the only thing getting too old is me. But heck I also drive 50 year old muscle cars from Detroit and they run as good as NEW!

 

Looking at the 2 cars, for me the answer is straightforward. Do you want the last NA v8 (yes) or do you want that poor sounding turbo (boo). Are you good with the fish gullets in the rear quarters on the 488 which you will see every time you look at it or, would you prefer the clean seductive lines of the 458? Its up to you. I bet you can tell which one I own ha ha. I have owned mine for getting on 3 years, love it and plan on keeping it. With the 458 you are contemplating, I am from the camp to find the best one I can, wherever it is, with the lowest mileage and the fewest owners. GL on the hunt. The hunt is half the fun!

 

My response is the direct opposite of the above… LOVE the fish gullets as it defines any mid engine supercar whereas the 458 is bland and awful styling. Also the 488 sounds VERY nice without having to yell at your passenger…. I could go on but the 488 and ESPECIALLY the F8 are leap years ahead of the 458 in every category-


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No offense but if depreciation is a concern you will not have an enjoyable ownership.


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