Stradale to a 458/F12?

elan

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Anyone here moved from a Stradale to a Ferrari 458 or F12? I have been window shopping and considering a move to a 458 or F12. Although leaning towards the 458 as its smaller and more usable. I am in two minds as the Stradale has been prefect and is the ideal spec for me (Centennial edition in inchiostro blue with 4 seats).
I would imagine the maintenance costs are higher but better driving experience. Has anyone moved on from their Strad and missed it?
 
Ewan

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I’m not sure how a low slung two-seat Ferrari (458) is more useable than a 4 seat GT. But it’ll be considerably quicker and more fun more of the time.
F12 is more like a faster version of the 2 seat Strad, so I don’t think I’d go there.
Of the three (458, F12, Strad), I’d go for the 458. Maybe in a blue or grey, with tan interior. Such a pretty car, and plenty quick enough in the real World.
 
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I have also been considering a move from my Stradale. Current contenders are MC20, 488GTB and 458 which are all around the £150k mark. I was told by a Ferrari dealer that 488GTB servicing costs would be cheaper than my Strad but probably bullsh*t?
 
elan

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Its hopefully a long term purchase so I think 458 makes sense. I think the 458 spider with hardtop would have been ideal but you don't get the exposed engine! I am not yet sold on the soundtrack on the 488, which looks like better value than the 458. The 720S also looks like great value but I am not that brave.
 
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elan said:
Its hopefully a long term purchase so I think 458 makes sense. I think the 458 spider with hardtop would have been ideal but you don't get the exposed engine! I am not yet sold on the soundtrack on the 488, which looks like better value than the 458. The 720S also looks like great value but I am not that brave.
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You need to drive both 458 and 488. It’s a proper step up if you can live with the biturbo engine over the NA. Not just a face lift..
 
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Of 720S, 488, 458 coupe and 458 spider, I’d go 458 coupe. Best looking, reliable, and plenty quick enough.
 
Bebs

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elan said:
I am going try a 458 Italia on Saturday, which should be interesting.
The more sensible replacement option according to the wife:

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Yep, had an Alpina B5. Awesome car, not comparable to an F 458 or 488 mind… not in the slightest
 
elan

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Bebs said:
Yep, had an Alpina B5. Awesome car, not comparable to an F 458 or 488 mind… not in the slightest
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I know what you mean, Italian exotics makes you feel special. I do love our B3 though, it’s well balanced and probably faster than the Strad?
The B5 Touring is the ultimate family car, at least for me.
 
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