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First Wrecked Ferrari 458 Italia On U.S. Soil, Nine In Total

 
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It’s hard to believe that in the past 90 days there have been a total of nine wrecked 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia supercars, or about one every ten days. The latest is the first to take place on U.S. soil and it appears to be because of an engine fire, a fate suffered by two other examples.


It occurred late yesterday in Costa Mesa, California and thankfully no one was injured in the incident. While the owner of the car will most likely receive a brand new example straight from the factory, less affluent enthusiasts hoping to pick up a used 458 several years down the track are the ones that are really hurt as the fewer cars available will surely send prices up.

Furthermore, who knows how many other wrecked examples are out there that we don’t know about--or how many more will come.

Follow the jump below to see more images of this sorry looking Ferrari, as well as its eight similar fated siblings. You can also check out Nelson Ireson’s First Drive report of the new 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia by clicking here.

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  1. Roy Posted: 8/19/2010 7:45pm PDT

    TIME FOR A RECALL!!!
    I wonder if this will taint or enhance the Ferrari mystique? Maybe they'll take a leaf out of Toyota's book and have to offer cash back bonuses to make the cars desirable again...
     
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  2. fb_785589513 avatar Eric Chan Posted: 8/20/2010 2:15am PDT

    9 already! I think there are enough reasons to recall the 458 "super" car. It's even worse than the toyota last year, or whatever. Should we turn a blind eye to this just because it's a ferrari??
     
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  3. fb_785589513 avatar Eric Chan Posted: 8/20/2010 2:24am PDT

    another 458 got burnt. There are enough reasons to investigate the matter. Should we turn a blind eye to such horrific accidents just because it's a ferrari??
     
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  4. gazzed Posted: 8/20/2010 2:48am PDT

    ..Or maybe Ferrari sold these cars to 9 morons, and should really check on who they sell these sweet rides to next time around.
     
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  5. Jim Posted: 8/20/2010 5:28am PDT

    3 incident of spontaneous combustion out maybe 50-100 cars that have been delivered? Then consider how few miles even a regularly used Ferrari accumulates. There is a design/engineering problem with this car.
     
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  6. fb_1507176410 avatar Marco Svelte Posted: 8/20/2010 5:31am PDT

    I'm gonna say it....This car, as sexy as it is, the thing is cursed!
     
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  7. fb_1542351174 avatar Joël Dabandons Posted: 8/20/2010 9:06am PDT

    this car's hot.. literally.
     
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  8. Alex Posted: 8/21/2010 4:15pm PDT

    Find a brain Eric Chan. The majority of those accidents were driver error, or everyday road incidents. While there may be a recall necessary, your comments are downright idiotic.
     
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  9. My Wheels On Walls Posted: 8/22/2010 3:59pm PDT

    Ok I did some research and Mr. Chan has a point. So far (in the press at least) there are 10 458's lost to fire the tenth not really counting as it was a warehouse fire in London, not started by the car. So that leaves nine, three of which were the cars fault and not the driver. These incidents would be Costa Mesa, Paris and Switzerland (incase you were wondering).
    So what is Ferrari doing? Lots apparently as all three fires started in the left hand side of the car above the rear wheel.
    What is interesting is that some sources claim the total count of fires is in the teens and that number excludes fires started by accidents. Should be interesting how this pans out but clearly something is not right here.
    You can read more here. http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/ferrari-458-italia-prone-to-fire/
     
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