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Re: 488 GTB/GTS
xander71:I like it more and more....the only little thing is the sound
From what I can hear from various videos so far, I rather like the deep growling sound at low revs. To my ears this sounds nothing like souped-up Turbo S as someone stated here at rennteam before the data crash.
Now I know it won't have the high pitched shriek of it's predecessors at high revs, but it remains to be seen (and heard) in real life, how the car sounds and performs under such circumstances. Concerning revs, 8.000 rpm surely is enough, at least for me. 
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Re: 488 GTB/GTS
Rossi:xander71:I like it more and more....the only little thing is the sound
From what I can hear from various videos so far, I rather like the deep growling sound at low revs. To my ears this sounds nothing like souped-up Turbo S as someone stated here at rennteam before the data crash.Now I know it won't have the high pitched shriek of it's predecessors at high revs, but it remains to be seen (and heard) in real life, how the car sounds and performs under such circumstances. Concerning revs, 8.000 rpm surely is enough, at least for me.
I heard it full pelt at Goodwood over the weekend. I think the conclusion is clear - astonishing performance, aural aspect well down on N/A engines from Ferrari. I am not however in the camp that says this is a disaster - progress and change is always difficult to accept initially but everyone gets used to it in the end
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
crayphile:Rossi:xander71:I like it more and more....the only little thing is the sound
From what I can hear from various videos so far, I rather like the deep growling sound at low revs. To my ears this sounds nothing like souped-up Turbo S as someone stated here at rennteam before the data crash.Now I know it won't have the high pitched shriek of it's predecessors at high revs, but it remains to be seen (and heard) in real life, how the car sounds and performs under such circumstances. Concerning revs, 8.000 rpm surely is enough, at least for me.
I heard it full pelt at Goodwood over the weekend. I think the conclusion is clear - astonishing performance, aural aspect well down on N/A engines from Ferrari. I am not however in the camp that says this is a disaster - progress and change is always difficult to accept initially but everyone gets used to it in the end
And of course you're in a very comfortable position. 
BTW thank you very much for you in depth comparison between 488 GTS and 458 SA in the old and now lost 488 thread. 
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We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
crayphile:Rossi:xander71:I like it more and more....the only little thing is the sound
progress and change is always difficult to accept initially but everyone gets used to it in the end
I remember how people went psycho when Ferrari introduced the F1gearbox. Almost everyone hated it. Some even compared it 2 a playstaion. Although it had major issues when it first came out, it did evolve into becoming the standard gearbox on most sports cars right now.
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
Rossi:
And of course you're in a very comfortable position.BTW thank you very much for you in depth comparison between 488 GTS and 458 SA in the old and now lost 488 thread.
My pleasure. Now time to turn our attention to the F12 Versione Speciale - now that WILL sound awesome 
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
crayphile:Rossi:
And of course you're in a very comfortable position.BTW thank you very much for you in depth comparison between 488 GTS and 458 SA in the old and now lost 488 thread.
My pleasure. Now time to turn our attention to the F12 Versione Speciale - now that WILL sound awesome
just talked to my dealer, i might get on the F12 VS list:::))))) peter
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
pmarkow:given the 599GTO prices i do not think that it is too early to be sure....
cheers peter
I think you are right - but I'm just not sure, and it has no bearing on my buying decision. Bear in mind there will probably be significantly more of these produced, and it will not have the GTO badge. The 599 GTO dipped in price before the crazy bubble we are in now inflated.
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
crayphile:pmarkow:given the 599GTO prices i do not think that it is too early to be sure....
cheers peter
I think you are right
sure true. it does not influence my buying decision either but it is a comfortable feeling. i hope there is still a small chance for the GTO badge though.
anyway, i am not yet 100% certain that i shall be on the list but chances are....
peter
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
I missed out on the LaFerrari but I am not for the F12 'GTO'. I will have one allocated to me but debating whether to actually get it though.
They try to convince me that if I buy the GTO then next time around for the successor LaFerrari I will be 'in for sure'. I on the other hand is trying to convince them that let me buy a LaFerrari then I will get the GTO for sure'.
Wonder who is gonna win.
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Re: 488 GTB/GTS
pmarkow:given the 599GTO prices i do not think that it is too early to be sure....
cheers peter
Congrats Peter. Excellent choice!!
You don't have to worry at all about depreciation. The car looks twice as special as the 599GTO regardless of whatever name they end calling it. Go red for maximum resale value
Word of advice, Don't pay any big down payment till you get confirmation from factory. Many Ferrari dealers will gladly take deposits on limited editions and keep it for months. Then They'll tell u sorry you didn't get it, although they already sold out their allocation or knew they won't be getting non. I know it sounds super shady but it happens more than you think.
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
koko:pmarkow:given the 599GTO prices i do not think that it is too early to be sure....
cheers peter
Congrats Peter. Excellent choice!!
You don't have to worry at all about depreciation. The car looks twice as special as the 599GTO regardless of whatever name they end calling it. Go red for maximum resale value
Word of advice, Don't pay any big down payment till you get confirmation from factory. Many Ferrari dealers will gladly take deposits on limited editions and keep it for months. Then They'll tell u sorry you didn't get it, although they already sold out their allocation or knew they won't be getting non. I know it sounds super shady but it happens more than you think.
totally correct.i gave 20K euros to the dealer for the 488 which he can apply to the F12 VS if the allocation comes through. if not, then it is 488 for me.
cheers p
Re: 488 GTB/GTS
pmarkow:koko:pmarkow:given the 599GTO prices i do not think that it is too early to be sure....
cheers peter
Congrats Peter. Excellent choice!!
You don't have to worry at all about depreciation. The car looks twice as special as the 599GTO regardless of whatever name they end calling it. Go red for maximum resale value
Word of advice, Don't pay any big down payment till you get confirmation from factory. Many Ferrari dealers will gladly take deposits on limited editions and keep it for months. Then They'll tell u sorry you didn't get it, although they already sold out their allocation or knew they won't be getting non. I know it sounds super shady but it happens more than you think.
totally correct.i gave 20K euros to the dealer for the 488 which he can apply to the F12 VS if the allocation comes through. if not, then it is 488 for me.
cheers p
Great news.
Best of luck 
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