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My First Ferrari California!

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  1. mobinakhtar

    mobinakhtar Karting

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    #1 mobinakhtar, Oct 15, 2017
    Dear Friends - I have been lurking here for years now - thanks to you guys I have read all 67 pages of the Cali section before my purchase. I appreciate all members input and answering my questions in this and Ferrari life forums.

    My budget was under 125K - and I wanted a relatively low miles car. After looking for a month or so online and near-misses on Ebay, I found a local Houston showroom that had my dream car sitting on their floor - Just couldn't believe my eyes.

    2010 Rosso Corsa with Couio Interior. Only 12,160 Miles. Got it for $110,000.

    This car has EVERY option I wanted and the only color scheme I desired so I went for it. Here are the specs per Local Ferrari Dealer (Ferrari of Houston) with original MSRP of $289,242

    Rosso Corsa Metallic Paint
    AFS Package
    Rosso Calipers
    CF Driver Zone - Pedals LED Steering
    CF Central Tunnell
    Cruise Control
    Leather central rear tunnel
    Armrest in leather
    Daytona Seat front
    Daytona Seat Back
    Electric chairs
    Ferrari ipod
    Scuderia badges
    Homelink Rearview with garage
    Parking Camera
    Parking sensors
    20" Sport Diamond Rims
    Yellow Tach
    Carbon Ceramic Brakes
    High Power HiFi
    Color Stitch Red
    Tire infaltion kit
    Foldable Rear Seat
    Sport Exhaust

    I have owned a F1 Maserati Coupe before this car and had that for five years. I think I'll keep this one for 5-7 years as well. Wish me luck. I'll post some pictures. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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  2. BlueSteel

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    #2 BlueSteel, Oct 16, 2017
    What a steal!

    I have a 2012, but yours is cheaper with lower mileage and more options! That is quite a find!

    Love the color combination.
     
  3. tomc

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    #3 tomc, Oct 16, 2017
    ^ Very nice. Like the black roof and black wheels combo. Sets of the red very well. Now, your missions is to fill it up with gas, find some nice country roads outside of Houston and enjoy it to the max! Wishing you the best of luck...T
     
  4. good2go

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    #4 good2go, Oct 16, 2017
    Congratulations. Looks great. Enjoy.
     
  5. 635CSI

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    #5 635CSI, Oct 16, 2017
    Welcome, and yes, that roof looks great on the RC
     
  6. Sir_Ferrari

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    #6 Sir_Ferrari, Oct 17, 2017
    Congratulations! Beautiful and classic configuration!
     
  7. mobinakhtar

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    #7 mobinakhtar, Oct 20, 2017
  8. Wheelb

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    #8 Wheelb, Oct 23, 2017
    Congratulations on your first Ferrari!

    Looks like you are planning to keep her for a while which is great to hear. Whenever you're ready for a makeover give me a shout and I'll be happy to assist you.

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  9. mobinakhtar

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    #9 mobinakhtar, Oct 23, 2017
    Holy Cow, that's a beauty. Did you pick the black calipers or it came like that ;)
     
  10. mobinakhtar

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    #10 mobinakhtar, Oct 23, 2017
  11. mobinakhtar

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    #11 mobinakhtar, Oct 23, 2017
  12. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #12 tomc, Oct 23, 2017
  13. mobinakhtar

    mobinakhtar Karting

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    #13 mobinakhtar, Oct 24, 2017

    Hey - ever thought about covering the side grills in black or CF wrap? I did, but process to remove them is complicated. Will look great with your wheels.
     
  14. AD211

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    #14 AD211, Oct 24, 2017
    Nice! Where’d you get the cover and how much?


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  15. Wheelb

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    #15 Wheelb, Oct 24, 2017
    If I remember correctly we painted the calipers on this customer's California. I do recall at a later date he added the Novitec Carbon Fiber Air Vent seen below.

    If you'd like to chat about potentially acquiring these wheels for your California please feel free to email me directly [email protected].

    PS - your Cali looks all safe and sound under that new cover of hers ;)

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  16. mobinakhtar

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    #16 mobinakhtar, Oct 24, 2017
    Ebay - $380 shipped from FL. No bag came with it though - just the genuine cover. Its unfortunate - but right after Harvey people who had their exotics flooded, sold bunch of merchandise on Ebay. I am still looking for a wind breaker for cheap.
     
  17. mobinakhtar

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    #17 mobinakhtar, Oct 24, 2017
    I don't plan on changing the wheels at the moment - but if I do Ill definitely let you know. The Novitecs are cool albeit expensive for what they are.
     

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