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  1. Ferrariguy2

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    #1 Ferrariguy2, Jan 28, 2016
  2. dailyferraridriver

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    #2 dailyferraridriver, Jan 28, 2016
    Wow - what's the odds of being able to import this into the US legally?

    Erik
     
  3. Ferrariguy2

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    #3 Ferrariguy2, Jan 28, 2016

    I'm sure it's a problem that money can solve. It would be great to have this car on this side of the pond.
     
  4. SciFrog

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    #4 SciFrog, Jan 29, 2016
    That is one rare car...
     
  5. RickLederman

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    #5 RickLederman, Jan 29, 2016
    Cool to have sitting in your garage but I'd much rather keep my DCT's, they shift far faster and smoother. I drive mine every and would be very unhappy with my head bobbing back and forth.
     
  6. natman316

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    #6 natman316, Jan 29, 2016
    Wow! did not know they even made them in manual!
     
  7. tazandjan

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    #7 tazandjan, Jan 29, 2016
    They only made 9 or 10 and they sold like one piece bathing suits at the Miss World pageant.
     
  8. Derek at FoD

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    #8 Derek at FoD, Jan 29, 2016
    The shift pattern on the knob doesn't match the gate, lol.
     
  9. Caeruleus11

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    #9 Caeruleus11, Jan 29, 2016
    Very observant!

    I thought there were only 3, maybe 4 made.

    They did not sell well, but this is tempting!
     
  10. Andrew 912

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    #10 Andrew 912, Jan 29, 2016
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    I never know if manual is exist on California.... Good to know!
     
  11. maseraticoupe

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    #11 maseraticoupe, Jan 29, 2016
    They didn't sell well because everyone was told by dealer "paddle shift only" ...which was probably true in USA.
     
  12. ross

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    #12 ross, Jan 29, 2016
    there are 7 ww.
    i have an option on one.
     
  13. dailyferraridriver

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    #13 dailyferraridriver, Jan 29, 2016
    Agreed - one of the major turn off's originally for me. I'm kicking myself that I didn't really argue back then. It's the main reason I stayed away and bought on the secondary market.

    Based on their auction estimate, I'm pissed :(

    Erik
     
  14. Derek at FoD

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    #14 Derek at FoD, Jan 30, 2016
    Well if it makes you feel any better you could have argued with your dealer until your face turned blue, Ferrari still wouldn't have built you a stick shift California. :)
     
  15. Ron328

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    #15 Ron328, Jan 30, 2016

    In which case, did Ferrari build the manual California's for VIPs?
     
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    #16 Derek at FoD, Jan 30, 2016
    I don't know...I sure would like an answer just like everyone else though.
     
  17. Noblesse Oblige

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    #17 Noblesse Oblige, Jan 30, 2016
    The gate looks the same as my wife's '07 F430 6 speed manual.
     
  18. Fly4Ree

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    #18 Fly4Ree, Jan 30, 2016
    I think they built them for whoever. Which turned out to be no one.
     
  19. tazandjan

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    #19 tazandjan, Jan 30, 2016
    They used a 6 speed transaxle like that from the 550/575M/612/599.
     
  20. Ferrariguy2

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    #20 Ferrariguy2, Jan 31, 2016

    Oh I have a feeling the market value of the one with your "head bobbing back and forth" would actually make you happy.
     
  21. Scraggy

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    #21 Scraggy, Jan 31, 2016
    I "tried" to order an HGTE 599 in manual and my dealer went all out to persuade me not to. Main argument - car, its systems' software, drivetrain etc etc all set up for F1 and manual drivetrain will be a disappointment - no idea if true. I got an F1.
     
  22. Ferrariguy2

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    #22 Ferrariguy2, Feb 5, 2016
    the auction is today. it will be interesting to see what this sells for
     
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  25. jtremlett

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    #25 jtremlett, Feb 5, 2016
    At least one 2009 US manual 599 and at least one 2010. There has also previously been mention of 2011 car on this forum but I've never seen proof.

    Jonathan
     
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