Ferrari California - Buyers Guide
The Ferrari California is a great car and an incredible "entry level" into the Ferrari world. The common problems of the Ferrari California are not as bad as one would imagine. We will go over interior, exterior, clutch, engine, and more! If you have any questions for us, we would love to help! Below is our contact information. Please subscribe, turn on your alerts, and let us know if you have any content request!Socials:
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Great honest video, great content and details. Great knowledge too. Much to appreciate. Thanks.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you for this. Great video with some very informative tips. After renting one for the weekend, I'm seriously considering one. It is such a fun car!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was very informative especially making a decision about possibly purchasing one of these. Thanks it was a great video
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
I am thinking in turning in my AMG for one of these and now thanks to you, i know for what i have to look for. Many Thanks!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Glad we could help!
Awesome video. Very informative which shows a great experience on these cars
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent review. Thank you.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
Thanks for the review! My most favorite car of all currently existing. I dream of buying it someday
@HBiAuto
Жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@artsyhyd
Жыл бұрын
Same 😇🙏
Looks so great!! Breathtaking.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!
Thank you for all the details about the maintainence!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!
This is my ultimate dream car!
Excellent video!!
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Really good video, one of the best about the California issues and maintenance.
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. It really helps us build our content.
Great review 👌
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!
Really useful video for potential owner
@HBiAuto
3 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help, thank you!
@ziggy6060
2 жыл бұрын
Just know the Chrysler infotainment system is awful, even for the time it was built.
@billywenk_
2 жыл бұрын
@@ziggy6060 We appreciate your feedback!
I’ve just bought one. I’ll pick it up on the weekend. This is a very informative video. I have taken note on everything you recommended to maintain the car. Thanks a bunch, I appreciate you.
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch! If you have any questions, reach out.
@ImGerald
2 жыл бұрын
what color? congrats on your Ferrari
@Bluebird22200
10 ай бұрын
How has maintaining it been?
Nice review video thanks
@billywenk_
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch, if there is anything we can do better please let us know!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you🎉
nailed it billy!!
@HBiAuto
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chasewebbbb
3 жыл бұрын
@@HBiAuto of course I’m so happy for you and everyone at hbi and how far you guys have come ! I wish nothing but the best for all of you
@HBiAuto
3 жыл бұрын
@@chasewebbbb thank you for the support, same to you as well!
Great post.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video thank you
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Very welcome
All I can hear are his shoes
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Upgrading these for the next one 😅
Just bought a 2014 California.. thank you for the overview, will have my mechanic start changing the fluids as recommended. Will continue to follow yiu. Thanks
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Enjoy it!
THANKS!!!
@HBiAuto
3 жыл бұрын
It is our pleasure!
This is the one to buy. Ive driven everything what a car
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you. We love this spec!
By early model cars you mean what year(s)? Nice review, thanks!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
2010-2012. Thank you!
This spec is perfect.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
We loved it!
Exceptional Ferrari.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you, we love this spec too!
I like this car a lot. Extremely helpful. You said they are really well built. Maybe well built for a Ferrari.
@billywenk_
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and your opinion! My feedback is based on a comparison to previous Ferrari's and similar competitors. If there is anything we can help with or content you would like to see, let us know!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!
I don't know why peapole hated this car.. I think looks great..
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
Its a good car!
@mrjjthor
Жыл бұрын
I think it's because most Ferrari owners say that the California model cheapens the brand. Personally I think it's a great car.
@schrimpf
9 ай бұрын
No. This is a great car with great looks. Love it.
Astons have the same issue with leather peeling on the dashboard. Basically, just keep the dash out of direct sunlight when you aren’t in the car.
@philiphudgens4726
Жыл бұрын
& when you're in the car too!
@riropower
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but in an Aston or Ferrari that‘s just unacceptable. Some Jaguars too
@user-yc7zb4cj4x
Жыл бұрын
Tint the car lol
@RyanHarris77
Жыл бұрын
@@user-yc7zb4cj4x lol pretty sure windshield tint is illegal everywhere in the US.
@steve0504
11 ай бұрын
@@RyanHarris77 of course… why wouldn’t it be. We are all slaves, even in the US. As long as we are PLAGUED by Deep State/Globalist TRASH…Who enjoy taxing the living FUK out of us…Like the ILLEGAL Property Tax bullshit, we are just slaves, and working for THEM.
I work as a mechanic and am a car enthusiast and man I just wanna open that engine up 😂. I’d love to work on these cars
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
We are always looking for new talent! Send us a resume!! Info@HBiAuto.com
@Senpai_Vex
2 жыл бұрын
@@HBiAuto well I just might! Thank you!
Red California looks great! Hmm..so many technical problems but only few electronical fails?
How often should one expect to replace the motor mounts?
@HBiAuto
3 жыл бұрын
I would say between 8-12 years, with rubber components the life span is affected by environment more then anything. If the car is being driven between 40-60k miles is generally when we replace them.
Nice! Until how many miles do you think its safe to buy?
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
This all depends on service history. If the car has had all services performed, and is in good condition you could go worry free to 120,000 miles or longer depending on service history.
Hi, quick question... same opinion about the Cali T?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Similar. I will work on a video for this car!
Thanks
@billywenk_
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback, if there is anything we can do better please let us know!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you🎉
How many mi roughly does the clutch work as opposed to my 4:30 which is like nothing if you use it. Can you get 30,000 me out of this clutch or more
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
This is technically a life time clutch, it does not require service because it’s not a serviceable clutch as it is a wet style clutch. You should see at least 150,000 miles if the car is serviced correctly, but that is the estimated life of the gearbox. Could be more or less.
...looks great in black.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Yes it does!
I'm sold
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Happy we could help!
SPOILER Sort of species specific. For one who has a high esteem of themselves in mind, Patricians verses plebians. There really is no tinkering aspect to it, except for the possability of polishing or waxing. As mundane as that is, I would expect they are regularily detailed/washed by other than their owners. I also imagine as the cost goes, these are indeed entry level and as such bring in the buyers who really can not afford them but try for a while ultimately in futility. I follow along with Jay Leno's opinion. I would say, buy at your own risk............................and expect risk to manifest. Probably a great weekend prominade car, a beauty contestant, a gold digger signaling device. It is pretty and exudes sex appeal, but is in reality a tease. When life becomes serious, it's recomended to take something domestic instead. It is as they are known and commented upon ...."A Ferrari thing" Your expectations will be in dismay if you think otherwise.
Not a fan of the california at all - but I love it in this spec! Absolutely gorgeous!
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
it's a great spec!
how do we know if the gearbox is problematic or not ?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Generally there isn’t any issues in the 13+ models but in the 10-12 year models you will be able to see the symptoms described in this video.
Do these apply to the California Ts?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
There are quite a few cross over concerns. I could do a video on the California t next!
👍
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Thank you!
How do you put it into manual mode to use shift paddles?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
You simply can click up or down on the paddle or push the auto button to cycle back and fourth.
Is it able to recline those seats?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
It is!
Im buying one once my business takes off
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
We would love to help!
how common is gearbox problems on this car ? out of 10 cali, how many will have gearbox problem
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Less than 10% at this point I would estimate.
Ferrari California 460cv Coupé e Cabriolet 💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
🎉🎉
How much is this spec going for?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
This car was sold for 130k approximately 2 years ago.
This video reminds you that you're not dealing with a Toyota or a Honda
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
😂😂
how often do you need to do the timing belt?
@steve0504
11 ай бұрын
Go back and watch the video again…. He says you don’t need to do timing belts on these.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
No belt needed on these thankfully!!
Never owned one of these "weekend cars" before. When he said if you're letting the car sit, you should leave it on a tinder (sp?) what is that?
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
This is a common term we use to refer to a battery tender. It keeps the battery charged and prevents the battery from naturally draining down over time since it is not being charged by the alternator when the car sits for extended periods. When an electrical system does not have the required voltage on a Ferrari it creates a lot of issues and fault lights. I hope this is a good explanation. If you have any other questions please let us know!
@Tracertme
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a trickle battery charger in English, Ctek is the best and manufacturer the same for Ferrari, it’s very common on this type of car…
@jonathangillbanks3891
2 жыл бұрын
@@HBiAuto Useful video - thanks. Im looking at getting a Cali so appreciate this. One question I have is about whether there is a battery kill switch. You correctly note these cars (and all moderns) drain batteries heavily just sitting. If you dont have a garage to use a tender (I live in London where almost no-one does though we have fancy cars) you need a battery kill switch. My Aston has one (simple press button job) but I havent been able to figure out if the Cali does - can you comment?
@billywenk_
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathangillbanks3891 There isn't on this car unfortunately. But it is rather easy to disconnect the battery terminal in the front engine compartment.
Do you like the Ferrari 30 version
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Do you mean F430?
I like how you reference complete engine failure and gear box replacement/overhaul as common issues to look out for…. Geeze
@barbarusbloodshed6347
Жыл бұрын
Gotta learn how to eat the shit-sandwich with a smile if you wanna own a Ferrari, I guess ^^
@j.andrewwrinkle2172
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys. I think you’re on the wrong KZread channel. Check out the Ford Festiva channel. Probably more your speed, lol!
@bobcortez9471
Жыл бұрын
@@j.andrewwrinkle2172 lol, nah, I’m a 911 driver, the occasional rattle is my only fear.
@Isalei84
Жыл бұрын
@@bobcortez9471 LOL, Ferrari hater, I see... I owned two Porsche, including a 911, before the Ferrari, and I can tell you, it's another world. I experienced both worlds, so I can tell it for personal ownership experience over the years.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
lol love the audience response on this one 😅
Did he ever mention what actual year car this is?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
This is a 2014!
No cruise control?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
It’s a option 😅
@GoatRoper911
11 күн бұрын
@@HBiAuto Mine doesn't have it either.
@HBiAuto
11 күн бұрын
@@GoatRoper911 Most don't surprisingly!
what year is this one?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
This is a 2014.
@DYNAMITEDORK
14 күн бұрын
Thanks
I love the car, but the video scares me away, rather than draws me in to ownership.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
There is always risk associated with reward. It all depends on your tolerance. 😅
they are really well built.......man listening to your list this sounds like a hunk of crap, I'm questioning buying one now
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
Please feel free to call one of our team members and would be happy to chat over the phone. We have a few California's in house and happy to go over them, and send videos.
never open/close the top - without the car running. VERY hard on the battery
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
If the battery is fully charged and on a tinder you should never have an issue with this function. If it wasn’t designed for it, Ferrari would have disabled it. 😊
@dwattel
7 күн бұрын
@@HBiAuto there is also a "launch" control button for our Ferrari.. but doesn't mean its "Good" for the transmission ;)
@HBiAuto
7 күн бұрын
@@dwattel Maybe we need to do a test of the reliability of this!
Name wheels?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
ADV05 M.V2 SL
Someone selling a Ferrari should probably learn how to say Scuderia....
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
😂 we are just fine
I would love a California, I wish Ferrari would stop with the crimp style clamps!
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
We agree!
I wish they came in manual
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
There are actually about a dozen in the world with a manual transmission. You can also do a manual transmission conversion to the car, we offer this service if you are interested in it.
@hubertkam7647
2 жыл бұрын
@@HBiAuto how much would it be for the conversion also is available for other Ferrari models
@HBiAuto
2 жыл бұрын
@@hubertkam7647 The conversion is $29,995.00 + sales tax if applicable. We offer it for 360, 430, 458, California, 599, and more models coming soon! Email us at service@hbiauto.com for more information.
Ok I keep my GTR 🥂
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
More than you could afford pal….Ferrari
Could you fit a kid back there?
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
That is possible!
Sadly soon all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.!!!!
This is not a buyers guide
@joe125ful
Жыл бұрын
It is he says lots of about problems/repairs.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Did you watch the video?
BUYING GUIDE..lol..but a corvette built by bubba..you’ll get a better car at a better price..plus you can actually drive it
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
It sounds like Bubba typed this message too. 😂
@chevyvanngoghandfriends
14 күн бұрын
Yuup.
Omg f all that. Garbage car
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
H8rs hate on what they don’t or can’t comprehend. 🫥
Come on, didn’t hear those shoes as soon as you started walking? We all did. Take them off, or bring another pair. Do you hear how loud that noise is? Come on now. Should have reshot the video, because there is no way you didn’t notice that at the time, or during editing.
@paullawrence1450
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same 🤣
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Win some loose some. The viewers got value. We got character.
wow! that was one of the fastetst engine start on/off i've have ever seen in my life ...check engine MUCH huh?🤣🤡
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
Are you confused?
Very boring informations. Gääähn.....
@Djpaul-lo1px
Жыл бұрын
Best stick with your mommies 1.0 fiesta.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
The consensus disagrees so therefore we will disregard this comment until the consensus says otherwise. Thank you anyway cheers. 🎉
This “Sticky Button” issue has GOT to be THE MOST STUPID, and idiotic issue I have EVER heard. There is NO EXCUSE for this issue to still be happening. This should have been figured out the very first time the issue came to light. Ferrari should (AND COULD) end this issue once and FOREVER. Many of these highly expensive cars have issues like this. It’s unacceptable. If TOYOTA, HONDA and KIA even, actually ALL of them, can figure out how to make the basics on their cars RELIABLE…. Then so should Ferrari, Porsche, A.M., Lambo… etc.
@HBiAuto
14 күн бұрын
It is unfortunate, just like how every BMW no matter what will have an oil leak or coolant failure.