Hello everyone,
I apologize in advance if the post is a bit long.
I am currently looking to get my first supercar and have narrowed it down to either a pre-owned 720s or 488.
I recently drove a 720s at a local McLaren dealership, but did not get a chance to drive a 488 at the local Ferrari dealership as most of the 488’s they had were on consignment and because they had just gotten a F8 Tributo demo for a few days. So with only a limited time I couldn’t refuse their offer to drive the F8.
The F8 is a fantastic car and I was told by the sales person at Ferrari that it is an improvement over the 488 but overall they are very similar and by driving a F8 I should have a very close ballpark idea of how the 488 should be.
With that said, I also got a chance to drive the 720s and it was explosive to say the least. I could speak to the differences in character and feel of each of the cars for days but for the sake of time, I will try and keep it brief.
Where I am, both the 720s and the 488 are in the similar price range and with each having their own pros and cons I am torn between which to go for.
The 720s is no doubt quicker and has better performance, but in my opinion the sound wasn’t as enthralling and I felt a bit of “turbo lag” at lower rpm’s, especially in higher gears. The F8, felt more naturally aspirated in terms of throttle response in my short drive (I presume the 488 is similar). I also liked the brake feel on the Ferrari compared to the McLaren, which felt very heavy and dead/lacked any feel.
To me both, the 488 looks great, but the 720s in the right colour combo simply looks astounding. The dihedral doors are also very special.
Overall interior on both to me seems fine each with their own style, an edge to the McLaren in my view as I like the full digital dash compared to the Ferrari’s centre rev counter flanked by two displays.
So in short, do you think it is worth getting a used 488 even though a used 720s is ahead in performance and for the same price if not cheaper?
For those of you that have had a 488, if you have any insights that would also be appreciated.
I know I am on a McLaren forum and I do feel a bit daft even asking these questions along with making any comparisons with another brand but I figure you all could shed some light in regards to what for me is a tough decision.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
I apologize in advance if the post is a bit long.
I am currently looking to get my first supercar and have narrowed it down to either a pre-owned 720s or 488.
I recently drove a 720s at a local McLaren dealership, but did not get a chance to drive a 488 at the local Ferrari dealership as most of the 488’s they had were on consignment and because they had just gotten a F8 Tributo demo for a few days. So with only a limited time I couldn’t refuse their offer to drive the F8.
The F8 is a fantastic car and I was told by the sales person at Ferrari that it is an improvement over the 488 but overall they are very similar and by driving a F8 I should have a very close ballpark idea of how the 488 should be.
With that said, I also got a chance to drive the 720s and it was explosive to say the least. I could speak to the differences in character and feel of each of the cars for days but for the sake of time, I will try and keep it brief.
Where I am, both the 720s and the 488 are in the similar price range and with each having their own pros and cons I am torn between which to go for.
The 720s is no doubt quicker and has better performance, but in my opinion the sound wasn’t as enthralling and I felt a bit of “turbo lag” at lower rpm’s, especially in higher gears. The F8, felt more naturally aspirated in terms of throttle response in my short drive (I presume the 488 is similar). I also liked the brake feel on the Ferrari compared to the McLaren, which felt very heavy and dead/lacked any feel.
To me both, the 488 looks great, but the 720s in the right colour combo simply looks astounding. The dihedral doors are also very special.
Overall interior on both to me seems fine each with their own style, an edge to the McLaren in my view as I like the full digital dash compared to the Ferrari’s centre rev counter flanked by two displays.
So in short, do you think it is worth getting a used 488 even though a used 720s is ahead in performance and for the same price if not cheaper?
For those of you that have had a 488, if you have any insights that would also be appreciated.
I know I am on a McLaren forum and I do feel a bit daft even asking these questions along with making any comparisons with another brand but I figure you all could shed some light in regards to what for me is a tough decision.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
