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Feb 27, 2010 | 12:11 AM

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I have an order for a 458 with June 2011 delivery promised but drove the Turbo PDK last week and was blown away. I can't afford both and I'm not sure I can wait for the Ferrari, and the Turbo S can be mine in September.

My current cars are LP640, Carrera C2S and S65AMG. One of these would have to go for the next car. The stealth and practicality of the Turbo really appeals.

Thanks for the responses. I'm still not sure what to do.

I was weighting between Scruderia, LP-560 and Turbo last summer. Didn't even consider Ferrari for few reasons. Would have picked LP-560 if we would have Lambo dealer here in Finland, but no. Ferrari is expensive to maintain, not as reliable and definitely coming down with their latest designs. Italia is not very cool in my opinion. After for me mostly matters acceleration and appearance. In appearance dept. Lambo is 100x sexier than Ferrari and acceleration dept. Turbo in 10x more of an sports car.

Just my opinion...

Feb 27, 2010 | 02:11 AM

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Anyone else trying to decide? Any thoughts?

Ummm....458. Looks sensational

! But ill settle with that porker if there arent enough to go around

Feb 27, 2010 | 07:19 AM

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Well since one costs 2x the cost of the other, $$ obviously is not an issue for you. So upgrade one of your "lesser" cars to a '09 turbo and enjoy that while waiting for the new holy grail of sports cars...the 458! See how easy!!!

Feb 27, 2010 | 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mhh

Given your car line up, why not replace the Carera C4s with the Turbo S now, and still get the 458 when it comes out? That is what I would do.

Feb 27, 2010 | 10:30 AM

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458 .........

Feb 27, 2010 | 11:14 AM

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turbo S of course - this is a monster in the modest form

Feb 27, 2010 | 11:17 AM

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Another vote for the 458. What a nice problem to have!

Feb 27, 2010 | 01:32 PM

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Wow, on a Porsche forum and the more expensive 458 Ferrari is about a 10 to 1 favorite.

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Btw...458 all the way.

Feb 27, 2010 | 01:43 PM

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458 all the way. The new 911 seems like the best 911 yet but the same looks true for the 458.

Feb 27, 2010 | 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderman

Wow, on a Porsche forum and the more expensive 458 Ferrari is about a 10 to 1 favorite.

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Btw...458 all the way.

um yeah.......it's a ferrari

Feb 27, 2010 | 02:32 PM

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Patience young grasshopper. Wait for the Ferrari.

Feb 27, 2010 | 03:30 PM

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The 458 looks like it will truly move the game on to a new level. I think with all of the mounting competition that Ferrari realized they had to go big or go home. As great as the 997.2tts seems it will never be the F car. Just remember that redline on the 458 is going to be 9,000. Ha ha only production car that I am aware of that can match that is a Honda

Think about how it will sound with the windows down pedal floored at 9k...