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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by SAT4RE, Jul 18, 2008.

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  1. SAT4RE

    SAT4RE Formula Junior

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    #1 SAT4RE, Jul 18, 2008
    Hi. My name is Steve, and, well, I've liked the California since the first photos were released...well, maybe just a couple of days afterward...but I really like it...I really do. I think if Al Gore was in my camp, he could convince the entire world that it should love the California. He would scoff at the doubters and would point-out through mind-boggling statistics that the California is the future of Ferrari and of mankind's vision of the perfect car. You California haters need to have faith in HOPE...in CHANGE!!! The California represents those ideals!!! California lovers unite!!!

    Hey, it works for those guys, why not for me :)

    Seriously...I really do think the California is a nice machine, and not ugly like so many seem to think. Now, I seem to find myself laughing at many (not all) of the comments posted by those who dislike it, simply because it's clear to me (or perhaps I would be more correct to say that I heavily suspect) that many of those posting "opinions" are clearly following the lead of others, simply joining the bandwagon of naysayers and not being open to what I think will be a stellar success! Now, step-up-to-the-plate you California lovers (no Ferrari Kool-Aid drinkers, please) and show your support for the new prancing horse!!!
     
  2. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Bullfighter, Jul 18, 2008
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  3. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 TheMayor, Jul 18, 2008
    Bullfighter: I love your sense of humor! That made me laugh.

    But, sorry, I do like the California. I'm in ... at least until I get a chance to see one in person.
     
  4. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #4 SSNISTR, Jul 18, 2008
    I actually like it, I think it needs to be seen in person.

    It does however need better wheels.
     
  5. seinfeld

    seinfeld Formula Junior

    Jul 6, 2004
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    #5 seinfeld, Jul 18, 2008
    Slap some 355 wheels on it and it might work...but yeah, wait till you see it in person. Only then would you be able to see it in a different perspective...so far, I hate it but love it.
     
  6. bounty

    bounty F1 Veteran

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    #6 bounty, Jul 18, 2008
    I think it's a fantastic design. Initially I didn't like it, but after seeing the "real world" photographs I've grown to really like it a lot! Count me in.

    I also think we should start collecting dues after the 5th person joins. (Might get me closer to a F car).
     
  7. MGD416

    MGD416 Formula 3

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    #7 MGD416, Jul 18, 2008
    i like it too. i made a post similar to that in another thread. not everyone is going to love it, but its trendy to hate on the cali right now. whatever, i think its pretty cool looking, and would like to reserve judgement until i see one in person
     
  8. ingegnere

    ingegnere F1 Veteran
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    #8 ingegnere, Jul 19, 2008
    Three quotes from people who have actually seen it in person:

    http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=10&article_id=6914:
    "Editor-in-Chief Thos L. Bryant — who recently got a sneak peek at the car at the Ferrari factory — says the California "looks absolutely stunning in person."

    http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=128649:
    "This is a gorgeous car. With Pininfarina bodywork created under the direction of Donato Coco, Ferrari's new design chief, the California is a real stunner, particularly with the roof up."

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=137853432&postcount=5:
    "I simply love it."
     
  9. Ferrarista3

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    #9 Ferrarista3, Jul 19, 2008
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    This Italian Ferrari nut thinks that the California looks great :)
     
  10. AustinMartin

    AustinMartin F1 Veteran

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    #10 AustinMartin, Jul 19, 2008
    I love it!
     
  11. 308328LOVER

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    #11 308328LOVER, Jul 19, 2008
    One good thing though, . . . .

    There should be plenty available
    at dealers and most people should
    be able to get one under MSRP !

    See, . . there is always an up side to these situations.
     
  12. Riskinator

    Riskinator Karting

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    #12 Riskinator, Jul 20, 2008
    Not from what my dealer's list shows. He already has a long list... and the car hasn't even been "officially" unveiled yet!
     
  13. Bluehinder

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    #13 Bluehinder, Jul 20, 2008
    I'll have some of that koolaid. I think the car looks great. Love the folding hard top. Good car for those without track pretensions.
     
  14. DM18

    DM18 F1 Rookie

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    #14 DM18, Jul 20, 2008
    By 2012
     
  15. 308328LOVER

    308328LOVER Formula Junior

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    #15 308328LOVER, Jul 20, 2008
    I was just saying that if
    people didn't like it that
    there would be alot on
    the dealer floors to be
    "for sale".

    Just remember that Ferrari
    is slated to build 4000 California's
    alone (each year). In approximately
    3 years that would be around 12,000
    California's. That doesn't count the
    other models. With about 10,000 Ferrari's
    produced a year, that would be 30,000
    Ferrari's in the next 3 years.

    THAT is ALOT of Ferrari's in a short period of time.

    Just a thought.
     
  16. GDRIII

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    #16 GDRIII, Jul 21, 2008
    I would love to get my hands on one! I would use this ferrari to replace my M.B. SL as the daily driver in a hart beat. I would wear it out. At last, they may have built one to enjoy everday like maserati did.
     
  17. Aimee

    Aimee Formula Junior

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    #17 Aimee, Jul 23, 2008
    It's an amazing machine and I can't wait to see it in person!!
     
  18. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

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    #18 greg328, Aug 13, 2008
    Looks like a Hyundai, IMO...

    :)
     
  19. CRG125

    CRG125 F1 Rookie

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    #19 CRG125, Aug 13, 2008
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    Are you sure about that? Take a look at this Pshop I did with Novitec wheels. The lines on this car are beautiful.
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  20. mpatrizio

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    #20 mpatrizio, Aug 13, 2008
    The haters of this car are going to eat a lot of crow when it hits the streets.

    Everything, and I mean everything I'm hearing about this car is that the pictures don't do it justice. I point to the first 599 pics, we all stared and said... I think I like it, or perhaps we felt that we were obligated to lust after it.... well, looking back the pics really left something to be desired, but see the car in person, and wow.... Apply the same thinking to the California that looks pretty damn good in pictures and I think we may be looking at the spiritual design successor of the Dino.
     
  21. jm348

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    #21 jm348, Aug 13, 2008
    Very nice...I like!! :D
     
  22. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #22 PAP 348, Aug 13, 2008
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  23. FandLcars

    FandLcars F1 Rookie

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    #23 FandLcars, Aug 13, 2008
    Sorry, no offense, but I can't help myself.... Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
     
  24. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    #24 VisualHomage, Aug 13, 2008
    Ferrari/Pininfarina comes out with a very flowing and beautiful, feminine, voluptuous rear'd new sports car, evocative of Ferraris of yesteryear... but in a new idiom... and ..... people hate it?!
     
  25. jm348

    jm348 F1 Rookie
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    #25 jm348, Aug 13, 2008
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