Parking a 458 outside all year a bad idea?

Don't bother and save the $

 

Im new to ferrari. I drove the 458 spider , 488 spider, mclaren 650s and the hurracan over 4 speerate days, about 350 miles in each hard driving. The 458 spider is the only one to go for, as the noise it makes at 9000 rpm makes everything look rubbish and eith the roof down when its on full chat its like being in an f1 car. My advice would be get 458 spider.

Dur to my bentley having a conversion done in it, my dailey driver is now the 458 and eill be for about the next eight weeks.

Things ive found so far. If your trying to use it as a dailey driver leave it in wet mode as your brain is elsewhere and not on "hard driving".

Car park parking is fun and a bit of a hike. Park as far away from the shops as possible in empty spaces and youll not worry about car park dents. Expect to find people takig pictures of the car asking you loads of questions every time upon your return.

It eats fuel. I thought my old v10 m6 ate fuel, but it eats fuel.

Get one with the lift pack if youve any intent of using multi story car parks. I forgot to press the lift button he other day and for a few seconds caught the front trim.

I boughtt a car cover from Car Covers, Caravan Covers & Motorbike Covers from Specialised Covers buy the luxury one. Works a treat as our garage is cutrently being rebuilt so will live outside until at least november. Takes about 90 seconds to put-on and fits perfectly.

So can you use it as a dailey driver - yes but it can be a pain in the backside with the attnetion it drawers. especially if you take it to london.

Extras that make mine tolerable as a dailey driver.

- full electric seats
- electrochromatic mirrors
- cruise control
- parking sensors
- parking camera
- navigation

Without those i wouldnt want to take it some of the places i have

2000 miles in 4 weeks and know i still made the rigt decision.

Hurracan will loose money over 12 months , ferrari will stay the same or go up.
If your more than 5ft 8 youll struggle with driving position and pedals on thr hurracan and the comfort seat is still not very confortable on long distance.

If you really want lambo , wait until you can afford a aventador spyder , as despite the awful gearbox, and the fact you couldnt really use it as a dailey driver , that v12 on full chat is a whole another level of epic.

But if you want a decent reliable supercar that sounds epic then buy the ferrari in the meantime
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Make sure you check insurance costs before you go ahead,particularly if you are mindful of a budget.
The policy for my F12 stipulates must be in a locked garage overnight if within 5 miles of the house.

 

I read this thread and candidly not sure you're serious, but will toss my thoughts in

Generally speaking, all the current gen Ferraris are pretty good at just being "cars" - i.e. they won't melt in the rain, freeze over in the cold, etc etc.

However, there are a few realities that would lead me not to have a Ferrari (or Lambo) open to the weather...

First, the weather takes it toll on ANY car. In the case of a 458, the UV from sunlight will attack the interior. The car is essentially all aluminum, so little chance of rust, but aluminum can corrode. Remember the engine compartment is essentially open to the air with the vents. Some rain, no issue, but personally I wouldn't want endless cycles of cold/wet engine, hot steamy engine, back to cold/wet engine.

The elements also take their toll on finishes, so paint, wheels, etc.

Last, which you can judge, is the "risk" of leaving the car outside in terms of theft, vandalism, et al. They might not steal the car, but people have been known to pry the badges off.

If you plan on keeping the car forever, go for it. If you plan on selling it at some point, i'd speculate that many used buyers have high criteria for visual and cosmetic condition, and a car parked outside for a year in the UK will probably show it, which would drop the potential value on resale.

For me, no, I wouldn't leave a Ferrari outside 24/7/365. I would drive it almost every day, frankly my wife almost does. I'd find secure, covered parking and then consider it.

 

For me, the simple answer is that it's a bad idea.

You state you can't actually afford to do this - hence you shouldn't,

Also, depreciation is one thing, but it will be much greater on a car that has been living outside. Many future buyers won't like this and that will drive the price down.

Can it be used daily? Sure. As Entropy said, it's a car,

While I do not live in the UK, I know people who do. From what I understand, it's not the easiest place to live with a Ferrari. I would not worry too much about theft - I would however worry about vandalism and things of that nature.

There's a big difference between parking the other cars you describe outside compared to a 458. They are more subtle, and in the eyes of many they are less "hated". Ferraris tends to make a lot of envious non-owners and philistines see red and act stupid.

When you can afford the car as car number two and a storage space, then it's time to do it. Then you can enjoy it as a weekend and holiday getaway car. The good thing about doing this is that it'll keep the car feeling fresh and special. Any car you drive daily, will lose some of it's initial emotional impact and appeal.

 

I personally wouldn't park a 458 on the street all the time in all weather. If you can't arrange a garage nearby, I'd wait. Just doesn't seem to make sense. The car's most likely going to get nicked, vandalized and otherwise messed up to some degree. Why put yourself through that?

 

Bro , if you can afford the car you can afford to rent a garaged space. That's what I do because I live in a high rise. Best - Kirk.

 

Besides the weather, damp. Manchester is not known for sunny sky's year around. People will 'key' the car with any and everything. I am sure garage space is available. Expensive, of course. My insurance requires a locked space. I must have the only key. Fire suppression and cameras 24/7. Pays off. My annual insurance cost is six thousand dollars for thirty cars.

 

Hi! I have owned a 2013 458 spider for 1 year, daily drive it (10,000 miles) and have not had a garage.

A few key points and opinions of mine from this experience.

I live in a desert climate (Las Vegas) so do not have rain, cold, ice, corrosion issues to deal with.

I only have to deal with extreme heat and wind at times but do not drive car much in afternoons in the summer because air conditioning sucks on 458 for desert climate and has nothing to do with having a garage. My 911 has way better a/c.

I live on a tucked away side street, have a gated entrance to my house, and the car is parked in a perfect entry way between 2 houses that I own and car is not visible to anyone passing by.

I use a car cover daily and the biggest tip I can give you there is.........

We have windy days and I have been through a few car covers trying to figure out what is fastest and works best.

Because of our wind at times, they will all blow off or up without having front and rear strappped which is relatively easy.

The problem is the wind will catch up the middle and it is a pain in the --- to go under car to put wire underneath every time so I just put a piece of bottom under door and close on both sides and that works easier.

Most inexpensive aftermarket car covers will work fine.

I would not use just a car cover if my car was exposed to passerby's in any way but that is just me.

I do not use the cover in any way anywhere but home.

Conclusion.........

With all that being said, I am having a 3 car garage built shortly.


My cars:

2013 Ferrari 458 Spider

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

........Only 2 worth mentioning.

 

OP, you shouldn't buy it. You have too many concerns, a car is for enjoyment, not torture.

 

In terms of leaving cars outside, my new bentley has sat outside for a year. With 21,000 in that year. Im currently having it upgraded but as part of the conversion they have charged me for mopping and detailing. £1800 mind you, but the outside looks as good as new now, i cant see any imperfections in the paint now. So any good detailer will be able to deoxidise the paint and bring it back to new. Im also having 3m film fitted to the entire 458 next week which will not only protect it from stones bit also the outside elements. Which may be another option

 

Hi, I live in London and park on the street. I have had a California and a 458. There are no garages nearby that are available to rent, and so it is a question of having a Ferrari and accepting the risk, or driving something else. I don't like the second option so I have to take a view.

Sure there is always the chance of vandalism, but that is the risk you take when you park at the shops, a restaurant, a hotel etc.

I think theft is less likely - car thieves in London tend to target BMW's, Mercedes and Range Rovers which have inadequate security systems that they understand.

Unfortunately it is a fact of life that if you live in a major European city, you may not be able to get access to a garage. For some, that may mean they won't have their dream car, and I fully understand that. But for me, I enjoy Ferraris so much, it is worth the risk.

As for the weather I have found Ferrari paintwork very resilient and there have been zero issue selling or part-exchanging.

I have a new 488 on order, and whilst I am not entirely happy about parking it outside, I can't wait for it to arrive!

 

There is a simple equation to address. Will you worry more than you will enjoy?

Although, there is a price to be paid for everything (literally "no free rides"). always think worst case.

Overall, the car itself is not the issue. A car, can be properly maintained, covered, protected (within reason) and survive quite well. It is YOU that needs to worry about YOU. Best

 

IMHO...watching a 458 suffer in the elements will bother me. I lived and worked in London. I know the English weather. Your paint finish will suffer and not the least being dirty all the time. There are other Ferrari specifics to be considered, i.e., how are you going to charge the battery if you don't drive the 458 enough? The 458 battery will go dead in cold weather within a few days. Insurance may be a big issue if not garaged. Theft? Vandalism? etc...

Ferrari's are impractical to own and that's why one has to be 'ready' to own one.

 

Why not wait until you can realistically afford it?


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I have enough worry parking at a premier inn with my 430- the insurance co will cover it but it is considered as an infrequent event. At home it has to be in a locked garage by 11 pm. Good luck finding an insurer to cover being left outside..