Ferrari 458 Italia - The Most Fun You Can Have (Owner)

Shiv has owned the Ferrari 458 Italia for 7 years. Thanks to you submitting your questions on Reddit and Facebook I was able to interview him while on a drive in the Ferrari. As a former owner of a 991 GT3, Audi R8, Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche Cayman GT4, 997 Turbo, and many Miatas, BMWs, Evos and WRXs Shiv has tons of knowledge when it comes to cars as well as motorcycles. Heck you might even be running his tune on your car if you’re using an Openflash Tablet! Subscribe to the channel for the full review video hosted by Shiv.
ANSWRD is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others!

[@howibuiltmycredit]

This owner is really likable. I definitely don't need to be sold on the 458, but I have to say, it's awesome to watch how excited he is.

[@nightshifted]

The owner’s enunciation of what it’s like to drive a 458 is the best I’ve heard!

[@shouldigetit]

He is great! Thanks for watching -Ben

[@Cavallino69]

Great vid! I'll be getting a tune for my 458 from Shiv soon. One comment about the maintenance question. For general maintenance, it's just standard oil/fluid changes, air filters, and a serpentine belt. Rotors could/should last the life of the car, and brake pads are a bit more expensive than standard pads but replacement is no different. There's nothing special or different about the routine servicing of this car as compared to my Ford pickup. For example I do the oil changes myself for about $140 in supplies. Mine is 7 years old and has had ZERO issues. They're shocking reliable.

[@shouldigetit]

Awesome! Thanks Randi for watching, were you already a subscriber or how did you come across the video? Thank you for sharing more insight on the maintenance aspect.

[@Cavallino69]

@@shouldigetit It showed up as a recommendation from KZbin...they know me. But I'm a subscriber now!

[@17Rxri]

This review convinced me to get a 458. It was already one of biggest dream cars. Not quite at the level to buy one, but I’m working on it! Unfortunately sells for 2-3x in my country.

[@shouldigetit]

It is an incredible experience! Which country are you in? -Ben

[@uramawa]

These 458 videos are really great and inspiring!🙏❤️ I am glad to hear his answers to all the good questions

[@adeelbabar1045]

I met Shiv a few years ago in Danville by chance at a VitalityBowls. My 458 was in the process of being shipped from Houston so I asked Shiv a few questions about his while we he was waiting on his order. The funny thing I noticed in this video is that he has an FF and so do I. That was cool to see…

[@manbok2035]

Just remember, 488, F8, LaFerrari, SF90 are all based on the 458 and the 458 is naturally aspirated!

[@itsomarz9337]

Wrong info

[@woogemooge]

Lol

[@mandunya]

@@itsomarz9337they all use the 458 body foundation

[@toddinthemiddle]

the italia has my heart due to its looks, going back to the first time i saw it... to this day. neat perspective here by an owner that loves his ride. if i had been homie in the passenger seat, all i'd have been thinking is... can i drive it?

[@thedonbishop55]

Great interview. Very polite and well researched. I’ve subscribed off of the strength of this video. Keep up the good work. ✌🏿🇬🇧

[@shouldigetit]

Thank you so much Don! Put a smile on my face to read this comment :) -Ben

[@toomanymodz]

I have owned multiple Acura NSXs, Dodge Vipers, classic cars etc. and they've been all very amazing in their own unique ways. But my 458 is the all-around winner with it's sexy appearance, balanced and predictable power and handling. I don't plan on "upgrading" to anything else.

[@danielaaaabeeeceee5126]

I am stuck on Vipers,cant get enough of that raw beasts

[@toomanymodz]

@@danielaaaabeeeceee5126 Most models have no traction control so it's easy to get 'snake bitten'. A friend of mine learned that hard lesson and nearly lost his legs in an accident. I do love the look of a late 90's ACR Viper. I'll take black with silver stripes please.

[@katmai90210]

i need to drive one of these one day. i really like how the owner of the car talks about how the car feels, as an extension of the person. that was really cool.

[@done5423]

Ferrari AGM Batteries needs a battery tender, must charge it in COLD WEATHER, not normal mode. Pressure sensor fix is $9k to 10k fix at an indy. That is a one time fix bc the sensor wiring harness/clips have been updated to take more heat. Wet Mode is super super smooth.

[@Toys_Ferrari488Pista_BMWM3Comp]

Proper review. Great stuff.

[@davidbosada9633]

I have a gtc4lusso with all the luxury and electronics etc... beautiful gorgeous different ferrari. Just bought a second one, a 458... its sooooo fun!!!!!

[@shouldigetit]

Awesome! Did you go to Spyder or italia?

[@mannydecastro8604]

Great owner. Thanks for sharing

[@shouldigetit]

Thanks for watching Manny!

[@shouldigetit]

Also I hope you subscribed as another video with Shiv about the 458 is coming out tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am PST!

[@pepitoIndia]

Exhaust brand?

[@olivierdevries01]

Have you driven the McLaren 650 and if so how does it compare to the 458?

[@becomebillionaire]

❤️One day i will buy this car ❤️

[@adamellistutorials]

Does the tune make a big difference? My UK tuner has stated only 29 bhp increase. And it’s £1300 for that.

[@shouldigetit]

Email Shiv at OpenFlash. The 458 can't get much bhp since it's NA but the delivery of power is where the difference is felt. -Ben

[@f1pace]

Hey how did you find those Carbon Seats for yours? I've been looking for my 458 spider!!

[@shouldigetit]

Months of ebay hunting!

[@PhantomMark]

Proper drivers cars....connected in a way I never experienced in any other car with the exception of maybe my race car.

[@TheEdshemery]

Great review. Not likely I will ever own one though ☹️

[@shouldigetit]

Thanks for watching Ed! -Ben

[@MrGB1999]

F430 / 360 are far more authentic Ferraris. People think the 458 is the "last of a breed." It isn't - it was the start of the new more refined period for Ferrari. There is something visceral and edgy about the 430 and earlier that the 458 just lacks. It's almost too polished, almost too perfected that is loses a sense of feeling or emotion. If people that went straight into a 458 are able to take a 430 or 360 out and really stretch them out you'll see the subtle character differences. It's that rawness that is the drug. And the rawer it gets, the higher the high.

[@Enthusiastlist]

360 is fun but it’s slow as molasses. 430 is definitely the sweet spot with the manual & early F136. Personally I prefer the 458 by a hair to both.

[@JREVY22DECEPTICON416]

Wow nice car 🚗

[@shouldigetit]

Wow nice comment! Thank you for watching! -Ben

[@shouldigetit]

New video of it is out!

[@shawnholman7039]

Them paddles should turn with the steering.....currently useless in extreme situations!

[@shouldigetit]

When are you shifting mid corner Shawn?

[@shawnholman7039]

Never lol I drive a 98 dakota clucab 4x4 v8 automatic!

[@shawnholman7039]

I like to full use and functionality out of my vehicles....I can tow....go off road and load groceries in the back cab and tool box on a rainy day

[@denwiessimo6088]

What's the use of a review in a modified car? Trying a find some clients?

[@shouldigetit]

Almost every car I do a video of for the ANSWRD series on my channel has some or many modifications done to it. The purpose of these videos is to share the car and the owner’s experience. I love making these videos. -Ben

[@paladin3116]

did you review his FF?

[@shouldigetit]

Not yet! Would you like to see that?

[@paladin3116]

@@shouldigetit Yeah. its great car but people dont give it much attention because of its looks

[@shouldigetit]

@@paladin3116 Very polarizing looks (which I personally love). Made a few shorts about his FF on my YT channel but will consider doing another video with Shiv about the FF!

[@eggbirdtherooster]

If the future is going electric (wich is not the way forward imo) the future is cold and soulless.. 🙄🤔

[@williamparsons7010]

You don't sound European voice, you have lots of European brand car's and you didn't once mention any American car ownership.. I'm surprise you didn't mentioned your next super car would be a Dodge viper or at least a super blast Corvette!

[@BubuBarong]

14k for a job and it's okay?!

[@shouldigetit]

That’s 6% of the original MSRP. Imagine a $3000 service on a $50,000 car. Doesn’t sound super crazy, right?

[@BubuBarong]

@@shouldigetit no hater here, I love Ferraris in fact. But when it's 14k on a McL it's hideous, why would it be different on a Ferrari? By the way... A service is a service, that's quite different, isn't it? Cheers from Italy!

[@shouldigetit]

@@BubuBarong Cheers! Totally get it. Yeah a regular service isn't 14k. That's a repair that was 14k. I wouldn't like to pay it either :)

[@blklatino93312]

@@BubuBarong i have 45k miles on my 458 and service is really nothing in cost.

[@k.matthews1158]

​@@blklatino93312 approximately how much you spend

[@Helloworld123hd]

mp4 is trash can

[@shouldigetit]

File format or the McLaren mp4-12c?

[@pjay3028]

I would say, if Ferrari is not prepared to allow a "normal" person to review their cars, they shouldn't sell them to "normal" people either. Other manufacturers are all perfectly happy letting anyone test their cars, that says it all.

[@shouldigetit]

They do allow reviewers to review their cars, but not head-to-head with other vehicles.

[@shouldigetit]

PJ would love to get your feedback on the newest video we made of the 458. Thanks in advance

[@paladin3116]

@@shouldigetit what do they benefit from not allowing people to put them head to head? Its just a video. Seeing one car beat another wont sway buyers away from the brand

[@irw4350]

would you let a "normal" person review any F1 car ? against another F1 car? when performance is way way beyond their ability anyway and they have no experience or benchmark? because that's basically what he's saying - that to review these supercars you have to be ABLE to review them - which is not a universal skill.

[@becomebillionaire]

❤️One day i will buy this car ❤️

[@becomebillionaire]

❤️One day i will buy this car ❤️