Quick Review | Ferrari 488 Spider | An Obscene Machine

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That's my reason as well. Oh and the car reviews as well. ;)

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[@verygood7155]

Excellent video! I spent a tiny fraction of what this car costs on a loaded 981 Cayman S with PDK and sports exhaust and I reached the point where nearly every time I drove it I had to restrain myself or end up in traffic school again. After about 6 months of ownership I realized I was tired of dealing with traffic or being LIDAR sniped. In a relatively short period of ownership the car lost too much of its original appeal to where the car sat in the garage unused for weeks at a time until I finally got rid of it. It took owning an amazing sounding naturally aspirated flat 6 mid engine Porsche to realize that owning a performance sports car was meaningless and why I finally understand why its more fun driving a much slower car fast.

[@steveg4082]

Wow, "double digit speeds" in a Ferrari (1:46). Livin' on the edge!

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Steve G hahahahahahaha notices that. Shieeeeet 50kmph

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Sounds like something he would say. I like that about His analogies.

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He must have meant triple digits ......

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[@johntechwriter]

From the extreme frustration Mark experiences driving the Ferrari in commuting traffic, to his confession when the road opens up that this car would cost him his license, it’s hard not to come to the conclusion he’d be having more fun in a Mazda MX-5.

[@Erowens98]

This is why i always say, more than 500hp in a road car is a waste. 300-400 is the sweet spot. Preferably with a manual transmission. Leave the 650hp DCTs for track day.

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He's gotten big pretty quickly. I subbed to him when the first frs vid came out. It's been climbing a lot higher lately.

[@savagegeese]

Thanks, although never really worried about that.

[@savagegeese]

We thought about that a bit, rather have a small group of cool people following than a million trolls etc.

[@savagegeese]

The FRS videos were so involved which one did you find originally? The video stuff is growing for sure compared to where it was, but just want to focus on doing good work and keeping the real people following happy, its less about numbers.

[@jasonlarkin84]

"When you're at...DOUBLE digit speeds, which you would be at...all the time." So beautifully put...haha

[@TheExtravagant]

This is my favorite final thoughts of yours to date. Loved not only how you looked upon this car and what are the 1% vs us getting for their money but also your philosophical point of view.

[@larrypollack9859]

Just came across this today. What a great reviewer! ---- On another note, today I heard my first 488 Spider ( In TDF blue I think) accelerate right in front of me! I always heard negatives about the sound, but this was anything but negative. No 458 highs, but it had is own presence and authority! I was very favorably impressed.

[@ccmaster86]

Christ listen to the shifts..so fast you can't even hear the rev transition! We're talking milliseconds here. Why isn't my 2014 Ford Fiesta DCT like that? lol

[@savagegeese]

Every car should shift that fast or you get your money back.

[@johnd5805]

"Why isn't my 2014 Ford Fiesta DCT like that?" Thanks That was funny. lol. You do have a point.

[@ikarugaxx3749]

It's basically a Formula One gearbox.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Because it's a Ford? ;)

[@domkraggp9944]

your reviews are bloody damn excellent !!!!

[@JesusEsDios007]

by far my favorite car reviewer. this guy and driveopolis are the best car reviewers on the internet period.

[@my4cars528]

One of the best super car driving/review videos I've seen in a long time. You definitely bring an experiential real world take as seen from an automotive enthusiast that makes the flat-screen experience almost visceral.

[@alain173]

Your reviews and filming are absolutely the best out there. You truly have a gift. Keep up the fantastic work and look forward to more. And it was great seeing you film near my home!

[@traysanders9040]

How can someone master the art of being so calm and say quotes like “you can go to Walmart and by the same shit”. Job well done sir. Job well done.

[@vz4579]

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[@mohamedfarag4383]

one of the best car reviews i have ever watched, its really different from others, it just delivers a unique message

[@fredericom2650]

I love how mellow this guy is. It's my personality type. Good job bro. Video down to the point and well delivered.

[@insertyoutubehandlenamehere]

Short review format...16 minutes later...LOL Keep up the good work man, love the channel!

[@johnd5805]

CONGRATS!! You made it on Road and Track!!!!

[@maxnix346]

He did? I saw Matt Farah there who is a very effective writer that is not a direct imitation of his Smoking Tire Reviews. Quite a literate guy.

[@joeenck9065]

That is by far the best, most honest, brain-driven video of a Ferrari I've seen on the net. And I've seen many. Most others drift their ass off or go flat out with those things over a track, which is something a lifelong fan of the brand would never ever do, because you wouldn't wanna put so much stress to the chassis, the tires, the suspension , the brakes. You'd have to pay for every mile a ton of money and it would diminish the respect you have for the car. Those 1-percenters, they're different. They have no respect, not for the car, not for the brand,not for other people and most of the time not even for themselves if they were honest. So your review is that of a car-enthusiast really diggin' in the problem of having one of these and being responsible for maintaining such a treat. Thanks and a happy new year 2018!

[@MrGlobali]

Since I discover savagegeese channel I immediately subscribed, those car reviews have a lot of added values and they are very different from other channels, keep on doing those reviews, they are wonderful to watch. As for the Ferrari 488 Spider review; That is one of the best reviews I have ever seen, that is such an intelligent review, not dealing with 0-100, that is a review to watch several times and then of course buy the car.

[@oNAGAo]

I'm really delighted to know that my Fiat 500 Abarth takes the exact same oil as this thing.

[@stephen3164]

I would LOVE to have traffic like that around here! Out in Los Angeles area, you're lucky to break 35mph on some days. And no room for short bursts of speed. Oddly, this is the same area of the country where Ferraris are mostly commonly found. Nice review, as always.

[@MikeFigueira]

Just found your channel through Nick Murray and I am impressed with the quality of your reviews. I have watched 3 so far and they are spot on. I am subscribing!

[@coureurdebois]

love the F430 style rear intakes so much, glad they brought it back

[@35huangmy]

People need to get to a certain age to appreciate your review. Me in my late 40's totally agree with you, it's not a car for everyday driving.

[@mustclime5311]

Good review....thankyou for not doing another truck. I would like to see a review on the c7 z51 vette or the grand sport.....

[@savagegeese]

+mustclime If I can get it I will do it, would love to drive it.

[@atl3630]

I love these super cars but I'll never have any desire to own one. It would feel like owning a cheetah that I kept in my 4,000 sq ft backyard. My brain couldn't tolerate the incongruity and the enjoyment of ownership would be gone.

[@fernandofragoso4118]

atl3630 Totally agree. I have the desire but its not a very usable car on the road. On public roads the best space to put all the power down is on highways, but then other problem comes in, highways are not twisty roads nor tracks. Its always long wide corners, not a big variety of corners like most of us like... These cars are getting very overpowered to be explored. In some ways what i feel is that the cars are much safer on one side, but on the other are much faster, so i guess we're coming back to the oldschool balance in terms of safety. People wont die from crash at 60kmh anymore. Now die from crashes at 160kmh and above, not generally speaking of course.

[@carlosandleon]

gt 86

[@followthegrow108]

Not me. I get what you saying but not me.

[@daibangx8696]

I really like your final thoughts

[@bernied9537]

Man, I did not expect a reply. I'm jealous of your house prices, and I thoroughly enjoy your channel.

[@savagegeese]

+Bernie D i read every comment fyi. Nice to hear you like most of the content.

[@onlyinbmore]

What an excellent review! This guy is really smart and brings up great points about all aspects of the Ferrari 488. I have watched hundreds of these reviews and I like this on the best

[@rubenchen4555]

This is some high quality automotive journalism

[@aaronleang]

>Only had ~2 hours with the car Still pretty good review though

[@Tripp55]

My first car was a Chrysler LeBaron convertable! I appreciate the shout-out :D

[@hamsterbrigade]

I believe your opinion is spot on. I've driven an F430 on a track, they're AMAZING cars to drive. However, you get out thinking..well I could buy/build a track car for 35k, a converible for 30k, and a -> b for 45k, and still have tons of money left over, and get the same driving experience and more flexibility.

[@navyy8SD]

Outstanding video...best super ca review I have ever seen! Better than Schmee reviews

[@DigitalYojimbo]

John Landy schmee does reviews ?

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. .. Great 488 V8t video. .. Man,,, I could listen to that Ferrari sound track all afternoon. .. Varoooom....

[@notifbutwhen-n8y]

Wow. Now I think I know what it's like to drive a super car -- thanks to your review! Thanks.

[@RickyAngel]

A great and balanced review. Well done. I'm growing to like the 488 although I prefer the overall look and sound of the 458. Just need to start saving now! :)

[@kalyansapsd1]

I loved that drone shot at 7.26 and hit subscribe button right after...

[@Dowlphin]

This is why if I was buying a new supersport motorcycle these days, it would be a 300cc. Maximum revving fun anywhere. (Although the vibration and rough engine sound might bother me a bit.) It would also be super-affordable compared to a 600, and a 125 would be stupid compared to it because not that cheaper.

[@Ddiggler23]

7 Year Maintenance is included in the price of the car for all 2012 model year Ferrari’s and newer. It is not an option you purchase. The plan followed the car as well.

[@timothymirabella2366]

Nice local footage of lake zurich!!! watched hundreds of Ferrari vids, nice to see one done locally! Great honest review. No-brainer to sub - keep up great work.

[@madpistol]

That speedometer.... holy shit. That must be an amazing experience to accelerate that fast.

[@MrPensiveThinker]

beautifully done as always!

[@93455Driver]

Great vid, lots of reality. Great ending skit.

[@pedroribeiro2857]

Loved the video! Your editing is fantastic man.

[@minimcewen]

Just subscribed. Really appreciate your take on my favorite Ferrari. I was able to drive the 488 Spider around the Ferrari factory in Maranello and it was magical. The entire town is Ferrari and yet, just a 1/2 hour away, Sant'Agata Bolognese is all Lamborghini. These cars are fantasies come true so I agree, if you lived your fantasy everyday it might just get boring. Thank goodness for rich people buying these but at my level... I'd rather have a house. :)

[@stevehastey2886]

I remember being a passenger on a Chrysler LeBaron convertible and the trim fell off when I put my arm out. The owner said don't worry that stuff happens all the time in this car. I was 17 and didn't know how cool my JDM cars were at the time

[@rrrr7659]

Do you think you could get your hands on an LFA through your Lexus connections?

[@AlainCarAudioManiac]

I prefer the sound of the old engine

[@meschio]

me too

[@alexmartinez280]

Alain Sadun 488 is more GT car than 458.

[@carlosandleon]

@@alexmartinez280 oh yeah? where do you put your luggage then?

[@fkporsche1]

I was at the Ferrari dealership today looking at the 488 GTB and the spider. It's a beautiful sport car, the design is a work of art. I have a GT3RS, and I found the Ferrari is more exotic with state of art engineering from Ferrari. What a machine! 🦅🦅🇺🇸

[@savagegeese]

+Frank Kwok I just did a back to back on track with GT3RS and 488. The GT3RS is a far better driving car. But of course the Ferrari has wow factor.

[@fernandofragoso4118]

savagegeese I guess that the 488 Pista is more into that hardcore type of driving that we find on the GT3RS. Havent drove the 488 but as i saw in some reviews including yours, its seems a well refined sport drivers car but not an hardcore experience. I guess the 488 Pista is the answer to that compromise.

[@arta9769]

loved the review. As an owner of one, I agree with all of your assessment about owning one. However, when you sit behind that steering wheel, when you look at that yellow prancing horse, that one hour weekend drive, .... it's euphoric.

[@AlexParcharidis]

Maybe one of the best video i ve ever watched! Thank you for your hard work to present us this video!

[@nycinkmaster]

I'll patiently wait till it depreciate , I will have it eventually

[@t0ny1189]

Sounds alot better than I thought it would compared to the 458 considering it's boosted

[@asdf89sdf]

Given your practical nature, I think the new NSX will really appeal to you. I hope you get the chance to review one. Great videos, lovely production values.

[@aaa84gt]

Wonderful review, thanks. You said what I was thinking, that this is too restraining. If I have power, I want to use it! I always go for cars with high sensation of speed and low power.

[@DrRosewater]

High quality review, video quality, and editing.

[@jfkim3538]

I am a fan of your reviews. FYI - There is a place on this earth where one can unleash this beast without risking your license being taken away - Deutschland.

[@HunterDugasVideos]

That is EXACTLY how I would spec mine. I built one the other day, in the exact way. Yellow tach, black leather with red horse, carbon splitters, leather console.. it's blowing my mind right now lol

[@savagegeese]

Can you do me a favor and order me one the same way.

[@johnd5805]

Two since you can afford it. I'll even go pick it up if I have to.

[@mikeymonty]

Love the finale... Maybe one day!

[@U2GuitarTutorials]

I like the camera panning work. Well done.

[@suPerrduPerrX]

bro that last part almost had me teared up. someday.

[@mansooruddinahmed128]

How many times is this dude gonna bounce of the limiter. Jesus. Good review!

[@philipschrantz8402]

nailing that rev limiter!

[@starlight7830]

best review on a Ferrari ,,,, wow,,, best down to earth review on a Ferrari !

[@dannoyes4493]

Pure Genius... and, the car is neat-o, too. Tell me, does it have an infotainment center? Score: 9.3

[@shining_pot_handle]

As a fellow video editor, I admire your work ethic and effort to get these quality videos! Great review, great cinematography, and great editing!(Although I saw some mistakes here and there :P) Keep up the great production!

[@TheBaj]

great job with the engine audio! it sounds very real

[@martinscocan5221]

Awsome review as ALWAYS!! Congrats and keep up the good work!!!

[@mphRagnarok]

Lolololololol I love that he brought in the rando mechanics to awkwardly talk at like he usually does with Scott

[@guysumpthin2974]

Worlds Best automotive engineers for a hundred years = Italians

[@anthonyv9056]

Hey bud, we just bought the 488 gtb in Australia about a month ago, and it comes in march 2018, really enjoyed your video and I think people cant not fully understand how amazingly beautiful this car truly is unless they drive it. I simply did not want to get out of it after the test drive haha. f.y.i it cost us $560k in aus with a few extras =[ so much more expensive here due to 33% luxury car tax + 10% gst tax on all items, but still love the video, cant wait to get our 488 =] sub'd

[@savagegeese]

+Anthony v You are going to love that car, I had it on track after this video and it was a rocket. Its one of those few cars you just go into the garage randomly just to look at.

[@anthonyv9056]

you have just excited me even more, we are building a 6 car garage as we speak to put our collection in. I might make a video down the track. I couldn't agree more with your comment, you just want to be around it, its amazing! keep up the great work mate, thanks.

[@rondail5675]

I can't wait until you get your hands on the new Corvette C8!!!!

[@logwind]

Way better than I expected. Cheers.

[@GadgetyMV]

Love your commentary and perspective. Also wondering whether you should blank out the speedo in your videos...

[@Scott-xh7wd]

Ferrari video up before the all new Pacifica?

[@savagegeese]

+Scott P Pacifica project 600GB. Ferrari 125GB

[@Scott-xh7wd]

Pacifica should be 3TB un-cut.

[@savagegeese]

Pacifica video will be first one on internet to be 6 hours long.

[@MrKikoboy]

does that include track day? - or is that another 2 TB?...ps...you didn't mention cupholders in this bad boy - that's make or break for me....

[@zeglarz33]

Hello! Your summing up is brillant!!! Good luck! Best Greetings from Poland!

[@orndorf]

This guy is a great reviewer.

[@TEDBOSS100]

The Chrysler Lebaron convertible is the most coveted car there ever was and ever will be. You know you are a true car enthusiast when you truly understands that the Lebaron is indeed at the top.

[@amiller2121]

Great video and quick review. Turdbowski can stay in Alaska.

[@ionneifion2012]

totally cool opening music/sound.

[@ikarugaxx3749]

I wonder if you would review a Wiesmann for this channel.

[@ianedmonds9191]

Extremely high quality channel. I don't know why I've only discovered you now. Big props. Luv and Peace.

[@yoloomis]

I noticed that the front wheels don’t have drive shafts or cv axles. It seems like the wheel float on bearings? Can to speak to that?

[@alleo5774]

Enjoy your YT videos so much and thanks for sharing ! Just a thought: You should switch the mode to sport or race rather than slippery road to appreciate the car on a regular road.

[@boboutelama5748]

In fact, it seems to have the same "problem" as the Lexus RC-F. You need tons of restrain on those car, for not driving ball to the walls all the time. It's so hard to control yourself on those incredible machines. Great respect to the drivers who can.

[@dezzdev]

I drove the 458 IT and 488 GTB on the track and I liked both. The 488 has better handling. I agree, hard to drive these on the road other than the Autobahn.

[@curvetrcalinga]

Great review, as always. Saw your 4C review too. I know the 488 and 4C are miles apart, which car between the two gives more driving excitement and feedback on the street?

[@stormshadow_3000]

Thank you for the down to earth, honest appraisal of this car. So many other channels just offer blind mindless worship and immature gawking mentality of wow it’s a Ferrari. I don’t like how they justify the price by focusing on colored stitching and supple leather-ridiculously aspects immaterial to the where the true value of the car, its engine and transmission. The unremarkable under body and generic aluminum cast wishbone suspension really hit home the fact that it’s just another car that is just called Ferrari. And when you were honest that no one would ever really get to experience the full potential of the car in everyday driving, aside from the mindless posers who just use the cars cache to attract other stupid ignorant wannabes, I really got to thinking that I might regret buying one. The fact that they tend to lose value quickly after 10k miles finally explains the reason of why there are so many low mileage cars of this caliber for sale. It’s like each owner just is able to finance the car for one year, putting another 5k to 10k mikes on it before passing it to the next financing dreamer. Each paying for the depreciation of the car each time. Sad, when you think about how the car is passed around and used like a hot twenty yr old model in Hollywood exploited over and over until she turns 32 then she is forgotten because the next hot young thing has arrived. Well, I suppose that is the nature of fate of beauty.

[@mooreav]

Sorry to geek on the production stuff.. In the last few videos what camera and lenses are you using for the pretty slider shots of the cars. I really like the Mazda 6 video. The slider shots look like something Mazda had produced. Drone shots are great too.. Just curious, love the videos. I will watch EVERYTHING you put out. Great production for sure but the content and information/perspective is top notch as well. Thx

[@savagegeese]

+mooreav I use GH4, 24fps two lens, wide and 42.5mm prime @1.2. I use rhino slider with motion controller, manfrotto head, tripods, sony action cams and dji p3. A lot of it is just knowing how to get the look you want and using right tools, less about gear. That said its a constant game of testing and improving. Glad you like the videos and are interested.

[@mooreav]

Do you shoot 4K on the GH4 and edit in a 1080 line. Or shoot 1080 on the GH4.. Thanks for the response

[@savagegeese]

I never shoot in 4K, takes up more space and takes longer to work with. Depends on your delivery method.

[@CarlHolmes-n5k]

Lovely car beautiful sound genius piece of engineering love it ❤👌

[@TWHISPERER]

Another great video SG.

[@onthemoney8356]

You were born to drive cars!

[@Nellis0]

Very entertaining and well executed!

[@DeFreitas18]

Good points raised