Exactly my point.

 

I love the scuds.

 

I own a 458 have had a F 430 and a 599. I also own a 991 Turbo. They are all a different experience. I have people ask me nearly as many questions about my turbo. I haven't had any unpleasant experiences. I also don't mind questions. I asked them once. I have had several young guys ask me how to get one. Not a bad thing.

I hope I can always own a Ferrari and a Porsche. They are all awesome machines.

 

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Lets shift this conversation to the TTS coupe and the 458 coupe. Love to hear how people compare those. Same responses for the coupes?

 

PM sent.

 

Or we can keep it on topic since the OP is asking questions for his buying decision.

 

I just sold my 2013 458 coupe and bought a 2014 991 turbo s, I will have to agree that the turbo hands down is much faster, the drivability is much more comfy, the radio in the 458 was like a 1990 escort, my friends did give me crap about "oh must be nice" kinda statements with the 458. insurance on Porsche is $100 a month less, and I never keep the long enough to maintain other that cleaning.

 

TT is a daily driver. 458 is not....

 

No worries, Bud!

Cheers,

 

I havent been on the board for a bit and this thread hit 5 pages! I breezed through them and I hope that I don't sound like every other post.

I think the supermodel vs GF/wife analogy really works. I love my 458 spider and it is spectacular in every way. The sounds it makes after a year of driving it still make me giddy. It is beautiful, crafted and amazing. The ONLY downside is that it gets a TON of attention. It draws people of all ages and you will get surrounded by people taking pics and videos. I find myself looking at it in the garage and think "do I really want to mess with all that today?". Thus I have put only 1500 miles in 10 months. My California has 5000 miles in the same amount of time (don't be a hater).

My Panamera has 80,000 in three years! Ive had every iteration of the 911 turbo for the last 20 years and it is a completely different car. Very Germanic, staid, stupid fast, and reliable. I wouldnt hesitate to put several hundred thousand miles on it.

I love Ferraris but I consider myself a Porsche guy. I tell people that you have to drive both and the answer will be obvious.

I don't think I helped, lol

 

The 458 is out of my budget right now, maybe in a year or so. But if I could "date" a Gisele Bundchen or Olivia Wilde for only $250k for a couple years, OMG, who wouldn't. Since I'm more the George Castanza, Danny Devito type, it's going to take more than the Ferrari to land me a super model

I almost got the new turbo s and my wife encouraged it. For a little more I could get a low optioned 458 Ferrari. Which I think is the most beautiful car in the world. My dd is a truck and Cayenne diesel, which I love so my Porsche Carrera S and future 458 is a weekend driver.

I had the first BMW Z8 in NC in 2000 (or 2001). The Bond movie just came out and I got SO much attention. As others have said, it got old… but I would sure like the sound and looks of the super model 458 someday

 

Very nice post. I've had the last three generations of the Turbo, a F430 F1 and an R8 and I would agree. The constant attention is wearing and over time became a negative for me. I like how low the Turbo flies under the radar. I ordered mine model delete.

 

Thanks for all the comments - trying to decide whether to date Giselle or the girl next-door....

Does Ferrari have a tyre program similar to Porsche? Tyre fitment and balancing can only be done by the dealership here while Ferrari outsources this to a local tyre shop.....

Cheers,

 

Yes, you are a Porsche guy! I would never feel bad about owning a Ferrari. Turbos ARE exotic to me. Turbos don't look exotic but if you look at that iridium blue car Techart car here in the forum you can't tell me that is not exotic. I think we are all agreeing that the turbo is a great car but it just needs some "drama" to make it feel more special. Like Jaguar products of late. More sounds, engine noises, fat tires, etc.