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2,247 Miles on California in 4 day drive - Amazing!

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  1. dailyferraridriver

    dailyferraridriver Formula 3
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    #1 dailyferraridriver, Dec 6, 2016
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    We (my wife, my 8 year old, and I) drove our 2012 California from NJ to Daytona, FL for the Finali Mondiali. First of all, the drive was amazing, zero issues with the Cali.

    A big shout out to Brian & the team at Ferrari of Central NJ for getting the car ready for it's trip and Dan at Bradan for getting the special touches making my cali unique!

    The miles just flew by. The Cali (daytona seats) is beyond comfortable for long trips!

    Numbers rundown:

    NJ -> FL

    972 Miles
    52.131 Gallons
    AVG $2.792/Gallon
    Total $145.55
    18.64 MPG
    66 MPH AVG Speed
    133 Top Speed

    FL - > NJ

    933 Miles
    67.898 Gallons
    AVG $2.709/Gallon
    Total $183.91
    13.74 MPG
    74 MPH AVG Speed
    121 Top Speed

    The difference in miles between the two legs - we had a day trip in Florida the last day, so it was a few miles shorter when I started to log. Also, we sat in about an hour worth of traffic on the way back. The first leg on the way to FL was in total pouring rain. The First leg on the way back to NJ was also pouring rain.

    IMAGES:

    1. Leaving NJ in the rain :(
    2. Day 2 - Top down the rest of the way!
    3. Hit rubber going 90 MPH at 9PM :(
    4. See above!
    5. 900+ Miles of Bugs!
    6. Made it! Decals added by Ferrari
    7. See above
    8. Parked - notice the exhaust carbon (Wife is handicap)
    9. Closer!
    10. Detailed (big thanks to 'Masterpiece Mobile Detailing')
    11. See above
    12. See above
    13. On the track - parade lap
    14. Banking - (lightly)
    15. Yellow!
    16. In good company...
    17. Even better company...

    Icing on the cake? Coming home to my new-to-me 458 Italia!

    Erik
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  2. tomc

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    #2 tomc, Dec 7, 2016
    Nice trip. That Cali looks awesome in giallo.
    Congrats on the new F-car.
    T
     
  3. MDEL

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    #3 MDEL, Dec 7, 2016
    That's a great real test for the Cali reliability and comfort and it seems that she passed with great distinction. To reach the 2,247 miles you've clocked in 4 days on this trip and considering my 2016 average, will take me with my Cali more or less 730 days.
     
  4. 4th_gear

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    #4 4th_gear, Dec 7, 2016
    The noise on the Daytona Speedway must have been incredible. :eek: Well done Erik! It took some balls for you to drive your family and baby from NJ to FL in December. Nice to see a good-looking Cali enjoying the occasion amongst the brand's "royalty". Maybe you can explore the same route using suitable back roads in warmer weather another day.

    It's also nice that you kept some interesting stats on your amazing trip. Sadly, my baby was "sucking its thumb" ...in the garage over the weekend. She can dream about next Spring though. :D
     
  5. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 tomc, Dec 7, 2016
    I'm most impressed that you tracked mpg. I'm too scared to do that with my Cali.

    I really love those black accents you added. Really sets off the yellow, and sets your Cali apart from the crowd (by Ferrari standards!)
    T
     
  6. JPA

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    #6 JPA, Dec 7, 2016
    Great looking car, That rear spoiler looks good.
     
  7. kylec

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    #7 kylec, Dec 7, 2016
    Props to your daughter for sitting in the back the entire time.
     
  8. Dohangs

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    #8 Dohangs, Dec 7, 2016
    It's great to know you didn't have any problems while driving so many miles. That's what these types of cars are for. Your car looks great in yellow.
     
  9. njcycleguy

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    #9 njcycleguy, Dec 8, 2016
    Seriously! LOL
     
  10. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #10 Ferrari 360 CS, Dec 8, 2016
    Sounds like an awesome trip. The Cali really looks good in yellow!
     
  11. dailyferraridriver

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    #11 dailyferraridriver, Dec 8, 2016
    tomc - Thank you, I do believe it is one of the more striking colors.

    MDEL - Obvious this wasn't typical, but I do try to put as many miles as possible.

    4th_gear - Thanks! The whole track experience was surreal, driving next to and around some unreal cars. Funny you mention that, Rusty Wallace, the NASCAR driver gave a speech at the Finali dinner where he mentioned that he owns a Ferrari - a California!

    tomc - Thanks! Yes, I thought it was too yellow from the factory. I was really interested in MPG because of course the car doesn't tell you and everyone asks.

    JPA - Thank you

    Kylec - Thanks, but it's a he, not a she ;)

    Dohangs - Very reliable, I think the more you drive the better they are.

    Ferrari 360 CS - Thank you.

    Erik
     
  12. saraojo

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    #12 saraojo, Dec 9, 2016
    That's awesome. You are certainly enjoying your Ferrari!
     

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