Warranty for a 2013 California

Completely up to your level of risk tolerance but for a 2013 you’d probably do well going without. But if you decide you’d enjoy the car more with a little extra security, then go for it. You shouldn’t have to pay more than $4,500 though.


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I’d also probably take the money I would have spent on the new power warranty and stash it back for possible repairs on a 13-14 California, and honestly unless it came with the power warranty I’d probably do the same on earlier California’s as well. But it’s nice going in knowing the possible issues too.

 

For five years you only have an average of 600 miles per year. I wouldn't do it. Your expenses would have to exceed $5,900 before you to start to benefit

 

There are many threads on this. It really comes down to your risk tolerance as has been mentioned. The likelihood of having a major problem that is covered by the new power warranty is small but not zero. I do not think that having low mileage is necessarily protective. The only problem That potentially could really hurt is transmission work and roof failure. However the cost of transmission work today is significantly different then it was five years ago. Lastly the new power warranty prices are somewhat flexible and there are people on this board that could probably help you with that if you desire.

I have had a new power warranty for the last three years having gone from 3800 miles to 12,800 miles on my 12 Cali and I am likely upside down on that transaction by $8000. I am however up about 8000 on my FF, so net it’s a wash for me.




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Get the warranty and DRIVE THE CAR. I’ve put 8700 miles on my Cali in 12 months. No problems and enjoyed every mile.


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I think you did the right thing. Unfortunately, low miles is not a predictor whether you will have problems in the future. And now you have peace of mind. If it happens, you can get it fixed under the warranty.

 

Congrats. Now drive the heck out of it! [emoji2]
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21,000 on my cali30. Zero issues.

 

Sweet! My 2011 is about 700 miles short of that total. Post up some pics of your ride...T

 

I think you can use the $5,900 in better ways
California is quite reliable, as along as you do your yearly maintenance and stay on top of any issues it should be fine.
3,000 miles is soo young

 

I think for the most part it’s just peace of mind, though I will say if it were a 2010-12 I would more then likely lean more twards the new power warranty simply because those years, especially the 2010, are more prone to DCT issues and since some dealers only replace the gear box instead of replace the malfunctioning parts $5900 is pretty cheap insurance. But there is a decent chance nothing will happen too. Overall these are very reliable cars.

On a 13 and up I’d be more then likely to gamble and save back a decent repair fund.

 

true, I faced the same issue when I purchased my 2012 Cali, and i didn't get the warranty ...there a lot of good performance shops these days that can handle repairs less expensive than authorized dealers too.
My philosophy has been drive the car often, should limit any issues and gremlins....
good luck

 

I was the guy that said get the warranty and DRIVE THE CAR. I have and will always have a warranty. Had a window motor go out. That’s $1500+ repair. Warranty paid for it. Had a problem with that crappy battery maintainer that comes with the car but in the process had the alternator checked out. It was ok but I found out replacing the alternator was a $2600 repair. Warranty would have covered that too.
They key is to drive the car, it decreases the likelihood of a problem caused by sitting and exposes problems caused by use. Either way cost per mile decreases as you add miles. Enjoyment is directly proportional to miles driven..
I’m at 11,000 miles in 15 months.

 

Quoted for truth, and because that's an impressive amount of miles for an F-car.
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I just spoke to my dealer as I am due to renew my power warranty. They told me that Ferrari raised the price starting in 2019 from $4,500 to $5,000. Also, they told me that they have discontinued both the $375 credit for renewing while the prior year's warranty was in effect and the $375 if there were no prior claims. Anyone know if that is all true?

 

All I know is Steve from boardwalk just posted the warranty details a few days ago on a thread in the 430/360 section and it still had the discounts and the $4500 price tag. So this is certainly news to me would be interesting to know though.

 

Did paying $4500 for a NPW on my 2014 CPO suck? Yep. Does is suck when I'm carving corners at 80mph, bringing the engine up to redline daily, and constantly retracting the hardtop? Nope. Knowing I have the warranty lets me enjoy the car as it was meant to be enjoyed.

 

I just spoke to Steve from Boardwalk. He took my call, was happy to speak to me, and had no problem at all answering my questions all the while knowing that I was in NY and was not bringing my car to him for service. It is rare to find someone like that in this business. He told me that the power warranty available to me for my 2011 Cali is still $4,500 and the two $375 credits are still available. (there is some sort of new power warranty available to 2012's and newer that can include maintenance after the 7 year free maintenance expires). My dealer will be hearing from me.

 

Steve is a good dude, and posts here regularly. Boardwalk is top notch.

 

I love a happy ending!
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