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My new 2016 California T

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by JMC126, Sep 20, 2015.

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  1. JMC126

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    Enjoying a sunday drive along highway 1 in my new California T. Decided to go from my 430 to this California T. Being in California and driving with the top down is amazing. Was considering a 2013 458 Spider but having the option for our kids 13 and 11 to also enjoy our ride was the choice. Tour de France blue with the Nero interior. LED steering wheel, Magnaride, shields, 20" wheels and Apple Carplay are the big options.
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  2. markmoon

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    Great choice, particularly for your kids' enjoyment as well. I presume it feels noticeably quicker than the 430??
     
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  3. keithos27

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    Congrats, looks great!
     
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  4. MalibuGuy

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    Ferrari quotes a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds....however, a recent independent test by a magazine got 3.0 seconds!
     
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  5. JMC126

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    Shifts are quicker and smoother than my 2006 430. However, on my 430 I had capristo headers and it sounded awesome. Exhaust sound on the T is not the same.
     
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    Congratulation! Very beautiful color! Please post more pictures of your beauty! :)
     
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    Sorry 0-60 in 3.6 magazine time 3.3
     
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    I know what you mean. I had a Scuderia with test pipes. Pretty awesome😉
     
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    Congrats - Enjoy :)
     
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    lovely car.
    congrats!
     
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  13. MalibuGuy

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    Whats your verdict? More fun than the F430?
     
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    Absolutely more fun than the 430 for my needs. Taking my wife and also the kids is the bonus. Family wants to drive in the ferrari. The other bonus, the front overhang is not as long as the 430 so curbs are not as big an issue. Front cameras also help. Highway 1 with the top down ...... Also it has a real stereo compared to the 430 stock.
     
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    Beautiful, I pick mine up today :)
     
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  16. MalibuGuy

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    I was one of the early adopters of the then new Cali.
    I liked being able to test out the many first innovations: first front V8, direct injection, dual clutch transmission, multi link rear suspension, folding hard top.

    I wanted more hp at revs from 5 and above.

    I must think that the new Cali t answers that challenge in spades!
     
    MalibuGuy, Sep 23, 2015
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    I drove one last week very quick car sound not to bad but nothing spectacular no air sound typical with turbo charge exotics. Where is the photo from it looks very familiar to me. It could be anywhere on PC1. I spent a lot of time there on the Devils Slide project a few years back between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay and I love that area. Great places to hang and just enjoy life when I am in town visiting. I have another tunnel project the China Town Extension starting very soon so I will be spending lots of time in the area again. Thanks for the photos and enjoy the new ride. Two of my favorite Italian joints are in the Grand street area.

     
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    Can't beat the Cali in blue! Congrats!
     
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    Beautiful car!

    I still enjoy my 2010 California - purchased new in September 2009. Back then, my kids were 6 & 8 and fit in back easily. Nowadays, they don't want to ride in back so much - it gets cramped as they get bigger! Now I feel like the back seat is generally holding soccer backpacks and such and the car has become more of a 2-seater for us!
     
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    I drove a 2014 California... the thing was quick to say the least.... so much THROTTLE RESPONSE!! it's insane...
     
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    Congrats bro ! Pretty work ! Enjoy.
     
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  22. JMC126

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    Thanks for all comments. Great road to drive between Half Moon and Santa Cruz along highway 1.
     
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    Funny - I'm driving from Oakland to Pescadero in mine today - will be on that same stretch of US1.
     
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  24. Dave.0

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    beautiful car (love the blue)

    My parents just retired to a house just off west cliff drive north of the lighthouse -- what a spectacular area for a top down ferrari

    congratulations and enjoy
     
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    Great looking car.
     
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