higher mileage 458

[Babw]

Hello all,

I'm considering purchasing a higher mileage (over 50k) 458 Italia. It will be used regularly including 3-4 trackdays per year and it's unlikely that I will ever sell it.

Assuming it has all the maintenance records, is there any particular component that I need to be weary of at this kind of mileage? I know the drivertrain is generally very reliable on these cars but suspension components, brakes etc?

I've discounted a Spider as after test driving there was noticeable sharpness to the Italia which the Spider lacked after on poor roads so at least the convertible mechanism is something I need not worry about.

[Babw]

Any high mileage owners on this forum?

50k miles for a 2011 car is just over 4k miles per year and considering how useable the 458s are there must be a few higher mile cars running.

[Babw]

Gibbo205 said:

Hi there

Things to look out for on a 458:
- Corrosion: Mainly appears in rear arches first, then front arches, any competent bodyshop can sort, budget around 1k per arch.
- Leaking dampers: Not sure on cost but budget around 5k per axle
- Engine: Some people have reported need rebuilds at 80k plus, something to mindful off if buying higher mileage, some people see 100k no issue.
- Gearbox issues: An issue with the DCT box, impacts quite a few models, from internal oil seals failing (happened to my 2014 26k mile 458) or sensors failing requiring rebuild, the scary bit budget 8-30k.
- LCD screens in cockpit: They can fail or go funky, big money as in 5k.


Though the 458 is generally quite reliable just like any supercar they can have issues.

In a perfect world you will find a 45-55k miles car which has had a gearbox rebuild, new dampers and zero corrosion, in theory this would be a great car for the right money, say circa 90-100k.

Personally carbon seats are a must, comfier for me and you sit much lower, they also look far better!

Thanks for this, really helps.

The gearbox issues are a little scary and now I have myself looking at lower mileage cars….

Carbon seats and lift are a must for me. Anything else is just a bonus.

[Babw]

2012 458 didn’t have its first service until 2015 but it had done only 4K miles. Then it was serviced annually and it’s had 6 owners.

How much should this worry me as a prospective buyer and what kind of value loss should this incur?

[Babw]

Drclarke said:

Value loss vs Enjoyment Loss

Get a life !!!

Are you ok?

I'm asking on a car forum about the potential to haggle a better price due to it's lack of appropriate service history. I have 10 other cars to enjoy so overspending on a Ferrari is likely to give me enjoyment loss, go back to your echo chamber and step away from the keyboard.

[Babw]

Some very sensible advice above, thank you. I will make an offer which I feel is in line but no doubt the seller will feel it’s prime time for these kinds of cars so likely hold out.

[Babw]

Could anyone recommend a pre purchase inspection outfit near Orpington in Kent for a 458?

I've tried Foskers but they advised they prefer to deal with older cars. Jardines in Sevenoaks is an option, anyone else?

[Babw]

Thanks, I'll try those.

Would an independent be preferred over a Ferrari main dealer? This would be my first but I thought the main dealers have a fairly high standard of work.