Value for Money: 2010 Cali vs. Brand New FF
Discussion
Any thoughts on what will depreciate/lose me the most £££.
I have a little kid so need a 4 seater....
Assume i have 2 options: £130K California 1 prev. owner, or brand new FF c.£250K.
All things being equal, any views on what would cost me the most if i were to sell it in, say, Jan 2014?
Lord.
I have a little kid so need a 4 seater....
Assume i have 2 options: £130K California 1 prev. owner, or brand new FF c.£250K.
All things being equal, any views on what would cost me the most if i were to sell it in, say, Jan 2014?
Lord.
Surely you'd barely get delivery of the FF before end 2013 unless its already ordered ? If you buying a premium car now in a couple of years you can write off the premium plus probably fifty grand
Having said that a four year old California probably wouldn't be worth much more than £ 80
Having said that a four year old California probably wouldn't be worth much more than £ 80
lordbluf said:
2 year waiting list for FF - surely not? I thought 10-12 months worst case right?
my little'un is 8months old, so if the Cali cannot accommodate her biddy legs, i guess we are all F**ked!
you'll be alright, behind a medium height driver you'll be good up to 10 - 12 Years old but they do sit up high in the back my little'un is 8months old, so if the Cali cannot accommodate her biddy legs, i guess we are all F**ked!
pic of nine year old in mine
I think a used California is becoming good value with some barely over £100k and has the advantage of roof down too. The FF is a different proposition, (I suspect you'd be paying a premium for one right now or waiting a fair time for a new order) but no doubt a very impressive family express
I wouldnt go for an FF... you are likely to lose a fortune on it in couple of years time. I could bet that in 4 years you'd lose atleast 100K assuming you purchased one for 250k. I certainly wouldnt pay a premium for one. The FF is surely a better drive than a Cali, but money wise you are far better off with a cali and you have the benefit of a cabrio.
Both are obviously going to drop in value, the FF has more to lose being the more expensive/newer car as is the way with previous V12 Ferrari models.
I personally feel California's have a little way to fall too in the middle part of the year, especially when the uprated HGTE style cars start to be delivered.
Space wise the FF has room aplenty, I'm 6'1" and can comfortably sit behind an equivalent sized driver so kids will have acres of room.
Boot space is good too, usable shape so you can actually carry 4 peoples luggage unlike a 612.
Rear California seats are very upright as per a previous post, not comfortable on a longer trip regardless of age/size of kid. I'd think that if you were a 10/12yr old or older you wouldn't enjoy sitting in the rear of a California.
Most importantly get out there and drive both, with child in tow to see which is most suitable for your needs.
I was in my local dealer (Swindon, Dick Lovett) a couple of weeks ago and they had a cancelled order FF in the showroom in Black - very, very nice in Black too...now to win the Euromillions on Friday!
I personally feel California's have a little way to fall too in the middle part of the year, especially when the uprated HGTE style cars start to be delivered.
Space wise the FF has room aplenty, I'm 6'1" and can comfortably sit behind an equivalent sized driver so kids will have acres of room.
Boot space is good too, usable shape so you can actually carry 4 peoples luggage unlike a 612.
Rear California seats are very upright as per a previous post, not comfortable on a longer trip regardless of age/size of kid. I'd think that if you were a 10/12yr old or older you wouldn't enjoy sitting in the rear of a California.
Most importantly get out there and drive both, with child in tow to see which is most suitable for your needs.
I was in my local dealer (Swindon, Dick Lovett) a couple of weeks ago and they had a cancelled order FF in the showroom in Black - very, very nice in Black too...now to win the Euromillions on Friday!
Chris_VRS said:
Both are obviously going to drop in value, the FF has more to lose being the more expensive/newer car as is the way with previous V12 Ferrari models.
I personally feel California's have a little way to fall too in the middle part of the year, especially when the uprated HGTE style cars start to be delivered.
Space wise the FF has room aplenty, I'm 6'1" and can comfortably sit behind an equivalent sized driver so kids will have acres of room.
Boot space is good too, usable shape so you can actually carry 4 peoples luggage unlike a 612.
Rear California seats are very upright as per a previous post, not comfortable on a longer trip regardless of age/size of kid. I'd think that if you were a 10/12yr old or older you wouldn't enjoy sitting in the rear of a California.
Most importantly get out there and drive both, with child in tow to see which is most suitable for your needs.
I was in my local dealer (Swindon, Dick Lovett) a couple of weeks ago and they had a cancelled order FF in the showroom in Black - very, very nice in Black too...now to win the Euromillions on Friday!
I had put a deposit on a Cali at Lovetts in Swindon back in July last year - but i warned them that I predicted that it would not fit a rear facing baby seat (they had been told by Ferrari it would...) 24hrs later and 10 trips to various Mothercare/Halfords in Swindon etc, they gave up and handed me back my deposit. Baby is 1yr old in March = the use of a forward facing child seat, meaning the Cali is possiblity...I personally feel California's have a little way to fall too in the middle part of the year, especially when the uprated HGTE style cars start to be delivered.
Space wise the FF has room aplenty, I'm 6'1" and can comfortably sit behind an equivalent sized driver so kids will have acres of room.
Boot space is good too, usable shape so you can actually carry 4 peoples luggage unlike a 612.
Rear California seats are very upright as per a previous post, not comfortable on a longer trip regardless of age/size of kid. I'd think that if you were a 10/12yr old or older you wouldn't enjoy sitting in the rear of a California.
Most importantly get out there and drive both, with child in tow to see which is most suitable for your needs.
I was in my local dealer (Swindon, Dick Lovett) a couple of weeks ago and they had a cancelled order FF in the showroom in Black - very, very nice in Black too...now to win the Euromillions on Friday!
I think most of you are right, Cali is safer choice. I just wish is was a bit more sexy/angry looking - it's smiley face vent is for too friendly for a super car...
isuk said:
Just fit the vintage grille to emphasise the traditional egg crate Ferrari grille and give the car more presence. There is also the option of the GTO style mesh grille. Here is my last Cali with the vintage grille.
Looks more like a Vantage grill, ie "borrowed" from Aston Martin... 
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