'11 Ferrari California to be a daily driver. CAR WIZARD checks customer's new buy! Is it road ready? 

When you said a good customer, I instantly thought of Hoovie. Then you said it had only minor issues. Nope, not a Hooptie vehicle.

Never understood why many dont like the California. They look great (especially in that spec) and sound great.

Thank the owner for allowing us to check out this fantastic automobile.

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.

I am 73, I have always been forced to drive something practical. I love this!

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.

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

He showed how the top works, and I legitimately chuckled. That's the most awesome thing I've seen all year.

Nothing says Ferrari like a radio from a late 2000's Jeep.

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.

Your client actually likes cars instead of just having one for the status.

Well done, that owner. Enjoy it as much as possible - that's what cars *should* be for.

This is a very gorgeous car! I don't understand why is it so unloved by many

Whoa... agreed - that is one of the coolest convertibles I've seen topping and untopping itself.

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!

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.

That is about the cleanest engine bay I've seen on your channel. Lovely car too.

This car is absolutely beautiful, and I love your Ferrari enthusiasm, Wizard! Thanks for sharing, as always!

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

Great car Mr Wizard I love the colour combination 😍 that folding roof looks very complicated 😮 hope it stays good 👍🏼, thanks for sharing guys 👏🏼👏🏼

Daily driver? What does he think that is? A Porsche? 😁😁😁

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 ;)

Very cool California, looks great. I worked on one not long ago, there is video of it on my channel. Thanks Wizard for showing.

I believe the lyrics are “California knows how to party.” But close enough I guess 😆. The wizard can do no wrong in my opinion

Fun fact, the radio is a Chrysler radio. Same unit found in my 09 Chrysler 300

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.

Love the tighter opening sequence in this video.

Great content. Own a Cali myself. Car is fantastic. BTW, audio controls on the back side of the steering wheel.

I'm still amazed that the Wichita, Kansas area seems to be such a hotbed of exotic automobiles!

it is drop dead gorgeous I bet it goes around bends better that those muscle cars you mentioned.

another great video from the wizard. thanks

Love the twin NACA ducts in front of the diff.

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

That is a cool looking car, the styling is just right.

Don’t you know that a lot of thought process went into the making and functioning of the top. That’s so cool 😎

thats a gorgeous car. the chrysler infotainment screen really displeases me though lol, same interface as my dads 2011 Chrysler 200s

awesome man! thanks!

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.

Been waiting for you to get your hands on the California - we love ours and it is a perfect daily driver

A buddy of mine got a California 2 yrs ago...to daily drive...good video.

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.

They did knock it out of the park with the California. Beautiful car.

BAD ASS! CALIFORNIA. Those mate bronze wheels look good on that body color. Then! When you started it up. YES SIR! GOOSEBUMPS!!!!

Love the styling 😊 wish I could afford one ☝️

The color and wheel help this california look very nice

Hopefully you do a follow up video on this one and do some filming along the way!

wow, thatz clean! thnx for sharing

Very cool. Need your Honda Shin Etsu grease on that roof mech and seals ✌️

Very interesting Wizard. Fantastic car and certainly more attractive than some of the cars that are bought into the shop.

-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.

Looks wise it reminds me of the jaguar that watch jrgo had recently. Great looking convertibles both of them.

You missed mentioning the infamous Ferrari sticky buttons @6:57. No hard feelings. Love your content.

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.

Thanks Wizard! I really needed the Tupac reference this morning! Definitely a good laugh.

..i'd go with different wheel color but the car paint/interior colors are really nice.....that's a clean engine compartment too😃😃

Love 💕 the styling on this car. Color I could take or leave. This car looks like a daily driver. Not some impractical toy. 💖💗💙♥️👍😎

I never seen a convertible work like that awsome

The dashboard view gave me memories of the game Outrun in the eighties.

That's a slick specification

Every time I see one of these, I sing 2Pac's California Love. I'm glad you also get it Car Wizard

Your wife always knows the most accurate colors. Matte bronze is perfect definition of the wheels

Thanks Wizards!

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

Amazing car. But that tint! Totally illegal in my state but I love it!!!

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.

Love it. This would be the only Ferrari that I would ever own. Thank you for the review.

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.

I wouldn't mind Buying one of these 👍 Nice Video

Nice car, love your commentary.

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

“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.

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 😂

I had that same radio on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler.

wow top operated much faster than I thought it would

I've really never understood the hate for the California. I've always thought they were awesome grand-touring cars. So they're not the track-weapon that the Enzo or the F50 was. Big deal. They're still great.

As long as you keep up yearly maintenance and software updates great daily driver.

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

I would like to see that Nova finished, please show the Nova after its finished 🙏

looking forward to seeing the progress on the moon rover

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... :)

As soon as I opened up TDU2 for the first time I instantly fell in love. Definitely a big dream of mine.

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

love the cali ty wiz

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.

Usually first major coming up at 25,000 miles. It’s a racing engine that requires more maintenance

Wow, the wizard looked really cool in that car in the first shot

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.

That is a badass ride there! I'd drive it even if it did say "California" on it!

Still looks pretty tight and badass!

Fun video. Get to se cars I would never consider buying.

looks so much better with the top on...

Oh nice! He just bought that off of Mike Davenport! Mike's Car Store in Indiana... He's the best! Period!😉👍

Wizard… Tupac says “California knows how to party”. I can see how you heard it wrong though.

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

Man I love the look of this California

Love the wheels. Is that the stock front?

I think Mrs. car Wizard needs a Ferrari California.

Now that would be a sweet daily driver!