2014 California Advice | Page 2 | FerrariChat
Buy

2014 California Advice

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by lfc8, Sep 21, 2020.

Tags:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 2 of 2
  1. AD211

    AD211 Formula 3
    Owner Rossa Subscribed Silver Subscribed

    Aug 19, 2017
    1,226
    South Carolina
    Full Name:
    Andy
    #26 AD211, Sep 22, 2020
    Great advice above. It’s likely you’d keep reading FChat and become discontent you didn’t get HS or didn’t get the T. It happens. You need to buy an airline ticket and see it. Feel the buttons. Drive it. Then fly home same day or write a check and make it a road trip. Two 6 1/2 days make for a fun drive home!


    Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
     
    lfc8 and russellmcg like this.
  2. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 13, 2014
    26,056
    DFW, Texas
    Full Name:
    Tom C
    #27 tomc, Sep 22, 2020
    Listen to Andy! There's stuff I didn't even know I needed, until I read about it on F-chat! :D
    T
     
    lfc8 likes this.
  3. russellmcg

    russellmcg Formula Junior
    Owner

    Aug 3, 2014
    492
    Houston
    Full Name:
    Russell McGuire
    #28 russellmcg, Sep 22, 2020
    Likewise. Never thought or knew I wanted the handling speciale till I drove it. Decided it was worth getting. My new philosophy on cars is if your going to do it, do it big!
     
    lfc8 likes this.
  4. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 13, 2014
    26,056
    DFW, Texas
    Full Name:
    Tom C
    #29 tomc, Sep 22, 2020
    Lol. Mr Big!! [emoji2]
    T
     
    russellmcg likes this.
  5. russellmcg

    russellmcg Formula Junior
    Owner

    Aug 3, 2014
    492
    Houston
    Full Name:
    Russell McGuire
    #30 russellmcg, Sep 22, 2020
    Haha. Just hate buying something and then seeing all you guys posting about how good the features I passed on are.
     
    AD211 and tomc like this.
  6. lfc8

    lfc8 Rookie

    Aug 20, 2020
    38
    #31 lfc8, Sep 22, 2020
    thanks all for your advice and input. Definitely taking all this into consideration!
     
    russellmcg likes this.
  7. alex

    alex Formula Junior

    Dec 19, 2003
    699
    Crystal Lake, Illinois
    Full Name:
    Alex
    #32 alex, Sep 22, 2020
    Of course, spending more will get you a newer, more powerful car. However, only you can determine what fits your budget. I'm assuming you've figured in the cost of insurance, maintenance and unexpected issues, i.e. an oil leak or similar repair. I'm very happy with the performance of the Cali 30. If you are not sure, see if you can test drive some cars to help with your decision. If you take your time, you'll find the right car for you.
     
    russellmcg, lfc8 and SLViper1 like this.
  8. lfc8

    lfc8 Rookie

    Aug 20, 2020
    38
    #33 lfc8, Sep 22, 2020
    there are some Ts out there in the 125-135 range with low miles. Most, if not all are not Rosso which is what i want, and being a first time owner the warranty is a must for me. As i learn the cars, and hopefully stick with the brand i may take more risks out of warranty cars in the future but who knows. This limits the number of cars in the search criteria right now.

    There was a beautiful Cali T at Excell cars in Florida for 126k, however someone put down a deposit an hour before me. What i have found recently is that you need to jump on the deal or its gone!
     
    SAFE4NOW, tomc and russellmcg like this.
  9. lfc8

    lfc8 Rookie

    Aug 20, 2020
    38
    #34 lfc8, Sep 22, 2020
    I currently have a Maserati GT Sport 2017, the engine sounds like an orchestra, but its no Ferrari.
     
    SAFE4NOW likes this.
  10. SAFE4NOW

    SAFE4NOW F1 Veteran
    Sponsor Owner

    Aug 25, 2004
    5,830
    Dallas Texas
    Full Name:
    If you know you know
    #35 SAFE4NOW, Sep 23, 2020

    I cannot say this enough ... warranty warranty warranty.... when given the option, get the warranty extension, as its has the same coverage as the 1st 3 years.

    Oil leaks out of warranty are never a good thing, better to have coverage, that have the fight out of warranty.

    This, coming from someone who started with a 2013 California ( with 2 year New Power Warranty added ) then quickly made the move to a California T , that had just had the engine out oil leaks addressed ( under warranty extension ) as well as leather repairs on the dash. I'm still adding New Power Warranty when the warranty extension expires later this year.

    Enjoy your search, its a large part of the enjoyment of ownership! ( IMO )

    Steve
     
    lfc8 and russellmcg like this.
  11. SAFE4NOW

    SAFE4NOW F1 Veteran
    Sponsor Owner

    Aug 25, 2004
    5,830
    Dallas Texas
    Full Name:
    If you know you know
    #36 SAFE4NOW, Sep 23, 2020
    Funny , we did the same thing.... Maserati GT Sport to California to California T in the last 12 months!
    Sometimes wish we had kept the GT and sold the SL ....

    S
     
    lfc8 and russellmcg like this.
  12. lfc8

    lfc8 Rookie

    Aug 20, 2020
    38
    #37 lfc8, Sep 23, 2020
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    russellmcg likes this.
  13. Il Co-Pilota

    Il Co-Pilota F1 Veteran

    May 29, 2019
    6,023
    Hopefully some place nice.
    Full Name:
    A.B
    #38 Il Co-Pilota, Sep 23, 2020
    The GT is a quite seductive car. Still miss the GranCabrio MC. Not very fast, but a very special car.

    Sent from my SM-G930F using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
    lfc8, SAFE4NOW and russellmcg like this.
  14. lfc8

    lfc8 Rookie

    Aug 20, 2020
    38
    #39 lfc8, Sep 30, 2020
    vjd3, AD211, Avia11 and 1 other person like this.
  15. russellmcg

    russellmcg Formula Junior
    Owner

    Aug 3, 2014
    492
    Houston
    Full Name:
    Russell McGuire
    #40 russellmcg, Sep 30, 2020
    Beautiful car!!

    Drive it fast, drive it hard, and drive the **** out of it!!!

    Congrats!
     
    lfc8 likes this.
  16. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 13, 2014
    26,056
    DFW, Texas
    Full Name:
    Tom C
    #41 tomc, Sep 30, 2020
    Happy endings ate the best!
    Giddyup! You have miles to pile on before winter gets here...T
     
    russellmcg likes this.
  17. lfc8

    lfc8 Rookie

    Aug 20, 2020
    38
    #42 lfc8, Sep 30, 2020
    Hopefully a few more nice days here In North Carolina before it really sets in.




    Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
    russellmcg likes this.
  18. alex

    alex Formula Junior

    Dec 19, 2003
    699
    Crystal Lake, Illinois
    Full Name:
    Alex
    #43 alex, Sep 30, 2020
    Gorgeous...enjoy!
     
    lfc8 likes this.
  19. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 13, 2014
    26,056
    DFW, Texas
    Full Name:
    Tom C
    #44 tomc, Sep 30, 2020
    Oh yeah. Long Indian summer for you guys. Drive the wheels of that bad boy!
    T
     
    lfc8 and russellmcg like this.
  20. lfc8

    lfc8 Rookie

    Aug 20, 2020
    38
    #45 lfc8, May 25, 2022
    So my Ferrari ownership has come to an end. With the DCT replacement (under warranty thank god) and some other minor items I decided to trade out and snapped up a 2017 McLaren 570GT (with 2 years CPO warranty after my recent experience).

    This car is outrageous.

    One day I’ll be back I’m sure!
    Image Unavailable, Please Login


    Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
     
    Cigarzman likes this.
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page