458 Italia from a 991 GT3 ?

[SagMan]

Would appreciate any experiences from members who have moved from GT3 to a 458? or indeed from a Audi R8 V10?

I've enjoyed the GT3 a lot, truly lovely drivers car. But one aspect that has been reported frequently is the need to drive it fast most of the time in order to get enjoyment from it. I've test riven a couple of 458's and found it more entertaining a lower and practical speeds.
I'm looking for a circa £140k example, either black or grey. Preferably from Ferrari dealer with 2 year warranty and balance of a service package. Is a 2012 version with say 10,000 miles reasonable at lower £140k's, there are some available. I assume deprecation would be £10-15k per year?
Spec wise I'm assuming following are quite key:
- LED wheel
- Scuderia badges
- Carbon detail on interior.
- Sat Nav
- Lift ?
- Parking Sensors?

Anything you guys would recommend.

Thank you for any help.

[SagMan]

Many thanks for the feedback.

I found the GT3 ticked every box except the day to day lower speeds smile test. The R8 was a more pleasurable car to spend daily life with. But the GT3 was simply stunning when driving quick, I couldn't fault it other than been a more capable than I was prepared to go!

Why is the carbon seats so important? I had comfort spec on GT3 and never had issues daily or on resale. Do carbon seats in 458 carry re-sale premium? Are they more comfortable / supportive.

What value would you put on lift, re-sale £2-3k? I don't live in hilly location so don't expect to use much. Is ride height similar to R8?

thanks again.

[SagMan]

I'm excited to say placed deposit in a 2011 black 458. Low miles and perfect spec for me including lift which will be needed.
Thanks for all responses, GT3 was amazing car, truly stunning engineering . But properly buzzed about 458 to come, young boy dream yet I know it will be 7000 mile per year car, no garage queen.
Cheers again guys. Pictures to follow soon