Scratched the itch

Scratched the itch

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Coxey

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453 posts

114 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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After much searching picked up this 488 yesterday it’s a 2018 so has 5 years servicing left plus residual of the Ferrari warranty. It pretty much ticked every box I wanted. Looking forward to taking out for a drive.

morrisk1

637 posts

250 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Congratulations, looks fantastic! But why are you posting this time on a Sunday, you should be out driving it! (or are you just sat staring at it (wouldn't blame you)) smile

NDA

22,335 posts

232 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Pretty car...

Assuming the Porsche is also yours, I would be interested to hear not only how they compare, but also how you manage having similar cars in the garage. I struggled with the ownership of multiple sports cars - they all sort of eclipsed each other and it was a struggle to know which to drive!

Pioneer

1,330 posts

138 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Beautiful would be my choice if funds allowed. Enjoy smile

JayP1

261 posts

180 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Lovely car hope you enjoy - I got mine last week so I’m also keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts.

There seems to be a huge fan base for the 458 on this forum so the 488 doesn’t get much coverage but it is a great car in so many ways.

Regy53

282 posts

138 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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very nice car, what dealer was it from?

7GJR

197 posts

104 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Fantastic! I love a contrast roof. Let us know a bit more about the car when you’ve got a moment.

supersport

4,265 posts

234 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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NDA said:
Pretty car...

Assuming the Porsche is also yours, I would be interested to hear not only how they compare, but also how you manage having similar cars in the garage. I struggled with the ownership of multiple sports cars - they all sort of eclipsed each other and it was a struggle to know which to drive!
I can see these having a different purpose, modern 911s can be every day cars.

We currently have four cars and it feels like a good spread of uses.

Volvo XC60 as everyday family wagon, does nicely especially as two of us are over 6ft.

Boxster can be used everyday, nice having the roof down and makes you smile when the others are locked up for winter.

Air cooled 91 is nice and small so is great on those tight and narrow country roads and good for going out with Porsche guys.

Ferrari for other days, not so great on tight narrow roads. But huge fun and different from the others.

As nice as it would be to have others I think it gets hard to use them. Last year was first year with Ferrari so it got used the most. But I did learn to re-appreciate he 911 in the later half.

I suspect where it gets troublesome is when you have more than one that does the same thing.

SRBA

134 posts

102 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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That looks fantastic!

I bought mine back in November & its currently in storage awaiting PPF to be installed.

I’m sure you’ll soon be enjoying it, fingers crossed for some better weather. I’m looking forward to some Sunday morning meets when things start to open back up

oharedm

191 posts

276 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Coxey,
I traded in the 458 for a 2018 488 GTB with Rosso Corsa Met with Nero roof last summer from Dick Lovett. Last year DL could not keep 488's in stock, I bought mine before it went on their website. I noticed they don't have any 488 GTB's at the moment, In Oxfordshire if you are close.

OldAndTired

370 posts

52 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Smart money is buying 488s instead of the 458, which in my opinion is now overvalued relative to the far superior 488.

“But it’s NA” .......zzzzzzzzz....

adamellisdj

409 posts

45 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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oharedm said:
Coxey,
I traded in the 458 for a 2018 488 GTB with Rosso Corsa Met with Nero roof last summer from Dick Lovett. Last year DL could not keep 488's in stock, I bought mine before it went on their website. I noticed they don't have any 488 GTB's at the moment, In Oxfordshire if you are close.
They have a stunning 14 plate I’m interested in. But it’s £160k. Crazy money based on what you can get for a 488. Insane spec though tbf.

I’ve got two extended test drives booked of a 488 and 458 in April over at Greypaul Notts. can’t wait to finally know which one is for me. Testing both is the only way to truly know it seems.

Congrats on your purchase OP. Beautiful car.

Coxey

Original Poster:

453 posts

114 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Just took it out for a quick drive. What a car it’s just a point and shoot sort of thing actually reminds me of my Ducati in a funny sort of way. I can see how you could actually DD this car even my daughter commented how smooth it was. As a comparison to the 991.2 I’ll try and do some back to back drives.

adamellisdj

409 posts

45 months

Sunday 7th March 2021
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Take her to Asda and let us know how you get on 😂