Ferrari 458 Italia - Buyers Guide

Today Billy Wenk talks about the Ferrari 458 Italia as he discusses common issues and things to look out for before purchasing one of these vehicles.
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[@patricklim3357]

Hi, I have owned a 2013 458 Spider in Hong Kong since 2017. Luckily being a 2013 car it does not have the issues of the earlier cars. It's an amazing car and one you can use everyday. It is also very reliable. One downside, as with all direct injection engines, is the carbon bulit up in the inlet port and the inlet valves from the phenomenon of blow back at idling. This can easily be addressed by either cleaning the intake valves with walnut shell blasting or dry ice blasting. Of course the intake manifolds have to be removed to carryout this operation. I have recently had walnut shell blasting to clean the intake valves of the 458 and the engine does run better. It is something absolutely well worth doing especially for a 458, being the last NA mid-engined V8 Ferrari their value is going up.

[@HBiAuto]

Great points!

[@danielcreed5269]

For me 458 is the best of Ferrari ever made..

[@HBiAuto]

Agreed!

[@lonewolfoftexas]

for sure. I don't have one but my buddy does and it is so sweet! One day, I will have one.

[@HBiAuto]

@@lonewolfoftexasyou will love it!

[@EnchantedStoriesbyE]

Solid video / info thanks man! Love the 458 and can’t wait to own one!

[@HBiAuto]

Good cars!!

[@johnwhodat8135]

This is the best and honest review of the car I've seen on KZbin.

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you!

[@Elliott23232323]

straight to the point, obviously very knowledgeable down to the details, valuable information, subscribed!

[@HBiAuto]

Appreciate that! We dont like to fluff around it. No point in having long videos with fillers.

[@kentadams4589]

Thank you Billy. That 458 is beautiful.

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you. I agree!

[@brianogle3024]

Very good video covering a lot of the little problems that aren't brought up on the Ferrari forums (mirror, frunk release)

[@HBiAuto]

Real world owner right here and we drive the crap out of this car.

[@BradHelsing]

DAMN, that is a good looking car! And I'm a Porsche guy.

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you, so are we 😊

[@Cavallino69]

Thanks for the vid! I'm in Cary and have a 458. If I ever run across anything I can't handle myself it's going to you guys.

[@HBiAuto]

Thanks Randy! Of course feel free to DM or call us if you’re having issues with your 458. We would be happy to transport and take care of your ride.

[@whatsupfoo4592]

This 458 reminds me of my ex. Beautiful but way too much issues and expensive to maintain 😂😂

[@HBiAuto]

LMFAO

[@gambler159]

😂😂😂

[@adall]

Great guide very informative, many thanks!

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you!

[@rl95719]

458 are beautiful! Though I think I'll stick to Porsche for reliability.

[@sealgrey.911]

I own both a Porsche 997 and a Ferrari 458. Porsche has lost a bit of its reliabilty and Ferrari has gained a lot. So I would call it equal. You can daily drive a Porsche as I did and you could do this as well with a Ferrari. Although my Ferrari is too precious to me to do so. The Porsche had some little issues over the years. Nothing big but sometimes a little this and that, like power leaking out of the battery which was hard to get to the bottom of it. I put 40,000 km on my Ferrari 458 in 4 years, often on the Autobahn here in Germany. In the Ferrari the onboard diagnose sometimes tells you bullshit and wants you to see your workshop. Switch off and start again often solves the problem. All in all both reliable cars.

[@LiteBrite]

The 458 is very reliable. They have very few issues normally

[@HBiAuto]

Can’t go wrong either way!

[@shawarma3636]

Appreciate the honest review

[@HBiAuto]

Always!

[@HB92647]

Ive been not the fence this really helped me decide. Thanks.

[@HBiAuto]

Anytime!

[@williamparsons7010]

I'm a big fan of the 458 and you mentioned the dash getting hot. In direct sunlight or eve on a cloudy day, I can imagine can get pretty hot in there. If you can leave the windows cracked, if that's not to much of a security risk and also, maybe white alcantara or some other leather that doesn't absorb much of the heat energy or infrared radiation. I appreciate your video on these issues with this type of vehicle!

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you!

[@RHQIncorparations]

Thank you for the info!!!!

[@HBiAuto]

Anytime!

[@adall]

Great review very informative

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you!

[@Hollywood178]

Headliner was an issue on mine the mirror knob broke really easy and the ceramic brakes always made a noise other than that it was an awesome car 💥💥💥

[@HBiAuto]

Good to know!

[@Prof_Plum]

i like how about 10min in, after 50 problems were listed he said overall its a pretty reliable car.... lmao

[@HBiAuto]

Cars break, this overall isn’t that bad, it’s very unlikely all of these issues would happen to one car.

[@HimmothySantos]

Dream car for me, congratulations

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you!

[@neptune45]

For some reason I have to have the "Wheel Bearing " kit for my driver side. They thought it was Caliber was closing down of the brake pad. The Brake pad on driver side was worn out and the other side was perfect. So they thought it was not opening all the way. But the deeper they went they found 5 shims, one was Ferrari and others were not. It is the weekend so I don't know if that means someone had done something with the wheel for track or what. A bit confused. Looks like it will be about $5400. But I don't know if that is for the kit or includes labor. Other than that is has been problem free, like a camry. Just change the oil and drive. I always take it to the Dealership, expensive, but people like to know if they buy a car it has been looked after. Did you ever see bearings on one side needing work. There was never any noise that I could hear.

[@HBiAuto]

Happy to hear this!

[@AizenR9]

Ferrari 458 or McLaren 570s/gt. 1)Which one has stiffer ride? 2)Better daily driven car 3)More reliable

[@mintech1000]

great content

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you!

[@gripp9k]

Wow, I had no idea about the trunk latch, that's crazy.

[@HBiAuto]

It is!

[@lanebarker297]

great vid

[@HBiAuto]

Thank you 🎉

[@christschool]

Billy, this car looks to me to be high mileage. The intake valve covers even look like they were repainted with a spray can. What's the mileage and condition when you purchased it?

[@HBiAuto]

50k miles when purchased.

[@socalsal]

Wish I would of watched this before I purchased… 458 is an amazing car but definitely shows its age. I don’t think the nostalgia of the NA v8 makes up for the lack of refinement of a newer model.

[@HBiAuto]

Get a 2014+

[@barrybarnes96]

love my 6 speed manual Corolla. I make zoom zoom noises when I thrill ride it.

[@HBiAuto]

🥴

[@jeffcollins7311]

458 or Corvette C8 Z06? What would you rather own?

[@4real775]

C8 zo6 easy

[@HBiAuto]

458 easily in our opinion.

[@irw4350]

Wow ! watching this would make me not want to ever go near one ! But next year I probably will 😆😆😆

[@HBiAuto]

Just do it!

[@irw4350]

@@HBiAuto nah - I got a 488gtb last march instead - and its awesome !! I dont regret a thing - just glad I got rid of the F430 = what a money pit & seriously flawed transmission.

[@HBiAuto]

⁠f430 only issue was really the gearbox. There is the typical stuff engine mounts, valve cover leaks etc. the 488 have turbo issues too that are more of a headache honestly. None of these cars are perfect, you just need to find the one you love the most!

[@GerrysJackLinks]

These are the exact reasons I decided to get an F150 instead

[@HBiAuto]

😵‍💫

[@darthstarone3532]

Don't Care about the headache it's my dream car 😍🥰😍

[@ak-iy4yb]

not if it breaks your bank lol

[@HBiAuto]

Same 🎉

[@fashionfelix90]

What kind of watch are you wearing?

[@HBiAuto]

Golden concepts RSC series!

[@fashionfelix90]

@@HBiAuto thank you

[@MrDance4meh]

What year was this model?

[@shouldigetit]

2010

[@HBiAuto]

2010

[@johnwhodat8135]

Things like this is why the Ferrari owners dont drive their cars that often. They store it in the garage and look at it for few years and sell them with low mileage. My heart was set on a ferrari(360) but my logic told me to get a 911. '14 c2s acquired it in '15 it now has 55,xxx miles with zero issues.

[@HBiAuto]

911s can be driven

[@shouldigetit]

Do you want to sell this one to me?

[@HBiAuto]

Sold it already…

[@pairadicestores]

a lot of these issues are from keeping the car outside a lot.

[@HBiAuto]

Please unpack this statement.

[@CRGB-ec3vu]

It’s not good…. It’s freaking amazing

[@HBiAuto]

It is 🎉

[@ginoasci2876]

my take away is that you’ll never know when it could burst into flames.

[@HBiAuto]

Not 100% true..

[@speedkills114]

Great video! Thank You - still my dream car as I am working Hard, lol, to try an obtain the necessary funds. Can you help me out with a go fund me account, lol. Just Kidding!!! A big issue that I have learned thus far in my research is to NOT purchase a 458 that is 2010, 11 or 12. IFFF I can get the funds I will only purchase a 2014, 15. I Love the candy apple red on your dash. Super COOL!! If I can get one I would love to get that done. Black is my color. Having a royal blue or Super Gloss Black would be hot!! Thanks again - Nice to see someone who is a Nice, Honest Guy!

[@HBiAuto]

Of course! Glad we could help. Billy is always straight forward with ownership and giving the details on what the real issues are. If you need help sourcing a car, we can provide that service too!

[@Paintball1212]

Why would you lower a Ferrari when you're already low to the ground? Smh

[@HBiAuto]

because race car

[@_fast4lfa]

Bro I was cool till you were like “oh yeh, the headliner” 😮😮😮😮😮😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HBiAuto]

😅

[@yellowquantum4240]

A blown engine under 50,000 miles and 40 falfunction repairs that can cost up to $40k ...No thanks I own a 1976 Alfa Romeo spider veloce 180 k still putting around . Everyday driver in Florida 3 months out of the year.

[@4real775]

Right

[@yellowquantum4240]

@@4real775 ..I have owned 2 Ferraris a 355 1997 F1 , 430 2007, I wanted to get a 458 rented on Turo a 2011 the owner said alot of problems . I love the car so much , that I want to go with my emotions. Thinking of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio same designer as the 458 with a 6 cylinder Ferrari engine. Working out to get it , I think 🤔 is a go. 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider retirement !!! Great times ..

[@HBiAuto]

355 is much less reliable than this car. If you enjoyed the 430, this car is better than it.

[@jamdown1ify]

Really! So much money with so many problems. I now believe that ferrari cars are over rated and over price.

[@HBiAuto]

If well maintained from owner to owner, they are good cars. Very finicky though

[@lwazidlamini1166]

So basically the car will catch fire is what my guy is saying

[@HBiAuto]

No😔

[@bluein2red423]

Wow, you’ve abused your car properly! Fair enough, not not fair to keep saying “very common issue”.

[@HBiAuto]

Just because the problem is uncommon to you does not mean it is uncommon. We service these cars daily.

[@WarrenGaum]

Ferrari has very poor build quality. Iv had my Renault megane RS 250 since 2011 and its still in perfect condition. Only replaced service parts. This video has just put me off buying a Ferrari

[@HBiAuto]

It’s all perspective. There are pros and cons of every car.

[@WarrenGaum]

@@HBiAuto I have been looking at 458s and 488s and your video just saved me thousands. Spending that sort of money and the roof lining and dash start peeling. It's very bad build quality. I'll look for a older Lamborghini hurican. Maybe a lot less problems. Iv seen people raving how reliable they are.

[@CP-kb1du]

Money Pit Buy JDM

[@HBiAuto]

??? 😅

[@hakankarababa2275]

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