Does Anybody Else Find The 458 Ugly?

BrokenVert · 01-04-2010, 11:59 AM

Ive looked at it from every angle I can find and I just dont find it to be good looking. It just looks like somebody hit an Enzo with an ugly stick, and I dont find the Enzo to be a particularly good looking car either.

Dont get me wrong it performs amazingly and the intergrated aerodynamics make my jaw drop. But a good looking car it is not.

graider · 01-04-2010, 01:06 PM

i think the head light needs to go. it is awful.

Red Bread · 01-04-2010, 01:59 PM

Meh, nothing interesting to my eyes, but I also despise the 360/430 softening. To me, the 550/575 is the only decent Ferrari design since the F40. The Enzo might be okay without the goofy doors, but the F50 was ten kinds of fail.

Ender514 · 01-04-2010, 02:09 PM

its definitely a drop in the looks department compared with the 360 and 430...IMO of course

hks786 · 01-04-2010, 02:50 PM

It aint perfect. I don't 100% like the headlights and the 2 taillights (I prefer quad taillights), but mostly I like the design and the interior. I think you need to see it on the road to make a full judgement. Here's one real-life pic that shows it to look good and have a great stance.

Ender514 · 01-04-2010, 02:53 PM

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

escobar929 · 01-04-2010, 03:14 PM

i absolutely love it! think you guys have to see it in person to truly appreciate it

BrokenVert · 01-04-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by escobar929

i absolutely love it! think you guys have to see it in person to truly appreciate it

When one arrives at my local Ferrari dealer I will. But ive seen several Enzos in person and I still dont think that they are particualrly good looking.

edit: come to think of it I dont think that there have been any good looking Ferraris since the F40 with the exception of the 360 and F430.

anthony @ eas · 01-04-2010, 03:27 PM

I love it. Very sleek IMO.

BrokenVert · 01-04-2010, 03:32 PM

Actually I like 1 thing about it. The idea of integrating the blinkers onto the steering wheel and eliminating the turn stalk to expose the paddles better is one of the best ideas that I have heard of.

MTV · 01-04-2010, 04:24 PM

I love it.

footie · 01-04-2010, 04:51 PM

Though I haven't seen one in the fresh I will bet that when I do believe that I will be in love.

Year's_End · 01-04-2010, 05:24 PM

Hated it at first. Absolutely love it now.

It's crazy, they pulled a Bangle. I still don't know if I like it more than the 430 Scuderia.

TexAg06 · 01-04-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

When one arrives at my local Ferrari dealer I will. But ive seen several Enzos in person and I still dont think that they are particualrly good looking.

edit: come to think of it I dont think that there have been any good looking Ferraris since the F40 with the exception of the 360 and F430.

i've never been an Enzo fan as far as looks are concerned. but, i love the 458.

jibaholic101 · 01-04-2010, 06:20 PM

dont like it, i like the looks of the 430 better

but mechanically it is going to be INSANE

TK-421 · 01-04-2010, 06:34 PM

I hated the new E-Class, 7-Series, and 1-Series when only pictures were available. Then when I saw them on the road in person, I came around and ended up liking them a lot. IMO, you can only truly judge a car when you've seen it with your own eyes.

And to stay on topic... I love the 458, the wheels (their design as wheels themselves and how they show off those massive ceramics) in particular.

slipstream · 01-04-2010, 06:34 PM

I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating cookies.

It is interesting how the sweep of the front end paired with the headlight pods resemble a Porsche design from some angles (like the posted snow photo).

Spec 1 · 01-04-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slipstream

I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating cookies.

Agreed. I think the 430 had me going more. I think the 458's sheen looks like plastic (same with the California). Not a fan of the ongoing design scheme, but I will say that the size of those brake rotors turns me on a bit.

hks786 · 01-04-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by slipstream

I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating cookies.

It is interesting how the sweep of the front end paired with the headlight pods resemble a Porsche design from some angles (like the posted snow photo).

Hah. I can vaguely see that too.

FStop7 · 01-04-2010, 07:53 PM

I think it's the best looking Ferrari since the F355.

hks786 · 01-04-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

I think it's the best looking Ferrari since the F355.

I see F355 in the front design. I love the F355.

BMWGator · 01-04-2010, 09:16 PM

Love the 458 Italia. The wheels are better-looking than those on the Scuderia. It does have a more feminine profile (sleek/slender) than the Scuderia/F430, though.

Given the choice, I would pick the 430 Scuderia.

But hey, if someone buys me one, I'll take either one.

01-04-2010, 11:59 AM	#1
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01-04-2010, 02:09 PM	#4
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hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,313 iTrader: (0)	It aint perfect. I don't 100% like the headlights and the 2 taillights (I prefer quad taillights), but mostly I like the design and the interior. I think you need to see it on the road to make a full judgement. Here's one real-life pic that shows it to look good and have a great stance. Attached Images __________________

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Ender514 General Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 21,001 iTrader: (0)	^^^ what the hell is that doing in the snow?!?! __________________ 09' E92 335i \| 6MT \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| Nav \| Sirius \| Comfort Access \| iPod and USB adapter

01-04-2010, 03:27 PM	#9
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,492 iTrader: (0)	I love it. Very sleek IMO. __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

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graider Colonel Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 2,406 iTrader: (0)	i think the head light needs to go. it is awful.

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Red Bread Brigadier General Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,064 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	Meh, nothing interesting to my eyes, but I also despise the 360/430 softening. To me, the 550/575 is the only decent Ferrari design since the F40. The Enzo might be okay without the goofy doors, but the F50 was ten kinds of fail.

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escobar929 Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 4,106 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 135i [3.50]	i absolutely love it! think you guys have to see it in person to truly appreciate it

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BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,517 iTrader: (0)	Actually I like 1 thing about it. The idea of integrating the blinkers onto the steering wheel and eliminating the turn stalk to expose the paddles better is one of the best ideas that I have heard of. __________________

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footie Major General Drives: ???????????? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BMW M3 will get a V6TT Posts: 7,508 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Though I haven't seen one in the fresh I will bet that when I do believe that I will be in love.

01-04-2010, 05:24 PM	#13
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,788 iTrader: (0)	Hated it at first. Absolutely love it now. It's crazy, they pulled a Bangle. I still don't know if I like it more than the 430 Scuderia. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

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jibaholic101 Brigadier General Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,503 iTrader: (0)	dont like it, i like the looks of the 430 better but mechanically it is going to be INSANE __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same

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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,724 iTrader: (0)	I hated the new E-Class, 7-Series, and 1-Series when only pictures were available. Then when I saw them on the road in person, I came around and ended up liking them a lot. IMO, you can only truly judge a car when you've seen it with your own eyes. And to stay on topic... I love the 458, the wheels (their design as wheels themselves and how they show off those massive ceramics) in particular. __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.

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slipstream Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 257 iTrader: (2)	I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating cookies. It is interesting how the sweep of the front end paired with the headlight pods resemble a Porsche design from some angles (like the posted snow photo).

01-04-2010, 07:53 PM	#20
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	I think it's the best looking Ferrari since the F355. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

01-04-2010, 09:16 PM	#22
BMWGator Captain Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC Posts: 659 iTrader: (0)	Love the 458 Italia. The wheels are better-looking than those on the Scuderia. It does have a more feminine profile (sleek/slender) than the Scuderia/F430, though. Given the choice, I would pick the 430 Scuderia. But hey, if someone buys me one, I'll take either one. __________________ =============================== ===============================

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