Ferrari California, seriously why?

[pixelpimp]

I had the opportunity to get very close to a California yesterday and just didn't get it at all.
Take a screw driver to the badges and I believe you just couldn't guess who made it.
I think it looks kind of ok from the rear but, front, side etc just so miss-proportioned and fussy.
Am I alone, have Ferrari, sorry Pininfarina lost it?

[evil_dr_fish]

I'm with you on that - I thought I was going to get tarred and feathered but I think stylingwise, the 599, 612 and California are horrible!

[GALLARDOGUY]

you are not alone at all.

after countless ferrari's i moved to the dark side because i dont think any current ferrari can be classed as beautiful or even cohesively designed.

[AndrewD]

+1. I parked the LP560 next to a Californicator, it was nice sitting in the shade of the hulk

I think the 599 is "ok" but is surprisingly big when you get close to it

[Need For Speed]

And the F430 isn't a stunner either!

[Loz1234]

Need For Speed said:

And the F430 isn't a stunner either!

Completely agree, the styling on the F430 was very lazy...

[stephen300o]

AndrewD said:

+1. I parked the LP560 next to a Californicator, it was nice sitting in the shade of the hulk

I think the 599 is "ok" but is surprisingly big when you get close to it

So you were next to a 599 California?

[anonymous-user]

stephen300o said:

AndrewD said:

+1. I parked the LP560 next to a Californicator, it was nice sitting in the shade of the hulk

I think the 599 is "ok" but is surprisingly big when you get close to it

So you were next to a 599 California?

I believe the sentences were unconnected! He parked next to a Cali and ALSO he thinks the 599 is large.

[Muzzer]

I like it.

I haven't seen one in the metal, but from pics I think it's nice.

The rear quarter is a bit bulky but it's a better effort that the 612 and 430 and more desirable than it's competitors.

The 599 is lovely apart from the horrid headlight design which ruins the front shape.

[anonymous-user]

I'm in two minds about the California. On the one one hand it looks awkward from some angles - especially front three quarters when the roof is down. With the roof up I think it's a stunning coupe and I like the "mass" of it. Of course the winning part is the fact it's a coupe AND an open top. In black I think it looks sensational!

Next to a Gallardo, of course it looks ugly. But you either have to buy a coupe or a spyder or both to get the same package. From that POV the California is a very compelling proposition. It would make a fabulous companion for a trip to the South of France!

If they dropped to around £100K I would seriously consider one.

I'm screwed really. I started my car budget for August at around £60K. It's now around £100K. I love the LP560 like there is no tomorrow - especially the spyder. As I only want to buy one car the California seems a great option too! I am truly going to be so much poorer in August.... but happier. But what the feck do I go for?????

Bloody cars.. I hate loving them

[stephen300o]

In my typical contradictory way, I like all the modern Ferrari's apart from the 355 and 456, which I think are a bit bland.

[Need For Speed]

garyhun said:

I'm in two minds about the California.......

.....I love the LP560 like there is no tomorrow - especially the spyder....

There's your answer, heart rules everytime!

Edited by Need For Speed on Thursday 30th April 11:21

[jdw1234]

stephen300o said:

In my typical contradictory way, I like all the modern Ferrari's apart from the 355 and 456, which I think are a bit bland.

He's a witch!!

Burn him!!

[Harsh]

i didnt like the 430 when i first saw it,
i also didnt like the 599 and 612...

however now i do. it's taken a while but i now 'get it'

it's not pretty styling but there is something purposeful and dynamic about the design.

the 355 was the last 'pretty' ferrari and i do think they should be good looking cars but design seems to have moved on from pure beauty of the form.

[steadyrock]

IMO the F430 is fairly dull; the 599 is stunning and huge; and I want to see a California up close before making a final judgment but I do think it looks quite nice.

[anonymous-user]

Need For Speed said:

garyhun said:

I'm in two minds about the California.......

.....I love the LP560 like there is no tomorrow - especially the spyder....

There's your answer, heart rules everytime!

Edited by Need For Speed on Thursday 30th April 11:21

My dilemma is that I am, by nature, quite conservative but with moments of reckless abandonment. I have never spent more than £50K on a car. Just thinking of an LP560 Spyder makes me go weak at the knees BUT then I think "Oh Gary, that's just stupid. Spending £150K on a car is madness". When I am back full time in the UK in August I'm going to be in one hell of a dilemma!!!!

[Need For Speed]

garyhun said:

.....My dilemma is that I am, by nature, quite conservative but with moments of reckless abandonment....

That's a human thing!

Edited by Need For Speed on Thursday 30th April 11:54

[anonymous-user]

Need For Speed said:

garyhun said:

.....My dilemma is that I am, by nature, quite conservative but with moments of reckless abandonment....

That's a human thing!

Edited by Need For Speed on Thursday 30th April 11:54

I sometimes think it's just me that goes through these dilemmas! Glad to know I'm wrong

[meeks]

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[lambo_xx]

I agree, I'm not a fan of the California. It just doesn't do it for me, it's too boring. I also agree about no modern Ferrari being beautiful. I like the 599, but everything else isn't that nice. Come on Ferrari make another testarossa or F355 they were stunning!!!!