458 experiences

[Kananga]

Evening all. I’m bored as hell and been browsing the classifieds more than ever. Regretting selling just about every car I’ve ever owned (V10 R8, 650S, 1M, CSL, 360CS, etc).

Never owned a 458 and thinking of buying slightly higher mileage example. Interested to know if anyone has recent experience of buying... prices obviously all toppy like everything up for sale at the moment. The 458 prices have retained material premiums vs F1 430s for some time now, but I’m no expert on the modern stuff.

Also, are they fairly reliable ? Any must-have options that people feel are critical ?

Would be a bit of an impulse purchase, so just fishing for any current views from people who have bought or recently sold.

Thanks in advance for any views !

[Kananga]

Thank you sir... I’ve spent too many years fretting over mileage and being concerned. Resigned to the fact that life is too short and better to use it than be afraid of devaluing it with miles!

[Kananga]

Thanks buddy. Will certainly keep the thread updated.

Have a major bug to get one now, need to do a bit of research re spider vs coupe. I’m usually not a convertible fan, but changed my view after the 650s and the Capristo’d R8 !

[Kananga]

Great comments! I definitely want one... just waiting for the right spec to come up at a fair price!

Called about one of the “1-owner” cars on autotrader today.... turns out it actually has 4 owners and I’m still confused exactly what the service history is!

[Kananga]

Yup. I’ve never used them but my 360 used to be serviced by Maranello in Egham.

I see they have this coupe in stock but doesn’t have the carbon seats... http://www.joemacari.com/All-Cars-for-Sale/_prod_F...

[Kananga]

Looking at values, interesting to see where the market is.

Eg. This car sold on CC for c.£107k a few months ago (including buyers premium):
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2011-ferrari-4...

And now up for £122k, which I guess is about right in terms of dealer markup.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104221...

Wouldn’t have been my choice in terms of colour combination, but helpful to get a feeling for the market.