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My New 2013 Ferrari

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  1. mjeagent

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    #1 mjeagent, Jan 16, 2013
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    Parted ways with my 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo. Had always kept an eye on Ferrari and decided it was time to make the leap. Due to crappy Virginia weather I have not had a chance to have fun with it yet (only the wet drive home from the dealership). Hoping for some sun (and more pics) and fun this weekend.
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  2. drjon

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    #2 drjon, Jan 16, 2013
    Congrats and glad you switched over from the dark side! Beautiful car!
     
  3. 355dreamer

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    #3 355dreamer, Jan 16, 2013
    Congrats. Looks like FOW. Did you spec it yourself?
     
  4. hotbmwm3

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    #4 hotbmwm3, Jan 16, 2013
    Looks great

    Any interior pics?

    Is that crema interior or tan?
     
  5. TheMayor

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    #5 TheMayor, Jan 17, 2013
    You'll be surprised at how much you like Italian cars. :)
     
  6. hotbmwm3

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    #6 hotbmwm3, Jan 17, 2013
    I'm guessing crema with diamond stitching on the doors

    How is my eyesight in my old age :)
     
  7. Need4Spd

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    #7 Need4Spd, Jan 17, 2013
    Congrats and welcome!
     
  8. mtarvydas

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    #8 mtarvydas, Jan 17, 2013
    Now you can sit on the boys side :) Long running joke here in the Northwest during car shows - Boys to the right ( Ferraris ) Girls to the left ( Lambos )
    I am sure it is obvious that a Ferrari owner started the joke.
     
  9. Surfah

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    #9 Surfah, Jan 17, 2013
    Congrats! Would love to hear your comparison between the 2 cars. I too considered a lovely balloon white LP560-4 before deciding on the Cali.
     
  10. colonels

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    #10 colonels, Jan 17, 2013
    i had a 08 gallardo spyder and it creaked and groaned and made all kinds of noises. worst turning radius ever. and it would even skip on a wheel lock turn. didn't seem well put together more like a good looking go cart. the california is rock solid.

    i heard the newer gallardos were different what is your impression vs the california?
     
  11. RickLederman

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    #11 RickLederman, Jan 17, 2013
    Perfect color combo & wheels :)

    Rick
     
  12. not4one

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    #12 not4one, Jan 18, 2013
    Your wheels may become a sought after collectors item in the future...I noticed they've updated the California configerator and replaced the 19" forged wheels with an entirely different forged design in 20".
     
  13. mjeagent

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    #13 mjeagent, Jan 18, 2013
    I noticed that as well.

    I did not spec the car. My salesman, who sold me my Lamborghini, knew I was in the market for a Ferrari and gave me a buzz when this one came in unclaimed. Here is the option breakdown -

    ---ExternalColor...........65427400 ROSSO CORSA
    ---- Internal Color. . . . . . . . . . . 364014208 BEIGE 4208
    ---- Carpets Color. . . . . . . . . . . 364900912 NUOVO CUOIO 912C

    CALR RED BRAKE CALIPERS
    CSB1 COLOURED SAFETY BELTS
    CTU1 CENTRAL TUNNEL IN LEATHER
    CTU2 ARMREST ON TUNNEL IN LEATHER
    DAAL LEATHER/ALCANTARA INTERIOR
    DSH4 COLOUR UPON REQUEST FOR DSH4
    DSH6 A PILLARS IN LEATHER
    ELEC ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SEATS
    LEDS CARB.FIB.STEERING WHEEL + LEDS
    LOGO 'SCUDERIA FERRARI' SHIELDS
    LOS1 DIAMOND STITCHINGS SEATS
    LOS2 DIAMOND STYLE REAR SEATS
    MIH1 INN.ELECTROCR.MIRROR+HOMELINK
    PAR2 FRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSORS
    PIP1 PIPING IN COLOUR UPON REQUEST
    PLOS CENTER DOOR PANEL DIAMOND LEAT
    RIFD 19" FORGED DIAMOND RIM
    RPMR RED REV. COUNTER
    RUF1 LEATHER HEADLINER
    SATR ANTENNA SDARS
    STC1 ALL STITCHINGS IN COLOUR
    STW1 COLOURED STEERING WHEEL
    TPM0 TYRES PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
    364700807 CINTURE ROT (ROSSE)

    MSRP - $244k
     
  14. mjeagent

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    #14 mjeagent, Jan 18, 2013
    That's funny because my 2012 Gallardo was also balloon white. It was great, but to speak to the other poster it did creak quite a bit. I think the best part about it was the WOW factor. But, after awhile that can become a bit disconcerting. Today is the first bit of sun we've had since purchase so I'll drive it around this weekend and then give you a more thorough comparison. I will tell you that my insurance went down quite a bit with the California.
     
  15. Dino V

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    #15 Dino V, Jan 18, 2013
    Congrats and enjoy!
     
  16. Dohangs

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    #16 Dohangs, Jan 18, 2013
    Congratulations! Looking forward to your thoughts vs. the Gallardo.
     
  17. Surfah

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    #17 Surfah, Jan 18, 2013
    Haha I get enough attention in the Cali, any more would be disconcerting as well. Still unsettling when some random pulls up to me and yells "Nice car or sweet ride!" Driving top down 90% of the time certainly facilitates conversation with one's neighboring drivers.

    Wow about the insurance. Mine doubled going from 997 carrera S to Cali as Geico wouldn't insure the F-car (despite my immaculate driving record) and I switched to State Farm. Since then I switched to First Insurance and the annual coverage for my BMW, Cali and Element is 50% of what I paid with State Farm with $1K deductible.
     
  18. roadracer311

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    #18 roadracer311, Jan 18, 2013
    Took me a second. That was clever.
     
  19. mjc_123

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    #19 mjc_123, Jan 25, 2013
    When I called Geico the first time, while waiting for my car, they gave me an estimate over the phone. I called again after car arrived. Agent on the phone said "we don't insure Ferrari's." She even went and confirmed with her manager at my request. Huh?!? Just in case, I called back after 30 minutes of freaking out. The new agent on the phone gave me a quote - business as usual. Can someone shed some light on why this is??
     
  20. LARRYH

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    #20 LARRYH, Jan 25, 2013
    Cant really explain that but for info I am not a big fan of GEICO they tend to do this type of thing. I switched to Nationwide for most cars and Hagerty for my collector cars. never had a problem with etiher and the price is not bad.
    Larry
     
  21. LARRYH

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    #21 LARRYH, Jan 25, 2013
    NiCE CAR CONGRATULATIONS, I like the configuration not to much different from my car on order.
    By the way I ordered the new 20 forged wheels they sent a picture to me looks very nice they are similiar to the 458 5 sopoke wheels only different.
    How long did it take from the time your order went code 10 my car is code 10 they say March 7 delivery ? seens pretty quick??
    Larry
     
  22. RickLederman

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    #22 RickLederman, Jan 25, 2013
    I use Auto Owners, never a problem and prices very reasonable. I switched to Auto Owners and an independent sales guy many years ago when my previous insurance company refused to insure a Porsche 928.

    You owe NO loyality to any insurance company! Drop the idiots like a rock that don't want your business. There are PLENTY of other insurance companies that want your business.

    Rick
     
  23. K1Spyder

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    #23 K1Spyder, Feb 4, 2013
    I have my Cali insured with Geico
     
  24. ebobh15

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    #24 ebobh15, Feb 4, 2013
    I also have my 2012 California (third of three cars on the policy) insured with GEICO; policy written mid-December 2012. I checked with Hagerty and one other exotics insurer, and GEICO's cost and coverage was better overall. I'm sure because I already had a policy and proven driving record with them, my rates were as quoted. They are sensitive to miles driven, which impacted the price. Bob H
     
  25. myphillylawyer

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    #25 myphillylawyer, Mar 16, 2013
    I have been insured with Chubb for over 5 years and have been very happy with the coverage, claims and price. At one point I had 9 cars on my policy and my 458 was around $2,500 annually.
     
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