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.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Great points!
@danielcreed52692 жыл бұрын
For me 458 is the best of Ferrari ever made..
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@lonewolfoftexas3 ай бұрын
for sure. I don't have one but my buddy does and it is so sweet! One day, I will have one.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
@@lonewolfoftexasyou will love it!
@EnchantedStoriesbyE2 жыл бұрын
Solid video / info thanks man! Love the 458 and can’t wait to own one!
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
Good cars!!
@johnwhodat8135 Жыл бұрын
This is the best and honest review of the car I've seen on KZbin.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kentadams45892 жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy. That 458 is beautiful.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I agree!
@JamesDThomas19812 ай бұрын
I was considering a 458 until this video. Thank you so much for the information.
@BradHelsing7 ай бұрын
DAMN, that is a good looking car! And I'm a Porsche guy.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you, so are we 😊
@williamparsons701011 ай бұрын
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!
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Elliott232323232 жыл бұрын
straight to the point, obviously very knowledgeable down to the details, valuable information, subscribed!
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! We dont like to fluff around it. No point in having long videos with fillers.
@rl957192 жыл бұрын
458 are beautiful! Though I think I'll stick to Porsche for reliability.
@sealgrey.9112 жыл бұрын
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.
@LiteBrite2 жыл бұрын
The 458 is very reliable. They have very few issues normally
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Can’t go wrong either way!
@shawarma36362 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the honest review
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
Always!
@brianogle30242 жыл бұрын
Very good video covering a lot of the little problems that aren't brought up on the Ferrari forums (mirror, frunk release)
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
Real world owner right here and we drive the crap out of this car.
@HB92647 Жыл бұрын
Ive been not the fence this really helped me decide. Thanks.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Anytime!
@whatsupfoo45922 жыл бұрын
This 458 reminds me of my ex. Beautiful but way too much issues and expensive to maintain 😂😂
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
LMFAO
@gambler1599 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@HimmothySantos2 жыл бұрын
Dream car for me, congratulations
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Prof_Plum Жыл бұрын
i like how about 10min in, after 50 problems were listed he said overall its a pretty reliable car.... lmao
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Cars break, this overall isn’t that bad, it’s very unlikely all of these issues would happen to one car.
@gripp9k Жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea about the trunk latch, that's crazy.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
It is!
@Hollywood1782 жыл бұрын
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 💥💥💥
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@adall2 жыл бұрын
Great guide very informative, many thanks!
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jeffcollins73118 ай бұрын
458 or Corvette C8 Z06? What would you rather own?
@4real7757 ай бұрын
C8 zo6 easy
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
458 easily in our opinion.
@neptune452 жыл бұрын
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.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Happy to hear this!
@AGC82810 күн бұрын
Did you buy from a "private seller"or from a Ferrari dealership? Was it a certified pre-owned?? If it's a certified pre-owned there should be no issues leaving the dealer... And for years... Don't know Ferraris re-edited m record n record for reliability even if bought new.
@Cavallino692 жыл бұрын
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.
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
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.
@christschool Жыл бұрын
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?
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
50k miles when purchased.
@barrybarnes96 Жыл бұрын
love my 6 speed manual Corolla. I make zoom zoom noises when I thrill ride it.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
🥴
@ruman_life2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info!!!!
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Anytime!
@adall2 жыл бұрын
Great review very informative
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@shouldigetit Жыл бұрын
Do you want to sell this one to me?
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Sold it already…
@TheBalverBreakdown Жыл бұрын
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.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Get a 2014+
@basstradamus110 күн бұрын
Quite scarry to own one with such possible failures. Crazy especially given this car is around 200k USD
@AizenR92 ай бұрын
Ferrari 458 or McLaren 570s/gt. 1)Which one has stiffer ride? 2)Better daily driven car 3)More reliable
@HBiAuto2 ай бұрын
I would say the McLaren does, but it is more adjustable with the suspension settings. 458 is much better for a long-term daily, McLarens are 50/50 some are great and some are terrible. I would say overall the 458 is much more reliable long-term.
@darthstarone3532 Жыл бұрын
Don't Care about the headache it's my dream car 😍🥰😍
@ak-iy4yb9 ай бұрын
not if it breaks your bank lol
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Same 🎉
@lanebarker29710 ай бұрын
great vid
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🎉
@MrDance4meh2 жыл бұрын
What year was this model?
@shouldigetit Жыл бұрын
2010
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
2010
@johnwhodat8135 Жыл бұрын
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.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
911s can be driven
@irw4350 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! watching this would make me not want to ever go near one ! But next year I probably will 😆😆😆
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Just do it!
@irw43503 ай бұрын
@@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.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
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!
@mintech10002 жыл бұрын
great content
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GerrysJackLinks5 ай бұрын
These are the exact reasons I decided to get an F150 instead
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
😵💫
@CRGB-ec3vu Жыл бұрын
It’s not good…. It’s freaking amazing
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
It is 🎉
@fashionfelix902 жыл бұрын
What kind of watch are you wearing?
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
Golden concepts RSC series!
@fashionfelix902 жыл бұрын
@@HBiAuto thank you
@pairadicestores Жыл бұрын
a lot of these issues are from keeping the car outside a lot.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Please unpack this statement.
@ginoasci2 жыл бұрын
my take away is that you’ll never know when it could burst into flames.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Not 100% true..
@yellowquantum4240 Жыл бұрын
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.
@4real7757 ай бұрын
Right
@yellowquantum42407 ай бұрын
@@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 ..
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
355 is much less reliable than this car. If you enjoyed the 430, this car is better than it.
@Paintball1212 Жыл бұрын
Why would you lower a Ferrari when you're already low to the ground? Smh
@HBiAuto Жыл бұрын
because race car
@club.alfagt Жыл бұрын
Bro I was cool till you were like “oh yeh, the headliner” 😮😮😮😮😮😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
😅
@speedkills114 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@stateofmind968627 күн бұрын
Better lambos, they are like trucks they require 0 skill, 0 interest, 0 money, they don't burn down to the ground.
@jamdown1ify2 жыл бұрын
Really! So much money with so many problems. I now believe that ferrari cars are over rated and over price.
@HBiAuto2 жыл бұрын
If well maintained from owner to owner, they are good cars. Very finicky though
@lwazidlamini1166 Жыл бұрын
So basically the car will catch fire is what my guy is saying
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
No😔
@bluein2red423 Жыл бұрын
Wow, you’ve abused your car properly! Fair enough, not not fair to keep saying “very common issue”.
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
Just because the problem is uncommon to you does not mean it is uncommon. We service these cars daily.
@WarrenGaum3 ай бұрын
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
@HBiAuto3 ай бұрын
It’s all perspective. There are pros and cons of every car.
@WarrenGaum3 ай бұрын
@@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.