'11 Ferrari California to be a daily driver. CAR WIZARD checks customer's new buy! Is it road ready?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2022
- Cars are meant to be driven, and this customer strongly believes in that. He plans to daily drive his new-to-him 2011 Ferrari California. Before he starts, he's asked the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ to check it out and make a few repairs.
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When you said a good customer, I instantly thought of Hoovie. Then you said it had only minor issues. Nope, not a Hooptie vehicle.
Being a Ferrari it is probably Tavarish 😉
@@howardbartlett3026 Nah, it hasn't been on fire
@@howardbartlett3026 Tavarish is in Florida and the Wizard in Kansas. I don't think Freddie would travel that far for a with Ferrari minor issues. He'd try to do it himself with help from Jared. And they would find a way to make it worse.
@@howardbartlett3026 unlike Hoovie, Freddie actually works on his stuff
@@lazydadsgarage Well aware of that. Tavirish is how I discovered Hoovie and Car Wizard.. Ed Bolian is how I discovered Tavarish. It seems that either you haven't seen the Car Trek Ferrari 308 episode or have no sense of humor. Who knows maybe both. 😉
Never understood why many dont like the California. They look great (especially in that spec) and sound great.
Don't think its a case of dislike, but more the idea or reputation. Similar to the early BMW M3's that were automatics. They were labeled as trophy wife cars. The same with these. I've heard them called trophy wife cars or similar. Which imo is wrong, as its a good looking and sounding car. Along the lines with Miata's. Despite being such a good car, the label will probably always be there.
Masculinity like a Fabergé egg
V Dub in the HAUSE yo, the first ones looked like Karmann Ghia's and had transmission troubles I remember, they didnt shift well, and they just looked nothing like a ferrari should look, like some idiot from lamborghini came by and thought lets make one of their actually good looking italian cars, look german.
thankfully they fixed and they dont look that bad now, but when you use the name of a legendary car for your car, you better measure up and the first ones didnt
granted no where near the scale of fail that that new countach knock off is however, like 3.2 million for a car that looks like a mclaren that you could do way better yourself with a 350K bodykit on a 550K car.
Bc it's an absolute pile of garbage and looks cheap af too.
@@HOBOLOCO13 whooptie god damn do kid, now piss off lol
Thank the owner for allowing us to check out this fantastic automobile.
he probably already did in person.
I'm normally a red Ferrari guy, but that is a good looking spec. People didn't like the California because it was maybe more a Maserati in terms of certain components, too soft, etc. But I would love to have one.
The people who don’t like it also can’t afford it
...same...hell of a GT car...
It is based on the Gran Turismo/Quattroporte (Gen 5) platform.
@@VanquishMediaDE I read further that it was originally going to be a Maserati project, but realized the costs were too high, so they made it a entry-level Ferrari. But Lambo uses a lot of Audi platforms, so don't really have an issue with it myself.
I still think this is one of the most gorgeous Ferrari’s ever made.
Love that the owner plans to daily drive it. So many of these cars spend their time under a car cover slowly leaking oil onto the garage floor.
I am 73, I have always been forced to drive something practical. I love this!
Only means you know that practical doesnt mean it isnt enjoyable! I have hard lesson learned that trading a bit of extreme for practicality lets me have a lot more fun actually driving.
It's your turn Johnny!
We all should buy Ferrari coffee mug!
Me too. but I would have to give up at least 2 cars and I love those too.
That’s a true GT car. Perfect for a long drive in comfort and style.
I really enjoy when the wizard throws shade to all the "Bros" watching. Cracks me up! More please
Would anyone owning a mustang, Camaro not take this instead though? C’mon.
@@54FLEX45 I’ve seen enough of Wizard’s videos to know I don’t want to own an Italian super car. I would like to drive one but not necessarily own one. If I had a Jay Leno garage and his money then maybe I’d have a few in the garage for sure 😂
@@CouchMan88 agreed 100% no thanks, bro. 😅
Wizard must've had a Mustang Bro piss him off lately. Haha
I’d rather have something I can do the work on myself at half the price with parallel performance. No offense to the exotic “bros” but I’ll hang on to the Vette, built by a fat guy named Bob from Kentucky.
Nothing says Ferrari like a radio from a late 2000's Jeep.
He showed how the top works, and I legitimately chuckled. That's the most awesome thing I've seen all year.
So nice to see you and Mrs. Wizard... just wanted yall to know, I am always watching the videos and it's so good to be able to see you.
This is a very gorgeous car! I don't understand why is it so unloved by many
Because its built like a cheaper Maserati instead a more premium Ferrari. But I personally like it.
They made over 17,300!!! I wish people would stop saying that stupid thing that people did not like them.
The couple of cali owners I know have been hit by big transmission failures / bills which left a bad taste...that is to say if that's the experience why not instead go for a proper mid-engine / flagship model
@@ke0kie Every model has had huge bills. Are you saying a 599 V12, 812 V12, Roma etc aren’t proper Ferraris? Remember that the company started with front engine exclusively.
Likely because it’s front engined.
Your client actually likes cars instead of just having one for the status.
This car was on one of my walls during high school, i was (and still is) in love with the exterior design, especially these rear hips. Also, the last Ferrari offered with a manual transmission!
Well done, that owner. Enjoy it as much as possible - that's what cars *should* be for.
Daily driver? What does he think that is? A Porsche? 😁😁😁
This car is absolutely beautiful, and I love your Ferrari enthusiasm, Wizard! Thanks for sharing, as always!
Whoa... agreed - that is one of the coolest convertibles I've seen topping and untopping itself.
The E89 BMW Z4 has the same mechanism for $80k less.
@@JohnnyRoyalIsHere Not that it matters either way - well outside what most of us can ever afford.
Great car Mr Wizard I love the colour combination 😍 that folding roof looks very complicated 😮 hope it stays good 👍🏼, thanks for sharing guys 👏🏼👏🏼
That is about the cleanest engine bay I've seen on your channel. Lovely car too.
18,000 miles in 11 years and is undoubtedly always garaged, it would want to be clean! My 2012/13 Lexus IS with the equivalent of 58,000 miles is just as clean if not cleaner ;-)
The California is slept on for no reason. I would still buy one to this day even over the California T. This one is just special and looks amazing especially when specced right. On Top of that it’s a steal compared to other cars in its price point
hi car wizard , hello from singapore, love your video for it's honest and hard truth on car brands, hope you could do "buy this not that' on "SUBARU" one day :) looking forward to more content ;)
So that you know some insights, Michael Schumacher himself took part of the development and testing of the Cali. Ferrari exposed it in its "Timeless masterpieces" exhibition at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello among the most iconic models designed. The V8 engine is also exposed at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, like an art piece. Some people used to hate it when it was presented and while in production, usually haters who could not afford and owned something else, or some Ferrari "purists" who didn't know much about Ferrari history (full of grand tourers with front engines) who complained a bit because of its concept. Not anymore. Now, it is appreciated a lot, more and more overtime, thanks to Pininfarina's timeless design and the glorious sound of one of the last naturally aspirated V8. A true Ferrari, no doubt, to whom that know a bit about Ferrari and how the Cali was developed.
I believe the lyrics are “California knows how to party.” But close enough I guess 😆. The wizard can do no wrong in my opinion
Great content. Own a Cali myself. Car is fantastic. BTW, audio controls on the back side of the steering wheel.
Fun fact, the radio is a Chrysler radio. Same unit found in my 09 Chrysler 300
Love the tighter opening sequence in this video.
Nice car. I can not wait to see the progress with the bus. The bus, the Chevelle, 100 Percent Jake's "new" BMW and Weird Beard's 72 Fury are my favorite projects to see progress.
it is drop dead gorgeous I bet it goes around bends better that those muscle cars you mentioned.
Very cool California, looks great. I worked on one not long ago, there is video of it on my channel. Thanks Wizard for showing.
awesome man! thanks!
another great video from the wizard. thanks
-I have the valve "pinned" on the exhaust on my '14 Cayman S. "Pinned" means I have had the Cantrell exhaust mod done with basically modifies the base, stock non-valved exhaust to be loud the full time.
Love the twin NACA ducts in front of the diff.
thats a gorgeous car. the chrysler infotainment screen really displeases me though lol, same interface as my dads 2011 Chrysler 200s
Don’t you know that a lot of thought process went into the making and functioning of the top. That’s so cool 😎
wow, thatz clean! thnx for sharing
I'm still amazed that the Wichita, Kansas area seems to be such a hotbed of exotic automobiles!
There's a lot of aerospace in that region.
That is a cool looking car, the styling is just right.
Been waiting for you to get your hands on the California - we love ours and it is a perfect daily driver
A very nice Ferrari and the interior red leather everywere and the quilting on the seats so so classy as for the roof a show in itself never get tired of that
A buddy of mine got a California 2 yrs ago...to daily drive...good video.
Hopefully you do a follow up video on this one and do some filming along the way!
Nice one CW! Greetings from CA!
Considering buying a 2013-2014. IMO these cars are very underrated. They are definitely a Ferrari, and a bargain.
I still think the 360 Modena is a cool car and it's an older model, but just has the cool factor. That and the F430. And.....a first generation Gallardo in giallo even though its a Lamboogie
BAD ASS! CALIFORNIA. Those mate bronze wheels look good on that body color. Then! When you started it up. YES SIR! GOOSEBUMPS!!!!
I passed through Newton on my way to Dodge City on Saturday and drove by the shop. Just judging by the exterior, no one would predict the kind of exotic cars you guys are working on in there. Outside it's all rusted-out Gleaners and high plains drought. Inside, Porsches and Ferraris. Still and all, my dad's favorite video of yours is the one about your new airport people mover and your plans to convert it. Go figure.
Very cool. Need your Honda Shin Etsu grease on that roof mech and seals ✌️
They did knock it out of the park with the California. Beautiful car.
Nice spec... If I were gonna daily it though, is send it off to get an updated infotainment system installed. Pretty sure Ferrari offers a straight swap through the dealer and they effectively pay for themselves when it comes time to sell the car. If you get a genuine Ferrari one.
The dashboard view gave me memories of the game Outrun in the eighties.
Very interesting Wizard. Fantastic car and certainly more attractive than some of the cars that are bought into the shop.
Look carefully at the Mazda MX-5 Miata ND. It was introduced in 2016 and design wise it appears to have hugely influenced by the California. I'm keeping my car wishing realistic.
The color and wheel help this california look very nice
..i'd go with different wheel color but the car paint/interior colors are really nice.....that's a clean engine compartment too😃😃
Looks wise it reminds me of the jaguar that watch jrgo had recently. Great looking convertibles both of them.
Is there such a thing as too good looking? I don't know. The sound of any Ferrari is just glorious. I pulled up next to a 458 once and it sounded like mechanical symphony.
I never seen a convertible work like that awsome
That's a slick specification
How do you attach a Fischer 7 1/2' plow to it? I need to get my driveway done quickly.
Love the styling 😊 wish I could afford one ☝️
I am not too keen on the tailight setup but the rest is great.
Wiz, will that side defroster cost less than the price of buying a 3D printer and starting to make your own custom parts?
Love 💕 the styling on this car. Color I could take or leave. This car looks like a daily driver. Not some impractical toy. 💖💗💙♥️👍😎
a black A pillar and roof were often a common option on California's and other Ferrari. I find it odd someone would wrap the pillars and roof black in this case. is it paint? it's hard to tell when the roof goes up in the video. I would leave it regardless. I think the black A pillars look sharp.
You missed mentioning the infamous Ferrari sticky buttons @6:57. No hard feelings. Love your content.
Thanks Wizard! I really needed the Tupac reference this morning! Definitely a good laugh.
I feel called out having this pop in my recommended after looking at these earlier today XD they’re touching on prices I’d be willing to pay now for a low mileage and while I do prefer the 812 styling I’m not willing to pay 300k+ nor can I afford to 😂
Usually first major coming up at 25,000 miles. It’s a racing engine that requires more maintenance
The word was they were a bit soft, but they weren't meant to be a track car, I've always liked the look of them, as a daily driver it'd be a nice place to be, Rj in Oz
Love it. This would be the only Ferrari that I would ever own. Thank you for the review.
Every time I see one of these, I sing 2Pac's California Love. I'm glad you also get it Car Wizard
I think old Ferraris or halo Ferraris like 288 got, f40 f50 Enzo etc look amazing in red. But I love the more “common” Ferraris in different colours
Amazing car. But that tint! Totally illegal in my state but I love it!!!
Beautiful car and I'm happy to know he's actually driving the thing....top is cool...and I have the same Grogu shirt...lol
A not-red street Ferrari. What a relief...(from classic Ferrari history: Only the race cars were red, the street cars were allowed to have all the colors customers wanted). Recently one of these parked opposite to our house (black)and I was amazed how huge this thing is. Remember the original 250 California? That was a sleek and slim sports car. This is definitely not. But I like the shape and it is an open FRONT engine machine - a pity that it is not a 12 cylinder. For me a canvas top would be much nicer than this 'Transformer' part, btw, but that is all peronal taste.
I would like to see that Nova finished, please show the Nova after its finished 🙏
I had that same radio on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler.
I wouldn't mind Buying one of these 👍
Nice Video
wow top operated much faster than I thought it would
love the cali ty wiz
I know someone with a Volkswagen Eos with a convertible top that operates very similar. But it’s probably not quite as fast on the road
As a Dodge Grand Caravan owner, I recognize that infotainment head unit. Only its painted Argent Grey. I wonder if it uses UCONNECT firmware?
I was thinking the same thing if somebody got onto me about having a Ferrari California I’d absolutely prefer it over any Mustang or Corvette… If I had one of those I would drive it all the time too. At least parts are available, and when people “store“ cars like that they getting bad condition faster than if they would just drive it a couple times per week at least start it and let it run and get warm once a week drive that thing enjoy it that’s what they are for this isn’t an f40 this isn’t the last modelT. I’d still be beyond angry if somebody bumped it though lol
Having a lowered car starts to suck my weekend car is basically slammed 🤦♂️, getting to b too much to get in and out but damn does it look good , especially this California! Gotta love Ferrari
One of the most gorgeous GT’s Ferrari made, shame they changed the look with the California T before giving it the power upgrade it deserved.
I hear what you're saying and it's beautiful but I'll take the Mustang because I actually need to get to work everyday... :)
Thanks Wizards!
Oh nice! He just bought that off of Mike Davenport! Mike's Car Store in Indiana... He's the best! Period!😉👍
As long as you keep up yearly maintenance and software updates great daily driver.
That car has at least $50K of extras from the carbon ceramic brakes to the carbon steering wheel with the LED display and quilted leather seats and leather dash. Also "scarico olio" is translated oil discharge or drain not that it matters to the Wizard!
Maybe I'm just getting old ... but I wouldn't lower a car even just an inch. Something about the stock look that I remember is 'correct'. And if my priorities were otherwise I could drive something other than a New Edge Mustang for a fun car (stock look and stock motor) ... but "bro" it scratches the itch for probably less than a tune up on a Ferrari. To each their own and I am happy this new owner will have fun driving it rather than sticking it in bubble wrap.
What kind of rims are they? it looks nice and the offset is great
Nice car, love your commentary.
Love the wheels. Is that the stock front?
As soon as I opened up TDU2 for the first time I instantly fell in love. Definitely a big dream of mine.
Did anyone notice that the drivers side front tire was on the lip of the lift?
looking forward to seeing the progress on the moon rover
Your wife always knows the most accurate colors. Matte bronze is perfect definition of the wheels
Actually more like “mustard “😂
I’m pretty sure they said in a video that she’s an art teacher.
“Good customer” ie brings what the Wiz likes to work on, never asks questions on the bill and that Wiz can make the most profit.
Those rear seats are only there for the insurance company. Just the same as many other two door sports cars, Porsche, Mustang, Camaro, etc.