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Took the plunge on a Cali T

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by Snowbored, Nov 20, 2015.

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  1. Snowbored

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    #1 Snowbored, Nov 20, 2015
    I'm officially in the club. First F-car. I was considering a used Cali for the last month, and occasionally entertaining the thought of ordering a new one, when opportunity arose. My dealer had an ordered car that the customer decided not to take in favor of a demo car they had, and it was super close to what I would have ordered anyway, so I decided life is short and jumped on it.

    Signed today, but they still have to prep it and get film on the front of it, so I won't actually pick it up until next week.

    2016 Cali T
    Grigio Silverstone
    Nero with white stitching
    Forged Painted Rims
    Yellow Calipers
    Chromed edges on the grill
    Scuderia Badges
    Yellow Tach
    Magenride
    Int/Ext Mirrors/Homelink
    Carbon steering wheel w/ LEDs
    Daytona Seats
    Stitched Horsies
    Footrests
    Sport Exhaust
    Some other stuff

    I would have gone different on the interior color scheme but think this looks nice, don't care too much about the Daytona seats as I like the standard ones fine, would have gone forged diamond rims, and will miss CarPlay if it turns into something good as opposed to mostly promise like now, but figured it made sense to jump on this one, maybe order one in a few years to my exact spec.

    My M3 convertible felt very old and cheap on the ride home.

    Back with photos when I have em formatted for this forum correctly :)
     
  2. FiveLiterEater96

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    #2 FiveLiterEater96, Nov 20, 2015
    Congrats!

    But continue to love that M3 :D
     
  3. Snowbored

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    #3 Snowbored, Nov 20, 2015
    Ha. It'll remain loved for another 4 months as my DD. Then it gets traded in for a Porsche Macan I've got ordered for that purpose. No use having two hardtop convertibles, however awesome they both are.
     
  4. Hamishmoon

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    #4 Hamishmoon, Nov 20, 2015
    Congrats sounds a great spec, close to what I would chose for a Cali :) waiting on the Pics :):)
     
  5. aviator88

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    #5 aviator88, Nov 22, 2015
    Congratulations. Beatutiful spec. Look after the M3! I also have one from before I bought the Cali T. Strangely the M3 now seems more enjoyable than before (but not nearly as good as the Ferrari obviously). Probably because I'm more relaxed with the M3 and not afraid of getting the most out of it now.
    Looking forward to your pics.
     
  6. Stevenb

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    #6 Stevenb, Nov 26, 2015
    Congrats! Grigio silverstone is one of my favorite colors
     
  7. DIGMAN52

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    #7 DIGMAN52, Nov 27, 2015
    Well done! You will love your California !
     
  8. dolphins08430

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    #8 dolphins08430, Nov 27, 2015
    Congrats!!
     
  9. RickLederman

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    #9 RickLederman, Dec 4, 2015
    You will love your Cali! T. Got mine in late August and have 4,800 miles so far. Although I put the charger on it a couple days ago, I did put the Sottozero's on it just in case my FF breaks. Here in NW Ohio I still drive both as daily drivers.

    Drive her hard, she will take it.
     
  10. uhn2000

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    #10 uhn2000, Dec 18, 2015
    Going to pulling off your move shortly. I was about to get a 488 but then went in and sat in one and got in and out - I just couldn't see myself living with it everyday. Also at 6'3 I felt a little tight inside - configuring a Cali T next week to add to the FF.
     
  11. RickLederman

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    #11 RickLederman, Dec 19, 2015
    I find the 430-458-488 series uncomfortable, no place for your left foot since the seating position is far enough forward that the left wheel well extends into the cabin.

    NW Ohio is getting amazing weather, a few snow flakes yesterday in the T, this morning it is cold and I have the FF at the office. I do need to take a photo of both so my photo here shows the T, not the '12 Cali.

    Enjoy both of yours!
     
  12. uhn2000

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    #12 uhn2000, Dec 19, 2015
    Yes we need an updated picture for sure. ;)

    Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
     
  13. Alex@TAG

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    #13 Alex@TAG, Dec 22, 2015
    Congrats! You're going to absolutely LOVE it :)
     

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