Not much California talk on here..

[wineman02]

I know the California is not that hard core but its stats are still pretty impressive. I think it would be perfect for someone like me who enjoys a spirited drive but does not push things to the edge and wants open top motoring.

Is anyone else looking forward to when they have lost most of their depreciation and are sub £70K? I am but there again the lure of a V12 599 might just be too much to contain if at a similar price...

[iandc]

I think you may have a long wait for either to get sub £70k. Can you get a zimmer frame in the boot of either!!!

[wineman02]

You see some 612's below £70k now so why not? Granted maybe not for a 599!

[Ed50]

It would appear we share the same boat Wineman.

Can't see the Cali' falling below 90 for along time yet but the 599 might slip to the early 80's at some point hopefully soon for
an early example.

But then again I wouldn't be holding my breath....

[Cipo]

wineman02 said:

I know the California is not that hard core but its stats are still pretty impressive. I think it would be perfect for someone like me who enjoys a spirited drive but does not push things to the edge and wants open top motoring.

Is anyone else looking forward to when they have lost most of their depreciation and are sub £70K? I am but there again the lure of a V12 599 might just be too much to contain if at a similar price...

I've been looking at a Cali for a while now, test driven a couple and have to say it fits in with my driving style. Having owned a couple of MB SL's in the past it's very attractive for me. The local Ferrari dealer mentioned that they have been estimated to be around the £85k mark mid 2014, so you may have to wait a little longer.........

I'm looking at Grigio/Sabia combo, what do other Cali enthusiasts like?

[Petrolhead95]

Went in one the other day, really relaxed and comfortable. Didn't think much of them before, but now I think they're really nice cars.

[Siy]

My dream car - does everything I could wish for... Saw one in a dark metallic red a few months ago - looked fantastic

[martinvantage]

As you say the California may not be as hardcore as some would wish, but I like it so much that I bought one and may buy another. It does everything I want, having owned other premium marques, may not be as fantastic as the 458 which I adore, but is easier to live with. That means I will use it more.
Wish there there was more California chat on here, they do suffer gremlins despite the radio silence on chat forums.

[isuk]

There is quite a decent Cali section on Ferrari Chat.

[Cipo]

martinvantage said:

they do suffer gremlins

Well I'm in a manual V8V at the mo, I remember you also having one?

So, what are those gremlins, anything I should know about?

[martinvantage]

Cars wth HELE (stop start) can suffer battery drain issues. There is a fix. Gearbox and drive a generation ahead of the V8V. The rigid hard top works well. Enjoy tha AM V8 though, a lovely car.