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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 04:54 AM
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Dave, as promised





Sorry about this one, i rushed it asa i was getting wet


The pictures really don't do this car justice, it's lovely in the flesh
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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mobility payment are obvoiusly too high.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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That was a great review, like his style. Tells you the nerdy stuff and then drives it fast on the road. Good mix of facts and enthusiasm. He's really into his cars.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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OMG

Excellent work Wayne

Great parking spot too
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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[QUOTE=Blurter,Nov 9 2009, 07:40 PM] It's great how people see things so differently
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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On the photograhic evidence, so would I! Or a 30 Y/O Ferrari.

Might be one of those cars that looks better in the metal. I hope so at least.

458 Photographs well, which is unusual these days.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Nov 10 2009, 08:18 PM
On the photograhic evidence, so would I! Or a 30 Y/O Ferrari.

Might be one of those cars that looks better in the metal. I hope so at least.

458 Photographs well, which is unusual these days.
I certainly prefer the look of the S to the California.

It looks ok in those pics, but in real life I though it looked like a Merc and it really is very bulky.

The 599 is wide, but somehow svelte and it's a miles better looker than the California.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Also agree it's good to see Chris Harris back, he really is a superb presenter and writer
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MRmike,Nov 8 2009, 09:27 AM

Two things strike me about it though - 1. The interior looks incredibly S2000 inspired with the central binnacle. 2 - It even sounds like a modified S2000!!!
I cant imagine for one second that Ferrari designers will have looked at the plastic interior of an S2000 and thought lets design the interior of the 458 like that! As for sound, I dont think the 458 will sound anything like a moddified S2000 in the flesh! Its a Ferrari, S2000 comparisons should be left where they belong, in people heads!!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Blurter,Nov 8 2009, 07:27 AM
Not sure about this car looks wise. Does it not look at bit "girly"?

For me the 430 Scuderia would be my choice at that money (if you can't afford a 599 )

Good to see Harris back after the demise of DR. He's a bit anal but an excellent driver who knows/loves his motors

Here's the clip

http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideo...i_458_road.html
I'm not sure about the looks, but i'm sure it will look the business when you see one on the road. Got to say as an evo susbcriber (still), they needed a good road tester, its not been as good since Meaden and Bov left. And the videos on the website have been poor, I like this one and Chris comes across well unlike most other evo employees!
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