Ferrari 458 Italia review

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May 30, 2014 | 10:20 PM
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Nice review! Thanks!

Was that cop in the background (lights flashing and all....) at the very start of the vid there for your protection?

Although nothing to do with 991s as you say at the top, I think just about everyone on this forum board can appreciate a Ferrari....
That cop just showed up for no reason it would seem, in fact I had nothing but trouble with cops the two days I was down there : )

Must be the funny accent.
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I don't find it too hard to understand your Austrian accent... But then i don't drink my own urine either
Great review... Enjoyed it... Bring on the next one!
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Hey Nick you were in my neck of the woods judging by the street signs
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Great video. Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming !
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Nice video Nick. Maybe your next car?
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I love living in Fl and enjoying all the nice cars around here, could'nt say the same when I lived in Darien.
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Nice review, now go back to Austria
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Really?
No he was just kidding. They cured the 458 catching on fire issue fairly fast after they were introduced. The later ones are just great.
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That cop just showed up for no reason it would seem, in fact I had nothing but trouble with cops the two days I was down there : )

Must be the funny accent.
Trouble seems to follow you wherever you go.

Great review though. Keep them coming.
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I know, I know, this has NOTHING to do with the 991 : ) but I thought I would share anyway as some of you have liked my videos in the past.

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Thanks for the great review Nick! Always enjoy your reviews, regardless of price!
What happen to your 991 story? Did you end up getting another one or you getting something else?


And to all you haters on Nick, go get a life...
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Thanks for the fun review, Nick. What a great opportunity to drive a spectacular car. I got to drive the 458 back-to-back with a Gallardo Superleggera at Exotics Racing Las Vegas on their new dedicated road course next to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Amazing experience--I highly recommend it if you or anyone else here on the board is in Vegas. The Gallardo looks amazing, but almost felt like driving a truck compared to the 458. The Lambo's controls felt heavy and slow to respond, whereas the 458 felt immediate, responsive and light. And as Nick showed, the exhaust is intoxicating. Here's a quick iPhone flyby shot by my wife:

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Thank you for the review.

I'm very fortunate to own a 458, to me, even owning other sports cars, the 458 is beyond exceptional. Its been rock solid too.
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I know, I know, this has NOTHING to do with the 991 : ) but I thought I would share anyway as some of you have liked my videos in the past.
I loved your 991 videos! I have been looking to get my first 911 soon and your videos - the good, the bad, and the ugly - were incredibly informative. Glad it worked out for you in the end and I just wanted to thank you for the effort you put into your videos.
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Thanks for posting. I didn't hear you comment on the brakes. Any impressions?
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Nick, thanks for another interesting and fun (and funny!) review.

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I don't know, maybe I'm crazy. Yes, these are truly lust worthy cars, but when you start looking at the history of Enzo (not a particularly nice guy) and the current marketing strategy geared one step beyond exclusivity. The fact that you have to play games to get on a list to spend $300k to have a car that you drive under 600 miles a year, and are nervous about getting car jacked when you're filling-up for gas, frankly it's just not something I can get excited about. My local P Car dealer also owns a McLaren and Maserati dealership, so lots of used Ferraris around to sit in - close the door and sit in it and it's not the same Teutonic thud and fit and finish in our cars. Is it an amazing piece of engineering? Yes. Is it beautiful? Yes. Is it an insane driving experience - I'm sure it is. Who do I root for at Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring? Porsche.

Luca do Montezemolo said, everyone respects Porsche, they're the second best sports car company after us. One thing to think it - another thing to say it.

I'm rooting for the guys in Stuttgart, and I'm of Italian descent. Now if Maserati can just make their stuff a little lighter and faster, maybe I could embrace my heritage (yes I know Fiat owns both of them and Ferrari techs build Maserati's engines - hey that doesn't make me a hypocrite )
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I agree. Car usability and being able to afford to drive it everyday makes a huge difference.
Btw I go to Main Line Porsche too.
Agree with both quotes above -- I'll stick with Porsche.

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