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My new Cali30

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by dentata, Oct 12, 2012.

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  1. dentata

    dentata Rookie

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    #1 dentata, Oct 12, 2012
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    It began over two years ago with a trip to LA. I wanted to show my girlfriend the Spadena House in Beverly Hills -- she stopped the car when she saw the black California parked nearby: "What is THAT! That is the most beautiful thing I've ever SEEN!".

    Then came the celebratory trip, when we rented one for a weekend, our hands shaking as we flew down Laurel Canyon with giant grins on our faces -- after which, even a year later, any car I test drove still felt, "Well, it's not a Ferrari."

    Then the insane decision to actually buy one -- supported by the intuitive, intelligent, beautiful woman who had just agreed to be my wife (provided she gets to drive as well).

    Then the waiting.

    "Should be delivered in August."

    "Engine recall, looks like maybe completed in mid-October."

    "10RED! Your car has shipped early!"

    "It's arrived, but the markets are closed for today, the wires should go through tomorrow morning..."

    And now: finally, my very own sleek, understated, elegant Nero/Nero california, outside my dealer today,

    (elec daytonas, magna, carbon driving zone, camera & sensors, and no, with the tank traps around my place, no 20" wheels).
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  2. RickLederman

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    Simply beautiful

    Rick
     
  3. Umbertino6

    Umbertino6 Karting

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    Congratulations on the purchase!
    Test drove the 2012 with Handling Speciale package (Giallo Tristrato) and it's a truly amazing driving pleasure. Can't get enough
     
  4. Mrosenthal

    Mrosenthal Rookie

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    Gorgeous car! Mine is Nero/Nero too. You have good taste. Best of luck with your new baby.
     
  5. PhilNotHill

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    What's a Cali30?
     
  6. Surfah

    Surfah F1 Rookie

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    Nero Daytona like mine, great taste. Enjoy in good health.
     
  7. Balsamina

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    Congrats, great story and lovely car. Enjoy!
     
  8. Derek at FoD

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    The name that Ferrari chose to call the new 2013 California.
     
  9. PhilNotHill

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    #9 PhilNotHill, Oct 13, 2012
    Last edited: Oct 13, 2012
    Thanks.

    Apparently reduced the weight by 30 kilograms.

    at 2.205 lbs per kg = 66.15 lbs.
     
  10. Derek at FoD

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    AND a 30hp increase. :)
     
  11. tg5769

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    Apparently reduced the weight by 30 kilograms.

    I could not afford a new Cali30 so I went on a diet and lost 30kg, the car is now awesome!
     

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