GT3 to 458

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Hi All

I have just sold my GT3 991.2, great car but I did not find it fun.

I am thinking of a 458, I am however worried about the "right" price for colours, seats, extras and mileage as there seems to be such a big range. I found in the GT3 I would pull up at traffic lights and someone in a Ford ST would try and race me, I really disliked that image.

The question is have you experienced any negative feedback, and thoughts on spec and current retail prices?

Thanks in advance

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rat rod said:

Sorry ,can't help you with your questions but just in intrigued by your nick name Brewster green,

Had a Bentley in Brewster green , Are you connected with Rolls or Bentley,

Just being nosy ,

No problem, no connection with Bentley other than a fantastic factory tour.

Here is a GT3 touring in the PTS colour.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/brewster-green-...

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Taffy66 said:

I owned both concurrently(both now sold) and like Cheib said very different cars. The 458 rides much better especially in 'bumpy mode' but the GT3 has more grip in corners(wider Cup 2s). I felt the 458 was a fair bit faster in a straight line but the GT3's PCCBs were superior in all aspects especially when cold. The 458 garners more attention from the public but it was the GT3 boy racers wanted to chase. A lot of this was due to my GT3 being Racing yellow and my 458 in a subdued Grigio Silverstone.
The racing seats in the 458 had much harder cushions but was still hugely supportive and comfy on long trips. Perceived build quality is higher in the GT3 but in reality after much use the 458 is pretty much bomb proof even the interior materials. The 458 is ultra sensitive to having the correct geo and the best tyres. I fitted a set of K1 MP4Ss to my 458 and they transformed the car for the better and was truly astonishing in the wet, much much better than the GT3 in similar conditions.
The steering feel was much better in the GT3 as was throttle modulation. Both were equally quick revving.
I liked both equally and for someone coming out of a 991.2GT3 then a nice 458 is a logical and different alternative.

Thanks Taffy for your comprehensive reply.

I put the GT3 on MPS4S's as I did not like the Cup 2's in the wet. I was certainly glad I did when I went to Millbrook on the wettest day in history last August.

Prior to my purchase of the GT3 I did loads of research, not one bad review. I had a couple of 911's prior and loved them, I thus thought the GT3 would be fantastic. Short test drives didn't really show me the car, I now worry I could make the same mistake with a 458.

I am just a average driver and I think I therefore really couldn't get the most from the car. I don't want more power, so I am not looking at the 458 as a performance improvement. I am interested in the replacement being more fun at slower speeds and touring Europe in comfort. I just want a smile on my face every time I drive it!


Thanks to everyone who has replied, I look forward to hearing more.

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SagMan said:

Hi OP
I’ve been lucky enough to own both but it was 458 prior to 991.2 GT3 Manual. Very different cars, but both are stunning engineering . For me if I had to choose again , it would be 458. Why ? So much more of an event at slower speeds (modify exhaust valve on 458 for noise at low revs ) . I tracked both and actually preferred 458, probably because the E-Diff flattered me ! But for cruising about the 458 every time .
I’ve actually thought about going back but can’t get my head around current prices, higher than I sold mine a few years ago ! But, I went Huracan with race exhaust . Bloody love it , attention is excessive for me, but I’m in love with the shrieking V10 with the Rock star looks every time I see it in the drive .
Go get a 458, I’m sure you will not regret it !

Thanks for the info, as one can't really test drive at the moment, I am thinking of renting one for a day.

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Thank you all for your input.

I am very slowly getting my head around the Ferrari world, and finding it really interesting. After over 20 years in the Porsche world which I understood, I knew what was wanted etc.

What are people's thoughts on colours to buy (other than red) and avoid, and how much do carbon seats really add?

Thanks again in advance.

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Thanks all for your comments and advice so far.

I am still very keen to get my first Ferrari, having been a Porsche man for 22 years, but unfortunately nothing on Autotrader that really says yes.

I continue to look and research!

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Getting closer, any colours to avoid? Resale red ones are out of my price range.

Really like greys, avoid yellow but what about Nero Daytona?

Thanks