The Ferrari 458 Italia Picture Thread
#201
Hi Guys,
I first saw pictures of the 458 a few months back and found myself to have no opinion or regard for it, not even enough to warrant it a second glance.
However, a few months (plus dozens of hi-resolution pictures courtesy of the brilliant Teamspeed forum and its members) down the line, I am besotted with it... so much so, that I am seriously considering trading-in the R8 V10 I only took delivery of in January 2010.
P.s. Although I have been flicking through the forum for a couple of months, this is my first post!
I first saw pictures of the 458 a few months back and found myself to have no opinion or regard for it, not even enough to warrant it a second glance.
However, a few months (plus dozens of hi-resolution pictures courtesy of the brilliant Teamspeed forum and its members) down the line, I am besotted with it... so much so, that I am seriously considering trading-in the R8 V10 I only took delivery of in January 2010.
P.s. Although I have been flicking through the forum for a couple of months, this is my first post!
Last edited by Uomini d'Onore; 02-16-2010 at 11:11 AM.
#204
I have had the Autobiography for around 4/5 months now and I love it... it has everything you could ever need in a car: Comfort, Luxury, Power, Practicality, Presence, Speed (this list could go on forever). It was my daily driver, only until recently, when I took delivery of my R8 V10.
On the other hand, the Drophead Coupe has rolled off its heated garage floor on only three occasions since I took delivery in June 2009! As you can probably tell... it is my baby.
Last edited by Uomini d'Onore; 02-16-2010 at 12:06 PM.
#205
Hi Guys,
I first saw pictures of the 458 a few months back and found myself to have no opinion or regard for it, not even enough to warrant it a second glance.
However, a few months (plus dozens of hi-resolution pictures courtesy of the brilliant Teamspeed forum and its members) down the line, I am besotted with it... so much so, that I am seriously considering trading-in the R8 V10 I only took delivery of in January 2010.
P.s. Although I have been flicking through the forum for a couple of months, this is my first post!
I first saw pictures of the 458 a few months back and found myself to have no opinion or regard for it, not even enough to warrant it a second glance.
However, a few months (plus dozens of hi-resolution pictures courtesy of the brilliant Teamspeed forum and its members) down the line, I am besotted with it... so much so, that I am seriously considering trading-in the R8 V10 I only took delivery of in January 2010.
P.s. Although I have been flicking through the forum for a couple of months, this is my first post!
After seeing many videos and photos of the Italia, and understanding more about the car... I have grown from doubt, to appreciation, to obsession!
I forgot which TS member said it first, but I agree with them that this will be a huge success for Ferrari and maybe their best selling car. A crowning achievement before the emissions standards set in... I can't imagine a finer sports car at the moment. 565HP NA from 4.5L is incredible. Enzo performance, California civility, potentially trend-setting aero work and steering wheel controls... and the sound!
Two thumbs up from me.
#206
I have had to restrain myself to another 2/3 months of debating and decided that if I still cannot function as a human being without a 458... I will place an order for it in June 2010.
P.s. Unfortunately I do not have wealthy parents, some variety of maturing trust fund or a winning lottery ticket... otherwise I would have done so already without having to trade-in my R8 V10!
P.s. Unfortunately I do not have wealthy parents, some variety of maturing trust fund or a winning lottery ticket... otherwise I would have done so already without having to trade-in my R8 V10!
Last edited by Uomini d'Onore; 02-16-2010 at 12:02 PM.
#207
I have had to restrain myself to another 2/3 months of debating and decided that if I still cannot function as a human being without a 458... I will place an order for it in June 2010.
P.s. Unfortunately I do not have wealthy parents, some variety of maturing trust fund or a winning lottery ticket... otherwise I would have done so already without having to trade-in my R8 V10!
P.s. Unfortunately I do not have wealthy parents, some variety of maturing trust fund or a winning lottery ticket... otherwise I would have done so already without having to trade-in my R8 V10!
#208
My only concern is whether the 458 is truly an everyday supercar (if I buy it, I will use it all day everyday Monday to Friday). I have read a few write-ups to suggest that it is... but I also have a niggling fear this sentiment is down to automotive journalists becoming clouded and consumed by the air of the 'NEW FERRARI 458' (looks, interior, performance, technology etc) while the novelty of it is still new.
For me, my R8 V10 is the prince of the everyday supercars... had Audi sorted themselves out and put in a DSG gearbox instead of the R-Tronic (which is so absolutely horrendous I bought a manual) it would have been king. The only negative, for me, is the manual gear-changing has eroded my left kneecap, due to the area I live in.
Does that make sense to you guys?
For me, my R8 V10 is the prince of the everyday supercars... had Audi sorted themselves out and put in a DSG gearbox instead of the R-Tronic (which is so absolutely horrendous I bought a manual) it would have been king. The only negative, for me, is the manual gear-changing has eroded my left kneecap, due to the area I live in.
Does that make sense to you guys?
#209
My only concern is whether the 458 is truly an everyday supercar (if I buy it, I will use it all day everyday Monday to Friday). I have read a few write-ups to suggest that it is... but I also have a niggling fear this sentiment is down to automotive journalists becoming clouded and consumed by the air of the 'NEW FERRARI 458' (looks, interior, performance, technology etc) while the novelty of it is still new.
For me, my R8 V10 is the prince of the everyday supercars... had Audi sorted themselves out and put in a DSG gearbox instead of the R-Tronic (which is so absolutely horrendous I bought a manual) it would have been king. The only negative, for me, is the manual gear-changing has eroded my left kneecap, due to the area I live in.
Does that make sense to you guys?
For me, my R8 V10 is the prince of the everyday supercars... had Audi sorted themselves out and put in a DSG gearbox instead of the R-Tronic (which is so absolutely horrendous I bought a manual) it would have been king. The only negative, for me, is the manual gear-changing has eroded my left kneecap, due to the area I live in.
Does that make sense to you guys?
In any case, the R8 V10 is quite a daily driver!