First Ferrari - Advice regards the California

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Hi

Am contemplating my first Ferrari, budget c90-110k, which I know round here isn't a lot but there does seem to be a wealth of knowledge here.

I currently run a 997.2 GTS and its replacement needs to tick similar boxes:

1. Every other day useable.
2. Convertible
3. Auto (I have an artificial left kneecap so this is a non negotiable)
4. Similar luggage capacity to the 911, my wife never packs light.
5. Robust enough to live outside as I have no garage for it.

So questions are:

1. Does the Cali make sense based on the above ?
2. Based on the budget which Cali as there seem to be various specs etc.
3. Any known weakpoints / things to look out for ?
4. Is 2k per annum a reasonable war chest to run one on, excluding insurance / tax.
5. Any other insights you might have ?

Thanks in advance for any and all insights.

Dibs

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Thanks gents, really useful.

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Thanks 67Dino, more food for thought.

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apertureasm said:

F430 Spider! Much cooler than the Cali

I'd love one but not as practical and I'd be loathed to leave it living outside

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jayxx83 said:

That’s not me in the driving seat lol. It was my cousins birthday at the weekend so took him out for a drive.

Have to say out of all the colours the silver really brings the lines out well.

Subtle enough to blend in but still very much let’s out the beauty of the car. The HS package is amazing on it and the sound insane. When you cruise it’s unintrusive. When you get on it it’s totally wild. Cracks, pops, howling, bass, just so very much a Ferrari!

Thats stunning, and you sir are a lucky man .... enjoy .... I'm still on the fence ... but so me really good info here so thanks all ...