Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Lead time on a new Ferrari

[Britt2asa (britt2asa]

I'm voting to stay in. I only care about ease of travel with a UK passport 
throughout Europe but Francis as a true " native " may have a different 
opinion. The EU is a horrible mess but it is too late to leave.....

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> On 15 Apr 2016, at 13:50, clyde romero <clyderomerof4 [at] gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey boss 
> How goes it over there?
> You going to vote to get of the EC?
> Stay warm and safe over there
> Have a pint of bitters and bag a crisps for me !
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Clyde 
> 
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> From: francis newman [mailto:francis [at] fntn.co.uk] 
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 8:41 AM
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> Cc: francis newman <francis.newman [at] fntn.co.uk>; The FerrariList <ferrari 
> [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Lead time on a new Ferrari
> 
> Not so Clyde
> 
> We have plenty opf Calis on track at FOC GB track days.
> 
> Fraancis
> 
>> On 15 Apr 2016, at 11:57, clyderomerof4 [at] gmail.com wrote:
>> 
>> The California is a girl car
>> It was Ferraris  meager attempt at making a car for the softer side 
>> What ever that is Just like the 355 spyder was Pure and simple If you 
>> like wearing pink shirts and lime green shorts and mauve handkerchiefs 
>> You've arrived In your Ferrari no less You will never see a California 
>> at a track event Ever!
>> Sorry if I offended anyone
>> But it is what it is !
>> I wouldn't be surprised if the car doesn't have a baby seat option !
>> I mean really !
>> 
>> 
>> In victory you deserve Champagne
>> In defeat you need it!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Scars are Tattoos with better stories !
>> 
>> If you follow all the rules
>> You miss all the fun! 
>> 
>> If you have no enemies, you have no character !
>> 
>> Clyde Romero    
>> 
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>>> On Apr 15, 2016, at 12:57 AM, Peter Rychel <dino308gt4 [at] hotmail.com> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> It's not surprising that the lead time is that quick, because the 
>>> California is an old model - been in production since 2008 and probably is 
>>> the bulk of production at the factory. Everybody is tripping over 
>>> themselves to get into a 488 NOW. I wouldn't be surprised if the lead time 
>>> on a regular F12 is also quick too.
>>> 
>>> The options is where the factory makes their profit. It's atrocious what 
>>> they charge for some of the items. Kudos to your friend for skipping all of 
>>> the carbon trinkets. 
>>> 
>>> I drove a California when they first came out. I like the car as it's a 
>>> great all-rounder. Performance on the STREET is mind-blowing, the comfort 
>>> of a hard-top when you need it and still a proper convertible. Roomy, 
>>> comfortable. The latest styling is the best out of the series. 
>>> 
>>> Peter
>>> 
>>> ________________________________________
>>> From: Ferrari 
>>> <ferrari-bounces+dino308gt4=hotmail.com [at] ferrarilist.com> on behalf of 
>>> Britt2Asa via Ferrari <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
>>> Sent: April 14, 2016 12:15 PM
>>> To: PeterGT4
>>> Cc: The FerrariList
>>> Subject: [Ferrari] Lead time on a new Ferrari
>>> 
>>> Hi guys,
>>> 
>>> Thought you may find this interesting. Some good friends of mine here in 
>>> the Midlands who are long term members of the FOC and the area group I run 
>>> were looking for another Ferrari. They race a 308 and use to race a 355 in 
>>> the club hill climb championship so they know their cars and know how to 
>>> drive. Since they own everything from the Ferraris to a Triumph TR8, a 
>>> Macan and a special you would never have heard of, they were thinking 
>>> "Grand Tourer" and "California". Now if you haven't driven a California, it 
>>> really is a great practical GT and really is fast as hell. Wanting 
>>> something new they were looking for a 2-3 year old California at the 
>>> Ferrari Dealership in Birmingham (Greypauls).  Brian actually wanted a base 
>>> car with just shields and adjustable suspension but all the used cars at 
>>> Greypauls were loaded with tons of options £30,000 wasn't unusual. Brian 
>>> found the asking prices for these cars much to high and the salesman at 
>>> Greypaul asked if they had considered a new Ferrrai?
>>> 
>>> Well who wouldn't like to own a factory new Ferrari just once in your life? 
>>> Basically Brian ordered a new California and was quoted an 8 week delivery 
>>> time. It arrived this week right on time. The car is a base California with 
>>> only the two options plus constructing seat stitching. The cost of the new 
>>> car was far less than the used models loaded with carbon fibre at the same 
>>> dealer.
>>> 
>>> Obviously this is a RHD UK market car but I was surprised the lead time was 
>>> less than for the new 5 series I ordered from BMW (10 weeks)! The lead time 
>>> for the 488 is still 2+ years here in the UK for what it's worth.....
>>> 
>>> At our next FOC meeting we will toast Brian's new California. I suspect it 
>>> will do around 10k per year despite all the other cars he owns. For travels 
>>> to Le Mans and the Continent it's going to be a great option.....
>>> 
>>> Regards
>>> 
>>> BR in the UK
>>> 
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