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Our First Prancing Pony

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by tomc, May 13, 2016.

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  1. MDEL

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    Tom I can't think of any other more stylish way of going shopping . More pictures I see the more I like the Avorio of your Cali and the more I miss that dropping roof.
     
  2. tomc

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    With temps finally cooling off here in, now is definitely the time of the year to enjoy the Cali with the top down. Fresh air, sunshine and the Ferrari exhaust symphony. Hard to beat.
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  3. mobinakhtar

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    OMG - I love this color combo...very Classy.
     
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    Rainy here in Houston. Sucks!
     
  5. tomc

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    Thank you. It's classy and classic. I think the diamond seats are the cherry on the sundae. I owe it all to my wife, with an assist from Mario's (MDEL) wife. I want sold on it, but the ladies knew better! Now, I love it. Can't stop driving the Cali, next stop 15,000 miles.
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  6. tomc

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    Sure, but we get a 12 month driving season down here in Texas! Hoping for clear skies for you soon.
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  7. tomc

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    #232 tomc, Oct 29, 2017
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    Another milestone. 15,000 miles. 25k kilometers. Almost 10K miles on our watch. Gorgeous weather. Perfect day for a drive with the wife. Only one "Are you speeding?" from the beloved.
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    While stopped, waiting for train to pass, young kid runs up, "Holy ****, that's a Ferrari!!" Crazy kids & their foul language. He's right though. It's perfect Ferrari weather, drive 'em if you got 'em!
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    Tom from the picture I can tell that skies in Texas are very blue too. Good and dry weather that's what rear traction Ferraris want and this year we've had plenty. Already 15.000 miles that's exactly the millage my Cali had when I sold it. Yesterday I passed by one and had a certain nostalgia because sometimes I miss the roof down. Great car and definitely the most versatile Ferrari.
     
  9. mobinakhtar

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    Ah! love the ciocolatto
     
  10. tomc

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    Up in Dallas, even if it's cold, it's usually sunny. Not too many cold, rainy days - happily for Ferrari owners with our summer tires!

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    From yesterday's drive. Proof that not everything is bigger in Texas. These little horses came up to check out our stallion while we waited for the train to pass.
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    Thank you, the brown interiors that Ferrari does - iroko, ciocolatto and terra bruciata - are all exquisite...T
     
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  13. MDEL

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    Tom I haven't seen you around for sometime but I'm glad you are well and enjoying your Cali with the top down in November. We've had also that same kind of weather with 20ºC temperatures almost in December but finally the first rain has arrived which is bad for rear traction Ferraris but great for farmers and hydraulic electricity production.
     
  14. tomc

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    Hi Mario!

    Indeed, it's a busy time of the year. Been enjoying reading your F12 adventures, & your improved results with the MPSS tires.

    Glad the weather's cooperating on your end. We could use rain in Texas, been dry since summer. Today is another gorgeous driving day, currently 21 C. Was 15 C this morning.

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    A little before the magic moment, but this marks 10,000 miles of Cali driving pleasure. It's been a great ride. Every time I drive the Cali, it's still a pleasure.

    Best wishes to everyone for a great holiday season. If you can, drive your Ferrari!

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    20 C today in SC Tom. Just drove my friends’ boys on some thrill rides. 1/2 tank of gas gone in no time. I refuse to check my gas mileage. Top down fun today!


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  16. tomc

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    Down South, this time of the year is our reward for putting up with the long, hot summers.

    I haven't ever been tempted to guesstimate my mpg.

    Way to spread the F-car love!
    I'm sure the kids will never forget their ride in a Ferrari. As a wise man told me soon after I got the Cali - we must never forget how lucky we are to own & drive these cars!

    Best wishes for the holiday season.

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    Crossed 15k today with the top down at 19C in December. A little Van Halen and some sunshine. Awesome. How about a “Show us your tops down in December” thread??

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    Enjoy Tom! Appreciate your keeping this thread active too. Shows everyone how a Cali can fit ones lifestyle.
     
  21. tomc

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    Thanks, Eric!! Best wishes for the holiday season...T
     
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    Well damn! Either there isn't a Santa or I was bad this year. Either way no new Cali in the driveway waiting for me to come drive it. This spring it will be so, or I am still doing things wrong.
     
  23. tomc

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    Don't give up on the dream! The hunt for your first F-car is half the fun! Merry Christmas!
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    Congrats Tom Enjoy in good health
     
  25. tomc

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    Thank you! It's too cold today for driving the Cali (confounded summer tires!), but our family has much to be thankful for. Happy Holidays to you and best wishes for 2018...T
     

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