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  1. Goplay

    Goplay Formula Junior

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    #1 Goplay, Oct 22, 2013
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    I picked up my F12 today. Drove it 2 hours to bring it home. *Love* it! This is definitely The GT super car. It is refined, beautifully finished, and of course, gobs of power and grip. This is truly an everyday super car with a usable trunk and lots of storage in the cockpit. This is a car I can live with for a long time.

    I actually think the steering feel is better than the 458. While still hyper (some may say over boosted), it doesn't feel as "loose" as my 458 spider.

    Not many including my wife, were too sure hearing about Matte Silver and Chocolate but the combo really works, especially if one if looking to enhance the GT / luxury side of the car.

    Matte Silver is ridiculously expensive but I don't regret it. In person, the F12 looks like it is a cast ingot.

    While Alcantara is not for everyone, one thing I did was have all the carpet and trunk ordered with Chocolate Alcantara, matching the Alcantra inserts. It very subtly raises the finish level of the car (versus the crappy carpet) and not that costly.
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  2. Goplay

    Goplay Formula Junior

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    #2 Goplay, Oct 22, 2013
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  3. Alcav5

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    #3 Alcav5, Oct 22, 2013
    Gorgeous. And yes the alcantera inserts add to the look.
     
  4. SCFerrari

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    #4 SCFerrari, Oct 22, 2013
    Looks awesome! Congrats !
     
  5. Maranello Guy

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    #5 Maranello Guy, Oct 22, 2013
    Very uniqie combo indeed ! Congrats pal !
     
  6. Melons

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    #6 Melons, Oct 22, 2013
    Outstanding!!! Love the interior!!! Enjoy!!!
     
  7. GreenLantern

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    #7 GreenLantern, Oct 23, 2013
    Absolutely stunning. Seriously.

    Congrats! And thanks for sharing. :)
     
  8. ThisFlyGuy

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    #8 ThisFlyGuy, Oct 23, 2013
    looks amazing. very clean combo.
    have pics of all 3 of your ferraris?
     
  9. absent

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    #9 absent, Oct 23, 2013
    Nothing but praise for absolutely magnificent spec.
    So many cars are screwed up by mistakes in ordering,this one is probably the most tasteful I've seen so far.
    (Hate Red)
     
  10. jacinto jardine

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    #10 jacinto jardine, Oct 23, 2013
    Fantastic purchase, what a machine !

    The first image with the Cali in shot just accentuates the beautiful lines side on.

    Do you have to use distilled water for matte surfaces?

    Sounds like a keeper, many miles of enjoyment!
     
  11. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #11 Ferrari 360 CS, Oct 23, 2013
    Wow! When I read about the chocolate interior I wasn't so sure but when I saw the pictures, it actually looks fantastic. The alcantera "carpets" also really add to the interior.

    Matt silver also looks superb.
     
  12. Garretto

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    #12 Garretto, Oct 23, 2013
    Winning combo! Honestly there are many tasteful combos with very different colours that work great. Now this is rightfully one of them, just perfect.
     
  13. Goplay

    Goplay Formula Junior

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    #13 Goplay, Oct 23, 2013
    Thanks everyone!

    Answers to a couple of questions:

    The Cali is my wife's and I sold my 458 spider already.

    I don't use distilled water but I have a water treatment system that produces soft water and virtually eliminates dissolved solids in the water. There are cleaning products now that designed for matte finishes. One is Shop Car Care, Detailing Products, Waxes and Cleaning Kits.

    A matte finish is definitely not for someone with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)... Or perhaps it is! :D
     
  14. Stefan_009

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    #14 Stefan_009, Oct 23, 2013
    Absolutely stunning, both exterior and interior looks perfect. Love the wheels as well. Congratulations on the upgrade.
     
  15. GuyIncognito

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    #15 GuyIncognito, Oct 23, 2013
    +1

    I'm surprised more people don't spec chocolate interior, it looks great. very elegant.
     
  16. Nelsonc275

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    #16 Nelsonc275, Oct 23, 2013
    That thing is beautiful. What an amazing color combination
     
  17. Drive550PFB

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    #17 Drive550PFB, Oct 23, 2013
    Beautiful car. Are those factory wheels?
     
  18. Noblesse Oblige

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    #18 Noblesse Oblige, Oct 23, 2013
    I think ciocollato is actually darker than the photos suggest. It is dark chocolate, not milk chocolate.
     
  19. Wolfgang5150

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    #19 Wolfgang5150, Oct 23, 2013
    Love that color! My wife's favorite interior color as well; just curious - do they seats get hot in the summer? Isn't it suede like? Thought I saw it in an FF recently; looks incredible
    Kevin
     
  20. Ryan S.

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    #20 Ryan S., Oct 23, 2013
    Beautiful!
     
  21. kylepetree

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    #21 kylepetree, Oct 23, 2013
    Wow, I'm not usually a fan of matte paint but that silver works! That's gorgeous!
     
  22. dadswrld

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    #22 dadswrld, Oct 23, 2013
    Congrats on your new toy, absolutely beautiful. Enjoy her plenty! I'd buy this color combo if it ever went up for sale!

    Where did you drive from for 2 hours to bring her home? That must have been some pretty nice bonding time I'm sure.
     
  23. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

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    #23 ScuderiaWithStickPlease, Oct 23, 2013
    What a gorgeous car!

    Congrats!!!

    (I assume you have multiple drivers licenses . . . .)
     
  24. Caeruleus11

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    #24 Caeruleus11, Oct 23, 2013
    Beautiful spec.
     
  25. forgeahead

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    #25 forgeahead, Oct 23, 2013
    Stupendous!
     
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