The 458 is a personal ferrari, its interior intimately designed for you. The 458 replaced the f430, and was first officially unveiled at the 2009 frankfurt motor show. You may remember this column, because i tied a tv to the roof of. By the time he traded it in, hed accumulated 77,000 miles over four years. Chu was accustomed to the stirring v8 aria because the ferrari california was his daily driver.
If you want to have an accident in snow, drive a rearwheel drive. Ferrari s italian stallion prances around mazda raceway laguna seca. The 2015 ferrari 458 lineup, in all of its supercar splendor and racederived mechanical majesty, is the modern iteration of those classic ferrari modelsplus a lot more. We have 118 ferrari 458 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 17 1owner cars, and 78 personal use cars. That said, there are a few issues with the 458 or any other performance car in daily scenarios. Whats the reality of driving a ferrari as your daily driver. Heres why the ferrari 458 speciale a is the ultimate modern ferrari duration. Laferrari with bicycle mount is the ultimate daily driver. Used ferrari 458 italia for sale with photos cargurus.
Read our firstdrive impressions of the ferrari 812 superfast and see photos at car and driver. The name ferrari, the prancing horse device, all associated logos and distinctive designs are property. Variations of the supercar include the retractable hard top and the speciale. Secondly, when ferrari launched the 458 spider, it predicted that most owners would drive it daily. I use my 458 spider daily, and have had no issues at all. The ferrari 458 spider is the allnew roadster version of ferraris 458 italia. Ferraris italian stallion prances around mazda raceway laguna seca. Come find a great deal on used ferrari 458 italias in your area today. Can a ferrari 458 italia or spider be used as a daily driver. Heres why you absolutely cant drive a ferrari every day jalopnik. Debuted in 2011 at the frankfurt motor show, the convertible variation of its predecessor, this ferrari 458 spider for sale, was produced from 2011 to 2015 and was the first of its kind to bring together the midrear engine and the retractable hardtop. What i learned after 5,600 miles in a ferrari f355 spider. Tell em autoweek sent you and youll get well, you wont get anything, but you will.
When a car is as good as the ferrari 458 italia that won best driver s car in 2011, you dont need to change much. The body designs of the ferrari cars are protected as ferrari s. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ferrari 488 gtb is the 2017 motor trend best drivers car.
Oct 31, 2017 why you dont want a ferrari as your everyday car. The ferrari 458 italia type f142 is a midengine sports car produced by the italian automobile manufacturer ferrari. I dont think any ferrari is really considered being good at being a daily but it will definitely manage to go. Ferrari s new algorithms can make a judgment call on whether the speciales driver would appreciate more. There is a reason why the ferrari 458 is not a supercar and it is the same reason why the ferrari 348 was not a supercar. And this was my daily driver, how i got to work and back.
That being said, no car is perfect so here are 5 things i hate about the ferrari 458. Ferrari 458 italia worthy upgrade to the 360 and f430. Allow us introduce you to a car that some feel has an appearance that can be characterized as a lovechild between a chevy corvette stingray and an amc pacer. We drive a ferrari 458 tuned by openflash performance autoweek. Get the best deals on thrustmaster ferrari 458 and upgrade your gaming setup with the largest online selection at. I dont think any ferrari is really considered being good at being a daily but it will definitely manage to go to tescos and back. On the other hand, i use it almost constantly on weekends exceptions for rain, busy parking lots and valets, and will often just take a drive. It seems to be the type of car that isnt too hardcore for daily. Jun 20, 2017 read our firstdrive impressions of the ferrari 812 superfast and see photos at car and driver.
Heres why you can use a ferrari supercar as an everyday daily driver. When a car is as good as the ferrari 458 italia that won best drivers car in 2011, you dont need to change much. Nine months ago, in my firstever column as a bona fide jalopnik writer, i proclaimed. The name ferrari, the prancing horse device, all associated logos and distinctive designs are property of ferrari s. Ferrari 458 italia worthy upgrade to the 360 and f430 youtube. Mar 23, 2016 how ferrari 488 gtb stacks up against the 458 speciale. Ferrari did anyway, and it produced the even more impressive 488 gtb. I have put about 2200 miles on the car in 5 months. How ferrari 488 gtb stacks up against the 458 speciale. The 458 italia, the 488s predecessor, revved all the way to 9000 rpm.
Read on to learn more on our 2010 ferrari 458 italia contender for the 2011 motor trend best drivers car. Can a ferrari 458 italia or spider be used as a daily. I commute into nyc everyday so there is no way that i would use my 458 italia as a daily d river. Here i break down the reasons why you do not want to own a ferrari and use it as your daily car. The 458 is a v8, mid engine, rear wheel drive, and the only.
Ferraris are super exciting to drive, but there are some serious design flaws that make. Last summer i asked a close friend to attend a car event, he had previous commitments and offered the car a ferrari 43. Sure, it is not a canyon carver like a 458 but it is the perfect daily driver and is easily the most practical ferrari you can buy. With a production run from 2010 to 2015, it served as a midlevel offering, in between the. I cannot fathom my 458 as my only car in california. As you quickly maneuver through traffic and up to freeway speeds, youll sense a feeling of individual empowerment. Jan 07, 2016 9 reasons why the ferrari ff is the best daily driver you could ever want. Search preowned ferrari 458 italia listings to find the best local deals. Nov 10, 20 the ferrari 458 speciale is the successor to the challenge stradale and 430 scuderia. In this video i discuss and give you an honest owners view over some of the myths and general reasons why others say you cant. I commute into nyc everyday so there is no way that i would use my 458 italia as a daily driver. Truecar has over 1,575,048 listings nationwide, updated daily. This would make a perfectly acceptable daily driver.
Feb 07, 2019 here is the reality i will preface this by saying i only had a ferrari for a day, but i did use it like a daily. I think we can all agree that excellent fuel economy is an important quality in a daily driver. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. It was succeeded by the 488, which was unveiled at the 2015 geneva motor show. The turbocharged 488 lowers the redline by rpm, but its no less. Nov 20, 2017 social media has a massive fetish for the daily driver tag being applied to supercars and hypercars, with the latest example of this also being one of the most extreme.
Feb 19, 2014 yes, a 458 can easily be used as a daily driver. So lets compare the ferrari to, say, the chrysler 200 v6, which is an outstanding vehicle for commuting from point a to point b, assuming that one of those points is the enterprise lot at a major international airport. You dont want to drive a ferrari every day youtube. Heres why you dont want to drive a ferrari every day.
Oct 07, 2011 the ferrari 458 spider is the allnew roadster version of ferraris 458 italia. Heres how you can daily drive a ferrari supercar youtube. Edit depending where you live in the world, a 456 might be an alternative to a 360 i. While ferrari dubbed the engine of the 458 speciale their most powerful naturally aspirated v8 ever, the ferrari 488 gtb is ruffling feathers by seeking to create a new chapter in the history of 8 cylinder. My view is why have a car that gives so much pleasure and then leave it in your garage. Of course you will need a dedicated parking spot wherever you are daily driving to. Unveiled in 2009 at the frankfurt international auto show, italy is a shapely presence in the midengine sports car market. You dont understand the magic of a ferrari until you drive one. Read on to learn more on our 2010 ferrari 458 italia contender for the 2011 motor trend best driver s car brought to you by the. We can assure you having driven the california it is a great ferrari and is legitimate fun and very fast. Heres why you absolutely cant drive a ferrari every day. The controls are located directly on the steering wheel. My ferrari f430 vs my 458 italia ultimate showdown. Im far from in a position to buy one these amazing cars but i have a question for any owners do you use it as a daily driver.
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