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As a Speciale owner (and fellow F12 owner too) I’d say the review was fairly spot on. The greatest drivers car, that’s debatable but it’s easily amongst very best.!
@richardharrold9736 i love the gt3 but don’t think I’d ever want to daily one. Especially the newer wider models. Give me a 996 or a 997 and now we’re talking.
I said it on the previous video but I think I'd say it again, thanks for uploading the review of my absolute favourite Ferrari of all time and giving it a fair (and excellent) assessment. Just in time when my life took a very dark turn over the past 6 days, but Speciale review can always brighten my day even for just a little bit. So thanks for that.
@richardharrold9736 675lt is lighter, more powerful, better steering, carbon tub, better braking, handling and traction. Maybe only the sound is worse. Is the LT the best supercar ever?
@richardharrold9736 750s has an LSD, but a P1 will still spin both wheels and drift smoothly with an electronic open diff, apparently that makes them turn in better.
I set the dialogue isolation to 10/100. There is a glitch in DaVinci where it keeps resetting it to 100/100 under random circumstances. I hadn't noticed.
Ooh, you cleaned up the audio…not that I needed a reason to view your review again, James but thanks for giving me one. Love your style and insights. 👍
Another nice video from you Jay. The info in this video is old news lol. Glad you finally understand the greatness of the speciale. Can you please redo the 458 Italia review? This time just review her in wet and race mode only. And a 458 on Micheline PS4S. Thanks.
I’m impressed you weren’t left even a little scared or intimidated. I find driving them to be a bit like walking a tightrope with how you have to balance the punchy ferocity of the drivetrain with that essence of vagueness/surreal floating sensation coming from the tires and suspension. Overall amazing cars but they remind you quickly not to disrespect them 😅
I always find @JayEmmOnCars review to be the most insightful since it’s more focused on road real world use. Thank you… i have a 296gtb on order is there a way that you can talk about the similarities and the dif of both? I mean talk about it in a jayemmoncars fashion no need for the obvious on paper power drive dif etc. just the good driving exp… if possible thank you…
Hey J, great report, graced by your punchy narration..as an Italian I would recommend a few weeks in Italy to get you pronunciations spot on..but very good..
Definitely a dream car. But the way people talk about it, I expected even you to be surprised enough to want one ASAP. I think people really overestimate everything. That's one of the reasons I keep coming back to your realistic but entertaining videos. I can't wait for the Speciale Aperta video. Even tho the Pista Spider was bad, I still hope the Speciale Aperta somehow doesn't have scuttle shake.
458 spiders defs have scuttle and probs slightly worse than a pista spider The access to noise through the rear drop down window and top down experience is more than worth it for me Prices will only slowly fall if not just stabilise
This combo of engine-transmisiion-sound alongsided that great looking design of the exterior is so good! Although the Scud is the best of all NA special editions to me.
Thanks for your insight on the speciale finally! sounds like it is indeed a great car (never sat in one), but prob still not something i can justify selling the scud and italia plus cash in exchange for. As a driver i dont need the ultimate, i need a garden variety of them. I rather buy another v12 to add to the fleet, which is what i have been shopping for. That alongside my beloved gt3rs and perf imo would be the perfect stable of driver's supercars
Interesting taste in cars! I own a scud, gt3rs, sls amg and the last addition is my 599gtb, which I am thoroughly enjoying bc of the v12 experience. But honestly the only car that has a "permanent" spot in the fleet is the scuderia
I am sure this is a very special and unique car but at today’s prices, you could buy 2 Italia’s for the price of a single Speciale. I’m in the market for a 458 and I would be inclined to buy the Italia and with the left over money a 992 4S. There is no doubt the Speciale has slightly better looks, a little more power, a little more carbon and those stripes. Not sure if I would pay another 160,000 for this wonderful looking car when the Italia does everything at 97% for half the price. Thanks for your review Jay Emm.
An acquaintance of mine made a real cut with his Ferrari 458 Speciale, he had owned it almost since it was new and at that time, prices had not skyrocketed. So now he's traded it in for a Portofino M and so he got around £100,000 in cash. As prices have skyrocketed for used 458 specialle and Aperta.
Best to take this car on the delightful roads of Scotland, in the uk the roads have become trash and narrow to properly get the most out of it, I love mine nevertheless. Straight pipes have done wonders to get the original Ferrari noises back!
Hi Jay! Could you tell me what are you using to capture video and sound of cars for your reviews? I want to try it myself just as a hobby and wonder about the setup.
@@smoaththank you! But still I can’t find the audio device for capturing car sounds, only the voice. And suction cups/camera holders as well - the image is stable without wobble.
I wonder if the road going high end sports car has gotten to the point of diminishing returns for performance improvements on a new generation model. Kinda like the 100 yard sprint from a 10 sec to 9.9.
I’ve owned every generation of mid-engine V8 from 430 - Pista. The 488 GTB will out perform the Speciale in every metric while looking prettier IMHO and having a far better interior. The thing with dream cars though is they are not rational choices, they are choices that are made from emotion and passion. If it’s solely rational choice, 430 Scud will perform nearly as well as a Speciale while being more affordable, more engaging, and more special and charming. For all out performance the 488GTB is rational it’ll outperform the Speciale everywhere every time. But if 458 Speciale is your dream then don’t compromise, you’ll always feel as if you’re missing out. For me the Pista is my dream, going forward unless Ferrari truly brings something spectacular to the market that we can’t even imagine it’ll stay that way and be passed on to my children one day.
@@robertpawley5715 It hurts that the 296 has only a 6-cylinder engine, but the car is absolute fantastic and the way to go if you want your first new Ferrari.
@@willryan5508 no, not not based on performance, I just never cared much for the styling of the 720s. It seems like a futuristic robot, and very sterilized and clean. It’s too perfect, if that even makes sense? Add to the fact that I’m 350 miles from the closest McLaren center it’s it’s a non-starter. Also I’m pretty loyal to F car, the only brand I would jump ship to is Aston. I find myself often looking at various Aston models, if I had hyper car money I’d purchase whatever the dealer asked in order to secure allocations for the Valour / Valhalla / Valkyrie trio. The main reason I currently don’t have a 599 /F12 / GTC4 / FF is because my heart can’t decide if I want to stick to Ferrari or purchase a Vanquish / DBS / V12 Vantage. I personally prefer everything about the Aston’s in terms of styling however would feel like I’m cheating on my wife by crossing over. Also my OCD would then compel me to have an all Aston garage and I’d have to sell off my Pista and F8 Spider which would be hard to replace from a performance stand point given I don’t have the stomach for a $4M USD Valkyrie / Valhalla note the dealer history to secure one.
As I've stated a few times in these comments I currently own a 458 italia with a novitec system. It sounds and drives so nicely... yet I still dont know if I should trade it in for a speciale, whether that will be worth it. The extra 100k or so makes me think not.
Hi! Scuderia owner here.. I would be interested, if the premium is worth it? You should be able to answer this question 🙋🏻♂️ 😅 Chris Harris once said he would go with the Scuderia because of the thrilling driving experience
So Jay-would you prefer a manual in this if offered, or the dual clutch as fitted? I’ve owned one many years and originally thought it’d be even better with a manual, but I’ve come around to appreciating the paddle shifting it more in line with the spirit of the car. Curious what you think.
Have you perhaps seen Modificata's manual-swapped 458 Speciale? Sam of Seen Through Glass has driven it. That could give you some ideas through another's lens.
that's a base 458 though I presume? I think the 430 is an immensely handsome car and its definitely a rawer experience for sure, I guess its just personal presence but if you like the refinement of the 458 and its superior handling that's also fair.
@@all-caps3927 yes base 2010 so just came out in LA . You’re 100% right 458 was a better smoother faster car but the 16M scuderia ( my first Ferrari) was / is my all time best drivers car . I got to take them both to willow springs 458 faster / easier but 16M felt fantastic. Long time ago but great memories
@@amospizzey1 fair enough, I had the pleasure of my dad owning a 488 for a couple of years and it’s so much fun even as the base model. When you realise you don’t need the top of the line for the rods especially with 670HP and immense acceleration, you need to worry as much as if you were driving a 300k car for example. We had some great times with the car and only lost around 15k on it for 2 and a half years worth of driving which is brilliant. My dad doesn’t quite know where to go next though. Is it an 812 or an Aventador SV do you reckon?
One of the best sure, but the best - thats in the eye of the beholder. I personally prefer the 991.2 GT3 RS quicker around a track and more engaging through the twisties. The backend of the 458 was just never that great.
Has to be in red, speaking of millenium , I am doing a list of my top 20 cars I would buy since year 2000. You should do a video on your fav 10 or 20 cars since 2000.
Verde Montreal giulia quad, Azzurro California F430, verde British racing disco volante, aqua blue 997 4.0 RS, XFRS sport brake, phase 3 L322 5.0 supercharged, verde pino 360CS, rosso Rubino 599 GTB, amethyst red DBS, 8C red 8C, arancio atlas LP640 manual, Hawkeye Impreza WRX STI, rosso competizione over tan 4C spider, TVR sagaris, Brewster green e92 M3, Grigio alloy Enzo, zonda F, cayman GT4 RS, giallo fly 16m, Ascari A10. Just so happened to make a list of my 20 dream cars not too long ago, just had to swap out the lotus Carlton, 365 Daytona, and XJC
Ok everyone, try and take this all in the context of people that act entitled and this guy takes the cake. There was a time when people only test drove cars THAT WEREN'T THEIRS at a dealer and ONLY when they were qualified potential buyers. That has now gone completely out the window: Now we live in a world of SOME people feeling entitled to drive OTHER PEOPLE'S cars, and that we are supposed to care about the verbal diarhrea those self important people spew about those cars. Really, what does it say about people who do that...
Great honest review . However let it be said that a 488GTB with race seats and all the carbon bits is hard to beat, when comparing price, power and performance against the Pista and the Speciale.
Given that virtually every list I've seen consisting of greatest modern drivers cars from what could be considered sources with credible opinions on the matter doesn't even have it, or any other Ferrari for that matter, on the list I'm going to say no. Of cars worth more than 150,000 the seemingly unanimous vote among every major car source says the 911 S/T followed relatively distantly by a McLaren and then a larger gap to everything else. Given I haven't driven any of them, or any other car of similar caliber, I have no means with which to argue against the relatively large consensus. Thus I have no means with which I can say you are more right than they are. Likewise the inverse is true. Thus I am stuck with deferring to the general consensus among credible reviewers. I can't help but wonder about the likes of cars like the Czinger, Rimac, newest Lotus and Pagani though.
Great review on the 458 Speciale! I hope to add this to my stable one day. I have owned a 488 GTB, and now I have the pleasure of owning a very nicely speced Pista! I don't quite agree with you on the part where you stated there's not a huge difference between the 488 GTB and the Pista. On the outside, there's a huge difference. Styling, looks, and livery. Inside, I could say the same. Ferrari has basically followed the same recipe as it's predessor. You really have to spend some significant time with both of these cars to understand the difference in power and driveability. I'm afraid an afternoon drive is not gonna do it. The Pista is much more gruntier and, of course, even more stupendously faster than the GTB. Sure there are a lot of similarities, but then again, you can say the same about the rest of the Ferrari lineups, where they have a regular and a track focus version of the car. Before I traded my Italia for a 720 spider. I thoroughly enjoyed the 458, but also understood that the 488 is that much better excluding the sound of course....!
@willryan5508 You know, hypothetically, if I had to choose, there would be several factors that would determine which one I would keep. If I could only keep one, then I would eleivate the 458 first. Simply because excluding sound, the other 2 are that much better! Between the regular 488 GTB and my 720S I would definitely choose the 720S. Now, with that said, my 720S is completely MSO inside and out with a near 500k USD MSRP. My Pista is very highly speced as well but with a MSRP of just near 450K. The strange thing about this is that I paid at the time of purchase over 600k grand with taxes for the Pista. Of course, the market was super high at the time. The mclaren, even with the high spec, and only a little over two thousand miles, I paid a little over three hundred grand for it so significantly less. I love them both dearly. They are very special, but because of the depreciation factor, I would keep the Pista over the 720S...!
It’s a mid engine V8 Ferrari…in what world would it be possible to not enjoy driving this car?? I’d literally give my left nut to own one of these. Right now I have a 2024 Nada Zilch because I’m poor.
Right pedal is throttle. Left is brake. Steering wheel is the round button-y thing in front, and changing gears is by the two flapping ears behind steering wheel. Simple as that...?
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@@JayEmmOnCars What happened to the audio on the original upload?
As a VW Polo owner, I can say you get the review spot on.
As a Speciale owner (and fellow F12 owner too) I’d say the review was fairly spot on. The greatest drivers car, that’s debatable but it’s easily amongst very best.!
Glad I got it right :)
Except that the F12 looks beautiful and the 458 looks far from special. Bet it’s amazing on a track day though.
@richardharrold9736 Just another 911 worshipper who thinks anything else is rubbish...
@richardharrold9736what if the car you want is a 458 but you don’t happen to be ‘an insufferable wanker’?
@richardharrold9736 i love the gt3 but don’t think I’d ever want to daily one. Especially the newer wider models. Give me a 996 or a 997 and now we’re talking.
Audio sorted... Woohooo
I’ve owned my Speciale for about 10 years and I’m still not selling even amongst other cars newer cars in the garage. Says a lot about that car!!
why would you. Its a 1 million pound car in good condition in the future
605 bhp is enough. Focused beauty with ferrari high rev sound. For me is a dream for everyone love the driving.
Definitely 😍 400-600 is the sweet spot to use it all regularly 👌
I said it on the previous video but I think I'd say it again, thanks for uploading the review of my absolute favourite Ferrari of all time and giving it a fair (and excellent) assessment. Just in time when my life took a very dark turn over the past 6 days, but Speciale review can always brighten my day even for just a little bit. So thanks for that.
So glad you ticked this review box for yourself and the sake of your enthusiastic followers! Thank you!
As a toy 599 GTB owner, (and a fellow toy F12 owner too) I’d say the review was fairly spot on. 😂
There is just 2 words for this man.
Thank you!
458 speciale will always be the ultimate dream car
@richardharrold9736 Definitely not and about the sound, it's just a matter of preference but 458 drove miles better than Murcielago.
@richardharrold9736It's still better than Murcielago which had the classic Audi understeer.
@richardharrold9736 675lt is lighter, more powerful, better steering, carbon tub, better braking, handling and traction.
Maybe only the sound is worse.
Is the LT the best supercar ever?
@richardharrold9736 post 991 a GT3 has electric steering, good but not the best hydraulic like lotus and McLaren.
@richardharrold9736 750s has an LSD, but a P1 will still spin both wheels and drift smoothly with an electronic open diff, apparently that makes them turn in better.
I'm not usually a fan of Hotpoint White, but this looks quite nice.
It does doesn't it?
'Hotpoint White' such an apt description
Brilliant review and totally agree, never loved the steering in it but the engine is unleashed in the S and is magical
So what was wrong with the audio ? This is much better than the original upload
I set the dialogue isolation to 10/100. There is a glitch in DaVinci where it keeps resetting it to 100/100 under random circumstances. I hadn't noticed.
Watching you drive on those tiny roads makes me claustrophobic. Greetings from Phoenix btw 👋
This guy really knows how to review a car
Ooh, you cleaned up the audio…not that I needed a reason to view your review again, James but thanks for giving me one. Love your style and insights. 👍
Best upload yet mate.
Another nice video from you Jay. The info in this video is old news lol. Glad you finally understand the greatness of the speciale. Can you please redo the 458 Italia review? This time just review her in wet and race mode only. And a 458 on Micheline PS4S. Thanks.
I’m throwing the Porsche Spyder’s RS’ hat in the ring. That car, with that motor, and with those (very special) intakes is something truly special.
Yes possibly one of the greatest drivers car . I loved my 458 Spider but never had a Speciale.
and you swapped it for a portifino 🤦♂
@@all-caps3927 No changed it for an F12. The sound is glorious.
@@KSL12 fair enough
I’m impressed you weren’t left even a little scared or intimidated. I find driving them to be a bit like walking a tightrope with how you have to balance the punchy ferocity of the drivetrain with that essence of vagueness/surreal floating sensation coming from the tires and suspension. Overall amazing cars but they remind you quickly not to disrespect them 😅
I always find @JayEmmOnCars review to be the most insightful since it’s more focused on road real world use. Thank you… i have a 296gtb on order is there a way that you can talk about the similarities and the dif of both? I mean talk about it in a jayemmoncars fashion no need for the obvious on paper power drive dif etc. just the good driving exp… if possible thank you…
What a wonderful car,really suits the pearl colour ,and the centre stripe set it of nicely, also i like the small unobtrusive front number plate
Looks good in white
Reupload😎
Hey J, great report, graced by your punchy narration..as an Italian I would recommend a few weeks in Italy to get you pronunciations spot on..but very good..
Definitely a dream car. But the way people talk about it, I expected even you to be surprised enough to want one ASAP. I think people really overestimate everything. That's one of the reasons I keep coming back to your realistic but entertaining videos.
I can't wait for the Speciale Aperta video. Even tho the Pista Spider was bad, I still hope the Speciale Aperta somehow doesn't have scuttle shake.
Yeah an awesome machine 😍 458 prices are slowly dropping 🤞
I am building my dream V12 supercar
458 spiders defs have scuttle and probs slightly worse than a pista spider
The access to noise through the rear drop down window and top down experience is more than worth it for me
Prices will only slowly fall if not just stabilise
@@ashs1670 🥲
I've owned my Ford Focus since 2015...wait...wrong community
This combo of engine-transmisiion-sound alongsided that great looking design of the exterior is so good! Although the Scud is the best of all NA special editions to me.
Great Video James!
Nice shirt, loving it! I'd also love to see a Ginetta road car on here but I appreciate those are as rare as hens teeth. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic video!
“Speziale” almost sounds like spiced 😂
It is Speciale!
There's A LOT about Ferrari I hate, the only exception is the 458! and the Speciale is on the dream car garage list
Thanks for your insight on the speciale finally! sounds like it is indeed a great car (never sat in one), but prob still not something i can justify selling the scud and italia plus cash in exchange for. As a driver i dont need the ultimate, i need a garden variety of them. I rather buy another v12 to add to the fleet, which is what i have been shopping for. That alongside my beloved gt3rs and perf imo would be the perfect stable of driver's supercars
Interesting taste in cars! I own a scud, gt3rs, sls amg and the last addition is my 599gtb, which I am thoroughly enjoying bc of the v12 experience. But honestly the only car that has a "permanent" spot in the fleet is the scuderia
The rear end stepped out for a bit. Well done with the readjustment!
I am sure this is a very special and unique car but at today’s prices, you could buy 2 Italia’s for the price of a single Speciale. I’m in the market for a 458 and I would be inclined to buy the Italia and with the left over money a 992 4S. There is no doubt the Speciale has slightly better looks, a little more power, a little more carbon and those stripes. Not sure if I would pay another 160,000 for this wonderful looking car when the Italia does everything at 97% for half the price. Thanks for your review Jay Emm.
Novitec 458 Speciale is the one.😎
Much better Jay
Nice car, love the shirt!
An acquaintance of mine made a real cut with his Ferrari 458 Speciale, he had owned it almost since it was new and at that time, prices had not skyrocketed. So now he's traded it in for a Portofino M and so he got around £100,000 in cash. As prices have skyrocketed for used 458 specialle and Aperta.
I absolutely love the Italia design it’s beautiful I need one alas I don’t think I’ll ever get one.
I'll watch it back just for James to get the ad money ❤️
Yeah, I only watched this so James got some ad money too, wasn’t interested in the car at all…..
Thank you James. Second watch.
On another note: love your shirt!
Ofc, is great, it's naturally aspirated (real and true). McLaren F1 is not the only game in town.
@richardharrold9736 NSX is bad because a rear engine car is never going to be good as a highway cruiser. No matter the aid.
@richardharrold9736 The engine has a lot of inertia, which tesnds to straighten out the car in most situations.
It’s quite possible I’ll never even get to sit in a Ferrari but through you we all get to know what the dream would like.
I bet you it happens one day !!
Best to take this car on the delightful roads of Scotland, in the uk the roads have become trash and narrow to properly get the most out of it, I love mine nevertheless. Straight pipes have done wonders to get the original Ferrari noises back!
Jay if you ever get to Miami, take my C8 Z06 convertible out for a review/ride.
I'd like to see that car reviewed by Jay.👍
Love the Speciale, but the Pista is another level, way more fun and better in everything!
James does a Ferrari review! In other news, water is wet. 😮
Good, hope he keeps them coming🙂
Its better than the tributo for sure!
The speciale represents peak NA V8 engine development for Ferrari!
Hi Jay! Could you tell me what are you using to capture video and sound of cars for your reviews? I want to try it myself just as a hobby and wonder about the setup.
It's in the description
@@smoaththank you! But still I can’t find the audio device for capturing car sounds, only the voice. And suction cups/camera holders as well - the image is stable without wobble.
Yes... if it came with a 6 speed manual.
I wonder if it can be converted like the 430 Scud
😍 Manual swap
I wonder if the road going high end sports car has gotten to the point of diminishing returns for performance improvements on a new generation model. Kinda like the 100 yard sprint from a 10 sec to 9.9.
The Speciale was my dream car, but now im thinking 488 GTB, i wish he compared the two. Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is a close second.
I’ve owned every generation of mid-engine V8 from 430 - Pista. The 488 GTB will out perform the Speciale in every metric while looking prettier IMHO and having a far better interior. The thing with dream cars though is they are not rational choices, they are choices that are made from emotion and passion. If it’s solely rational choice, 430 Scud will perform nearly as well as a Speciale while being more affordable, more engaging, and more special and charming. For all out performance the 488GTB is rational it’ll outperform the Speciale everywhere every time. But if 458 Speciale is your dream then don’t compromise, you’ll always feel as if you’re missing out. For me the Pista is my dream, going forward unless Ferrari truly brings something spectacular to the market that we can’t even imagine it’ll stay that way and be passed on to my children one day.
He has recently driven smaller engined turbo 488 GTB, and he loved it. It would be 2nd on my list after the 296
@@robertpawley5715 It hurts that the 296 has only a 6-cylinder engine, but the car is absolute fantastic and the way to go if you want your first new Ferrari.
@@MC-ys4yf would you have a 720s over a 488 gtb though?
@@willryan5508 no, not not based on performance, I just never cared much for the styling of the 720s. It seems like a futuristic robot, and very sterilized and clean. It’s too perfect, if that even makes sense? Add to the fact that I’m 350 miles from the closest McLaren center it’s it’s a non-starter. Also I’m pretty loyal to F car, the only brand I would jump ship to is Aston. I find myself often looking at various Aston models, if I had hyper car money I’d purchase whatever the dealer asked in order to secure allocations for the Valour / Valhalla / Valkyrie trio. The main reason I currently don’t have a 599 /F12 / GTC4 / FF is because my heart can’t decide if I want to stick to Ferrari or purchase a Vanquish / DBS / V12 Vantage. I personally prefer everything about the Aston’s in terms of styling however would feel like I’m cheating on my wife by crossing over. Also my OCD would then compel me to have an all Aston garage and I’d have to sell off my Pista and F8 Spider which would be hard to replace from a performance stand point given I don’t have the stomach for a $4M USD Valkyrie / Valhalla note the dealer history to secure one.
As I've stated a few times in these comments I currently own a 458 italia with a novitec system. It sounds and drives so nicely... yet I still dont know if I should trade it in for a speciale, whether that will be worth it. The extra 100k or so makes me think not.
Goddd that soundd god god god only ferrari can make it thats why ferrari is the 👑🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐thank you enzo ferrari 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 u are the greatest 👑🐐🇮🇹
Hi! Scuderia owner here.. I would be interested, if the premium is worth it? You should be able to answer this question 🙋🏻♂️ 😅 Chris Harris once said he would go with the Scuderia because of the thrilling driving experience
Sorted the audio 👍
So Jay-would you prefer a manual in this if offered, or the dual clutch as fitted?
I’ve owned one many years and originally thought it’d be even better with a manual, but I’ve come around to appreciating the paddle shifting it more in line with the spirit of the car. Curious what you think.
Have you perhaps seen Modificata's manual-swapped 458 Speciale? Sam of Seen Through Glass has driven it. That could give you some ideas through another's lens.
@@KyuzethHe actually gave a very valid point about the manual swap, not every car needs to have a manual gearbox.
I love manual cars but as a Speciale owner I think the car is
just too quick for a manual gearbox
I wouldn't have a manual in this
Thank you for this
jay sound loud and proud.
Thanks for the video jimbo (apologies if you don't like that name. I have been deemed a jimbo by certain friends so certainly don't mean any offence!)
*I've heard he actually prefers to be called "Jemma" J from the Jay .... then emma from the Emm*
It would be great to see your list of the top 10 best drivers cars of the past 25 years
I preferred my Scud to my 458 and I used both everyday for about a year
Prove it.
@@tanthaman 😂was 2010 so some time ago but still have a shot of both cars at willow springs if that helps ?
that's a base 458 though I presume? I think the 430 is an immensely handsome car and its definitely a rawer experience for sure, I guess its just personal presence but if you like the refinement of the 458 and its superior handling that's also fair.
@@all-caps3927 yes base 2010 so just came out in LA .
You’re 100% right 458 was a better smoother faster car but the 16M scuderia ( my first Ferrari) was / is my all time best drivers car .
I got to take them both to willow springs 458 faster / easier but 16M felt fantastic.
Long time ago but great memories
@@amospizzey1 fair enough, I had the pleasure of my dad owning a 488 for a couple of years and it’s so much fun even as the base model. When you realise you don’t need the top of the line for the rods especially with 670HP and immense acceleration, you need to worry as much as if you were driving a 300k car for example. We had some great times with the car and only lost around 15k on it for 2 and a half years worth of driving which is brilliant.
My dad doesn’t quite know where to go next though. Is it an 812 or an Aventador SV do you reckon?
Love the RHD
A great video about a damn damn good car.
Amazing car!
Oooooh, now I want to drive one!
Naturally aspirated v8 flatplane, dual clutch and hydraulic steering rack
One of the best sure, but the best - thats in the eye of the beholder. I personally prefer the 991.2 GT3 RS quicker around a track and more engaging through the twisties. The backend of the 458 was just never that great.
How to double the views! Like it
What a car! 👏🏻
Has to be in red, speaking of millenium , I am doing a list of my top 20 cars I would buy since year 2000. You should do a video on your fav 10 or 20 cars since 2000.
Whats a list when you cant afford it?
@@betac0re just a bit of fun. I did same thing in 1999 , had my top 10 cars of 20th century I would love to own if had the money
Verde Montreal giulia quad, Azzurro California F430, verde British racing disco volante, aqua blue 997 4.0 RS, XFRS sport brake, phase 3 L322 5.0 supercharged, verde pino 360CS, rosso Rubino 599 GTB, amethyst red DBS, 8C red 8C, arancio atlas LP640 manual, Hawkeye Impreza WRX STI, rosso competizione over tan 4C spider, TVR sagaris, Brewster green e92 M3, Grigio alloy Enzo, zonda F, cayman GT4 RS, giallo fly 16m, Ascari A10.
Just so happened to make a list of my 20 dream cars not too long ago, just had to swap out the lotus Carlton, 365 Daytona, and XJC
Boo red is so boring
@@BPF80MCar-vi1pg no it is not ,stands out
Which modern super car is better than a 458 Speciale as an all rounder package?
The soon to be 992 gt2rs
One of my favs
Finally , something good
Very random question but has anyone retrofitted a 488 steering wheel in a 458? I'd assume they're really similar
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NA veeeee8.
Nice shirt
The James May Ferrari… then try to explain that it’s cool
Ok everyone, try and take this all in the context of people that act entitled and this guy takes the cake. There was a time when people only test drove cars THAT WEREN'T THEIRS at a dealer and ONLY when they were qualified potential buyers. That has now gone completely out the window: Now we live in a world of SOME people feeling entitled to drive OTHER PEOPLE'S cars, and that we are supposed to care about the verbal diarhrea those self important people spew about those cars. Really, what does it say about people who do that...
Nice shirt
458's look so good in white
What could i get the pissa for if i traded in my 150000 mile vauxhall movano van with just 1 previous owner ?
For sure Peak N/A V8 for Ferrari!
100%
I think it wont be long before Ferrari bring out a naturally aspirated V8 hybrid mid engine replacement. After all, its where the demand is
@@Billy-Whizz Will they?
Fine-tooth - just to be picky. Nice video
I think you need to try this on a race track…
It's all downhill from here then.
@@johnshaw359 Drive the Pista.
458's look like Sid the Sloth from the rear.(and 488)
Sounds excellent.
You just ruined this car for me
@richardharrold9736though not as fugly as the 360's front
Great honest review . However let it be said that a 488GTB with race seats and all the carbon bits is hard to beat, when comparing price, power and performance against the Pista and the Speciale.
488 a bust
Lovely car.
Given that virtually every list I've seen consisting of greatest modern drivers cars from what could be considered sources with credible opinions on the matter doesn't even have it, or any other Ferrari for that matter, on the list I'm going to say no. Of cars worth more than 150,000 the seemingly unanimous vote among every major car source says the 911 S/T followed relatively distantly by a McLaren and then a larger gap to everything else. Given I haven't driven any of them, or any other car of similar caliber, I have no means with which to argue against the relatively large consensus. Thus I have no means with which I can say you are more right than they are. Likewise the inverse is true. Thus I am stuck with deferring to the general consensus among credible reviewers. I can't help but wonder about the likes of cars like the Czinger, Rimac, newest Lotus and Pagani though.
Great review on the 458 Speciale! I hope to add this to my stable one day. I have owned a 488 GTB, and now I have the pleasure of owning a very nicely speced Pista! I don't quite agree with you on the part where you stated there's not a huge difference between the 488 GTB and the Pista. On the outside, there's a huge difference. Styling, looks, and livery. Inside, I could say the same. Ferrari has basically followed the same recipe as it's predessor. You really have to spend some significant time with both of these cars to understand the difference in power and driveability. I'm afraid an afternoon drive is not gonna do it. The Pista is much more gruntier and, of course, even more stupendously faster than the GTB. Sure there are a lot of similarities, but then again, you can say the same about the rest of the Ferrari lineups, where they have a regular and a track focus version of the car. Before I traded my Italia for a 720 spider. I thoroughly enjoyed the 458, but also understood that the 488 is that much better excluding the sound of course....!
@@jai2256 interesting, would you have a 720 over a 458/488?
@willryan5508 You know, hypothetically, if I had to choose, there would be several factors that would determine which one I would keep. If I could only keep one, then I would eleivate the 458 first. Simply because excluding sound, the other 2 are that much better! Between the regular 488 GTB and my 720S I would definitely choose the 720S. Now, with that said, my 720S is completely MSO inside and out with a near 500k USD MSRP. My Pista is very highly speced as well but with a MSRP of just near 450K. The strange thing about this is that I paid at the time of purchase over 600k grand with taxes for the Pista. Of course, the market was super high at the time. The mclaren, even with the high spec, and only a little over two thousand miles, I paid a little over three hundred grand for it so significantly less. I love them both dearly. They are very special, but because of the depreciation factor, I would keep the Pista over the 720S...!
Enough Ferrari content…
It’s a mid engine V8 Ferrari…in what world would it be possible to not enjoy driving this car?? I’d literally give my left nut to own one of these. Right now I have a 2024 Nada Zilch because I’m poor.
How do you drive this sports car without a clutch pedal?
Using the others?
Right pedal is throttle. Left is brake. Steering wheel is the round button-y thing in front, and changing gears is by the two flapping ears behind steering wheel. Simple as that...?
Good lord it sounds as good as a gt3😊.
Better.
@richardharrold9736I feel the other way around.
I think the GT3 sounds better myself (out of the factory)