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Old 08-17-10, 07:20 PM
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Default i couldn't believe it.... Ferrari 458 Italia..

Monday. Was waiting for a friend to hit up some Happy Hours and talk about meaning of life and what not. It was pouring rain but while i was running to cross the street i couldn't believe what was parked on the side.. of Soho....

in person this car is just soo freaking amazing.. my god...

Some people just have all the LUCK!!!!!... Lucky bastard..


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Old 08-17-10, 07:47 PM
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This one is always parked on 44th between 5th and 6th ave in front of the Bar building. I walk past it on my way home. Tourists are always taking pictures in front of it.
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Old 08-17-10, 07:59 PM
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I think I saw one Saturday here in Montreal. Got stopped by the police for speeding and hours before saw a F430 Scuderia.
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I still don't care for the looks of it. Doesn't have the classic Italian look/feel to it. Also don't care for the new McLaren MP4-12C. Maybe it's a sign I'm getting old and the classic designs are the ones that appeal to me.
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I am right there with you...this car doesn't do anything for me.
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The looks...eh. The performance...wow. Makes the 430 look like a Corolla. Don't feel too bad guys for your taste, I have vintage Countach and 959 posters in my room. Best cars came out of the 80's and early 90's without a doubt.
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the 599 behind it looks better to me. The GTO even better. The 458 looks 'cheap' to me, with that goofy headlight assembly. Then those uneven 'exhaust' pipes in the center? Awkward.
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Old 08-17-10, 09:55 PM
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If you dont like the way the ferrari 458 Italia looks then you need to wait until you see one in person. It is one of the all time greats. Gorgeous car. Bella bella!!!!!
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For some reason, the Italia keeps on reminding me of the stillborn Acura HSC concept:



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Old 08-17-10, 11:00 PM
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I've seen it in person and it just didn't floor me. Its very nice, very styled but the front end really challenges me.

Still just a sensational vehicle. Can't believe no manual is offered.
 
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i waited to see the 458 in person already and i was less than impressive, far from anything that i consider great. i don't like the 599, but personally i have to say i probably prefer the styling of 599 over the 458.
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At least its raining in case it catches on fire.
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Wow no love for the new 458 I guess. It's all good tho, I'd rock one!
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Lambo would look sick in it's place.
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Originally Posted by ST430
For some reason, the Italia keeps on reminding me of the stillborn Acura HSC concept:



Lots of similarities there...never realized it before.
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