hey guys

its my first time to post in the ferrari forum . i am a few days away from buying a 458 italia 2012 white with red interior .

well 2 things i need to know before doing so

the only thing that is making me go for a new 2012 is the 7 year maintenance that comes with the car plus the warranty . its about 40,000 usd more than a used 2010 one is it worth it ?

the second thing is i know the 458 italia is a relatively a new car would hate to pay that much and for Ferrari to ditch this model when do you expect ferrari to change the 458 italia .


thanx
khalid

 

The 458 should be around in the coupe and spider forms for another 4-5 years if current lifecycle patterns hold true.

The '12 model has some other differences. The Mannetino and ECU drive logic, from what I have read, has changed. More of a "kick in the seat of the pants" feel than the '10 and '11 models. I have read the official release on this, but don't have it handy. The software changes should be available for earlier production models at some time in the near future.

J

 

If you are planning on keeping it stock, in my opinion get the '12.

 

agreed, especially with the 7 year warranty.

 

its a 3 year unlimited warranty and 7 years free service maintenance

 

We have a nice selection on our website: http://globalautosports.com/model/331/Ferrari-458

 

Definitely go with the 7 year maintenance plan! It is definitely worth it in my opinion! Let us know when you pull the trigger for it, very much interested to see it. If you decide to get some new wheels for it, we have a pretty good selection of high-quality forged wheels!

 

Would still go for the '12.

 

I agree with the others - go for the '12. 7 years of free maintenance may not be that valuable to someone who drives it only a couple K per year, but if I had one of those I'd probably put 10K+ a year on it and that free maintenance would be well worth it. The 3 year warranty may come in handy as well. Best of luck and please share some pics when you have her!

So I have to ask - are you planning on driving it or just looking at it in your garage? I know allot of folks who have cars of this caliber and they drive them just a couple thousand miles a year which I think is a shame. The way I look at it is that I'm buying the car for ME to enjoy, not to save money on resale and not for the next guy to enjoy...

P.S. Sorry for the little diatribe there - I just had a conversation with a friend of mine about this very topic today and my blood is still boiling a bit from that. Don't mind me...

 

i was offered a 2012 high options with the maintenance and warranty 0 milage brand new
for less than the 2010 used in you r web site

 

will post the pictures once it arrives it will be here 20th of january time is moving so slow .

 

how about this reply

my aston martin v8 vantage 46,000 miles in 2 years
my porsche cayane turbo 98,000 miles in 3 years

the 458 wont be less than the vantage

 

this is the dealer configuration pictures of the car arriving
these are the options :Colour : BIANCO AVUS
Upholstery : ROSSO
Carpet : ROSSO

Standard Options:

• V.I.P. book (Vehicle Identification Passport)
• Adaptive Suspension
• ASR
• ABS
• Evolution of Electronic Differential (E-Diff3)
• F1 Track
• CST ( Control for Stability and Traction)
• Antitheft system
• Emergency kit to repair tyre punctures
• Protection cover for car, steering wheel and seats
• Hi Fi System with Bluetooth
• F1 gearbox with dual clutch transmission
• Carbo-ceramic Brake System (CCM)
• Magnaride Shock Absorber System (SCM2)
• Electric steering wheel adjustment
• Two-zone climate control
• Nit racing into instrument panel
• Bi-Xenon headlamp with Led position and direction light
• Integrated Command for control of vehicle set up on steering wheel


Additional Options



• RED BRAKE CALIPERS
• COLOURED SAFETY BELTS (ROSSE)
• LOWER TUNNEL IN LEATHER (ROSSO)
• LEATHER CENTRAL TUNNEL (ROSSO)
• COLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR DASHBOARD (ROSSO)
• FRONT DASHBOARD TRIM (ROSSO)
• HANDLY FIRE EXTINGUISHER
• FERRARI IPOD
• 'SCUDERIA FERRARI' SHIELD
• FRONT AND REAR PARKING SE

• PAINTED 20" SPORT RIMS
• WHITE REV COUNTER

• LEATHER HEADLINER (ROSSO)
• SPECIAL STITCHING (BIANCO)



• 3 years Manufacturer Warranty unlimited Mileage.
• Ferrari seven years service package




tell me what you guys think

 

Now that's the way to do it!!!!!

 

Perfect! LOVE the Rosso interior and the red brake calipers will tie the exterior to the interior quite nicely! You have great taste!