Agree on the roof only working when the car is at a standstill, also gets auto handbrake problems if you don't keep the battery topped up and the fuel filler cap automatic opener is not worthy of a Kia let alone something from Maranello - I carry a lolly stick at all times.

Can happily live with all of the above though when it's in sport mode

I had to change the rear tyres, after having done 12000 mies in mine, I've also had to put petrol in it.

On a serious note, the roof got its knickers in a twist and took ages for the dealer to fix. It's still not quite right.

Apart from that, the tyres and occasionally having to refuel the thing, it really is a brilliant car. And, despite what people who've never driven one, properly, tell you - it is a real, full on Ferrari.

How much we talking for a new car ?

I understand that in the newest model, you can specify for the roof to be painted in a different colour, for example - red body on black roof.

I think that improves the aesthetics of the car, and I am wondering whether you can buy a used California and have the roof vinyl 'wrapped'; taking into consideration that the wrapping would involve some moving parts?

Interested to know answer to this aswell.

Only one way to find this out.......

I take it that there are no discounts then.

Painted roof has been an option from the start hasn't it? Certainly not a "newest model" option.
Either way, this is one option you can do aftermarket; and doing so will save you 75% on the Ferrari markup.

I hear that there is a new California arriving in 2014 so the current model might well be discounted.

Drove my first Ferrari yesterday, A cali around Millbrook proving ground. It left me speechless! What a car The only fault I found with it, Is that I'll never own one!!