GT3 vs 488
#16
I own both and agree with what is said here. I really have not had any negative response to my Ferrari. My 488 cost twice what my GT3 did. If I could only have one it would be the 488.
#17
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.579500
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...488-gtb.570214
www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/488gtb.517822
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.376978
#18
Three Wheelin'
I have a 458, GT3 (trading for RS) and GT4
Sound and looks definitely go to 458 (straight pipes from cats) IMO, but it does get a lot of attention.
hard to beat 9K NA sound in either of the cars (I assume 488 won't sound nearly as good)!
Sound and looks definitely go to 458 (straight pipes from cats) IMO, but it does get a lot of attention.
hard to beat 9K NA sound in either of the cars (I assume 488 won't sound nearly as good)!
#19
Platinum Dealership
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Get the car you can afford to put 5-10k miles on.
If you are worried about cost, the 488 will cause you more anxiety.
If you can afford to put miles on a 488...then you can probably afford a CPO GT3/GT4 as a daily
If you are worried about cost, the 488 will cause you more anxiety.
If you can afford to put miles on a 488...then you can probably afford a CPO GT3/GT4 as a daily
#20
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High bay garage, so nice
Big envy....
BTW, Next time you need a new opener, consider the Liftmaster elite 8500 series - the only one on the market with a track deadbolt for extra security
https://www.liftmaster.com/for-homes...ies/model-8500
Big envy....
BTW, Next time you need a new opener, consider the Liftmaster elite 8500 series - the only one on the market with a track deadbolt for extra security
https://www.liftmaster.com/for-homes...ies/model-8500
I can tell you that of the three you see here, the one I'll have when I'm a much older man is the oldest and slowest!
My opinion if you can afford the 488 and if you never plan to track the car, get that. I'm assuming you don't have to have a manual box or else you wouldn't be considering a 488.
My opinion if you can afford the 488 and if you never plan to track the car, get that. I'm assuming you don't have to have a manual box or else you wouldn't be considering a 488.
#21
Are you the same "Benny" on FChat who's been trying to flip his allocations for past 10 years? If not, my apologies but if you're a flipper then be honest about it.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.579500
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...488-gtb.570214
www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/488gtb.517822
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.376978
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.579500
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...488-gtb.570214
www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/488gtb.517822
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.376978
#22
Had both. Still have the 488. Whereas I had much more time in the seat of my GT3, I got to know it better and know what to expect from it more than my current 488, which I am still exploring. Performance driving, the GT3 became like breathing. Natural and confidence inspiring.
Prefer the 488 engine note over the GT3 note. So many tones, textures, growls and burbles (vaccum hoses plugged) from the 488. Aurally, way more dynamic. Deeper tone. Good note at low RPM and low speed, and always ready to escalate.
Handling, still feeling out the 488, but it seems sharper and exhibits far less body roll. Flatter and more precise. Quick, light steering.
Acceleration and torque - at any RPM - 488 kills. Scary fast. Regular moments of weightlessness.
Much prefer the 488 looks, but it gets too much attention, even being silver (like my GT3). Most curious people respect the 488 and keep distance, but park the 488 anywhere there is even light to moderate foot traffic and it may very well get touched by males of any age. I say this from experience. Drive fast and tailgaters with something to prove will regularly appear. Drive speed limit or slowly, same result. GT3 not immune to any of this either, though.
Prefer the 488 engine note over the GT3 note. So many tones, textures, growls and burbles (vaccum hoses plugged) from the 488. Aurally, way more dynamic. Deeper tone. Good note at low RPM and low speed, and always ready to escalate.
Handling, still feeling out the 488, but it seems sharper and exhibits far less body roll. Flatter and more precise. Quick, light steering.
Acceleration and torque - at any RPM - 488 kills. Scary fast. Regular moments of weightlessness.
Much prefer the 488 looks, but it gets too much attention, even being silver (like my GT3). Most curious people respect the 488 and keep distance, but park the 488 anywhere there is even light to moderate foot traffic and it may very well get touched by males of any age. I say this from experience. Drive fast and tailgaters with something to prove will regularly appear. Drive speed limit or slowly, same result. GT3 not immune to any of this either, though.
Its highly disappointing. So, from a guy that “has something to prove”, I hate it when you run across some lame in a Ferrari/Mclaren/ Lamborghini that drives it like it’s a f***ing faberge egg, or worse- a minivan.
#23
Rennlist Member
How tough are they?
You can be banned for rumour...
I am under a 3 month FerrariChat ban because I went to Italy for the 50th anniv Celebration, found where they are making repro pouches and owner's books then posted to tell everyone where to get them from the source at a discount price. I was not selling anything, just relaying a production factory tour I took and had asked before taking any photos or making Fchat postings.
Porsche fully supports the vintage guys with correct vintage owner's manuals, etc - not all car companies do
You can be banned for rumour...
I am under a 3 month FerrariChat ban because I went to Italy for the 50th anniv Celebration, found where they are making repro pouches and owner's books then posted to tell everyone where to get them from the source at a discount price. I was not selling anything, just relaying a production factory tour I took and had asked before taking any photos or making Fchat postings.
Porsche fully supports the vintage guys with correct vintage owner's manuals, etc - not all car companies do
#24
Suffice to say that top down pressure from corporate led to your situation on FChat. Everybody has their allegiances and certaily Rob didn't have to worry too much when he founded it in 2000. Fast forward 18 years and with the Motorsport.com affiliation it probably means stricter rules...
Yeah, I miss the old days like many others...
Yeah, I miss the old days like many others...
#25
How tough are they?
You can be banned for rumour...
I am under a 3 month FerrariChat ban because I went to Italy for the 50th anniv Celebration, found where they are making repro pouches and owner's books then posted to tell everyone where to get them from the source at a discount price. I was not selling anything, just relaying a production factory tour I took and had asked before taking any photos or making Fchat postings.
Porsche fully supports the vintage guys with correct vintage owner's manuals, etc - not all car companies do
You can be banned for rumour...
I am under a 3 month FerrariChat ban because I went to Italy for the 50th anniv Celebration, found where they are making repro pouches and owner's books then posted to tell everyone where to get them from the source at a discount price. I was not selling anything, just relaying a production factory tour I took and had asked before taking any photos or making Fchat postings.
Porsche fully supports the vintage guys with correct vintage owner's manuals, etc - not all car companies do
#26
I may be one of those, though I wouldn’t say I have something to prove... But I do get excited when I see someone in a fast car, and hope to find a driving buddy. Unfortunately, I’ve never once ran across a “fast” car in the wild that wanted to go for a fun, quick run.
Its highly disappointing. So, from a guy that “has something to prove”, I hate it when you run across some lame in a Ferrari/Mclaren/ Lamborghini that drives it like it’s a f***ing faberge egg, or worse- a minivan.
Forums like this and Cars ‘n coffee are better (safer) places to find driving buddies
#27
#28
Rennlist Member
Are you the same "Benny" on FChat who's been trying to flip his allocations for past 10 years? If not, my apologies but if you're a flipper then be honest about it.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.579500
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...488-gtb.570214
www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/488gtb.517822
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.376978
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.579500
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...488-gtb.570214
www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/488gtb.517822
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/thr...-spider.376978
#29
It's just past 4 AM in Australia where the OP is (according to his profile). If it's the same person then shame on him for trying to pull a fast one on this community as well as the other one.
There are plenty of honest flipper out there. We call them dealers.
There are plenty of honest flipper out there. We call them dealers.
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#30
I may be one of those, though I wouldn’t say I have something to prove... But I do get excited when I see someone in a fast car, and hope to find a driving buddy. Unfortunately, I’ve never once ran across a “fast” car in the wild that wanted to go for a fun, quick run.
Its highly disappointing. So, from a guy that “has something to prove”, I hate it when you run across some lame in a Ferrari/Mclaren/ Lamborghini that drives it like it’s a f***ing faberge egg, or worse- a minivan.
i will never ever engage these people. I don’t drive my car like a minivan but if there is a police and they see two cars racing, the guy in the Ferrari is going to jail.
i have nothing to prove and I don’t care how many mods you have on your car. I will not engage these people on the freeway or on the streets.
this is one of the bad things about owning a ferrari