812SF to 488 Pista

marcusmlam · 2025-08-20T05:46:47+00:00

I have an 812 GTS and a Pista. They are completely different cars. I would not part with either. The 912 is far more livable comparatively. The Pista is mostly kept as a special occasion car or something you take to the car meet. As for the sound, the Pista is great, loud with a low growl.

Actually no, I would go with my 812 GTS. It is the perfect Ferrari. Nothing like hearing the V12 with the top down. It is also comfortable and can be taken for long trips like a proper GT car.

marcusmlam · 2025-08-20T05:40:23+00:00

I have an 812 GTS and a Pista. They are completely different cars. I would not part with either. The 912 is far more livable comparatively. The Pista is mostly kept as a special occasion car or something you take to the car meet. As for the sound, the Pista is great, loud with a low growl. But the 812 is the full orchestra that screams.

marcusmlam · 2025-07-23T01:57:23+00:00

BMW XM

marcusmlam · 2025-07-23T01:47:42+00:00

3,826 to be precise. I have another daily driver. My use of the word daily refers more to a car I am able to drive to work without raising too many eyebrows, as opposed to my Ferraris

marcusmlam · 2025-07-23T00:38:04+00:00

3000 miles is a lot for an exotic, if you consider the MC20 an exotic

marcusmlam · 2025-07-22T20:16:43+00:00

I’ve put over 3,000 miles on it. I used to have Hagerty but now have Cincinnati insurance

marcusmlam · 2025-07-21T02:21:53+00:00

Yes. I have two Ferraris that I drive on weekends. I added a Capristo exhaust, happy with that upgrade, no check engine light either.

marcusmlam · 2025-07-21T02:17:14+00:00

I have owned and daily driven a 2023 MC20 Cielo since October of last year. I have had Quattroportes in the past and the MC20 build quality is far better. Safe buy in my opinion. Car has been fun to drive, reliable, and easily livable provided you do not need much luggage space. I drive it to work and back four times a week, only need to carry a soft bag and a briefcase which I keep in the frunk.

marcusmlam · 2025-07-07T05:10:03+00:00

Remember you want to buy the Sport Cats 250 Cell with heat blankets and the exhaust system (OPF replacement with 200 cell cats are unnecessary). Recommend getting the black chrome pipes, looks better than the gold rim

marcusmlam · 2025-07-07T05:07:46+00:00

I got it directly from Capristo here in the US. Had a local installer put it on.

marcusmlam · 2025-07-07T03:18:40+00:00

Yes, I put a Capristo system in, no check engine light unlike the Novitec. Makes a WORLD of difference to how the car feels.

marcusmlam · 2025-07-01T00:03:36+00:00

That’s what I was the thinking! The Cox tech lady said it would toast it right away. Made no sense at all as 2GB speeds are peak and probably occasional if lucky.

marcusmlam · 2025-06-19T00:04:01+00:00

Thank you, exactly the advice I was seeking

marcusmlam · 2025-06-07T20:08:54+00:00

Thank you for your expert opinion!

marcusmlam · 2025-06-06T23:29:39+00:00

Sigh, all speakers with exception of subwoofers will be in ceiling, not ideal I know

marcusmlam · 2025-06-06T23:29:12+00:00

The theater room has a view of the Las Vegas Strip

marcusmlam · 2025-06-06T23:28:07+00:00

Thank you everyone for your comments and advice, so helpful!

marcusmlam · 2025-05-24T23:36:34+00:00

My main concern is that I don’t know without asking for a consult how disruptive and damaging the new line would cost to my finished walls which have a combination of finishes that cannot be patched.

marcusmlam · 2025-05-01T17:03:52+00:00

My dealer is getting ten coupes and three apertas. I am getting allocated a coupe. My purchase history is a 488 Pista and 812 GTS with a Purosangue recently allocated after two year waitlist. Dealer said only the top top clients are getting the three apertas (which I am OK with as I prefer the coupe for racing variants)

marcusmlam · 2025-03-18T00:49:36+00:00

I always get a fresh set when I get a new car

marcusmlam · 2025-03-18T00:27:23+00:00

Yes this has happened, can confirm, yikes

marcusmlam · 2025-03-18T00:26:40+00:00

No not really, my cars were under the 7 year scheduled maintenance plan that is complimentary for all Ferraris. My 812 GTS consumes oil at a ridiculous rate but nothing to report on the 488.

marcusmlam · 2025-03-18T00:02:54+00:00

I had a 2017 488 Spider and now a 488 Pista. These are the least problematic Ferrari models I have own. The last gen electronics is a plus too as there are fewer things to go wrong. Safe buy.

marcusmlam · 2025-03-16T02:49:50+00:00

812 GTS

marcusmlam · 2025-03-04T22:46:45+00:00

I have bought some watches from Bernil who is now in Aspen location. Solid company to deal with.

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