Does Anybody Else Find The 458 Ugly?

TK-421 · 01-04-2010, 10:21 PM

Geez, I haven't seen a car divide people this much since the GTR's 'Ring time was first posted

BrokenVert · 01-04-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

Geez, I haven't seen a car divide people this much since the GTR's 'Ring time was first posted

I think you mean when Prosche said that Nissan was full of crap with that time. That caused some controversy.

TK-421 · 01-04-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I think you mean when Prosche said that Nissan was full of crap with that time. That caused some controversy.

Yeah, that's it

yermo · 01-05-2010, 01:07 AM

love it. love the integration of the rear intake and the 3 exhaust pipes, different but also classic a la the F40.

Couch · 01-05-2010, 10:47 AM

The F458 is absolutely beautiful! The 360 was a let down until the CS came out, and the F430 was an improvement, but still lacked that something.

ChrisV · 01-05-2010, 12:05 PM

The only thing I don't like about the styling on the 458 is the little scoop just inside the headlights. Other than that, it's a home run. The 360 and 430 did nothing for me. The 355 was the best looking 348, but the F40 was the last of the mid engine Ferraris I really liked until now.

Still, I'm more of a fan of the clasic V12 F cars.

DrunkOnJ20 · 01-05-2010, 12:44 PM

I find it unnatractive... it's not hideous, but it's too fussy for my liking. I like the simple lines of the 360 Modena and F430.

TK-421 · 01-05-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by yermo

love it. love the integration of the rear intake and the 3 exhaust pipes, different but also classic a la the F40.

this

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Originally Posted by Couch

The F458 is absolutely beautiful! The 360 was a let down until the CS came out, and the F430 was an improvement, but still lacked that something.

this

montreal red · 01-06-2010, 12:42 AM

i like the f430 more than the 458...the 458 is too feminine.

graider · 01-06-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

i like the f430 more than the 458...the 458 is too feminine.

fixed

Donbona · 01-06-2010, 09:49 AM

Love it... and the performance is far superior than the 430...transmission is better and engine.
Wait till you see one on the road.

immiketoo · 01-06-2010, 10:29 AM

I'm not a huge fan of Ferrari, but this car is beautiful! Almost every great car has styling quirks that are divisive, but overall, this is sick!

TK-421 · 01-06-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

i like the f430 more than the 458...the 458 is too feminine.

of course it's going to be way more feminine than the 430 Scuderia you posted. if you compare the 458 to a base F430, it isn't that much more feminine

mycoupe · 01-07-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ender514

^^^ what the hell is that doing in the snow?!?!

Donuts?

roflopter142 · 01-07-2010, 01:16 AM

It probably looks much nicer in person. I thought the GTR and the 370z looked hideous from the pictures I've seen on the web until I saw it in person and they both looked gorgeous...

BrokenVert · 01-07-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowfellow

It probably looks much nicer in person. I thought the GTR and the 370z looked hideous from the pictures I've seen on the web until I saw it in person and they both looked gorgeous...

Actually I think that both cars are grossly ugly, and ive seen many of both in person.

CATCH_M3 · 01-07-2010, 04:16 AM

i also don't like the look of the intakes where the headlamps are.. otherwise a thumbs up from me (sideprofile of 430 is nicer tho imo)

RodTheFemur · 01-07-2010, 04:30 PM

I am having a hard time coming to grips with the front intake below the headlights with the floating stallion. I prefer to dual intakes of the 360 and 430.

Regardless, I cannot afford any of them at the moment so I will be the last to cast stones.

CSanto · 01-08-2010, 12:45 PM

The 430 will start to look old soon...and you'll like the 458 when you see it in person.

Couch · 01-08-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RodTheFemur

I am having a hard time coming to grips with the front intake below the headlights with the floating stallion. I prefer to dual intakes of the 360 and 430.

Regardless, I cannot afford any of them at the moment so I will be the last to cast stones.

It's still dual intakes.

bubbletea 4 me · 01-08-2010, 04:19 PM

i didn't like the 458 when it first break cover on magazines but now i've grown to like it alot. there are lil areas that im not found of such as the headlight and tail (also prefer quad tail lights and quad exhausts.. ) but overall, it's much "smoother" and modern. like HRE M3 said, it will make F430 look dated very soon once we see it on the street more often. it's like what F430 did to 360 when it first came out.

on the side note, Enzo wasn't designed to be "pretty".. it's was designed to resemble a F1 car as much as possible and still street legal.

i do have to agree though that many recent designs by Ferrari isnt all that.. the 612, the california, etc.. are all blah..

I think McLaren MC4-12C will really give the 458 a good fight in design and performance. i like it alot

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yermo You know I am kind of a big deal... 12 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 18 m4, 19 x5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	love it. love the integration of the rear intake and the 3 exhaust pipes, different but also classic a la the F40.
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Couch Colonel 146 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	The F458 is absolutely beautiful! The 360 was a let down until the CS came out, and the F430 was an improvement, but still lacked that something.
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ChrisV 7er 9 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 1998 BMW 740iL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pikesville, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 740iL [6.00]	The only thing I don't like about the styling on the 458 is the little scoop just inside the headlights. Other than that, it's a home run. The 360 and 430 did nothing for me. The 355 was the best looking 348, but the F40 was the last of the mid engine Ferraris I really liked until now. Still, I'm more of a fan of the clasic V12 F cars. __________________ 1998 740iL
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DrunkOnJ20 Major General 67 Rep 6,146 Posts Drives: RIP E90 :( Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	I find it unnatractive... it's not hideous, but it's too fussy for my liking. I like the simple lines of the 360 Modena and F430. __________________
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01-06-2010, 12:42 AM	#31
montreal red chris 294 Rep 12,141 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i like the f430 more than the 458...the 458 is too feminine. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 179 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Love it... and the performance is far superior than the 430...transmission is better and engine. Wait till you see one on the road. __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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01-07-2010, 01:16 AM	#37
roflopter142 Private First Class 3 Rep 142 Posts Drives: '07 STi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	It probably looks much nicer in person. I thought the GTR and the 370z looked hideous from the pictures I've seen on the web until I saw it in person and they both looked gorgeous...
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01-07-2010, 04:16 AM	#39
CATCH_M3 Lieutenant 70 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	i also don't like the look of the intakes where the headlamps are.. otherwise a thumbs up from me (sideprofile of 430 is nicer tho imo)
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RodTheFemur Private First Class 10 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surrounded by Reality iTrader: (0)	I am having a hard time coming to grips with the front intake below the headlights with the floating stallion. I prefer to dual intakes of the 360 and 430. Regardless, I cannot afford any of them at the moment so I will be the last to cast stones. __________________ -2011 e92 M3 -2008 e90 335i-> Sold -2007 e90 328i-> RIP 12/19/08
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01-08-2010, 12:45 PM	#41
CSanto Brigadier General 651 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	The 430 will start to look old soon...and you'll like the 458 when you see it in person.
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01-08-2010, 04:19 PM	#43
bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	i didn't like the 458 when it first break cover on magazines but now i've grown to like it alot. there are lil areas that im not found of such as the headlight and tail (also prefer quad tail lights and quad exhausts.. ) but overall, it's much "smoother" and modern. like HRE M3 said, it will make F430 look dated very soon once we see it on the street more often. it's like what F430 did to 360 when it first came out. on the side note, Enzo wasn't designed to be "pretty".. it's was designed to resemble a F1 car as much as possible and still street legal. i do have to agree though that many recent designs by Ferrari isnt all that.. the 612, the california, etc.. are all blah.. I think McLaren MC4-12C will really give the 458 a good fight in design and performance. i like it alot
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