The Ferrari California Is A Real Ferrari, But It's No Longer A Bargain - Review And Test Drive
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- For a while, the Ferrari California had become a bargain - prices plummeted from the original $200K plus MSRP to mere pennies on the dollar - and all because the purists found the California to be the wrong sort of Ferrari - one that you can daily drive, and one that doesn't need painfully expensive maintenance.
Once the cat got out of the bag, prices started creeping up again, and now they're back were they should have probably been all along - with a very nice example at or near the $100K mark.
This is an in depth review of a 2010 Ferrari California, and a brief history of the company, by Bill at Curious Cars.
Love your video ! At the age of 66 I just brought my first Ferrari California and my plan is to grow old disgracefully enjoying every minute of its engine sound as I cruse the B roads of England's beautiful countryside !
“As though it’s A thing”. Fuck I love this chain smoking whiskey swilling regular guy.
Bill you’re smokers/whiskey soaked laugh puts a smile on face every time. Thank you for doing what you do.
No, don't make these videos shorter: we love every minute of them.
I don’t know IF I come here for the cars or too hear Bill complain the whole video 😅😂🤣
99% of us come to these videos to get the Florida weather!
No shit. He’s fucking hilarious. I kinda wonder how we all got here. Just being car guys?
@@I_HateClickBait It's all about Bill. WE need that been around the block, age wizened perspective to really understand the cars. Weather, whiskey and wisdom- what more can you ask for?
My wife watches the morning news with coffee, I watch this guy with coffee. Absolutely love it
Ya come for the cars, ya stay for Bill. 😉
"going to jump straight to the car" checks video length 47 mins and 58 seconds, pours a cup of tea and settles back.
LOL!!! I did the EXACT same thing!
Or some corona virus whiskey
Bill you should make a Q n A video. Would love to learn a bit more about you and hear about all the cars you've owned in the past.
@Just Mingled Great minds think alike.
I can't forget Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. dressed up as priests driving that red 308 in Cannonball Run. Funny stuff.
Nice pull!
My god, haha I remember now, wow that's cool.
Classic
I'm here for three things:
(1) Current South Florida weather
(2) Cool cars
(3) Cool car story time
Me too but in this order:
(1) Cool car story time
(2) Cool cars
(3) General rants about snowflakes and animals
(4) Current South Florida weather
Chipper Canadian here, I'd just like to say I like the back seats!
Go away and never return
No Canucks on the back on that one!
@@rjdum3641 hmmm u serious?
@@rjdum3641 rude
All I have to hear is, "GOOD MORNING, IT'S CRAPPY HUMID" and start giggling like your least favorite snowflake. When you say the video is too long, I say it's just right.
Bill, you know, your videos really helped us get thru this pandemic
Sir i don't know what else you do outside of cars, But you could of been a world famous comedian. Amazing cadence and delivery such Entertaining commentary.
Ever Ferrari owner once that check engine light finally goes out. "Whew!"
Welcome back Bill nice to have a second video in a week
Nice review. PS, I believe stands for Power Start, which is Ferrari’s version of launch control.
Really badass Bill!! Love your videos man! Keep up the great work
Hey Bill, nice Ferrari I personally love the Dino, and don't worry about talking to long your Humor is Greatly appreciated and your knowledge. Keep up the good work.
This is a beautiful car, i love it. You have a great channel and a wonderful voice.
It is not pretty at all. Get your eyes checked.
@@paulm6481 Its absolutely beautiful, you should get your eye's checked, you don't know what beauty is.
I’m hooked on your videos now bill ! I seen one that lead to another an another ! The personality and humor !
Great review as usual. Bill, I love your humour! Great to listen to you.
I really think bill should have a tv show, especially with plenty of birds! This video literally made my day better 🙏
Bill. Just want you to know you make loving cars great. Thank you. Love your show.
I’d like the videos to be longer, your videos always makes me laugh. It makes my day a bit better. Thank you Bill.
Fancy People from Across the Atlantic - 'Coupé'
Me, from Texas - 'The only French I know is Chev-ro-lay Coopay!'
I think it's important to keep abreast of Florida weather, no matter where you are in the world. Doing a great job, Bill!;)
I’m probably never gonna own any car you review, but I will continue to watch every video you make. You are just fun......and just to set you off I drive a 2011 Lincoln MKS 🤣
Hey, he had video praising the MKZ, and the MKS is its big brother, so he can't hate it too much. (I have a 2011 MKZ with AWD, great car)
He put a little stink on the MKS once 😁
I own a 2010. Amazing car and I love your review. You are spot on!! Subscribed.
I am sure this will be the best review of a California due to Bill's weather and world report!
This guy cracks me up. Love the videos!
Watch a new Bill video post alert or put out this kitchen grease fire. I guess the grease fire can wait.
I love this guy too just want to hang out and have a bourbon and coke with the man. Love the test drives. Keep it up.
I really love the weather report I like the car to thanks Bill we all love you. 😻😻😻
Great Vid! The Ferrari does 105@3800rpm. My Viper does 104@2000rpm.
Super entertaining! Can not wait to watch more and will be checking in frequently. Thanks for doing these Bill!
Omg Bill in a Ferarri?!?! Its like a dream come true Lol
Bill please, please do not make these videos any shorter, you are priceless, the one liners are the best .
All the best from England .
Haha. I see the Brickell Motors badge on the back! I know my ppl!
Bill a bargain Ferrari at the moment is the 456-456M. Can be had under 50k, available in both slush box and manual, nostalgic enough that it is still "mostly mechanical", pop up headlamps, and doesn't require too much of the grinding machine. These are stated to sky rocket in value in the coming years. Source? I have one that I would love to sell 😂
Bill, badass review. Your numbers should triple or more than these. All of my group watch your channel. So good, we eagerly await each and every review. Thank you!!!
The market is insane. There are no bargains left anymore.
Wait until the stock market takes another dump. You'll be able to buy these 2 for 1. And a half priced house to park it at.....
@@giggiddy It's definitely a bubble but I'm skeptical at how the system could remain balanced if that happened. I don't like where this stuff is going in general if Californias also managed to become as inflated as they have. It's just crazy.
@@Petrospect So very true. If you figure it out, please let me know. Lol. Cheers.
I cannot decide which made me laugh harder you roasting the weather , family or the good people of tampa! ps i'd take it over a mondial any day
Thanks, great vid as always. But I do miss the goats. You should buy two more and anonymously drop them off at peters house when he is not at home.
That is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen .
$100k seems cheap for a car
like that .
at 43:30 looks like 85mph in a 45 ? lol
Head out to West Texas and You'll find plenty of roads to break that 146mph mark.
I'm looking forward to Your upcoming " Boss Hoss " review .
( Dont forget your helmet and updated Life Insurance Policy )
Your knowledge of cars and history is astonishing
Thank you sir
I almost have enough saved up to buy one of those badges on the side 💰
I'll sell you a Bentley hubcap if you're interested ?
@Just Mingled Dogecoin ;)
To be a kid in the 80s meant going around on mongoose bmx's searching out Ferrari's to de-badge.
I have been binge watching these for days. You are the best! Your knowledge of esoteric details and history are incredible. Viva la COVID wiskey!!!
I got a nephew that's 31 years old, university education paid for by his grandmother, never had a job as a kid or adult, never paid for his groceries or drove to the grocery store because he never learned to drive ... plays video games every day and never paid for his own internet, has no friends other than those online and almost never goes outside ...and thinks he's hard done by ... the world is going to sad place soon ...
You know my eldest son RR.
Sounds like someone is enabling him, maybe you should do something about it instead of complaining on the internet
@@boostedsc4040 Someone is enabling him .... more than one and all women .... he is "Lazy" and takes advantage of people because he thinks he is owed something ... which is the problem with a lot of these types of people ...
Great video and a great car and I'm looking for right now. The new Ferrari's just have the spaceship look that I do not like and this is the last of the beautiful lines that ferrari had along with the 355 and 348. Also the 308 and 328 we're beautiful as well but these new ferraris that are selling for close to a million dollars or more just don't do it for me and the California is absolutely stunning in every way. Screw all those people that don't call it a real Ferrari it's a real Ferrari and that's a real Ferrari engine in it and that's a real Ferrari badge on the side!
What a gorgeous car! Ty for sharing
Hahahahahahahah Bill always cracks me up when he roasts younger generations
This is such a great review. Admiring the car, listening to great story telling, and even a drive. Feels like a get together with an old friend who just bought a new toy. Good stuff.
My kids fit fine in back of mine if I pull seat bit more forwards. I actually love the back end, stacked pipes and all
I actually like the look of the entire car other than the rear. The front, the sides all look really good.
Front reminds me of the new Miata
Fun video. I always loved Ferarri. Regarding attention at 45:20... red is pure Italy, but black is a little more discrete if there is such a thing for Ferarri. Silver too, but I only like silver on some Ferrari models. I suppose there is white too.
Bill, you were right.
Camel Shit translates to merda di cammello.
Totally could see that script written on a Ferrari.
BTW...your videos ROCK! Love your sense of humor.
Hey Bill, always find the historical facts you put into each video are so good, never knew where the prancing horse logo came from.
Not really a later model Ferrari fan but always liked the 250 GT Lusso and the 512 Berlinetta Boxer.
See you at the next one 😎
That’s the worst body kit I have ever seen on a corvette?
Lol
Baaa Haaaa!
That is a relief that the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cali was a replica in Ferris bueller’s day off. Still shocks me today to watch it fly out of that glass garage.
Cracking me up about Tampa. Love the car.
This is my dream car. I actually am watching this for the car not the bitter
Weather ✅
Birds ✅
Goats ✅
......"seamstresses with big moles on their face"..........that one got me, Bill.........
Not that we don't love Bill, but this is a Ferrari. Where's the women? Vanessa, Mina anyone?
11:19 Is that the Mach 5? (Speed Racer)
"Go Speed Racer! Go Speed Racer! Go Speed Racer Go!"
I don't know much about cars, but your voice impressed me more
9:58 that trailer is filled with $$$
And tell Andrew thanks for the car, lol.
I believe the ps button is “power start” or basically launch control
Where is the manual shifter? On the column?
@@michaelwhite9915 paddle shifters behind the wheel. Use them in manual mode.
@@wernerdanler2742 thanks. I've never seen such a thing.
Yeah the PS button is launch control. It stands for "Partenza Sportiva" which means Sport Departure in Italian. Power start works too though lol.
That center console looks like it was designed by Valentina Nappi!
Florida sucks in the summer! I couldn’t agree more Bill.
Your absolutely right about the Italian translations. "Camel shit" translated to "Merda di Cammello" which would fit right into Seinfeld's parents Florida neighborhood and could be adjacent to Del Boca Vista.
And Boca Raton actually means rats mouth.
That car uses the same exact radio used in most 2016 and up jeeps
Your honesty is stellar.
The Enzo Ferrari as a child comment was gold. Gold Jerry!
Another great Video Bill and of course FUNNY AS HELL.. !!!! LOVE IT.... !!!! :) :)
I love your humour, you are so funny.
Bill... Why not review your nice class A camper???
That's a great looking car
"sex toy center console"....😆😅😂🤣....that made my morning and probably my day!!!!🙌👍🥂
1. The nephew may be the new object on the crosshairs for Bill's rants. Dalton can breathe easy... for now.
2. The adjustments that had to be made to get the 6'4 Tom Selleck into the 'Magnum' car is a long list. 5'10 was HUGE for a Ferrari driver in those days.
Please Bill don’t make videos shorter we are enjoying the valuable informations that you’re giving.......AHMED FROM BAGHDAD IRAQ
Bill, you had me at "my nephew just needs to shut the fuck up".
♥️😂
Terrell's workshop on CZcams that is the guy that literally tunes old Ferrari and Lamborghinis carbs with a stethoscope. It's friggin hilarious. He has a funnel with a rubber hose attached and tunes them to perfection 😂
Good Evening Bill how's it hanging? This is gorgeous one of my favourite Ferraris
Hello Paulie - going well and feeling pretty chipper despite the shit weather. How are you?
@@curiouscars9282
No so bad warm and humid in the UK tonight, on the whole had a pretty good day.
Great honest review! PS stands for power start, which is launch control in Ferrari land
Nice resale red.
“My nephew just needs to shut the fuck up and get on with it” aaaaand subscribed.
Great job I just stumbled apon your page ....New Fan. Please do more
Hot and humid here in PA. Can't be any better in Florida. Really sweet car.
It's a very respectable car. I know someone who rented one on Turo for a day and had a great time!
Hammer down, Bill!
OK, you convinced me, I'll take one :-)
God damn it, you almost said Andrew there at 38:58.
I think the California is a lovely look car, especially the front
Looking for the "wrap it up" button.
Is it Ron or Don’s car? 😉
The check engine light sure hung on for a min when you fired that amazing machine up. Probably a million sensors to check. As for the “PS” I’d guess it’s paddle shifter?
The Chime sounds like a Self Destruct mechanism.
Jesus man.... 10 hours in still waiting to hear about the California
You sound like Elliott Gould..Jack Gellar...Monica and Ross's dad from Friends..😂👍👍👍👍
Admittedly I don't know anything about Ferrari, other than my neighbour has a 1980's 328GTS or something like it that he drives about 6 times per year, but this car has an incredibly beautiful engine.
5 minutes in and haven't heard a word about the car yet. I guess the fans come for the whinging about the younger generation. Very original.