The last 458 I drove was bloody fast but it just didn't excite me...the interior was trying too hard and if just felt like it was over engineered.......mwhere as the Vantage N430 which was no where near as quick was more enjoyable and fun...It was manual which I think made it more involving. Which goes towards what some have said in the speed isn't everything.......Everyone Inthink sees and feels something different in a car and there are just too many great ones out there to try before you peg it and limiting yourself to one marque you will be missing out on some great machines..wether that's Ferrai, Lambo, Maserati, McLaren, Aston Martin.....I would lived to have owned one from each of them at some stage. great cars all.