3 minutes ago, wgdanson said:

I prefer my Toyota anyway.

So do I. I'ts very old but takes me from A to B.

8 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

Yeah, could be a Toyota engine.

 

Seriously, anyone who buy something like this only to drive on the roads for show off, must have a very low self-esteem. Driving them on a race track would be a different matter.

 

Anyone who buys something like this... You mean Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, Mazarati, Pagani, Bugatti etc...etc... must all have low self-esteem??? Are you for real?

 

So basically, if someone buys something because they like it their self-esteem should come into question???..... That's quite a distorted view-point.

 

.....almost similar to suggesting a reduced appendage size and they're compensating... usually spouted by other jealous but ultimately unimaginative losers. 

13 minutes ago, wgdanson said:

I prefer my Toyota anyway.

Of course you do...   

 

If someone puts a Ferarri and a Toyota in front of you and you can choose either for free, including, insurance, all running, maintenance costs etc, you wouldn't even need to think about it... you'd choose the Toyota ever time... Right? ?

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Anyone who buys something like this... You mean Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, Mazarati, Pagani, Bugatti etc...etc... must all have low self-esteem??? Are you for real?

Yes I am.

 

4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

So basically, if someone buys something because they like it their self-esteem should come into question???..... That's quite a distorted view-point.

No it's not.

4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Of course you do...   

 

If someone puts a Ferarri and a Toyota in front of you and you can choose either for free, including, insurance, all running, maintenance costs etc, you wouldn't even need to think about it... you'd choose the Toyota ever time... Right? ?

Why would you choose the Ferarri if you only would drive it it on the nice roads of Bangkok? If you however, wich I doubt, would be interested in racing it on a track then I'd understand.

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Of course you do...   

 

If someone puts a Ferarri and a Toyota in front of you and you can choose either for free, including, insurance, all running, maintenance costs etc, you wouldn't even need to think about it... you'd choose the Toyota ever time... Right? ?

No, I'd take the Ferrari; then sell it.

11 hours ago, topt said:

My main doubt was because it just looked so small - especially the length.  

I've heard that said somewhere before , I just cannot remember where

15 hours ago, seancbk said:

Not a Spider as that would be a Convertible.

Here are the 458 Models 

458 Italia (2009) https://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/past-models/458-italia/

458 Challenge (2010)  https://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/past-models/458-challenge/

 

458 Spider (2011)  https://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/past-models/458-spider/

458 Speciale (2013)  https://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/past-models/458-speciale/

458 Speciale A (2014) https://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports-cars-models/past-models/458-speciale-a/
 

So perhaps genuine 458 Speciale, which had a front end crash, then repaired with what was available?

4 hours ago, Just Weird said:

It's a Spider, they have a removable roof section, they are not convertibles, per se.

Once upon a time you would be correct, the 308, 328 GTS etc, however the 458 spider has a folding hardtop. The rear engine cover hinges rearwards and the roof folds into that space. The engine cover then closes. I think most people would think it's a convertible.

10 minutes ago, jgarbo said:

So perhaps genuine 458 Speciale, which had a front end crash, then repaired with what was available?

The body panels are likely by Capristo or Novitec. 

It's not a Speciale

9 hours ago, Shadychris said:

.... and buy a Lamborghini!

No, probably another Toyota and/or Harley and invest the rest. I already spend far too much.

 

 

18 hours ago, Vacuum said:

19 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Anyone who buys something like this... You mean Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, Mazarati, Pagani, Bugatti etc...etc... must all have low self-esteem??? Are you for real?

Yes I am.

 

19 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

So basically, if someone buys something because they like it their self-esteem should come into question???..... That's quite a distorted view-point.

No it's not.

 

Erm..... Yes, it is... If you really think anyone who buys something they like is low on self-esteem that's a really odd perspective... 

 

I don't really need a car or a motorbike to get around Bangkok, there are enough taxi's... but I have a car anyway because I like it - Would suggest I have low self-esteem...  or only if I had a Ferarri would my self-esteem be brought into question?.... What about a Range Rover, BMX-X1, Honda Jazz, Ford Focus etc etc... where would you draw the line on this 'self-esteem' cut off?...   Your logic seems flawed... 

 

In fact, anyone suggesting those who have 'nice things' are low on 'self-esteem' actually seems to present a degree of jealousy, perhaps self-loathing and imply issues are present in themselves. 

 

 

11 hours ago, Just Weird said:

You sound well-informed about Ferraris.  By the way, it's an Aperta, not an Asperata and not an Asperta.

 

This is a much cheaper form of excitement for some... and is common in Thai Bathrooms... ?

A number of bickering posts have been removed.

So of it has a retractable - or detachable hardtop than it will be called 'spider' as its a convertible 

Well I prefer Lamborghini anyway?

 

Until I can afford one, I keep on trucking?