Small bit of carbon on the door sills that you don't touch and don't see most of the time, that would otherwise come as a nice classy metal finish anyway - £5k Carbon racing seats that look cooler, shed weight and actually help the driving experience - £6k The seats are an absolute bargain tbh.
If you have the money to pay for the car you also might have the money to pay for the extras, if I had to buy one I would pay the money for the extra options and have a car that love how it looks rather than having one which don't like so much cause of the exterior/interior
Mercury_F12 Having the money isn't the question, but giving it to the greedy fucks at Ferrari is. I wouldn't give them a cent even if I were a billionaire. I bet this car doesn't cost 100K to build fully optioned.
With a dark interior, the white paint would help with heat deflection and preserve your interior. Especially, if you live in a place like here in Texas where the summer days can be brutal.
Amazing video! Wouldn't an owner loose money when selling a similar speced car in 5 years time? How many people (apart from 'pigeon'(AHR) critics) will actually notice the difference between real carbon fiber and that applied by a top customizing outfit. Thats about 20grand saving right there. Just remove it in five years time when you sell.
I was playing along and my total would be around 250k. I don't understand the appeal of Carbon Fiber, I've personally helped build racecar parts from it (Bonnets and fenders) and frankly, it's glorified plastic. I don't understand, It's not expensive! You can literally buy a 50x50" sheet of the weave for like $25USD and 25oz of Resin for another $25USD. Mold your part out of modeling clay if you don't have something to copy, or like we did, use an existing fender and modify it so the mold reflects the modified shape, cover with layers of plastic wrap, apply mold release wax to the plastic wrapped fender, layer over fiberglass pieces and coat with resin to create a negative mold. Wait till it's dry then separate it from the fender and clean it up. Then from that master mold of the fender, you can then layer more plastic and release wax into it, then start applying resin soaked alternating layers of carbon weave, depending on your resin choice, leave to set for a couple hours, pull from the mold, and again, depending on resin choice, you can heat treat in the oven but generally not necessary. Voila, Carbon Fiber parts, Someone please explain to me where the cost comes in, because it really isn't that hard, nor time consuming. I suppose it's difficult for machines to do it, so mass production may be the problem, I could see panels being rejected for the weave being misaligned, I would. Still not worth my money.
Avinash Mahabirsingh any supercar would charge a ridiculous amount of money for carbon parts. eg: carbon parts for a Ford GT would cost 10x more than for a Focus.
Muhammad Rayyan Yeah no shit, doesnt change the fact that even on a Ford GT, its glorified plastic. The value doesn't change because a manufacturer says so.
For the 488, there were a few factory spec’d to the historic colour without the shield 🛡 true to the original 308gtb which the car is based on, super rare cars
I did indeed enjoy this Sam. Always nice to see what the 1% spec. I think some of those prices are insane, the door sills for example. Its more than some of the more intricate pieces by quote some distance! I think Ferrari are taking the micky a bit, but hey, I'm not their demographic market. Keep up the good work!
I've seen a 650k GBP massive spec 488GTB in Hong Kong, Rosso F1 paint, full carbon exterior & interior, carbon shields, carbon wheel centre, triple racing stripe, Italian flag on the steering, tailor made interior, etc. Some insane buyer ordered it and refused the deposit, the car has been sitting in the Hong Kong dealer for several months...
You got the exterior and interior "sill kick cover" wrong. the outer Part close to the ground is around 5 Grand, the "carbon fiber outer sillkick" saying "Ferrari" are around 1000 and are between the seat and the door. it is completely confusing, and i got it wrong when i looked at the pricelist too.
LD #22 Not really . It's called economies of scale / supply and demand .You pay ridiculous amounts of money for limited production runs , which applies to any manufactured goods . If Ferrari et al made a million of these things they'd cost peanuts , simple as that .
Why do you like the daytona seats... ya i guess white/black it makes sense but when people do cream/red or any other combo for that matter they look horrendous! The ‘goldbrake racing seats’ look sooo much better and almost no1 seems to spec them.
Out of all that, I'd consider paying for the seats (depending on how they feel sitting in them) and the front and rear cameras. Everything else seems like a waste (ok maybe those badges on the sides).
Just have a look at those body panel gaps at 2:05 between bonnet and front bumper assembly together with the door bottom corner at 7:36. It may of course be the camera angle, but something doesn't look quite right?!?!
Great video as usual Sam! Have a question for you. Have you noticed any cowl shake or fidgeting when going over bumps with the roof down? I know it was a largely discussed issue for the 458 spider on Ferrari Chat. Let me know your thoughts.
Yoshimurha - You will see from 8.54 there are two small ventilation grills in front of the bonnet (hood) which gives the appearance as if there is a panel gap in the early part of the video.
I hate to be the one It's one of my favorite cars. But what's up with the bonnet? It's beautiful is the just the camera angles contrast to the light?..
2500GBP for a tiny passenger display with about 6 pixels that already looks 10 years old would have to be the most ridiculous optional extra on this list.
Bonkers price for what is supposed to be the mid-range level Ferrari. Whats the point in having Triple-layer paint if its Matte? Triple-layer normally adds depth of shine..... The Mirrors are there to self-dim Sam yes.
Let me guess. Because it has options that bring the price up to 330k, or it has been tuned by a company to bring the price to 330k. It’s a Ferrari, not that crazy to be that much regardless of base price.
For the same price of that car you could get a decent 3 bed detached house in a nice location, 2 used volkswagen golf r's, a 2 week Florida holiday and money left over to kit out the house with furniture and gadgets.....
well you know all those extra costs for the plastic bits, I would prefer them in stainless,I am not into carbon plastics, each to their own I suppose.Does look nice in white - but matt? looks like it's undercoat
I have respect for you Sam so I will not use bad words in your chanel! But that sum of money is absolutely insane! I love old Ferraris but this peace of junk...for that money...and extras..."mmm if you want to have keys of you car you will need to pay extra 12.000,00 pounds, and if you want to have wheels it will be 42.000,00 pounds extra. Or you can pay only two wheels and keep the car in garage. for two wheels extra 38.000,00 pounds".
An informative video but 100k on options that the majority of people including Ferrari owners wouldn’t even realise - ridiculous!!...a standard 488 Spider turns heads without all those cosmetic options anyway!
I watch most of your videos and find them on the whole to be well produced and interesting - however before I even watch this one, I must say the title really ought to say "Why..." and not "How...". Other than that a nice informatave video - it is easy to see why there are no prices on the Ferrari configurator!
Why do all car youtubers put the amount of money a car costs in their thumbnail? Like something can only be cool if its for example 300k. So stupid they all imitate each other. Nevertheless loved the video again 👍🏼
Lucas C these will not hold anywhere near that price, they’re unbelievably common in London and not loved because of the TT V8. I mean you could get a TDF brand new for the same price if you got a slot.
Lol, the plaque is even missing a few in a typical Italian way. Ferrari certainly know how to FLEECE customers.When will the steering wheel be an option ?
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Holy smoke. Give me a 81twelve megafast any day of the week
Tyre Reviews #Megafast
Tyre Reviews give me a 458 Spider any day!
Or simply any Ferrari :D
one thing's fore sure, I wouldn't pay a penny for that paint...
Saw your name and it makes sense lol
Haha, I get where you are coming from
It was quite satisfying to hear you acknowledge so..For the record, I didn't sleep for days before you wrapped your 718 ;-)
Yea, the last thing we need are more white cars
Still would go for the n/a 458 V8!
Awesome car Sam, it must be amazing for a Ferrari fan like yourself to get to drive these fantastic machines! Keep up the great work!
Once again, another fabulous video! Thanks for the content Sam!!
330k......i would be scared to drive it ! Great item thanks
Man, loved the video. Very nice comedic touches 👍
Are you sure that this 488 Spider isn't already yours? The number plate looks suspiciously like your full name! ;)
Don't worry, I'm just kidding! :D
yes I heard his name is Ferrari North Europe
Check out Emmas older instagram posts. It's the same Ferrari
A.A. Photography loool
A.A. Photography his name is Sam Fane I'm pretty sure e
Another great video! Staying tuned for more 360 adventures to come!
thumbs up for that Federer and Nadal clip! Cool video Sam!
I really needed this video to improve my day. Thank you Sam!
Small bit of carbon on the door sills that you don't touch and don't see most of the time, that would otherwise come as a nice classy metal finish anyway - £5k
Carbon racing seats that look cooler, shed weight and actually help the driving experience - £6k
The seats are an absolute bargain tbh.
Sam buggered the price of those sill kicks. They are £1152 for the pair.
If you have the money to pay for the car you also might have the money to pay for the extras, if I had to buy one I would pay the money for the extra options and have a car that love how it looks rather than having one which don't like so much cause of the exterior/interior
Mercury_F12
Having the money isn't the question, but giving it to the greedy fucks at Ferrari is. I wouldn't give them a cent even if I were a billionaire. I bet this car doesn't cost 100K to build fully optioned.
i dont get the hype for cosmetic carbon fiber parts, its basicaly just fancy plastic.
Can tell you don't get it based on that comment 😂
krb944 no it isn't it's beautiful and done well very strong and lightweight
carbon fiber for non structural part just as strong as lego plastic
yeah it is strong and lightweight, but it doesnt make any difference when used in cabin trim, might as well be plain abs plastic
diazzsama agreed. Usually only two/three plies thick.
With a dark interior, the white paint would help with heat deflection and preserve your interior. Especially, if you live in a place like here in Texas where the summer days can be brutal.
I see why everyone is giving Paul of sol a tough time, my guy Sam is killing it, production
Amazing video! Wouldn't an owner loose money when selling a similar speced car in 5 years time? How many people (apart from 'pigeon'(AHR) critics) will actually notice the difference between real carbon fiber and that applied by a top customizing outfit. Thats about 20grand saving right there. Just remove it in five years time when you sell.
Enjoyed that - thanks!
Sam, your channel is soo much better than Paul's SOL.. keep doin what you're doin brother!
I was playing along and my total would be around 250k. I don't understand the appeal of Carbon Fiber, I've personally helped build racecar parts from it (Bonnets and fenders) and frankly, it's glorified plastic. I don't understand, It's not expensive! You can literally buy a 50x50" sheet of the weave for like $25USD and 25oz of Resin for another $25USD. Mold your part out of modeling clay if you don't have something to copy, or like we did, use an existing fender and modify it so the mold reflects the modified shape, cover with layers of plastic wrap, apply mold release wax to the plastic wrapped fender, layer over fiberglass pieces and coat with resin to create a negative mold. Wait till it's dry then separate it from the fender and clean it up.
Then from that master mold of the fender, you can then layer more plastic and release wax into it, then start applying resin soaked alternating layers of carbon weave, depending on your resin choice, leave to set for a couple hours, pull from the mold, and again, depending on resin choice, you can heat treat in the oven but generally not necessary.
Voila, Carbon Fiber parts, Someone please explain to me where the cost comes in, because it really isn't that hard, nor time consuming. I suppose it's difficult for machines to do it, so mass production may be the problem, I could see panels being rejected for the weave being misaligned, I would.
Still not worth my money.
Avinash Mahabirsingh any supercar would charge a ridiculous amount of money for carbon parts. eg: carbon parts for a Ford GT would cost 10x more than for a Focus.
Muhammad Rayyan Yeah no shit, doesnt change the fact that even on a Ford GT, its glorified plastic. The value doesn't change because a manufacturer says so.
Have you got the money to pay for it then?
£19k for a bloody paint job. Sod that I’ll take what ever colours free and get wrapped. Top video again Sam 👍
Great video... Surprisingly enjoyable 👍🏾
Liked the inclusion of memes/GIFs for today’s video, you should do it more often!
Quality video 😀 Keep up the brilliant work 😀
ive been more relaxed on adderall than you are regularly haha love the content as always :)
For the 488, there were a few factory spec’d to the historic colour without the shield 🛡 true to the original 308gtb which the car is based on, super rare cars
I'm surprised they even give you a car at 220 GRAND 😒
I did indeed enjoy this Sam. Always nice to see what the 1% spec. I think some of those prices are insane, the door sills for example. Its more than some of the more intricate pieces by quote some distance! I think Ferrari are taking the micky a bit, but hey, I'm not their demographic market. Keep up the good work!
I've seen a 650k GBP massive spec 488GTB in Hong Kong, Rosso F1 paint, full carbon exterior & interior, carbon shields, carbon wheel centre, triple racing stripe, Italian flag on the steering, tailor made interior, etc. Some insane buyer ordered it and refused the deposit, the car has been sitting in the Hong Kong dealer for several months...
The white seat stitching for £400 sounds like a relative bargain!
I'm in love with the colour😍😍😍😍😍
You got the exterior and interior "sill kick cover" wrong. the outer Part close to the ground is around 5 Grand, the "carbon fiber outer sillkick" saying "Ferrari" are around 1000 and are between the seat and the door. it is completely confusing, and i got it wrong when i looked at the pricelist too.
it's simple. Ferrari wants to rip people off on those ridiculously priced options
A G true but they are not alone in doing that
every super car manufacturer do that
Allen Saunders options on McLaren and lamborghini are quite a lot cheaper i think
yes but the people who can afford ferrari's have ripped people off getting their money so the circle goes round then
LD #22 Not really . It's called economies of scale / supply and demand .You pay ridiculous amounts of money for limited production runs , which applies to any manufactured goods . If Ferrari et al made a million of these things they'd cost peanuts , simple as that .
Good video.. It was good to see a full spec (exterior) supercar
Great work. More of this... and a gti mk5 maybe
Those shields cost about the same as my first car 😂😂😂
I was just trying to find out how much the scud shields are...so thanks!
you'd have to be pretty dull to pay 19k for a white paint.
Got your self some excellent persol sunglasses at last
nice video!!! more of this with other cars!!!
Why do you like the daytona seats... ya i guess white/black it makes sense but when people do cream/red or any other combo for that matter they look horrendous! The ‘goldbrake racing seats’ look sooo much better and almost no1 seems to spec them.
I have adaptive headlights on my Ford Focus as standard and the car was sub £30k! 1400 quid for them from Ferrari!!
The 720S isn’t really your favourite car.. What do you like so much more with the 488?
Awsom vodeo from the person who loves Ferrari.
Please, show us all the quirks and features of this car, take it for a drive, and then give it a SamScore.
This made me chuckle
Wait so what does the 17k carbon exterior pack includes when everything from the front spoiler to the sideskirts to the diffuser are all extra??
The black callipers alone cost more than my summer holiday 😂😂😂
Out of all that, I'd consider paying for the seats (depending on how they feel sitting in them) and the front and rear cameras. Everything else seems like a waste (ok maybe those badges on the sides).
I love your t-shirt.. awesome car show
Just have a look at those body panel gaps at 2:05 between bonnet and front bumper assembly together with the door bottom corner at 7:36. It may of course be the camera angle, but something doesn't look quite right?!?!
scofair 1968 - There are two small grills near the front edge of the bonnet (8.55) that give the illusion the panels are missaligned.
henryhol8538 ahh i'm with you. Yeah can see that now ..... not keen though!
Great video as usual Sam! Have a question for you. Have you noticed any cowl shake or fidgeting when going over bumps with the roof down? I know it was a largely discussed issue for the 458 spider on Ferrari Chat. Let me know your thoughts.
Do the sell the engine as option to
Literally every one using Doug's UA-cam title
1:07 - 1:16, was there a pretty big gap between bumper and hood there or was it just the camera-angle?
Yoshimurha - You will see from 8.54 there are two small ventilation grills in front of the bonnet (hood) which gives the appearance as if there is a panel gap in the early part of the video.
Ah ok, Then I see. Thanks for the explanation!
I hate to be the one It's one of my favorite cars. But what's up with the bonnet? It's beautiful is the just the camera angles contrast to the light?..
2500GBP for a tiny passenger display with about 6 pixels that already looks 10 years old would have to be the most ridiculous optional extra on this list.
Bonkers price for what is supposed to be the mid-range level Ferrari. Whats the point in having Triple-layer paint if its Matte? Triple-layer normally adds depth of shine..... The Mirrors are there to self-dim Sam yes.
Let me guess. Because it has options that bring the price up to 330k, or it has been tuned by a company to bring the price to 330k. It’s a Ferrari, not that crazy to be that much regardless of base price.
For the same price of that car you could get a decent 3 bed detached house in a nice location, 2 used volkswagen golf r's, a 2 week Florida holiday and money left over to kit out the house with furniture and gadgets.....
I have the same car but with creme interior it rocks!
well you know all those extra costs for the plastic bits, I would prefer them in stainless,I am not into carbon plastics, each to their own I suppose.Does look nice in white - but matt? looks like it's undercoat
07:28 Maximum speed from the trip: 114mph? Haha
I love the spec of that 488
I would have a Aventador s over that for the same price any day!
Goose 22 or a Performante or 812 and £80,000 in your bank account
812 with options would cost the same as this
Does a base 488 have steel wheels and roll up windows? Everything is a damn option.
6000 for the seats seems like a mega bargain when the b-pillar trim costs 2000
Can i get mine in primer ? I'm sure i could match that paint for about 900$ .
They can charge whatever because Ferrari. The Mazda MX5 ceramic white has the same effect and cost a hell of a lot cheaper.
Nice car, but I would save some money and just get a good spec 458 with a crazy exhaust! lol.
U're right it's ridiculous. For that kind of money a Rolls Royce Dawn with an exhaust system like Jon Olson's Wraith would be a better companion.
What about the quirks and the Samscore? 😜
Did you give it a Doug score?
Yknow like shoes that are £60 cost
In speccing my friends new 812 all the exterior carbon totals £35000
I would rather buy a 720s in white
White is the best colour for the 720s.
With a carbon bonnet? :)
Definitely 😎
They are great if they worked well.
I'd rather buy a 458
SHPRCG cool
At half the price it would seem like a bargain but the 488 is a better car in almost every way (except soundtrack lol)
That’s just stupid is what Jeremy clarkson would say
Cheers
john m just get a Brooke’s exhaust on it and you’re ok
Seen Through Glass you think the 488 looks better than the 458 ? In my opinion absolutely not :/
I have respect for you Sam so I will not use bad words in your chanel! But that sum of money is absolutely insane! I love old Ferraris but this peace of junk...for that money...and extras..."mmm if you want to have keys of you car you will need to pay extra 12.000,00 pounds, and if you want to have wheels it will be 42.000,00 pounds extra. Or you can pay only two wheels and keep the car in garage. for two wheels extra 38.000,00 pounds".
An informative video but 100k on options that the majority of people including Ferrari owners wouldn’t even realise - ridiculous!!...a standard 488 Spider turns heads without all those cosmetic options anyway!
I did the math and the 17k outside pack is not a pack price for the outside it is a stand alone pack and for that reason I am out
Some of those ticked options cost more than my own car 🤯
What doug score does it get
Did Ferrari mention how much weight saving all these carbon fibre parts save Sam?
7:53 When you're into the options list too much.
I watch most of your videos and find them on the whole to be well produced and interesting - however before I even watch this one, I must say the title really ought to say "Why..." and not "How...". Other than that a nice informatave video - it is easy to see why there are no prices on the Ferrari configurator!
That car has no character
Ferrari's pricing for some options make no sense
Adaptive headlights is cheaper than apple car play which in a normal hatchback would cost £200
How much does the key cost
I'm not feeling the love on this particularly spec'd out 488 Spyder. Would prefer the 458 Speciale in Rosso Corsa
Why do all car youtubers put the amount of money a car costs in their thumbnail? Like something can only be cool if its for example 300k. So stupid they all imitate each other. Nevertheless loved the video again 👍🏼
carbon hubcaps, hell yea. Just missing the roof in Nero DS1250
So what does actually carbon package have? :D
I’m sorry but who would pay 100k in options, very nice car though
everyone who buys one of these cars
Lucas C someone who has 100k to spend on options.
Lucas C these will not hold anywhere near that price, they’re unbelievably common in London and not loved because of the TT V8. I mean you could get a TDF brand new for the same price if you got a slot.
To get a Centenario in Carbon is a 300K option
That's how u do a review ..cool.
Lol, the plaque is even missing a few in a typical Italian way. Ferrari certainly know how to FLEECE customers.When will the steering wheel be an option ?
*Don't care if it costs that much...it STILL looks like a rental car that you'd get in Vegas..*
U can get a mclaren 570s for half & have better performance or the 650s for 220k
Those door handles though. Surely they could come up with something better looking or sleeker. Is it just me that thinks they look way out of place?
I’d rather have a collection of cool old cars rather then one Ferrari .
E30 ///M i would rather have the Porsche gt2rs too
Allen Saunders true
what old cars? A lot of them are shit, some good, some really nice
E30 ///M good luck
Even I agree this this is too expensive for a 488 Spider but it seems to be the way of modern supercars now. So expensive
Oh lord. That. is. a. lot. of. money.
4:46 *carbon underdoor cover