Why The 488 Is The Ferrari To Buy In 2024!
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@streetoMatt 2 күн бұрын
If they're easier to make, these one take videos are just as entertaining imo, not overly produced just your opinions and some B roll 👌
@markh6384 2 күн бұрын
Still an awesome car. Your original series bringing the factory 488 back to the UK is still a real highlight of the channel for me, been back to it several times!
@malcholden5357 2 күн бұрын
I’m off to look for that.
@sonnyvarioni1654 2 күн бұрын
13:30 A Ferrari and a Toyota 4x4 meet on a single-lane road and it's the Ferrari who pulls onto the grass, I felt that
@snakes_with_leo 2 күн бұрын
Except that's an Isuzu, not a Toyota. (Yes I'm a Toyota 4x4 fan boy 💀)
@carolneumann2860 2 күн бұрын
I love my ‘17 488 spider. I purchased it in 2021 with 6000 miles on it and now have 12000. Have continued to carry the power 15 warranty after the first two yr certification, and plan to continue to do so as my dealer is 140 miles away. Only issue has been a dead battery, the shifts, the sounds, the feel of the machine on the road is intoxicating. I have a ‘17 Porsche 911 4S, and a 2021 GT 500 in the garage as well. My drive choice is always the Ferrari over those other fine cars. There’s just something emotionally satisfying with the 488, the Porsche is too well behaved and muted and the GT 500 too raw for my tastes. Of the three the 488 gets the most conversation followed by the GT, kids and women especially notice, especially when they see a woman getting out of the car.
@benpenagonzales6014 2 күн бұрын
I prefer the cleaner purer lines of the 458 but a 488 with warranty and more performance is the better answer
@aeromotive2 2 күн бұрын
fugly car (458)
@BombSponge Күн бұрын
458 every time. History will will be the judge, and already has. Price alone proves it and that tiny Pininfarina badge missing on the 488 means a lot to many.
@richboy900 2 күн бұрын
The 458 is the one imo. The last naturally aspirated V8 supercar Ferrari. They'll go up in a few years, mark my words. I do think the standard 488 (not pista) was underappreciated however
@dcode1000 2 күн бұрын
as long as the 458 is still hot(which will be always) the 488 will, imo, always benefit from that just because of how similar the cars are; and the 488 is bulletproof
@pierredebug17 2 күн бұрын
458: I have a NA V8 but I don’t want to drive it to keep its value. 488: I don’t care, the drive is so good and I have an aftermarket exhaust. Want noise? Buy a 355. Want performance? Buy a 488
@jakefox3677 2 күн бұрын
458 just sounds better don’t get me wrong a 488 can sound very good but just won’t even be an NA car
@theantler3625 2 күн бұрын
Chris Harris also previously said that the 458 was already too digital and that you might as well just get the 488 instead
@hrhKR 2 күн бұрын
I believe if somebody wants somewhat analog mid engine Ferrari, then the last one of those would be 360.
@thedownshiftchannel 2 күн бұрын
Chris Harris also said he hates suvs and everyone should buy a fast estate whilst daily driving a G wagon. You can’t take everything a journalist says as gospel
@thedownshiftchannel 2 күн бұрын
Chris Harris also said he hates SUVs and everyone should have a fast estate whilst daily driving a G Wagon. You shouldn’t take everything a journalist says as gospel
@jeebus2121 2 күн бұрын
@@thedownshiftchannel I suspect 75% of people with SUVs would be just fine with an estate, so he's on to something. I live in the US and see how unused most SUVs are.
@Resist_Oppression Күн бұрын
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@All_Together_Now 2 күн бұрын
I think it’s hard to argue from a depreciation standpoint, you acknowledge the 458’s legendary reputation. That in and of itself will mean that you lose far more money owning a 488 most likely.
@johnmitchell2269 2 күн бұрын
Unless they've already bottomed out
@katmanluke7187 Күн бұрын
Lose money? Ha! Not in the long run. This is truth for most any prancing horse. This current EV trending away from internal combustion will only exacerbate that further.
@cranck07 2 күн бұрын
458 is the one. Last in class from a great brand, looks good and drives fantastic. It's only going to go up in value.
@aeromotive2 2 күн бұрын
nope, overrated and ugly
@Tiametmarduk 2 күн бұрын
458 is the forever car, but if values for those go crazy before I get one then the 488 will be a very solid back up plan.
@aeromotive2 2 күн бұрын
lol 458 is a pos
@TheWindingRoadClub 2 күн бұрын
The 458 will forever have the reputation of being the modern day pin up car. It’s the one car that even people who aren’t interested in cars know the shape of. It’s quite literally the car of the era (early 21st century)
@macnugget 2 күн бұрын
People who aren't interested in cars think the 458, 488, and F8 look the same
@Resist_Oppression Күн бұрын
Dumbest comment in yhe comments. @@macnugget
@Doko88 Күн бұрын
I think the Car that you Are Talking about is a 911 😂
@TheWindingRoadClub Күн бұрын
@@Doko88 I can’t count the 911 because the silhouette hasn’t changed much since it’s conception in the 60s, so it’s not really a car of any particular era
@TheWindingRoadClub Күн бұрын
@@macnugget true, but they all look like the one that came first, which is the 458
@MW-uy3np 2 күн бұрын
side slip 7 doesn't work on a lot of Pista's I see being shunted. I do like the looks of the 488 and the interior looks like it will age very well. In the states the 488 are between $225 and $300k USD. Still very expensive. So many options in that price range.
@erikwoodward3788 2 күн бұрын
You're right. The 488 is the best modern-day Ferrari you can buy. The episode you drive a 488 from the factory is one of my favorite episodes.
@darkblueturbo 2 күн бұрын
Sold here mate! Never really been desperate for a Ferrari on the dream list, but you've added a 488 to my lotto win / dream job list.
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@scalecrawlnl 2 күн бұрын
Thank you Sam! Currently on a (re) watch of the Drive The Wolrd videos and can I say, thank you for all those epic adventures, what a drive that was indeed. Really enjoyed, hopefully a new DTW video series for other parts of the world, will happen soon. Standout videos, I watched the wild and crazy, Kansas Porsche 917 city drive video and the cool Biarritz stop over video, first class 👍
@somebloke2238 2 күн бұрын
How about a 599? 612 horsepower Enzo derived V12 for 90-odd grand. Sounds pretty good to me
@TheKogan4ik 2 күн бұрын
Looks ugly for me, much worse then f12
@innerhammer 2 күн бұрын
Get equal length exhaust headers(manifolds) for your 599 and it's gonna be pure heaven.
@innerhammer 2 күн бұрын
Better not get it straight-piped though. Way too loud and would become a poser's edition imo.
@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083 2 күн бұрын
Until you have to have it serviced………
@roberthall1046 2 күн бұрын
Unlike many who comment here I have been privileged to own a 360/430/488 spider typically for 3 years, have tracked each one as well as epic longer trips to Le Mans etc Each in it’s time has been the best sports car I’ve ever owned utterly amazing Each is a better car in every way than it’s predecessor I decided on a 488 as I thought it looked more modern and timeless and it’s handling / performance / sound is incredible. Service costs have been nil and insurance sensible I think the ‘fashionable’ comments about noise trotted out usually by those who have never owned one are ridiculous The 488 is wonderful BobH
@sesto194 2 күн бұрын
we really arent getting that mclaren artura spider video, arent we :D
@magnustan841 2 күн бұрын
Excellent video, for me the 488 suffers from people being too purists and wanting to fit in with the community. Like, established figures in the enthusiast world and other people who think the same will say, “I like a clean looking car so I don’t look like a wanna be loser”, “I must have a N/A engine because sound is the most important part of the driving experience”, blah blah blah. Hence the 488 vs 458 battle will always be won by the 458. Everybody then latches on to these opinions and makes it sort of folklore, because they like these journalists/influencers. I wish all car lovers could be more themselves and not be afraid to share their preferences and opinions, without fear of being ridiculed for it. I always thought the 488 looked better than the 458, those side air inlets, the angry lights and bumper and the beautiful rear end with the sculpted taillights. Will always be right up there in my dream Ferrari wish list.
@bobk3432 2 күн бұрын
Great car, no doubt. I’m casually shopping 4.7 V8 Vantages. Manual, NA V8, good reliability record and tons more up side for the future. Not to mention less than 1/2 the price. The prancing horse is an irresistible magnet for lots of folks, so the 488 can scratch that itch.
@KarlkEst 2 күн бұрын
Recently you were talking about buying a Portofino. Why not 488 instead?
@JakeP-bb5hh 2 күн бұрын
If money wasn’t a problem for me, I’d love a nice 488. Probably the same spec as this too with the red interior. Lovely.
@RobGalvin65 Күн бұрын
I totally agree with you Sam. Last year I went shopping to add either a 458 or 488 to my garage, I really didn't care which. The internet was telling me 458. But after driving both several times I just couldn't understand it, the drive of the 488 was just sooo much better, faster, and had a far more modern feel, and sounded great too. I took my own council and bought a 488GTB, and it ain't going nowhere, I love it, it's a fantastic supercar, and better than most new offerings.
@BombSponge Күн бұрын
I did the same but settled on the orchestral 458 and the Pininfarina styling. Speed aint everything.
@hifriend7581 2 күн бұрын
I fell in love with the twin Turbo V8 when I heard it pass by. Then I understand how sick the tone of the engine sounds, it didn’t matter how loud it was. A Novitec exhaust would perfect it tho.
@neilgaydon5430 2 күн бұрын
458/488 too fast to fully exploit on UK roads & digital. £140k buys you a glorious sounding, totally immersive, rare, manual f430...without distracting screens & buttons all over the steering wheel
@rsssmeaton4260 21 сағат бұрын
I’m with you on this Sam. A 488 spider has been on my autotrader saved searches for the last year. To see your enjoyment and genuine excitement in this video really encourages to make bad financial decisions/excellent quality of life decisions. Keep up the good work mate.
@simonsauter3229 2 күн бұрын
If your buying a Ferrari it’s a great day regardless of model. I love both the 458 and 488 and although at first I didn’t like the look of it at first I think the f8 might be the one to have in the long run.
@ridwaansaloojee5535 2 күн бұрын
I just watched your previous video about 2 hours ago and I'm so happy that you posted now again 😌
@kettenhof Күн бұрын
I totally agree with you - I owned a yellow Challenge Stradale which I loved and bought a yellow 488 in 2017 which I still have and enyoy with its incredible performance ❤
@williamrogercummings277 2 күн бұрын
Great argument in favor of the 488, Sam. Thank you.
@theswissdriver 2 күн бұрын
prices in the UK are crazy (RHD...less people want them). In Switzerland it's still 200k for a 488, same as an F12. I think i'd go for an F12 at that price
@aaronpreddy35 2 күн бұрын
So ironic my co worker just purchased a 488. And I couldn't agree more. Although my Boss daily drives the 812 they're really horses for courses in this instance.
@dnice362 2 күн бұрын
I heard a cold start of one of these the other day and it sounded like thunder or a speed boat starting up. Either they had an aftermarket exhaust or they actually sound good on start up
@matthewyoung3942 Күн бұрын
Sam I love the bigger films you make with the gorgeous b roll and the fastidious attention to production quality but this more 'raw' content is a lovely addition. I hear you when you say you're flat out but some additional content filmed in the 1 take style would be amazing and I think you'd potentially deliver tye same ROI as some of the more blockbuster stuff. I even think there's space for a '10 minutes with a.....' type format to plug the gap between shorts and the longer form stuff for the main channel and the BTG channel. Basically what I'm saying is that I think I speak on behalf the majority of viewers that we'll welcome all variations of content you put out so the more the better 👏
@michaelmeredith912 2 күн бұрын
Great video, Sam! I love the 488 however the F8 Tributo in a few years might be even a better bet. I love the rear window that references the F40 🖖🏼❤
@FrankieGoold Күн бұрын
Great video, I do really like the 488 and have no problem with the design of it.
@animaladventurers 2 күн бұрын
I absolutely love the 488, especially the looks!
@tomwalton96 2 күн бұрын
Got a great video idea for you, I picked up a new car for under 2k and I think it’s the biggest steal, more than happy for you to do a video on it, I will give you a clue it’s got a 3L naturally aspirated v6 in it, that sounds amazing
@adall 2 күн бұрын
Sam, you are spot on, however in the UK the £135,000 price is a relative deal, however in North America 488s are still too high with loads on the market.
@hugofrederiks79 Күн бұрын
Sound is on point imo, want to upgrade? Listen to the novitec video of the 488, to good
@MVD792 2 күн бұрын
Will choose the 458 anytime over the 488
@markwilliams5654 2 күн бұрын
Squeaky drivers door lol 😮😊
@brandonroberts73 2 күн бұрын
I love the 488!! Keen for this!!
@tommy4862 Күн бұрын
Who didn't see Sam's video with 488 and Sebastian Vettel, look it up now. You will see what a beast this car can be in skilled pair of hands.
@n0cturnalgamer 2 күн бұрын
I think if you have owned a 458 first this car will not do it for you. I still have my 458 with a novitec exhaust and its just so beautiful sounding that I felt even the 488 with an exhaust couldnt touch it. Raw speed difference is really not that noticable if you drive them back to back. I sold my 488 recently and kept the 458 for the long haul... If I do ever buy another ferrari it will likely be a v12 when they are not silly expensive.
@Galaxy89cars 2 күн бұрын
There's some amazing value about atm 🎉
@laey-kp5iz 2 күн бұрын
I've had my 488 for over two years now and absolutely love it! Can't see me changing it, where else can you go without spending 80k more. Great video, trust sam and buy one if you have the budget.
@JensensChannel 2 күн бұрын
Great video. Not that I can afford one any time soon but for me this is all a bit too clinical, too refined. I love the raw flat plane crank sound of the F355 and the 360 and can definitely see why Sam went for the 360 CS. I’d go for the F430 Spider though. Still a beautifully raw soundtrack, analogue feel, and amazing performance. Also a lovely place to be in!
@k.h.i8465 2 күн бұрын
The 488 have grown on me in such a positive way. I love that car and if I had the money I would choose that over the 458 any given day and put an exhaust on it for more noise. It's a stunning car to look at aswell!
@rrj1977 2 күн бұрын
Agree Sam, the 488 is a masterpiece :-)
@Fioravanti.80 2 күн бұрын
I'd be tempted if the 355 did not exist. But I am of that generation and would totally understand if someone went for this; the aftermarket exhaust is essential though.
@pierboschetti4085 2 күн бұрын
I'm confused now hahaha, but you changed a bit my mind, good job mate!!!
@abagley2334 2 күн бұрын
A lot of the performance pros u mention remind me of the 997.2 Turbo S. Great era of cars that get overlooked because of all the usual 6mt, NA ‘drivers’ chat.
@thomaswaldvogel9701 Күн бұрын
The Ferrari 488 GTB is indeed a remarkable supercar, blending elegance with performance. Its sleek design, refined lines, and aggressive stance make it a standout. I looooove the 488gtb.
@nicholasupson6779 2 күн бұрын
Been keeping a very close eye on these recently.
@kings3803 2 күн бұрын
Its funny i was doing my deliverys last week and i parked next to a red 458 and had a look and still WOW what a car. Still looks so good and has such presence. And of course it would be more than fast enough that anyone would want.
@letsgomr.driver1609 Күн бұрын
488 is a massively underrated Ferrari. The Pista is probably the pinnacle of the V8s
@Hugo_WP 2 күн бұрын
I agree with you 100% 👊🏻
@stephenlane9168 2 күн бұрын
Nice video Sam. I agree. 488 is a great car. 👌👏
@markdavis69 2 күн бұрын
Yes a 488 for me. Excellent review!
@garydoctor69mcguire2 2 күн бұрын
Been saying this for months. Good looking, fast, 800 bhp with a map, it can compete with any new super car and it’s got the handling to match.
@user-fb5ys4id3h 2 күн бұрын
I stopped by my local Ferrari dealer last week, and they completely agree with you. While they have both cars available, they believe the 458 is over hyped, and not as usable as a 488. As a result I am actively considering one of these. The only problem is the US market carries a significant premium to the UK market. Perhaps there is an arbitrage possible here.
@PaulSparks-nk6yd 2 күн бұрын
Having had both I prefer my 488 over the 458, if feels better to drive. And I bought it off the back of your videos bringing the 488 back to the UK 👍
@jeffreylevin9728 2 күн бұрын
I guess i was a little early. Last year chose a 488 spider over a 458 spider. Have had a blast.
@gregs8685 2 күн бұрын
Sorry but these prices are insane. Newer supercars depreciated at a fast and predictable rate for over 20 years, then beginning in 2021 that changed and used cars began to depreciate very slowly, and in many cases actually appreciated.
@MattyCrayon 2 күн бұрын
Given the chance. I'd definitely buy one! But I might have to move back to the UK. The AU prices are way more than the exchange rate. $400's - $630's. Bonkers.
@andywardle2988 2 күн бұрын
100% agree!
@albundy5992 2 күн бұрын
This life is temporary. If people choose to worry about 'problems,' then it's up to them if they choose to spend their energy that way. These videos are good.
@jai2256 2 күн бұрын
People hate on the 488 because most of them have never had a 458 or a 488 and experienced them at the same time. The 488 is a hell of a better car than the 458. The only thing the 458 has over the 488 is the noise. I upgraded my 488 to a Pista and would not trade it for a Speciale. Although one day I will add the Speciale to my collection...!
@vikfox8 Күн бұрын
In person the 488 looks and sounds amazing ! so much better than many people think
@j7cars182 2 күн бұрын
I got to drive the Ferrari 488 GTB at the Austin Drive Way Track.. Good times!
@alansilver3482 2 күн бұрын
All those who prefer 458. Obviously never driven 488. Better in every way.i reckon you always get it right. Great video. No bullshit. Say it as it is.
@S2000Y Күн бұрын
That splitter would be toast every time i drove it where i live.
@888mf4 2 күн бұрын
I did a similar review a few months ago in a 488 Spider and came to the same conclusion.
@DedhamValeTreeSurgeryYoutube 2 күн бұрын
Ive just brought a 488 in may 2024 so this title made me smile!
@jamespugh 2 күн бұрын
Definitely agree sam red with tan and stripes please 🤩
@airacomet 2 күн бұрын
I drove it before Covid , it’s was fantastic.
@08710909 2 күн бұрын
Hey, Sam. Will you be attending Monterey Car Week this year?
@AdamWarbrooke Күн бұрын
Couldn't have said it better!! Totally agree..... Absolutely fantastic, and very handsome looking car 👌
@74amills Күн бұрын
I have a 458 and the throttle response cannot be beaten.
@markhills6072 2 күн бұрын
Great vid Sam. I'm thinking of selling my 430 Scuderia after 12 years of ownership and have my eye on either a 488 or 992 GT3. Which route would you go?
@ingvald1978 Күн бұрын
@seenthroughglass could you at some point maybe post some footage of outtakes where you have to drive back to get the camera like at 3:23? 😉
@mbangs81 2 күн бұрын
Agree about the 488 being spec dependent, that all red is a million times better than the red & black from your ferrari factory video 👍
@frankiewalnuts 2 күн бұрын
Thank, I just sold my Mondeo and was looking for a new daily
@dcode1000 2 күн бұрын
as long as the 458 is still hot(which will be always) the 488 will, imo, always benefit from that just because of how similar the cars are; and the 488 is bulletproof
@CGF101 2 күн бұрын
Everyone was anti turbo when these came out. Now everything is turbocharged. Worth the money
@hernanhernandez3861 Күн бұрын
Ferrari's in the UK are substantially cheaper than those for sale in the US (FX adjusted). The 488 is a very good value in general.
@roberthutchins4584 2 күн бұрын
I think this video being shorter than usual is a good thing. More like this please.
@sdd1994 2 күн бұрын
The problem of the 488 is the 458.
@claviclenotch1876 2 күн бұрын
I'm in the minority. I like the 488 better.
@GV4N5V11 2 күн бұрын
@@claviclenotch1876looks much more modern
@sanjmal9568 2 күн бұрын
No! You’re wrong. The problem with the 458 is the 458….nothing as good as the 488
@DavidWilson-kr5gt 2 күн бұрын
@@claviclenotch1876me too
@maximehajji4137 2 күн бұрын
Please drive both and you’ll change your mind
@Arashekhoeur 2 күн бұрын
Sam been working for Ferrari undercover... Just noticed it. Special division for second & multiple hand market. 😅
@WHYTEPC 2 күн бұрын
having driven both the 488 is a far more capable car, it feels newer too..... but the 458 makes you feel a way that the 488 could never get close.
@993isgawd Күн бұрын
Hard for me not to prefer the scream of the 458, but your points about the 488 are well made and duly noted. But I think I'll keep my 993 anyways. 😉
@Feh60169 2 күн бұрын
I've had my 488 Spider for a year and it's a tremendous machine. With the stock exhaust even, it's pretty loud. It's a keeper for sure.
@michaelmich00 2 күн бұрын
how is maintenance costs?
@Feh60169 2 күн бұрын
@@michaelmich00 Its still under the 7 year maintenance program
@semikolon6440 2 күн бұрын
Love the looks tbh, still „classic“, but a modern beast underneath
@Vincent_Gambini 2 күн бұрын
To be perfectly transparent, given a choice, I would select this or an F8 over a 296 GTB with no reservation, whatsoever.
@thewiese90 Күн бұрын
Never thought like this some years back, but the 488 does age better than the 458 from a visual standpoint
@undergroundoutlaw411 2 күн бұрын
In America is unfortunately still a pricy car. Crazy how difference the pricing is compared to UK
@pauln0371 2 күн бұрын
Got to say and this is very much against opinion but I've got to say I think the 488 looks better than the 458. The front end of the 458 just doesn't do it for me now. The front variable pitch vanes just look a bit tacky and out of place...
@ThatNayfunGuy 2 күн бұрын
Great video as always but even more with you on the 0-60 time, they are just pointless these days with the speed of things like RS3's & Tesla's - a real way measure of speed and performance is the 60-100 maybe even 60-120+
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