Ferrari drops the top, full specs on new 458 Spider [w/video]

[Dave McFly]

Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

And that one there... looks like they should remake Magnum P.I.

I was just gonna say the same thing as the 458 is one of the predecessors of the 308 that Magnum had in the tv show .

[Apex Paul]

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

True, but then you're buying a $120k exotic car with no warranty. . . yikes.

Warranty, schmarranty. I'm gonna void that warranty faster than virgins disappearing on prom night .

Originally Posted by LostInMoscow

I talked to a couple Ferrari dealers in Houston 2 years ago about getting on the list for one of these. One tried to talk me into buying a used F430, saying basically that I hadn't earned the right to buy a new 458 spider with their dealership. The other dealer was relatively new and said they would take a $10K deposit to get me on their list. Since then, I've soured on the idea of buying a Ferrari due to the insane maintenance costs. My whole idea was to buy one from the dealer, drive it for a few months and sell it for a profit, which is very easy when no one else can get one. Even that sounded unappealing with the thought of each scheduled maintenance costing several thousand dollars.

Having said that, I think I f*cked up! Do want!

That high maintenance has got me leaning toward a Gallardo. Back since Audi took over the bull the Lamborghini's have been much more worry free than the Lambos of old.

I'd definitely try to steer clear of an F430 that had the ceramic brake option. The upkeep is too high, it just isn't needed on a street car and I would never be doing any serious tracking in one anyway.

As for earning a spot to buy, that is not uncommon for Ferrari. I'm surprised you found a dealer that would get you in line for a first release. The economy must be even worse than I thought!

[LostInMoscow]

Originally Posted by Apex Paul

Warranty, schmarranty. I'm gonna void that warranty faster than virgins disappearing on prom night .



That high maintenance has got me leaning toward a Gallardo. Back since Audi took over the bull the Lamborghini's have been much more worry free than the Lambos of old.

Avantedor! Want! But that's some major shinola and the wait is years at this point! I'm thinking ZL1 still! They really are a deal!

[helmincamaro]

Originally Posted by LostInMoscow

Avantedor! Want! But that's some major shinola and the wait is years at this point! I'm thinking ZL1 still! They really are a deal!

yeah, now that Audi runs Lambo..... could you imagine the V12 out of the Avantedor in the R8 .

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by helmincamaro

yeah, now that Audi runs Lambo..... could you imagine the V12 out of the Avantedor in the R8 .

They won't step on the Aventador's toes. That is their halo car.

[helmincamaro]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

They won't step on the Aventador's toes. That is their halo car.

yeah... but a guy can dream right?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by helmincamaro

yeah... but a guy can dream right?

It would be a monster.

[Kyle2k]

Ferrari just released free scheduled maintenance due to their success in 2010 didn't they?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Ferrari just released free scheduled maintenance due to their success in 2010 didn't they?

Yeah. 7 years for FF, 458, and California owners.

[ssump29]

Went to look at purchasing a new ferrari this past weekend, but now have a problem I ran into a Lambo I liked as well. Which would ya'll choose.

[wylde1]

Lambo for sure. I think the Ferraris are nice, but they just don't have that in your face quality I love about Lambos.