First time owner seeking help with Cali T build

You didn't mention seats, but otherwise it is nicely optioned - you will enjoy it, and you don't have anything controversial. Color is always a personal issue, but you shouldn't get in trouble with TDF.

 

If you are speccing for the next owner then memory seats might be worth reconsidering - at this point in the market most equivalents come with them it seems to me and so it might sell easier to someone who thinks that way both my partner & I can drive

 

Daytona seats are very popular. And I would get the electric seats, as well, for the memory function, extra adjustability and seat heaters.

I spoke to my sales rep about the T yesterday ... his opinion was that if you are building a car with an eye toward trade or resale, $230-240k is the sweet spot on the build. Some of the pricier options -- 2 tone interior, carbon, black roof panel -- can drive the price north of $280k quickly and that money will not be seen again on the trade.

During my search for a Cali 30, magneride, daytonas, 20 inch 5-spoke rims, yellow calipers, shields and electric seats were musts. The LED wheel, camera and yellow tach would have been nice but we're not on the car I bought. I did get seat piping, stitching and the stitched horse in Nero.

The cars I was looking at were similar mileage and while the options varied, the price, generally, did not reflect that. So while a car with $15k in extra options might sell faster preowned, it might not sell for more. But a car with no options is another story. Seats are important, I think. If the dealer knows the car is coming back toward a 488 ask them what they would recommend.

That is a beautiful color, they had a 2011 on the lot and it was dazzling in the sunshine.

Good luck with the build!

 

Nice colour man.

Talkin about the wheels of course, Blu sacks

 

Get the US Visibility Package instead of the PAC3 & MIH2 options. It has all of this and is less than ordering the options a la carte. I would also get the full power seats and the premium stereo. I personally did not get the carbon fiber tunnel; not sure how it goes with Cuoio. I did not think the leather headliner was worth the money. I keep the top down as much as possible.

 

Hey there,

That sounds like an amazing package and pretty much the same as mine. I didn't get the cameras, although I now wish I had. I didn't get the stereo. Didn't see the need for it. I have a great one in my Tesla if I'm wanting to listed to music instead of engine noise. In terms of the CF central bridge, I almost went there, but to me it kind of looked odd. Not sure why, but I left it off. Of course that is completely personal. Good luck. Can't wait to hear how you like it!

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Dont think you need the AFS, Houson is pretty flat, Stereo is personal choice, i dont have the full electric, dont really miss it and i drive every day, cameras, magnaride and shields are must haves. Headliner and full home link are personal choices as are the rest.

 

Just a personal opinion, but I'd recommend a different interior color than Cuoio. Seems to me it doesn't contrast well with a lot of F colors, including the blues. I'd recommend something a bit more tame, such as a dark color(black, charcoal, gray, etc.) or one of the lighter colors such as tan or crema.

You might ask the dealer what interior colors are most generic and popular with a wide base of clientele, as you're not buying for yourself, but for the next owner.

That said, your choice...

 

I saw at the dealer a TDF over Cuio, the car looks great, I personally feel cuio goes with anything.

 

This is the 2011 at FoNE ... TDF blue over beige, looked terrific.
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I agree. I am terrified

 

Nice combo. If you are looking for resale, then items that add function will hold their value. Things that are common like shields are a must, but I am guessing that custom colored interiors are not going to add much.

 

I like the brighter rims, personally.

The trouble with the online configurater is it does not render the metallic paints well, they look matte finished or flat.

More photos of that car here, it sold quickly so might not be up for long.

http://www.ferrarine.com/used/Ferrari/2011-Ferrari-California-65347efd0a0a00b573c8fcba4a1db5df.htm

 

I would get the Apple CarPlay, by the time you get the Cali it will be standard in every other make of car, and it is very good to use.

 

Light coloured/silver rims look stunning with TDF.

 

Before you select a dark color interior be sure to sit in a real Fcar, preferably a Cali.
If the headliner is also dark it can be a little overwhelming.
At least, it was to me.
I saw a new CaliT at the dealer with an all navy interior with white stitching.
It was stunning. Exterior was Grigio Titanio.
But, when the top was put up everything seemed to disappear when sitting in it and this was daytime on the dealer floor.

 

I like your color combination , I as others have said would definitely get the full electric seats you can just do the carbon fiber wheel and the bridge which saves some cost .. The leather head liner is nice you can drop the AFS as a cost saver .. If you fit in daytona seats they are very nice and will be a good resale item .. THe couio with black carpet looks great I have done two cars with that combination..
best of luck with the order..

 

I must be the one of the few who prefers the aluminum bridge.

 

Agreed -cuoio goes with a lot of colours. Just can't wrap my head around someone spending this sort of money wondering what the next guy/girl is going to want - makes no sense.