Stradale to a 458/F12?

[elan]

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]

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.

 

[MikeyMaser]

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?

 

[ChrisQP09]

488 are silly cheap currently

 

[elan]

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.

 

[Bebs]

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.

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..

 

[Ewan]

Of 720S, 488, 458 coupe and 458 spider, I’d go 458 coupe. Best looking, reliable, and plenty quick enough.

 

[dickygrace]

Keep your car and get the best 360 Modena Manual out there and you’ve got the perfect stable, similar to @Bebs

 

[midlifecrisis]

488 are silly cheap currently

Define cheap, still around £130-60k on Autotrader

 

[midlifecrisis]

Keep your car and get the best 360 Modena Manual out there and you’ve got the perfect stable, similar to @Bebs

Ta dah!

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[elan]

Keep your car and get the best 360 Modena Manual out there and you’ve got the perfect stable, similar to @Bebs

There was a green 360 with tan leather that I regret not pursuing.

 

[GTVGEOFF]

There was a green 360 with tan leather that I regret not pursuing.

Hi Ellan,
I have sent you a private message.
Regards

 

[elan]

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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[Bebs]

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]

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

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.

 

[Bebs]

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.

I kept mine low key..

 

[midlifecrisis]

Chucking my Ibiza into a service in Bolton, hopefully Perry's are more than a ten minute walk away from this ...

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[Felonious Crud]

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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Smart wife, in many ways.

 

[elan]

Chucking my Ibiza into a service in Bolton, hopefully Perry's are more than a ten minute walk away from this ...

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If it’s a 360 then it has to be a manual for me!

 

[Ewan]

That Alpina is awesome. But really, spending £160k on a fast kennel is madness.