Apple car play in non Apple car play doable?

What would you use Apple carplay for? I do not have it in my Portofino and do not know what i would use it for.
1. I can access my entire music collection on my phone or via a USB-stick and play anything using the controls on the screen or use voice controls.
2. I use the built-in navigation system for navigation. Admittely the Porto screen is better than the Cali screen and Carplay may update maps more frequently.
3. My phone connects to the car system via Bluetooth automatically. I can call up my contacts and previous calls via bluetooth onto the car screen and make calls.
4. If I wanted to check my mails or messages I can do that on my phone and would NEVER check or write mails while driving, even if on a slightly larger screen.

If I am missing something Carplay could provide please let me know.

 

I think you can replace the factory head unit but the cost is staggering. Other people have just changed out the radio, which is not cheap, either, but nothing like using the factory parts.

I have it in my Alfa and really like it ... mostly for Waze navigation on the screen but it's also nice for podcasts and music if you are an Apple-centric person. Although I never listen to anything but the engine in the Ferrari anyway.

 

Nav/speed radar alert is better with Waze & frequently updated.
keep my nav system up to date.

 

nothing you mentioned is any comparison to carplay. it also affects resale value because ferrari entertainment system sucks big time.

 

Ah yes. Silly of me to leave out the most important reason. Maybe you would like to ask her these questions, but then maybe that would not be wise

 

I DD my Cali T and CarPlay was a must. I get it. Don’t let the guys Sunday driving the GT car bug you. It’s meant to be driven and used. I couldn’t do my morning meetings without it. My mid engine is a weekend car, the Cali should be user friendly.