Hey guys, So after a few questions, a few test drives, and a credit check, I’ve decided my next daily will be a 2017 Cali T! Picking up at noon tomorrow
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Congrats! Would love to hear your impressions about the Cali T vs. the F430 Spider as I was debating between the two when I bought my T. I had only owned an F430 Berlinetta before I got my first California 30 and switched mostly because I missed the open air experience.
Went from an 06 430 Spider to a 15 Cali T both Nero Daytona/Cuoio The Cali T is a more user friendly better Ferrari in every way. Faster and the 7 speed dual clutch is awesome! The F1 on the 430 is the only thing it did not do well. The 430 always felt like it needed another gear on the Highway when cruising, and F1 is slow and odd unless flat out. Both very reliable with no issues! Cant go wrong with either one!
First off, Thanks to the whole group for being as good as they always are. I’d like to say that the F430 is, and always will be, a Sunday car for the average driver, and a track car for somebody who really gets it. It has an F1 transmission that requires some skill, lacks infotainment, and loves to go sideways when you’re slapping gears at redline. The soft top can be loud, and the body has a massive blind spot, making it hard to see motorcyclists going for the pass. It rides hard, I feel I can read Braille if I drove over it, especially with the Scud size wheels I have on it. The exhaust is loud, higher pitched, angry, and sets off car alarms in parking structures. The California T is almost the opposite. It is very fast, but the dual clutch smooths it out a great deal, and the infotainment allows me to take calls, conduct meetings, and work on the road. It’s ride is softer, and quieter when cruising on the highway. The ventilated seats help keep me comfy on a warm day. The hard top is insulating. The exhaust is much quieter, when you want it, but opens up when you give it the beans. However, both cars have PRESENCE. Both are works of art. Both give you the feeling that you’re driving something special.
Beautiful car, I feel the same way about my Cali T, I have had it 2 months and am more impressed every time I drive it.
