I honestly can't believe neither of you have ever seen a 458 in the wild. I'd never know it from your spottings! I've only seen three 458's (although there's like 7 or 8 in Raleigh and I've only seen one on the road) and 4 or 5 F430's.
I agree with Art though. I appreciate all exotics, but it saddens me when Ferrari's, Lambo's, and McLaren's are used as status symbols. If I were to ever own one, an Aston Martin would be at the top of the list, either a V12 Vantage or DBS, equipped with three pedals and one smiling driver. I wouldn't hesitate to let honest car fans sit in it, and if I wasn't in a hurry, I would probably give a few of them a run around the block in it. I think part of the problem is that Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, and McLaren's are all featured, while other exotics, namely Lotus, Aston Martin, Maserati, Bentley, and Rolls Royce, typically do not get featured (there are exceptions but I'm just generalizing). I realize that, for some of you who live in wealthier areas of the country, you see Bentley's and Maserati's on a daily basis, but for someone like me, it's still an event when I see one.
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Mazdafreak, 02 January 2014, 20:57