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I've had the FF for 2 years and decided it was time to change cars, so I swapped the FF to a 458 Spider. I've always loved the curves of the 458 (the most sexy recent production Ferrari in my book) and find it much more sensuous than the current 488. I'm ...  

I like the 458 a lot better than the 488 as well. Plus it's a naturally aspirated engine as opposed to turbocharged . Much joy to you with the new machine! Cheers, Filip

Everything nowadays seems to be turbocharged to meet higher MPG regulations

forgetting if the GTC4 Lusso is n/a or not but I really like that car quite a bit, much more so than the practical but odd (to my eyes) looking FF. Cheers, Filip

Ferrari tweaked every detail (from the seats, shifting, etc) ever so slightly and made the FF even better with the GTC4Lusso imo.

What is FF? A particular model of Ferrari? I have been looking at F430 s to replace my 911. Thanks CB

I guess you can say it's a fancy hatchback for the family. Has AWD and 2 full adult seats in the back for plenty of room.

The 12 cylinder engine is naturally aspirated, but this year, Ferrari added an "entry level" GTC4Lusso with a biturbo 8 cylinder that is said to e even faster (well, it doesn't have the 4 wheel drive of its big brother). Marcus

so that's where my confusion stems from . I follow their account on google so I receive news updates all the time but I ended up uncertain about that stat for what are now quite obvious reasons! Thanks Marcus, cheers, Filip

I had a black M5 before and it was a nightmare to keep it clean. I swore myself to never ever get another black car but I couldn't resist this time.

That's a striking combination of car, color, and accents. Are those wheels factory options or aftermarket? Best, Tim

I believe stock is 20" rims

.. super cool! Ken

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so I apologize if the only thing that came to mind was....WHAT A BEAUTY... Enjoy it too much!!

Black cars are the most difficult to keep clean. And you have to pay special attention to not getting swirl marks too!

Cheers, John

Makes me wish I lived in CA so I could drive a car like that with you! Tony

My brother had a Ferrari too when he lived in Manhattan. Drove it all around the city even with all the potholes around. You only live once!

Definitely love the 458 over 488 myself as well, esp the NA engine over turbo.

I haven't even switched it to Race mode yet. Still getting used to Sport mode for the time being.

Looking forward to your GoPro action with the Purists crew on the Canyon runs S

At least it's not as attention grabbing as a red one!

The naturally aspired engine must be quite something special. Drive safely! Kari

and I'm so happy this car has ceramic brakes so you get the yellow calipers, yellow seatbelts, yellow stitching on the leather, and the yellow F badge!

How you like yours?

we have a lot of snow during the winters. I have 911 Targa 4 GTS (the last non-turbo) and that's the right type of sportive car for our conditions. That's a great car on icy or snowy roads. Best, Kari

It is the last naturally aspirated V8 offerings from Ferrari. If you could look around then & if by chance then Trade it with Italia . FF I had for a while and loved it as it was a daily ride and had a great road presence . This 458 is for your pleasure a... 

One person who owned a 458 first test drove the GT4Lusso twin-turbo V8 version and said it was a total let down. He found the V12 version much more to his liking after being used to a 458.

Iam loosing a bundle on the FF & now Iam gonna use it and take down to the grave ..lol

Leave the FF & use the MP412C and join the McLaren drive club & enjoy the naturally aspirated engine tunes ...

I originally wanted to get a 650S or a Continental GT3R but opted for the 458 instead.

The S65 coupe is sweet as well but yet again the sound of the 458 and the soul is far different then the other two. B Continental is a good 50 year old car and so is the S65 coupe . For the time being try to find an italia 458 and keep it

An MP4-12C is a good idea!

Ii like your taste on wheels. Thanks for sharing. Vte

Hope you will ride it a lot

I'll try to bring it out for a spin every time I can!

Do you have a 458 as well?

In red the 458 looks very strange to me.

The only thing I don't like about the seats is that I have to take my wallet out of my rear pocket when driving this car. The seats conform nicely to my behind but not when I have a bulging wallet in my back pocket.

Very sleek looking indeed

now you need to set your alarm clock for an early morning drive on your favourite road. Enjoy !

They already jokingly msg me when they hear me drive off. "Oh Anthony is going somewhere now. I hear him. LOL" My entire community is going to hate me when I drive it at 5:30am :P

I agree the looks are superior to the 488, by far

I like the special detailing and options too. My only fear would be a desire to get black jeans with yellow stitching- and maybe yellow suede driving shoes and matching belt ... (I find myself looking for a red hat that will exactly match the Carnival Red... 

I just remembered I do have the perfect watch to match the car - my "Dawn of the New Day" prototype AP Offshore which has a black strap w/ yellow stitching strap & yellow accents on the watch - AT ...  

The last of the free aspiring V8 Ferrari's ! 570 hp is double of my Renaults 280 hp and i already think it's overkill for our local roads . Just be careful Anthony ! Filip

I like that "Cuoio" interior too, but when I see the interior of this one in black, it looks fantastic! That's a sharp looking car! Beautiful. And yes, I'm not fond of the 488, especially that slit in the back just under the Horse logo.

My next F car will have Cuoio interior, just need to choose the exterior color.

Quite a bit can work with the Cuoio!

The comfort and propulsive push of the FF and the peerless sound of its V12 but the 458 definitely has charms of its own. Track it and you'll see 🏁 😉