Picking up my new 458 tomorrow

[mhh]

I'm just a little bit excited. My car has arrived in Melbourne and I'm picking it up tomorrow and driving it home to Adelaide. The car will be run in at the end of its first day.

Edited by mhh on Thursday 11th November 20:31

[Andyuk911]

Enjoy ... check out running in methods ... also lots of oil changes as it is a Direct Injection engine ... unless Ferrari have solve the carbon problem ..

[JADF]

mhh said:

I'm just a little bit excited. My car has arrived in Melbourne and I'm picking it up tomorrow and driving it home to Adelaide. The car will be run in at the end of its first day.

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Can see them now Very smart! Your Turbo S looks stunning!

Let us know how you get on.

All the best.

J

Edited by JADF on Thursday 11th November 20:50

[mhh]

JADF said:

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J

Sorry, is that any better?

[XB70]

Yes, very nice.....but do tell us more about that S65 in your garage. More than enough go to scare a number of "supercars".

[JADF]

mhh said:

JADF said:

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J

Sorry, is that any better?

V nice!

I received a mailing today from ecurie25 (Super Car Club)and they are about to set up in Sydney & Melbourne. I think they have set their sights on World Domination.

Cheers,

J

Edited by JADF on Thursday 11th November 21:05

[isuk]

Enjoy it Mark. You're going to have a fun ride home Just make sure you get a good bit of instruction on using the TFT screens as the manual isn't very clear on some of the key functions.

[Pork]

Run in on the first day.....you dont get more PH! Congratualtions on the purshase of a cracking car, enjoy.

[mhh]

XB70 said:

Yes, very nice.....but do tell us more about that S65 in your garage. More than enough go to scare a number of "supercars".

I love it. It eats miles like nothing else I've driven - it is my first choice for long trips.



And yes, it is grunty for a big car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74E30pK8fhw

[XB70]

You have excellent taste!

Of course, the hero-worshipping would begin in earnest if there was, perhaps, a certain S65 -v- 458 acceleration video.

Just for research purposes you understand *grin*

Well done on all counts and an excellent garage you have.

[will_]

Can I ask - what's the cost of the 458 with the Ozzie luxury car tax included?

[XB70]

Having lived in Oz for 18 years, that is what makes his collection all the more impressive.

Hugggggggggely expensive.

[v-twins]

A beautiful collection.

[matc]

Looks lovely, congrats!

[paulqv]

Congrats on a nice car.
My middle daughter is in Melbourne just now trying to find work as a part 1 Architect. Been trying to persuade her to go to car things there! Understand was a big classic expo in late oct?
Have I misunderstood this; Are you only allowed to drive classics on organised runs or on limited useage? Is it 100% import tax on European cars?
Sadly my daughter doesnt seem to know the answer to these critical questions yet!!

Paul
Glasgow
Scotland

[CIE560]

I remember your yellow LP640, absolutely perfect car that was(?)

As people have said you have great taste.

[mhh]

paulqv said:

Have I misunderstood this; Are you only allowed to drive classics on organised runs or on limited useage? Is it 100% import tax on European cars?
Sadly my daughter doesnt seem to know the answer to these critical questions yet!!

I haven't straying into the classic field (yet!), but AFAIK you can pay regular registration costs and use the car anyway you like, or pay a special and much cheaper "Classic/Historic" rate which involves limited days each year with a log book to prove your compliance.

We pay a 30% Luxury Car Tax on anything much more expensive than say a 3-Series then a 10% VAT, but the importers seem to charge what they thing they can get away with. A base 458 is about $A530K - mine is about $A600K to drive-away with various options. OTOH, we have a strong economy with low unemployment, thanks in part to various economic stimulus packages - wonder where government got the money for them?!

If you are interested, here are all new car prices. I wouldn't bother - it makes depressing reading unless you are a determined socialist.

http://www.carsales.com.au/new-cars/advanced-searc...

CIE560 said:

I remember your yellow LP640, absolutely perfect car that was(?)

As people have said you have great taste.

Yes, I sold the LP640 when I specced my 458. After 3 Lambos (04 G, 06 GSE, 07 LP640), I decided to try a Ferrari. I'll let you know in a day if that was wise.

[PaulHogan]

Enjoy! And make sure you pack a fire extinguisher.

[Jasandjules]

I just don't like red Ferraris BUT that is still lovely!

[robsco]

Strange air vents... don't know why I noticed that. Stunning looking car though, enjoy!