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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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Not sure about this car looks wise. Does it not look at bit "girly"?

For me the 430 Scuderia would be my choice at that money (if you can't afford a 599 )

Good to see Harris back after the demise of DR. He's a bit anal but an excellent driver who knows/loves his motors

Here's the clip

http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideo...i_458_road.html
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Blurter,Nov 8 2009, 03:27 PM
Not sure about this car looks wise. Does it not look at bit "girly"?

For me the 430 Scuderia would be my choice at that money (if you can't afford a 599 )

Good to see Harris back after the demise of DR. He's a bit anal but an excellent driver who knows/loves his motors

Here's the clip

http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideo...i_458_road.html
Looks good!

Two things strike me about it though - 1. The interior looks incredibly S2000 inspired with the central binnacle. 2 - It even sounds like a modified S2000!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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Followed a black california down the M3 on saturday...

amazing looking car - better in real life than in the photos..

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20...California.aspx

shouldn't think he was that impressed that i sat behind him in the chipped Volvo T5 beater at lots of leptons!
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Yeah, not seen one in the metal but they look very
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Dave, there's a California down the road from me at work, the guy runs it as his daily car , i'll get some pics for your viewing pleasure.

As for the 458 MMMMmmmmm nice
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Saw the California up close at the MPH car show.

TBH, I thought it looked crap - faaaaar too big and lumpy.

The 430/599 look MUCH better. Really like the 458 apart from the LEDs
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Good clip. love the in car stuff. Cheers Dave
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by S2000Si,Nov 9 2009, 01:25 PM
Followed a black california down the M3 on saturday...

amazing looking car - better in real life than in the photos..

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20...California.aspx

shouldn't think he was that impressed that i sat behind him in the chipped Volvo T5 beater at lots of leptons!
There is a california round our way, see it most mornings. I actually thought it looked like a complete dogs dinner. Very poor by Ferrari standards. That raising waistline is hideous, and the front reminds me of a Hyundai.

I thought Ferrari had lost the ability to design a nice looking car until the 458 came along
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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It's great how people see things so differently

Get the pics up Wayne
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Lovely car, looks great fun to drive too.
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