Orders: Ferrari California

smartalec · 06-01-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by io sono tifoso

i myself can not see ferrari keeping this model in the future, i don't hold a grudge against the california, nor do i love it, but i do have respect for it. i just don't think it will make ferrari a ton of money

have u seen this car in person

Boxer · 06-01-2009, 09:46 PM

Didn't think I would ever say this, but the Cal spider is slowly growing on me....

t1fosI · 06-02-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

Didn't think I would ever say this, but the Cal spider is slowly growing on me....

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JazzyO · 06-02-2009, 01:59 AM

That is most surprising! I still think it's the best Maserati being built at the moment.

Onno

Boxer · 06-02-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JazzyO

That is most surprising! I still think it's the best Maserati being built at the moment.

Onno

+1, so do I.

smartalec · 06-11-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuzi

I'm a buyer for this car. Put my order in with my local dealer a few weeks back and definitely looking forward to the process. It will be a welcome addition to the stable of raw and raucous Ferraris. One that the family can use more readily and frequently.

any update on when you are getting your car?

io sono tifoso · 06-11-2009, 08:58 PM

boxer if i can add, i think you should wait till the New f430 replacement comes out, it should be soon

Boxer · 06-14-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by io sono tifoso

boxer if i can add, i think you should wait till the New f430 replacement comes out, it should be soon

Not sure what I will do at this point. Might wait, might buy another classic but probably will not do anything this year.

Granucci · 08-18-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

Didn't think I would ever say this, but the Cal spider is slowly growing on me....

ya' hate to say it too, think it could use a remake Like in terms of 50-60's getting a remake by their owners....but is starting to warm up a bit.

would I ever buy one for this NEW price : NOT happening....would rather spend on a classic or 599/458

but, CA has it's typical 2+2 way with F-owners....warming up when the price is really right.

colonel1961 · 08-18-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Granucci

ya' hate to say it too, think it could use a remake Like in terms of 50-60's getting a remake by their owners....but is starting to warm up a bit.

would I ever buy one for this NEW price : NOT happening....would rather spend on a classic or 599/458

but, CA has it's typical 2+2 way with F-owners....warming up when the price is really right.

Agree. In eight or ten months - when the price is right - I may take another look myself...

colonel1961 · 08-18-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by smartalec

Its seamless, with no power loss

Having just changed from a 360 F1 to an F430 F1, I can tell you there was a tremendous upgrade just between those models. The new transmission on the Cali/Italia should be something else...

Gcalo · 08-18-2009, 12:11 PM

Is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock affecting your thinking, guys?

A California looks good to you?

You are now definitely smoking funny stuff!

colonel1961 · 08-18-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gcalo

Is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock affecting your thinking, guys?

A California looks good to you?

You are now definitely smoking funny stuff!

lol - said I'd look again!

Boxer · 08-18-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Granucci

ya' hate to say it too, think it could use a remake Like in terms of 50-60's getting a remake by their owners....but is starting to warm up a bit.

would I ever buy one for this NEW price : NOT happening....would rather spend on a classic or 599/458

but, CA has it's typical 2+2 way with F-owners....warming up when the price is really right.

Test drove one recently. So much for growing on me. Only Ferrari test drive I have ever cut short. Definitely not my type of Ferrari.

Gcalo · 08-18-2009, 12:26 PM

F of SF had a black one come in mid-May. They still have it!

Does not look like a big seller!

However, it's actually Rik I am worried about!!!

colonel1961 · 08-18-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

Test drove one recently. So much for growing on me. Only Ferrari test drive I have ever cut short. Definitely not my type of Ferrari.

Wow! That's a comment that carries some weight...

relkeel · 08-28-2009, 12:28 AM

Boxer, what specifically did you find wrong with the California?

I would have expected it to drive like a modern update of a 550, seems similarly a cruiser, similar weight/ size?

Am I barking up the incorrect tree?

Granucci · 08-28-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gcalo

F of SF had a black one come in mid-May. They still have it!

Does not look like a big seller!

However, it's actually Rik I am worried about!!!

Brad took some time with us in the newly remodeled [before Boardwalk make their employment gone] on that black model: different...worth of a look and like the Col says:

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Originally Posted by colonel1961

lol - said I'd look again!

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Originally Posted by Boxer

Test drove one recently. So much for growing on me. Only Ferrari test drive I have ever cut short. Definitely not my type of Ferrari.

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Originally Posted by colonel1961

Wow! That's a comment that carries some weight...

agreed: Inquiring minds want to know that you cut short a drive: ashamed in a 2+2 were we? I know you have fondness for the ol' queen 365, so what gives.

Boxer · 08-28-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by relkeel

Boxer, what specifically did you find wrong with the California?

I would have expected it to drive like a modern update of a 550, seems similarly a cruiser, similar weight/ size?

Am I barking up the incorrect tree?

Much more like a modern update of the Mondial which they have tried to make more "sporty".

Driving it, it has a certain "video game" type quality to the experience. Everything feels very computer managed down to the exhaust notes. While it is a fast car, it is not light or quick. It is very much lacking in the type of driver "involvement" that I really enjoy when driving a Ferrari (off to take the F40 out now

:stee ringwheel

Boxer · 08-28-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Granucci

agreed: Inquiring minds want to know that you cut short a drive: ashamed in a 2+2 were we? I know you have fondness for the ol' queen 365, so what gives.

On the drive, please see below.

Regarding 2+2, never crossed my mind (and it is not really a 2+2, no human being above 2 feet in height could sit back there). Drove a 612 on the Goodwood track a few months ago. It was very impressive. For a car its size and weight, it goes, stops, and turns extremely well. In fact, if they drop another 20%, I would seriously consider buying one.

06-01-2009, 09:46 PM	#122
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 15,004	Didn't think I would ever say this, but the Cal spider is slowly growing on me.... Boxer Current: F40, F50 Past: 612 Scaglietti, 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB, 430 Scuderia

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io sono tifoso Join Date: May 2008 Location: florida, palmetto-bradenton Ferrari Life Posts: 532	boxer if i can add, i think you should wait till the New f430 replacement comes out, it should be soon I want to Race.

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06-02-2009, 01:59 AM	#124
JazzyO Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 5,200	That is most surprising! I still think it's the best Maserati being built at the moment. Onno

08-18-2009, 12:11 PM	#132
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,617	Is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock affecting your thinking, guys? A California looks good to you? You are now definitely smoking funny stuff!

08-18-2009, 12:26 PM	#135
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,617	F of SF had a black one come in mid-May. They still have it! Does not look like a big seller! However, it's actually Rik I am worried about!!!

08-28-2009, 12:28 AM	#137
relkeel Owner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 77	Boxer, what specifically did you find wrong with the California? I would have expected it to drive like a modern update of a 550, seems similarly a cruiser, similar weight/ size? Am I barking up the incorrect tree?