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Our First Prancing Pony

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

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  1. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #401 tomc, May 9, 2020
    We bought the Cali 4 years ago yesterday! 20K miles later, I can only say that owning an F-car has met, and exceeded, all expectations. It’s still a thrill to drive. If you’re on the fence about making your Ferrari dream a reality, all I can say is: review your finances, if they’re in shape, get in the game!

    Now, since the “stay @ home” order in our slice of Texas has been lifted, we have some deferred depreciation to take care of!

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    She's a bit dirty and dusty, but on the road again!! #blessed

    Ciao & stay well...T
     
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  2. AD211

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    #402 AD211, May 9, 2020
    Looking good Tom! Nothing but great driving weather this past month. Thanks for sending it all East. Picked mine up with 14k in 2017 and will hit 25k this weekend. And that’s just with occasional local weekend drives with the kids. Yeah, I may like a 458 instead but for the price you can’t beat it.


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  3. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #403 tomc, May 9, 2020
    Thanks, Andy. I need a couple of good drives to hit 25 K. Weather for the first two or three weeks of the quarantine were poor, so it didn't seem like much of a chore, but the last month or so or weather has been gorgeous, and so the itch to drive has been strong!

    Take care...T
     
  4. Nospinzone

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    #404 Nospinzone, May 11, 2020
    Hey buddy, can you spare a dime? :D

    Congrats on your 4 year anniversary Tom. Glad to see you are driving the $h*t out of it!
     
  5. tomc

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    #405 tomc, May 11, 2020
    I'm a married man, I have no spare dimes!

    Thanks, Paul. They're made to be driven. No sense leaving it in the garage...T
     
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    #406 Justicepool, May 12, 2020
    Hello Tom,

    It took a few days but I made it through the entire thread. Tom is Enjoying his Ferrari the way one should, by driving it. And that is why I just sold my gated 360, because although I said I would drive it frequently when I purchased it the reality is I was hesitant to put too many miles on it. I am looking forward to picking up a California next month and driving it the way one should.

    Tom I live just a bit North of Midland/Odessa. Maybe I can plan a trip to the DFW area this summer and we could take the Calis out for some great drives weather permitting.

    Cheers and thanks for sharing your ownership experience,

    John
     
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  7. tomc

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    #407 tomc, May 12, 2020
    Thanks. My wife is the genius, though.
    Her advice as I researched F-cars was "Californias? They made so many of them, you may as well drive it,
    they'll never be classics!" :D

    The Petroplex! Been out there many times,
    albeit not in the Cali. PM me if you ever get this way.
    T
     
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  8. Nospinzone

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    #408 Nospinzone, May 12, 2020
    Wow, like me, you married waaaay above your pay grade! :D
     
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  9. tomc

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    #409 tomc, May 12, 2020
    Trust me, they know!
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  10. tomc

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    #410 tomc, May 31, 2020
    Passed 40,000 km today on an FCA drive! Was great to get out with local tifosi. Got to follow this classic for a good chunk of the drive.
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    #411 alex, May 31, 2020
    Congratulations on four years of ownership! Californias were meant to be driven and we're trying to do our 2013 Cali 30 justice in that respect.
     
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  12. tomc

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    #412 tomc, Jun 1, 2020
    Thanks. It's been a blast. Far beyond what we expected when we bought it back in '16.
    T
     
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    #413 tomc, Jun 11, 2020
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    #414 BLAMPEE, Jun 11, 2020
    I remember hitting 30k in my F355 and I thought the engine was supposed to blow up at that time!!!! :p
     
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  15. tomc

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    #415 tomc, Jun 11, 2020
    I was told same thing at 10 K. Saw the new Roma yesterday. Looks great, but I drove the Cali down, and right now I'm not seeing anything that makes me want to switch up...T
     
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  16. tomc

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    #416 tomc, Jul 8, 2020
    Another drive, another milestone!
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    As I fired her up for an early morning drive, I noticed the trip counter had logged another 1000 miles. That's significant because it means 20,000 miles worth of seat time in the Cali!

    Seems just yesterday she was off loaded off the truck.

    T
     
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    #417 AD211, Jul 8, 2020
    Congrats Tom! I passed 25.5k today as I said goodbye to my first F car. Bittersweet for sure to see her loaded up and hauled off to Miami.


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  18. tomc

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    #418 tomc, Jul 8, 2020
    I'm about 25.5 K as well.

    When is your new 488 due to be delivered?

    T
     
  19. AD211

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    #419 AD211, Jul 8, 2020
    Doing the PPI today/tomorrow. Slight window tint, replace the rear chrome Cavallino with a black one, and slightly lower next week. Then deliver the following week. Excited. Nervous. Questioning my decision. Excited.


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  20. tomc

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    #420 tomc, Jul 8, 2020
    All those doubts will disappear once that beauty is in your garage!
    T
     
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    #421 RacerX1969, Jul 15, 2020
    Congratulations! I recently purchased my first Ferrari as well fulfilling my life long dream. It was delivered on Saturday. Enjoy and Forza Ferrari!
     
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    #422 tomc, Jul 26, 2020
    Thanks! 4+ years later, it's been a blast!
    Post up some pics if your new F-car.

    Took the Cali out yesterday. Drive with FCA friends. Got lost! Ended up on a few roads I have not driven in a very long while. Went for an impromptu tour of my own, then home and had a laugh about it with the wife.

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    I think this is a good pic of the Cali.

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    Ready to get on the Tollway.

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    Attempt at an artistic panoramic photo.

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    Waiting to head out.

    T
     
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  23. tomc

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    #423 tomc, Aug 23, 2020
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    Crazy sauce on AM temps of late. This time of the year, I only drive in the early morning. Three weeks ago, and last week, it was great, mid 60s F. Two weeks ago, and this week, it was 90 F at 9 AM or so.

    T
     
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  24. AD211

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    #424 AD211, Aug 23, 2020
    Keep enjoying her T! How many miles (smiles) you up to now?


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  25. tomc

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    #425 tomc, Aug 23, 2020
    I knew it! After years of bragging about Cali reliability, I got an error message on the TFT yesterday morning. Low windshield fluid level! Ugh!!!
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    Now what the heck am I supposed to do?!?

    Do I need to refill with some kind of unicorn tears?

    T
     
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