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2016 Cali T for me!

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  1. MrBobT

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    #1 MrBobT, Jan 24, 2021
    Been seriously looking for a Cali T for about 8 weeks. Based on some comments here, I had decided that Magnaride was essential. I'm 63, wife is 61 with a bad back. She doesn't appreciate a harsh ride one bit.

    I would say based on my search not more than 10% of T's have Magnaride, which is crazy because it isn't a very pricey option.

    My color choices were either Abu Dhabi Blue or Silverstone Grigio. Has to be one of the tan interiors. Last week finally one that ticks all the boxes showed up online. A bonus is that it is a one owner, serviced by the selling dealer, and now for sale by that dealer.

    The convertible hardtop is one of the biggest appeals - I live near Seattle.

    I had an uncle that was a collector, so I started driving his cars (308, Testarossa, later an F430, plus various Lambo's) back in my 20's.

    Call me crazy but I bought this car without ever seeing a Cali T in person, let alone test driving one. Going to be fun!
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  2. Wangotango123

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    #2 Wangotango123, Jan 24, 2021
    Welcome to the club. Bought my 488 for Christmas and never saw it either. It’s called wreck less impulse buy. Welcome to club
     
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  3. Texas Turbo

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    #3 Texas Turbo, Jan 24, 2021
    My Cali T is also Grigio Silverstone and I too bought it sight unseen. No regrets, you're going to love it!
     
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  4. alex

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    #4 alex, Jan 24, 2021
    Welcome! You will love it! Post some pics!
     
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  5. Snewton94024

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    #5 Snewton94024, Jan 24, 2021
    Had my 2016 Cali T for five years and loved it.
    I put on the factory HS exhaust after buying for about $4,500 installed which increased the sound quite a bit. Not sure about your research on Magnaride. I have never seen one without it. I would think the ratio would be reversed.
    Enjoy!
     
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  6. SLViper1

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    #6 SLViper1, Jan 24, 2021
    Congratulations!
    I think you will love It,
    Enjoy the ride!
     
  7. tomc

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    #7 tomc, Jan 24, 2021
    Another member of the buy-it-sight-unseen club! If you're as happy with your T as we are with our Cali, you are lucky indeed. Great looking car, enjoy it fully and as Alex said, post more pictures...T
     
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  8. Quietriot

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    #8 Quietriot, Jan 24, 2021
    The ride quality is very good. The seats are very comfortable. You are going to really enjoy open top motoring. Have fun!
     
  9. MrBobT

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    #9 MrBobT, Jan 24, 2021
    I have more dealer pictures. You guys want to see those or wait until I have my own?
     
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    #10 tomc, Jan 25, 2021
    Both!
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    #11 vjd3, Jan 25, 2021
    Congrats!
     
  12. MrBobT

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    #12 MrBobT, Jan 25, 2021
  13. MrBobT

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    #13 MrBobT, Jan 25, 2021
    Well like I said I was looking daily for about two months. I even had sales people tell me a car had it, but when they examined the window sticker found out it didn't. I didn't keep a tally about I'm confident that no more than 10% had it. Keep in mind I was ignoring black/red cars. Only the colors I was interested in.
     
  14. alex

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    #14 alex, Jan 25, 2021
    Gorgeous color! We chose a curio interior because it’s cooler in the summer and does not make the cabin feel clostrophobic when the top is up.
     
  15. Rlurie1

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    #15 Rlurie1, Jan 25, 2021
    Just an FYI, you could tell if the car had Magnaride by just looking at the steering wheel, wouldn’t need the MSRP sticker.

    Great looking car! I’ve had mine for two weeks now and couldn’t be more pleased.


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  16. MrBobT

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    #16 MrBobT, Jan 25, 2021
    Yes I figured that out after a while! There are a lot of listings though that only have one or two pictures. A lot of them use a stock picture which isn't even the correct color...
     
  17. tomc

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  18. robmike

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    #18 robmike, Jan 25, 2021
    Great looking car. I got my California sight unseen from Tyler last fall.


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  19. MrBobT

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    #19 MrBobT, Jan 25, 2021
    Wow, cool. He has been good to work with. Supposedly the car shipped today!
     
  20. XSpeed

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    #20 XSpeed, Jan 26, 2021
    car looks gorgeous. when do we see the real photos?
     
  21. Raj seth

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    #21 Raj seth, Jan 26, 2021
    Bought mine with seeing either. Tough waiting 2 months but it’s on the truck. Similar thinking to you. Ditched the Porsche T. Laggy, not comfortable, a missile but off somehow . Can’t wait to drive . No doubt pillars, long hood will take adjusting but so ready. Changed my wheels a bit darker. 2 year warranty. Great dealer experience .
    Good luck.

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  22. MrBobT

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    #22 MrBobT, Jan 26, 2021
    The car is enroute and they say it will be here by Friday. Pics will be weather dependent (I live near Seattle). Super bowl weekend my son will be in town so if the weather is good we will definitely get out driving and shooting. Glad everyone likes it.
     
  23. MrBobT

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    #23 MrBobT, Jan 27, 2021
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  24. Raj seth

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    #24 Raj seth, Jan 27, 2021
    Sweet dude! Looks great.

    It’s snowing here in boston - I’m guessing that will delay mine a bit; not like I’ll be able to drive much... still, I’m excited just to see it. You must be happy. Enjoy.
     
  25. Raj seth

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    #25 Raj seth, Jan 27, 2021
    That better not be yr home garage:)
     
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