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A return to form: Say hello to Banana MK2, the Italian Prancing Horse (Ferrari 458 Italia)
People who can afford cars like yours can afford the £100 fine in the unlikely event it ever happens. Thats the view taken by my old boss with his Aventador. He did get a S59 once though for overtaking a local councillor in her fiat 500 and I quote "with excessive speed and unnecessary revving which caused Councillors XXXXX car to shake and scared her"
People who can afford cars like yours can afford the £100 fine in the unlikely event it ever happens. Thats the view taken by my old boss with his Aventador. He did get a S59 once though for overtaking a local councillor in her fiat 500 and I quote "with excessive speed and unnecessary revving which caused Councillors XXXXX car to shake and scared her"
In all fairness an AV at idle would make a Fiat 500 fall apart, so it was probably harsh as would not at all be surprised if said councillor was probably driving quite under speed limit and the AV probably cruised by but the old dear get rather alarmed and frightened.
She was clearly not that shook up though if she managed to get the plate and report it, so screams of jealousy to me or just someone who associates noise with speed. That is the one advantage of EV's you can literally drive everywhere like a total idiot, but no one notices lol.
To be fair to her, he over took 7 other cars in one manoeuvre before he got to the front where she was so he would be going at some speed/revs by then!
And the number plate is only 2 letters of his initials and 2 numbers so pretty easy to remember (once its overtaken you as doesnt have one on the front
) Plus its a small village and everybody knows who owns the Orange AV.
To be fair to her, he over took 7 other cars in one manoeuvre before he got to the front where she was so he would be going at some speed/revs by then!
And the number plate is only 2 letters of his initials and 2 numbers so pretty easy to remember (once its overtaken you as doesnt have one on the front
Plus its a small village and everybody knows who owns the Orange AV.
Well more fool him, I make of point of when I am close to home to drive very sensible, don't want the locals out with pitch forks at night hunting me down.
Another track day / race weekend invite from Ferrari, Oulton Park this time.
Grabbed a few photos:
Yet again fantastic hospitality by Ferrari.
Then shot of to Lotus to drive an Evora 410 which I posted about in the Emira thread.
Grabbed a few photos:
Yet again fantastic hospitality by Ferrari.
Then shot of to Lotus to drive an Evora 410 which I posted about in the Emira thread.
Great review:
This is why the 458 is such a truly spectacular car, its not the fastest, in fact not even close to new supercars but it absolutely knocks spots of most other cars for fun and feel.
Can't see me letting mine go, it is just too damn good!
This is why the 458 is such a truly spectacular car, its not the fastest, in fact not even close to new supercars but it absolutely knocks spots of most other cars for fun and feel.
Can't see me letting mine go, it is just too damn good!
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This is why the 458 is such a truly spectacular car, its not the fastest, in fact not even close to new supercars but it absolutely knocks spots of most other cars for fun and feel.
Can't see me letting mine go, it is just too damn good!
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Don't do it, as good as a 458 is, it is impossible to sleep in.
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So the car has now been in my possession for around three years, I paid 152k with the car on 12k miles, it is now around 24,000 miles with a retail value of around 155-160k so held its value well and unfortunately its 7yr service pack which all Ferrari's now come with has expired. As it is due it next service between now and April I emailed a few dealerships and couple Specialist for quotes, my supplying dealer was the cheapest who basically quoted for a basic service:
Yes it is expensive for essentially an oil change and some filters plus a health check. But a local specialist came back at £840 and a distant one at £400, it can also pay to keep these cars official because potential buyers can be put off by cars not serviced in the dealer network and as both Stratstone and Dick Lovett both have superb service departments with well trained technicians who know their stuff you do know your car is in safe hands.
I got some additional cost for items my car does not need as they have been done on previous services at my request:
Brake fluid change: £200
Aux belt changed: £150
Gearbox oil change: Not quoted but believe it is around £500 (expensive oil), dealer recommends leaving as the service interval for the gearbox is 60,000 miles.
Spark plugs: £600 - I had these done two years ago as preventative maintenance which means they are not required now, but they are normally done between the 8th - 10th service.
1yr warranty extension: £2000 on the basis it is done whilst been serviced otherwise £2880.
In short a full major service including all the above will set you back around £2000-2500 at a main dealer.
Shall be getting the car booked in around April for the basic £931 service.
Thought I'd share this as generally Ferrari are pretty fair on servicing cost compared to some of the other supercar brands and generally are a lot keener to service older models keeping them fresh, I think once a Ferrari is past a certain age Ferrari will then start contributing a certain percentage towards maintenance cost and breakdown recovery is free for the lifetime of the car even if you don't have the car under warranty, just owning a Ferrari means free break down recovery, I think. The reasoning behind it is Ferrari don't want broken down cars on the road, hence the free recovery.
Three years in, do I still love it? HELL YES! What a car!
Photo from a trip down south a few months ago snapped by some bikers.
Such an event to drive, the kind of car the moment you sit in, you smile, you fire it up and you laugh and the driving experience is just sensational, far more involving and fun at all speeds, greatly helped by the really short ratio gearing.
So the car has now been in my possession for around three years, I paid 152k with the car on 12k miles, it is now around 24,000 miles with a retail value of around 155-160k so held its value well and unfortunately its 7yr service pack which all Ferrari's now come with has expired. As it is due it next service between now and April I emailed a few dealerships and couple Specialist for quotes, my supplying dealer was the cheapest who basically quoted for a basic service:
Yes it is expensive for essentially an oil change and some filters plus a health check. But a local specialist came back at £840 and a distant one at £400, it can also pay to keep these cars official because potential buyers can be put off by cars not serviced in the dealer network and as both Stratstone and Dick Lovett both have superb service departments with well trained technicians who know their stuff you do know your car is in safe hands.
I got some additional cost for items my car does not need as they have been done on previous services at my request:
Brake fluid change: £200
Aux belt changed: £150
Gearbox oil change: Not quoted but believe it is around £500 (expensive oil), dealer recommends leaving as the service interval for the gearbox is 60,000 miles.
Spark plugs: £600 - I had these done two years ago as preventative maintenance which means they are not required now, but they are normally done between the 8th - 10th service.
1yr warranty extension: £2000 on the basis it is done whilst been serviced otherwise £2880.
In short a full major service including all the above will set you back around £2000-2500 at a main dealer.
Shall be getting the car booked in around April for the basic £931 service.
Thought I'd share this as generally Ferrari are pretty fair on servicing cost compared to some of the other supercar brands and generally are a lot keener to service older models keeping them fresh, I think once a Ferrari is past a certain age Ferrari will then start contributing a certain percentage towards maintenance cost and breakdown recovery is free for the lifetime of the car even if you don't have the car under warranty, just owning a Ferrari means free break down recovery, I think. The reasoning behind it is Ferrari don't want broken down cars on the road, hence the free recovery.
Three years in, do I still love it? HELL YES! What a car!
Photo from a trip down south a few months ago snapped by some bikers.
Such an event to drive, the kind of car the moment you sit in, you smile, you fire it up and you laugh and the driving experience is just sensational, far more involving and fun at all speeds, greatly helped by the really short ratio gearing.
That’s not bad for a Fezza and good to see, like me, you don’t fear using the thing. Good work that man and outside the 997 GT3 RS Gen2 probably the only other car I’d consider after mine. 488 leaves me cold, the personification of more is less.
458 and 812 are pinnacle for me of Ferrari, I could buy a Pista but it less fun of a road car compared to the 458 and missed Speciale opportunity now as at 350k be afraid to use it so what is the point. 458 has the engine and the go kart handling feel to it so it’s a win win.
Agreed the 997.2 GT3 RS are the pinnacle of GT3’s but are now big money and again paying 200k for one means you won’t drive it, 991’s are better looking though and a 991.2 GT3 manual still a solid drive and can be had for 140k and is maybe what I plan on getting to put alongside the 458 if my Lotus affair is short lived but so far I love the little Exige.
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Seems pretty good cost wise considering the car.
I feel a 458 is the car to keep forever. It ticks too many boxes to sell on for something else. At least if I was in your position anyway, I couldn't see myself letting it go, especially knowing where cars are heading these days.
I feel a 458 is the car to keep forever. It ticks too many boxes to sell on for something else. At least if I was in your position anyway, I couldn't see myself letting it go, especially knowing where cars are heading these days.
Totally agreed there are faster cars available but faster does not mean better or more fun particular at road speeds. The 458 is perfect blend of remaining fun at legal speeds on the public road but whilst still been bloody damn quick. Most the faster and newer stuff is unfortunately quite boring at legal speeds and with the camera nation we live in the opportunities to go mental fast on the road are not really possible any more.
458 is a timeless looking design and it sounds naughty too.
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Lamborghini get away with it been an established brand with strong history, but I think it is really hurting the Mclaren used market as people know how good they are but are either put off because aside from all the different models they are all pretty similar cars, same carbon tub, same engine etc. But the servicing and questionable aftercare puts a lot of people off who actually really would like to buy one.
Considering you can buy a 650S for 90k, is one hell of a car for the money, but they are so cheap because even at such prices people are not falling over themselves to buy them.
Totally agreed there are faster cars available but faster does not mean better or more fun particular at road speeds. The 458 is perfect blend of remaining fun at legal speeds on the public road but whilst still been bloody damn quick. Most the faster and newer stuff is unfortunately quite boring at legal speeds and with the camera nation we live in the opportunities to go mental fast on the road are not really possible any more.
458 is a timeless looking design and it sounds naughty too.
Hides his M5Comp in the garage, Agrees somewhat though. But then its also nice and refined on a sunday drive.
However there isn't much sense of occasion that you get with a Ferrari or Lamborghini. And considering the price difference isn't "that" much... However I do still love the M5. But would love a screamer