DoogyRev Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 There might be a cooling issue........ http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/11071047 Gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Imagine nipping into Halfords for an air fresher and seeing this when you come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Should be covered as long as you've got 3rd party, fire and theft insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Yes I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Should be covered as long as you've got 3rd party, fire and theft insurance They don't call you captain sensible for nothing eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Nope, far too spontaneously combustible!! Oh is that the new Ferrari Flaming Red, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Absolute crap imho. Not the car, the reports of them having a fault which causes spontaneous combustion. Would the images put me off buying a 458. Nope. Just like these didnt put me of the 430: There are the same pictures for enzos, lambos, R8's etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zStephen Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 What model of Fezza is it you have Chesterfield? Do you have a fire extinguisher on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I did read a report on it this morning and it stated most of these incidents always happen when a new supercar comes out due to the driver testing the car capabilities out. Normally the drivers is less than the cars. I remember the same reports coming out when audi released the R8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Plenty of Gallardo's on fire, didn't put me off................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 could it all be insurance stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Oh, that's all a bit ironic, I didn't know that WAS the problem, I'm afraid my feeble attempt at humour has fallen on stony ground Absolute crap imho. Not the car, the reports of them having a fault which causes spontaneous combustion. Would the images put me off buying a 458. Nope. Just like these didnt put me of the 430: There are the same pictures for enzos, lambos, R8's etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 A lovely black one was just delivered south of Aberdeen. First I know of up here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zStephen Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 A lovely black one was just delivered south of Aberdeen. First I know of up here! I think this is the one you are talking about Stew. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 That ain't gonna fit in that garage ............... best bring it to mine ..... I'm in all day tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 What model of Fezza is it you have Chesterfield? Do you have a fire extinguisher on board? Its the 430, and no - I dont have a fire extinguisher. Though I have thought about getting one, if not for my car but just as its a useful thing to have in case you ever see a road accident happen and are first on the scene. Im thinking of geting one for all the cars to be honest for that very reason. Im more than happy to admit that I will run out of talent long before the car runs out of ability. The cars gauges take forever to say the oil is up to temp, and Im concious of never giving it the beans until its at least most of the way up to temp. The exhaust on the contrary gets very hot, very rapidly. Give it the beans when the oil is cold and the exhaust is hot and you will be causing massive pressure in the oil system - one popped seal and the exposed nature of the exhaust is very likely to end badly. Many that have been in the car will confirm just how much heat the engine gives off. Indeed we've installed a washing line in the garage to dry any clothes on if there is any washing needs drying on an evening Ive taken the car out for a blast. It kicks out considerable heat for several hours. I can only imagine how hot surface temps of the exhausts and other components are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 My advising Tracy that Ive been informed the 3 year waiting list on the 458 can now be ignored as you can get cars delivered mid 2011 has not gone down well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 My advising Tracy that Ive been informed the 3 year waiting list on the 458 can now be ignored as you can get cars delivered mid 2011 has not gone down well Will you be keeping the 430 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 For now yes. I could not possibly justify changing so soon, and I also could not justify the depreciation on a brand new car of that type, its ridiculous. Id guess at least two years or more before I consider changing. Unless of course it catches fire like the above Back to the 458, Ive heard of a technical update notification (posh way of saying recall I suppose) apparently connected to a breather pipe - but Ive not got any detail on what it is, but it appears there is not an actual recall, just a "fix it next time the customer can bring their car in" - so it doesnt sound urgent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The 458 is a truly stunning design .... but then you don't need me to tell you that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 A lovely black one was just delivered south of Aberdeen. First I know of up here! I think this is the one you are talking about Stew. Lovely. Aye, my friends brother put them on PH. It's his Dads next door neighbour. The guy also had one of the first californias in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 For now yes. I could not possibly justify changing so soon, and I also could not justify the depreciation on a brand new car of that type, its ridiculous. Id guess at least two years or more before I consider changing. Unless of course it catches fire like the above Back to the 458, Ive heard of a technical update notification (posh way of saying recall I suppose) apparently connected to a breather pipe - but Ive not got any detail on what it is, but it appears there is not an actual recall, just a "fix it next time the customer can bring their car in" - so it doesnt sound urgent. Lovely car the 458, but the £120k+ needed to change from a 430 to 458 is ridiculous imo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Depends on the 430. Id be looking at about £80k to upgrade. The upgrade differential will also close over time. It will probably widen for a while until the second hand 458's start to appear and then that will be the time I ask myself the question. The retail on a new 458 is about £170k before options. So call it £190 by the time youve added a few frilly bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Depends on the 430. Id be looking at about £80k to upgrade. The upgrade differential will also close over time. It will probably widen for a while until the second hand 458's start to appear and then that will be the time I ask myself the question. The retail on a new 458 is about £170k before options. So call it £190 by the time youve added a few frilly bits. wow you have a 430, its a hero chariot and and anyone who drives one is a champion lover . Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Depends on the 430. Id be looking at about £80k to upgrade. The upgrade differential will also close over time. It will probably widen for a while until the second hand 458's start to appear and then that will be the time I ask myself the question. The retail on a new 458 is about £170k before options. So call it £190 by the time youve added a few frilly bits. wow you have a 430, its a hero chariot and and anyone who drives one is a champion lover . Pics? viewtopic.php?f=21&t=37584 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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