The "I Hate Surfer Rick" Thread
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#85
Moderator
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Wow, how did I miss this thread?!?!!?
Rick congrats sir!
Rick congrats sir!
#87
AZ Community Team
Congrats!
Beautiful Ferrari
Beautiful Ferrari
#88
Senior Moderator
#90
Senior Moderator
#92
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
#93
Instructor
#94
Suzuka Master
amazing....
If I never get the chance to buy one of these, I better find a way to drive one!
Soo any cool stories or encounters with people/cops out on the road while driving her??!
If I never get the chance to buy one of these, I better find a way to drive one!
Soo any cool stories or encounters with people/cops out on the road while driving her??!
#95
Senior Moderator
Well, if he were near me, he'd be posting about how some person gave him the as he drove by.
#96
Suzuka Master
And who gives a f-ck about the stereo with the top down and the exhaust "wailing like a banshee"? Haha good one Daniel.
It really is nice and gratifying to have such a unique vehicle that truly is a piece of Italian art with everyday usability. To own one before my 40th birthday is icing on the cake as most Ferrari's I see driven around here are by Grampa and his trophy GF.
Makes all the studying, all-nighters, clipping coupons, and Top Ramen/microwave popcorn diets worth it in the end
TY
Haha Tyler I wondered when you would chime in. Living the dream padawan.
Thanks Vas
TY
#97
Not Registered
Everything time I see a California I think of a CTS-V Wagon walking it down the track... with even Rutledge driving.
Definitely a great looking car that will turn heads. Enjoy living the good life!
Definitely a great looking car that will turn heads. Enjoy living the good life!
#98
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I'm VERY happy for you and your new purchase. Can you give us a review? Pros and cons of the car since you've had it in your possession? There can't be TOO many cons but I would be interested in hearing what you have to say
#99
Senior Moderator
Owning a Ferrari? There are no cons.
Driving perfection at its finest. There is no equal.
Driving perfection at its finest. There is no equal.
#100
Senior Moderator
Put it this way: Apple wishes it was this amazing in reality.
#101
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#102
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#103
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#104
Suzuka Master
I've been too busy drooling over the new Viper and being in Lambo-land
I'm VERY happy for you and your new purchase. Can you give us a review? Pros and cons of the car since you've had it in your possession? There can't be TOO many cons but I would be interested in hearing what you have to say
I'm VERY happy for you and your new purchase. Can you give us a review? Pros and cons of the car since you've had it in your possession? There can't be TOO many cons but I would be interested in hearing what you have to say
The most important value for me is an everyday supercar. I specifically did not get a LP560-4, a single clutch auto tranny R8 V10, or an F430 for these reasons. All 3 have either harsher rides or a more jerky tranny. The dual clutch transmission on the Cali is phenomenal and equal to or better than the PDK transmission of Porsche. Certainly more liveable than the GTR tranny and light years ahead of the single clutch trannys in the Gallardo and R8.
#105
Moderator
The most important value for me is an everyday supercar. I specifically did not get a LP560-4, a single clutch auto tranny R8 V10, or an F430 for these reasons. All 3 have either harsher rides or a more jerky tranny. The dual clutch transmission on the Cali is phenomenal and equal to or better than the PDK transmission of Porsche. Certainly more liveable than the GTR tranny and light years ahead of the single clutch trannys in the Gallardo and R8.
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#106
Suzuka Master
I did not drive the auto R8 but IIRC the tranny is similar to the Gallardo which I spent about 45 minutes seat time including WOT. The GTR I spent about 15 minutes seat time including WOT. I've ridden passenger in my other boy's Challenge Stradale, teeth rattling experience to put it mildly. The fact that he can't even pull up into my crib's driveway without scratching the front is a huge negative IMHO.
#108
Moderator
Haha, I can't wait to drive the Italia spyder. My boy's Bianco 458 has shipped from Maranello but awaits the long boat ride to port in NJ and even perhaps even longer transport to HAW.
I did not drive the auto R8 but IIRC the tranny is similar to the Gallardo which I spent about 45 minutes seat time including WOT. The GTR I spent about 15 minutes seat time including WOT. I've ridden passenger in my other boy's Challenge Stradale, teeth rattling experience to put it mildly. The fact that he can't even pull up into my crib's driveway without scratching the front is a huge negative IMHO.
I did not drive the auto R8 but IIRC the tranny is similar to the Gallardo which I spent about 45 minutes seat time including WOT. The GTR I spent about 15 minutes seat time including WOT. I've ridden passenger in my other boy's Challenge Stradale, teeth rattling experience to put it mildly. The fact that he can't even pull up into my crib's driveway without scratching the front is a huge negative IMHO.
#110
Suzuka Master
#113
Regional Coordinator (Texas)
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did ur buddy give u the small scale model that comes with it new? it will have the first owner's name on it. my buddy just sold his, a red one. had it for two years and barely lost any money on it!
#114
No cons yet except a little too much attention. Thank the Lord I didn't get red. I bought the California to drive her, not to keep her as a garage queen too afraid to devalue her with excessive mileage. Even driving the Cali everyday nets less than 4000 miles a year so no worries.
The most important value for me is an everyday supercar. I specifically did not get a LP560-4, a single clutch auto tranny R8 V10, or an F430 for these reasons. All 3 have either harsher rides or a more jerky tranny. The dual clutch transmission on the Cali is phenomenal and equal to or better than the PDK transmission of Porsche. Certainly more liveable than the GTR tranny and light years ahead of the single clutch trannys in the Gallardo and R8.
The most important value for me is an everyday supercar. I specifically did not get a LP560-4, a single clutch auto tranny R8 V10, or an F430 for these reasons. All 3 have either harsher rides or a more jerky tranny. The dual clutch transmission on the Cali is phenomenal and equal to or better than the PDK transmission of Porsche. Certainly more liveable than the GTR tranny and light years ahead of the single clutch trannys in the Gallardo and R8.
Secondly, oh god. I'm probably the biggest GTR fanboy here, but if by some miracle I had the option for the class of cars such as the r8, lambo, and cali...The GTR wouldn't even be on that list. In terms of refinement, looks, etc, it doesn't mark up.
Youre blessed to have landed with a car like that though, its amazing!
pshh I'm still jelly of your M5!!!
#115
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
First off, wow! congrats on the california, beautiful is the only word i can describe her!
Secondly, oh god. I'm probably the biggest GTR fanboy here, but if by some miracle I had the option for the class of cars such as the r8, lambo, and cali...The GTR wouldn't even be on that list. In terms of refinement, looks, etc, it doesn't mark up.
Youre blessed to have landed with a car like that though, its amazing!
pshh I'm still jelly of your M5!!!
Secondly, oh god. I'm probably the biggest GTR fanboy here, but if by some miracle I had the option for the class of cars such as the r8, lambo, and cali...The GTR wouldn't even be on that list. In terms of refinement, looks, etc, it doesn't mark up.
Youre blessed to have landed with a car like that though, its amazing!
pshh I'm still jelly of your M5!!!
Majofo is biggest GT-R fanboi.
#116
Suzuka Master
No cons yet except a little too much attention. Thank the Lord I didn't get red. I bought the California to drive her, not to keep her as a garage queen too afraid to devalue her with excessive mileage. Even driving the Cali everyday nets less than 4000 miles a year so no worries.
The most important value for me is an everyday supercar. I specifically did not get a LP560-4, a single clutch auto tranny R8 V10, or an F430 for these reasons. All 3 have either harsher rides or a more jerky tranny. The dual clutch transmission on the Cali is phenomenal and equal to or better than the PDK transmission of Porsche. Certainly more liveable than the GTR tranny and light years ahead of the single clutch trannys in the Gallardo and R8.
The most important value for me is an everyday supercar. I specifically did not get a LP560-4, a single clutch auto tranny R8 V10, or an F430 for these reasons. All 3 have either harsher rides or a more jerky tranny. The dual clutch transmission on the Cali is phenomenal and equal to or better than the PDK transmission of Porsche. Certainly more liveable than the GTR tranny and light years ahead of the single clutch trannys in the Gallardo and R8.
#117
Engineer
Damn, congrats and I wish you all the best!
More pictures???
More pictures???
#118
All About Trance
When you get a Veyron, let me know.
Congrats on the car! I'll have to make a trip to visit my relatives out there just to see that car in person!
Congrats on the car! I'll have to make a trip to visit my relatives out there just to see that car in person!
#119
Suzuka Master
First off, wow! congrats on the california, beautiful is the only word i can describe her!
Secondly, oh god. I'm probably the biggest GTR fanboy here, but if by some miracle I had the option for the class of cars such as the r8, lambo, and cali...The GTR wouldn't even be on that list. In terms of refinement, looks, etc, it doesn't mark up.
Youre blessed to have landed with a car like that though, its amazing!
pshh I'm still jelly of your M5!!!
Secondly, oh god. I'm probably the biggest GTR fanboy here, but if by some miracle I had the option for the class of cars such as the r8, lambo, and cali...The GTR wouldn't even be on that list. In terms of refinement, looks, etc, it doesn't mark up.
Youre blessed to have landed with a car like that though, its amazing!
pshh I'm still jelly of your M5!!!
Can you believe he paid $35K over MSRP for the 458 despite being a repeat customer and buying the Cali and LP540-4? Apparently this type of sh-t is not uncommon and there were actually some other yahoos willing to drop $30K+ to move up on the waiting list, just for the position in line
Oh well, one man's trash is another man's treasure and I'm way to cheap to pay that kind of premium.
Ya I'll work on it when the weather clears up. Those were just some crappy iphone pics BTW, maybe I'll have one of my boys with a nice camera and some actual photog skillz do a mini-shoot. I'll try and get some ocean in the background for you cats haha.
#120
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Can you believe he paid $35K over MSRP for the 458 despite being a repeat customer and buying the Cali and LP540-4? Apparently this type of sh-t is not uncommon and there were actually some other yahoos willing to drop $30K+ to move up on the waiting list, just for the position in line
Oh well, one man's trash is another man's treasure and I'm way to cheap to pay that kind of premium.
Oh well, one man's trash is another man's treasure and I'm way to cheap to pay that kind of premium.
I'm guessing your boy is white.