My next Ferrari...

[Masterlu]

Need I say more?

YouTube - ‪Top Gear Ferrari 458 Italia review + Stig lap‬‎ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFatyz8w6s4&feature=player_embedded)

[Still-One]

I think the local Ferrari Dealer would just laugh when I walked in the door. You want what?
That is one nice looking and powerful car. Lots of thumbsup.

[jdandy]

Ivan.......What an amazing vehicle. Great video.

[MasterLuJr]

That car is AMAZING... It's the total package!!

[two dot]

Yeah, I think that are supposed t be rare as hens teeth...

[Masterlu]

That car is AMAZING... It's the total package!!

So much for your inheritance Sonny! :roflmao:

[80B]

562 Prancing Ponies! :drool:

[Masterlu]

http://www.textually.org/ringtonia/archives/images/set3/_Ferrari-458-Italia-1-lg.jpg

http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2009/09/08-ferrari-458-italia-new-images/Ferrari-458-Italia-Engine-lg.jpg

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ferrari_458_italia_new_press_002.jpg

[woodlander]

Wow. That is a beautiful machine. It is probably heresy, or something, but I think it looks great in white.

[PHC1]

I knew you'd warm up to the 458 Ivan. :thumbsup:

[TommyC]

Amazingly beautiful, almost too beautiful to be driven.

[1KW]

What a amazing dream car. Despite what the reviewer says any Ferrari is a nice car. Looking forward to seeing yours when I'm in Florida next December :D

[Still-One]

562 Prancing Ponies! :drool:
The 52 ponies it comes up short versus the new Porsche GT2 RS it sure makes up in beauty.

[Dj_AmTraX]

holly sexy!

[PHC1]

So what color will it be Ivan? :scratch2:

[Masterlu]

So what color will it be Ivan? :scratch2:

Too soon to tell, I have no info on them yet; just rumors.

[PHC1]

You can build a 458 on Ferrari website. :D All the options have been discussed thoroughly on F-chat. Some guys in different parts of the world already took delivery.:yes: It's just a matter of getting on the waiting list (or to the front of that list if connections and extra funds are available. :D) it's really no different this time around...:no:

[PHC1]

There is a white 458 available near me. MSRP of $271k + $50k. :smoking:

[PHC1]

Here it is. Gently pre-owned and almost $60k over sticker. Some things never change. :D. Showroom Inventory - Algar Ferrari Maserati of Philadelphia | 610.527.1100 (http://algarferrari.com/showroom_inventory/)

[Masterlu]

Here it is. Gently pre-owned and almost $60k over sticker. Some things never change. :D. Showroom Inventory - Algar Ferrari Maserati of Philadelphia | 610.527.1100 (http://algarferrari.com/showroom_inventory/)

:laughin:

[PHC1]

The effects of a 458 on women (or don't ever let anyone sit on a hood that is only 1mm thick....:D) YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?client=mv-google&xl=xl_blazer&v=RD_K3AMuOAg)

[howiebrou]

Are Lazy Boy seats on the options list? So much more comfortable :scratch2: :D

[Masterlu]

Are Lazy Boy seats on the options list? So much more comfortable :scratch2: :D

These come standard... :)

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/images/colnago_ferrari_seat_hi.jpg

[Masterlu]

This is the (optional) race inspired turn "3" seat... :lmao:

http://www.millionface.com/l/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/toilets/multi-use_toilet2.jpg

[cmalak]

Amaing car and great great video. I have seen that show on TV before but forget the name. Does anyone know what the name of the show is. I want to set it on my DVR recording list. Those guys are hillarious. Thx for posting Ivan and good luck with the new 458 :thumbsup:

[Masterlu]

"Top Gear"

What was I thinking when I bought "The Idiot's Ferrari" :roflmao:

[cmalak]

"Top Gear"

What was I thinking when I bought "The Idiot's Ferrari" :roflmao:

Seriously...what were you thinking?? :roflmao: :laughin:

Thx Ivan :thumbsup:

[gtubes]

drag race: "it's just humiliation". That was funny.

[howiebrou]

These come standard... :)

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/images/colnago_ferrari_seat_hi.jpg

Ouch!! :nono:

[Still-One]

I hope the reborn US version is half as good as the UK version.

BREAKING:Top Gear America reborn! — Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/21/breaking-top-gear-america-reborn/)

[cmalak]

I hope the reborn US version is half as good as the UK version.

BREAKING:Top Gear America reborn! — Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/21/breaking-top-gear-america-reborn/)

Jim..thx for posting but somehow I think the Brit version will remain supreme. I love the caustic acerbic Brit humor. It's my "cup of tea" :D I will certainly look out for TG America though. Thx :thumbsup:

[schaefer11]

I hope the reborn US version is half as good as the UK version.

BREAKING:Top Gear America reborn! — Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/21/breaking-top-gear-america-reborn/)

Ditto. We have a habit of turning funny British shows into annoying American shows. Hopefully, since our automotive sensibilities are quite different than the Brit's, the show will not simply try to be a copy, and we can have two great car shows to watch.

[howiebrou]

I hope the reborn US version is half as good as the UK version.

BREAKING:Top Gear America reborn! — Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/21/breaking-top-gear-america-reborn/)

Oh no! I cringe at the very thought. It could be as bad the American Office which is imho a pile of ....

You can not just reproduce British humour by following a script or architecture, it is the absurdity and ability to laugh at oneself that makes British humour the world's best!!:thumbsup:

[Still-One]

Oh no! I cringe at the very thought. It could be as bad the American Office which is imho a pile of ....

You can not just reproduce British humour by following a script or architecture, it is the absurdity and ability to laugh at oneself that makes British humour the world's best!!:thumbsup:
Howie
I like comedy but I have agree with you The Office and 24 Rock are two shows I cannot sit thru. Pure Crappola. Give me Two and a Half Men any day.

On the other hand British architecture (its all old :lmao: ) and British Food (an oxymoron).
Jim

[enjoythemusic]

Nice car, but i also remember many paying well over sticker for the 360 when it came out... and now you can get them with lowish miles in very good condition for around 50% off sticker a few years later. Of course if you are worth a few billion in paper currency who cares, it might be better than keeping your currency in Dollars, Euros, etc.

Gave up on the whole Ferrari thing quite frankly years ago, if you really want speed then get a proper track car as street legal cars stand no chance plus in most countries the car's capabilities are wasted on public roads anyway. Heck, one guy many consider a blithering idiot whom i know actually bought a Mantide (ROFL!!!!!!!)

Hate to be the cold shower here, yet been there, done that, lost my public road driver's license for a few months, got the track car, earned the Driver's Championship or a few regions in SCCA for Formula 2000, got the movie, read the book... Now driving a more powerful car that is also more proper for public roads that does not attract the wrong attention (and imho those women that a Ferrari attracts are not worth the effort... unless according to a few of my friends you like social diseases).

But yeah, the whole Ferrari thing is a unique... attraction. Jay Leno learned early on about Ferraris, and HOLY MOTHER OF ____ does he have great car knowledge and an awesome collection of automobiles. Of course if you love it get it, perhaps it may be better than 'investing' in CRE/RE or other devaluation items plus you get to use it at the track and whatnot.

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+1, please USA DO NOT try to launch a Top Gear-like show. Shows like PINKS and others on SpeedTV are horrible enough without adding to the car show gene pool.

[Still-One]

Steven
I think that is why they call it disposable income. What we spend it on hardly ever makes sense. Audio, watches, cars, etc.

Jim

[-E-]

You forgot the other W's: wine and women... ;)

[enjoythemusic]

Steven
I think that is why they call it disposable income. What we spend it on hardly ever makes sense. Audio, watches, cars, etc.

Hmmm, if he smartly buys the right car, or timepiece, then actually it may be a good investment. Same can be said for artwork, certain musical instruments, etc. A 'mass produced' modern Ferrari does not meet that criteria (especially paying OVER sticker). But yes, if you have the currency then exchanging it for something of physical value (if you buy smartly... or perhaps not if it matters not) is perhaps better in a sense than staying in currency. Of course you only live once and you should see the videos of what the Sheiks/their kids do to cars on public roads. Some are actually darn good 'stunt' drivers.


You forgot the other W's: wine and women... ;)

(Humor) Wine? Women? i have no idea what you are referring to. Nope, no idea at all :wine: :cigar:

[Masterlu]

I saw my first Ferrari 458 (red) right here in Cape Cod, Awesome!

[Still-One]

I saw my first Ferrari 458 (red) right here in Cape Cod, Awesome!
Ivan
I hear that is is safer to continuously drive the 458 than park it. Less chance for spontaneous combustion.

It is always fun to make fun of something I cannot afford. :yes:

[enjoythemusic]

I hear that is is safer to continuously drive the 458 than park it. Less chance for spontaneous combustion.
It is always fun to make fun of something I cannot afford. :yes:

Funny, the new Ferrari does actually spontaneous combust, so they are recalling it. What is it about Ferrari cars that leads them to burn to the ground moreso than any other exotic?

[1KW]

A very smart lady once said ...."how long do you want to work" ? :D