IF I DID IT AGAIN

Amen to that. I don't even have my car yet and I already regret not adding the CF driver zone. I hemmed and hawed and by the time I had to finalize the order, I just omitted it. Didn't think it was worth it at the time...

 

Cruise control and backup camera, in that order of priority. But they should be standard. Memory seats should also be std., since unlike other Ferraris, Californias tend to be driven by more than one person (by my wife as well as me, for instance).

 

Darryl, easy fix for the seats is Celeste gets her own Cali!

Keith

 

I got CF on almost everything possible, but I too wish I had gotten the camera. I have the sensors but camera would be much more useful.

 

For me reverse camera was a must so got that and find it really useful..

- However I wish I got the CF upper zone - as I really don't like the silver/plastic look of the stereo surround.

 

Your dealer can install a backup camera. I am getting that put in next week. Same with most of the CF. The price is not far from the original option cost, and you can pick and choose on the CF pieces.

 

I am surprised so many people miss the camera. It was such an expensive option and most cars more than 5 or 8 years ago never even had backup sensors, much less the camera. I guess only time will tell if I miss it...

 

I was really unimpressed at first with the camera and opted out, but now I guess I miss it. Compared to the BMW camera it was (is) a joke. The BMW camera makes you feel like you are in the cockpit of an F22 - grid lines, turn radius angles, center point marks, cross hatch markings in different colors. I think my 6 year old could park that car

 

good to know there is the option to add later if I can't live without it!

 

My california camera has grids...

J

 

The backup camera is really a good one. A couple years ago most everyone on the California threads was saying don't get it ... I got it and it is perfect and I am very happy to get it.

My mandatory list includes:

1. Magneride
2. Cruise Control
3. Camera and sensors
4. Carbon driver's zone with LED steering wheel
5. Stitched Cavallinos
+++++

You can pretty quickly get $50K in options without getting heavy into carbon ... I know as my 2012 has about that much in options.

 

Mine too...

Question though.

With the CF race seats, can you get them in the same leather pattern as the 458? You know, instead of one big swath of leather?

Thanks!

J

 

Agreed, I have ~$70k($22k in carbon) in options and don't even have everything I want in hindsight.

 

My guess is that the "dealer installed camera" is a custom device that mounts to the license plate frame...I could be wrong though.

 

My mandatory list:

Carbon fibre vents and sat Nav surround ( is that described as CF Driver zone?) the entire interior and gets rid of the silver plastic which cheapens the interior
Carbon fibre wheel with LED's and paddles
Leather A pillars
Magnaride
front and rear sensors or camera

 

I read the original post as asking what I'd do differently from my existing car if I bought the car again, rather than what I'd do to order a new one today, based on experience. For the latter, check out my prior post on this. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=141264769&postcount=10

 

I don't have it and wish I did. It's just hard to back up without itl its verynhard to just use the mirrors and the tail is quite big and high. CF driver zone is great. I'm also a huge fan of the aluminum foot rests and as Rick said...I wish I had stitched cavallinos. Next time.

The leather headliner isn't a must but it's mice to have. Options can get high fast. I bought my Cali used but the original tear sheet has 50kish worth of options and no rear camera.

 

I think I would trim a few things...losing cruise (I never go on an interstate where I am), ipod, the moving headlights, the color matching console and the foot rest thingies. But, I would definitely add back-up camera and front sensors...two years later I'm still surprised how I underestimate the length of the front overhang. Oh, and I love my vintage grille!

 

Yeah the GTO grill is a must and very expensive to have installed by dealer afterwords. I have first hand knowledge of that But still love it.

 

You have the Vintage grill or GTO grill? If the latter, post some pics? I'd love to see it on an actual car (there are pics in the factory brochure, but there're not like the real thing).

 

I thought the "vintage" grill was the GTO grill, now I am befuddled. i thought the GTO grill was a replica of the 250 grill.

 

Me and you both... Me and you both...

 

The GTO grill I'm referring to resembles the mesh one on the 599 GTO.